[RWC2019][Pool B] Round 3 - Japan vs. Samoa (05/10/2019)

[Zerobound]

Only 4 points difference after the card. So not that bad!

 

[Rinkadink]

Only 4 points difference after the card. So not that bad!

Just said that out loud, I'm not quite convinced internally yet.

That late HIA was an interesting call.

 

[bushytop]

Fitzy comparing Japan to the AB's... now no disrespect but I know who I'd rather be playing.

 

[Zerobound]

Just said that out loud, I'm not quite convinced internally yet.

That late HIA was an interesting call.

It was an interesting call. I'm glad there wasn't a card but suspect it may be cited.. To me a penalty was sufficient punishment though.

 

[Zerobound]

I was going to say earlier. Japan have improved massively since 2015. They are now on par and can be better than the Pacific Island nations. (I don't want to get into a debate about the Island nations.)

That's where Japan are at though. They can beat any team on their day. Looking at any team other than NZ and England at this stage (The only teams not to lose to a Pacific Island team).

My point, Samoa are well in this match.

 

[corny]

The Samoans are forcing it everytime.

 

[Rinkadink]

Fitzy comparing Japan to the AB's... now no disrespect but I know who I'd rather be playing.

I missed all the half time BS, that's quite something.

*edit*
So those mauls have been happening all tournament with splintering and pods, why the sudden change?

Consistency is all I ask.

 

[bushytop]

I missed all the half time BS, that's quite something.

Just about how teams always raise their game when they face the All Blacks and now teams are doing it when facing Japan.

 

[ncurd]

Just about how teams always raise their game when they face the All Blacks and now teams are doing it when facing Japan.

Think he might have that a bit backwards. Japan are raising their game against Tier 1 sides and getting scalps. In this Samoa are actually more on par with them normally.


Also disagree about teams always raising their game against the ABs as he's clearly not watched enought 6 Nations rugby when England are involved. ..

 

[TRF_Olyy]

M is for my God I can't believe it's not banned
A is for Ah ****, another try
U is for Unbelievable drive
L is for Lucas, George. Creator of Darth Maul

 

[bushytop]

M is for my God I can't believe it's not banned
A is for Ah ****, another try
U is for Unbelievable drive
L is for Lucas, George. Creator of Darth Maul

Truth about Darth Maul...

 

[Rinkadink]

Ball out, fine, but you surely have to come to get it from an onside position.

 

[OwenPB]

Is there some new rule allowing Japan to be constantly offside & not getting called on it?

 

[Goodey]

Is there some new rule allowing Japan to be constantly offside & not getting called on it?

Maybe the pundits had a point when they compared them to the all blacks

 

[TheOvalBall]

Matushima is everywhere.

 

[General Melchett]

This is potentially massive for the Jocks. A non BP win for Japan makes the last game a winner takes all regardless of bonus points. Could result in a drop goal finish if the match is tight.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Yuuuup Samoa

 

[Rinkadink]

Yeeeeeeeeeeees.

 

[Bluemoon]

I've got a horrible feeling a narrow win isn't enough for Japan. Not only not getting the BP, but having a narrow points margin basically makes the Scotland game a knockout.

 

[General Melchett]

I've got a horrible feeling a narrow win isn't enough for Japan. Not only not getting the BP, but having a narrow points margin basically makes the Scotland game a knockout.

There's nothing horrible about it It could make it a more exciting finale.