Rugby Word Cup 2019 thread.

[Stavross1927]

I understand that Georgia are the team people talk about replacing Italy in the 6 Nations (or the team that are most likely to if a promotion/relegation system came in) so what could have been a stumbling block was navigated quite nicely. Definitely things to improve upon though, and it will be gutting in Hill has to go home as it's not a position we have strongest depth in.

Has there been any outcome to the Aussie player being cited yet? Could it potentially mean missing one game or is it a case of whether a longer term ban is needed or not?

The hearing is Wednesday, will be interesting to see the outcome as it seems the pundits are split whether it was a red or yellow card. If he is banned it’ll be a couple of weeks minimum. Either way any outcome won’t help Fiji.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

The hearing is Wednesday, will be interesting to see the outcome as it seems the pundits are split whether it was a red or yellow card. If he is banned it’ll be a couple of weeks minimum. Either way any outcome won’t help Fiji.

Reading some Aussie fans views on Reddit I doubt they'll be too concerned about losing Hodge anyway.

I think we'll see a completely different Australia to what we did against Fiji. As soon as they decided to keep it tight and attack the fringes of the ruck Fiji looked clueless. Australia will prefer a looser game against Wales, their backline is still devastating.

[Stavross1927]

The hearing is Wednesday, will be interesting to see the outcome as it seems the pundits are split whether it was a red or yellow card. If he is banned it’ll be a couple of weeks minimum. Either way any outcome won’t help Fiji.

Hodge banned for 3 weeks so won’t play in any of the remaining group games.