Only thing I can think of is one of the broadcasters ran into a logistical problem and didn't want a game to happen if they couldn't broadcast it... or they weren't able to come to a financial arrangement.
Hmmm... there are obviously many moving parts to this whole situation but it's dumbfounded me that games have actually been cancelled. This weekend should've had the most number of games over a two day period throughout the whole cup... what a disappointment.
To my knowledge, Scotland wouldn't need a BP as long as they prevented Japan from getting a losing BP (or two). If Japan lost but only by 7 or less and/or scored 4 tries Japan would then qualify iirc.
Yes that was my understanding too. I think Scotland Can do it and hold Japan off.
It's a big ask as Japan have been very good but I hope they get the chance.
I've got a feeling it will be played... the potential for a negative media bombardment is too threatening to the tournaments legacy.
Yes I agree the media as well as the public out cry will be too much. I am really eager for this match to go ahead because I know that it should be a jolly good match, nevertheless one of the most important pool games of the tournament.
Im sorry to say that they are not overconfident claims. I do think Japan have a chance if they put their head to it but for a fact Scotland are gonna throw everything they have into this game and so are Japan but I just think Scotland's game is more refined than Japan's. Its important for Scotland to be physical and have fast line speed but to be honest I think playerwise Scotland will win on physicality and speed.
Smells like roses, you mean
Im not quite sure what you mean there...
It took a whole day of everyone going losing their s*** but I'd hope that world rugby have copped to the fact that if this game doesn't go ahead they'll be a global laughing shock for years to come, not to mention that the integrity of the tournament will have been destroyed.
I agree with you but I think its unrealistic for Italy to beat New Zealand. That game is not as important as this cause the teams aren't as equal. Having said that I agree that there should not be one rule for a team and another for another team. I think they should just postpone all the games one week but keep all the original venues. Just postpone the cup back 1 week.
Doesn't matter whether or not it's 'realistic'. They deserve the opportunity, that's the point of the whole tournament.
Problem is that all the travelling fans have flights etc booked, just moving everything back a week isnt as easy as it sounds.
