Rugby Word Cup 2019 thread.

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Try Georgia.
Someone mentioned the lapse in officiating these days with feeding in scrums and lineouts not straight.

From the overhead camera that lineout that led to the try was definitely not straight.

...twas I...they just throw it straight to their jumper..not down the middle

[Harry Paget Flashman]

That’s interesting as I thought he seemed a decent player.

Agreed about a different Australia but also think you’ll see a better Wales team. They ground the Aussies down in the Autumn internationals and I’ll think it’ll be more of the same this time if they do win. As you say the Aussies are lethal with ball in hand, so Wales will try to keep things tight although they need to scrummage even better than they against Georgia.

I think we'll play a similar game that we played against England in the 6N. Go through the phases and attack tight.

Can't see the wingers seeing much ball.

I think we'll win by choking them out of the game. I also think it's imperative that we do as a QF against England has us going home.
Have got France as my dark horses though so wouldn't be surprised if they beat us.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Passing of the ball and good running , good movement of the players
But hey you stick to watching foreign football

I was asking an open question in order to be educated and expressed my ignorance about the subject - so I'm not sure why that elicits the response you gave.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

You’re right you have little knowledge of Rugby Union, Wales at present ranked 4th in World, Georgia 12th out of 105 International teams, hardly minnows!!

I'm always happy to learn regardless who educates me, old bean. And to educate myself a little more I just looked up the world rankings and see that Georgia is ahead of both Italy and Tonga. I go to sleep tonight knowing more than I did when I woke up this morning - so I can't complain.

[delmbox]

I'm always happy to learn regardless who educates me, old bean. And to educate myself a little more I just looked up the world rankings and see that Georgia is ahead of both Italy and Tonga. I go to sleep tonight knowing more than I did when I woke up this morning - so I can't complain.

You don't even know what a rugby is m8

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

Uruguay beat Fiji 30-27.
Superb result.

[The Bloop]

Uruguay beat Fiji 30-27.
Superb result.

Huge for Uruguay as finishing 3rd in the group gives automatic qualification to the next World Cup. Gives them a great chance.

[Baloo]

Huge for Uruguay as finishing 3rd in the group gives automatic qualification to the next World Cup. Gives them a great chance.

Haven't seen the tries so perhaps in the corner but see that Fiji only converted 1 of their 5 tries, whilst Uraguay popped all their 3 over. Pretty crucially in the end.

[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.

[ToTaL ITK]

great tournament

[Optimistic Nick]

Uruguay beat Fiji 30-27.
Superb result.

Wow, just seen this.

Fantastic. I've seen precious little of the competition so far but what I have seen (Scotland's embarrassing surrender apart) has been great. I'll get more involved.

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

Italy stuffed Canada earlier. Glad they’re enjoying their rugby at the moment as they’re usually on the receiving end of it.
SA and NZ to come for then though.

England stuffing USA at the moment and he US have just had a red card for a disgraceful “tackle” on Farrell after the whistle had gone for a knock on.

[William Treseder]

The business end is going to be very interesting. As much as the SH teams will be favourites, England Ireland and us are all capable of throwing a spanner in the works.

[DannyBluebird]

5 hours its my boys v Japan. Even though Sexton being rested - Ireland will beat Japan by 20-25.

Then..... You guys v Aussies. Pfffttt. What a game.
Funny feeling that Halfpenny is gonna leave Chieka crying. Good luck my Welsh amigos

[valleys caveman]

Japan giving Ireland a good game. 3 points in it with half hour to play.

[valleys caveman]

Japan take the lead with quarter of the game left

[ToTaL ITK]

japan ahead

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

Brilliant.
Nothing against Ireland at all but I hope Japan hold onto this.

[The Bloop]

Great to see Japan leading but my enjoyment has just been tarnished by seeing a Leeds flag.
Scotland could struggle to get out of the group.

[valleys caveman]

Japan lead by 7, with 7 mins to go. Great game.

[William Treseder]

What an enjoyable game.

[valleys caveman]

Japan win. They were the better team too.

[The Bob Banker Spanker]

Brilliant by Japan.
Why the feck did the Irish player kick it straight into touch after the gong had gone and the advantage was over?

[valleys caveman]

Brilliant by Japan.
Why the feck did the Irish player kick it straight into touch after the gong had gone and the advantage was over?

I was wondering that too. Maybe he was happy with a losing bonus point.

[Baloo]

Brilliant by Japan.
Why the feck did the Irish player kick it straight into touch after the gong had gone and the advantage was over?

Odd decision at the end. Nice to see the hosts making a go of it.