Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Leaving aside the effect on Scotland today, I do think there is an improvement needed in TMO monitoring in real time. Panel suggested TMO didn't see this. A couple of clear knocks ons missed in other games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Taking 4 days off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Leaving aside the effect on Scotland today, I do think there is an improvement needed in TMO monitoring in real time. Panel suggested TMO didn't see this. A couple of clear knocks ons missed in other games. BBC Scotland have confirmed that incident was reviewed. The fact this wasn't a red card was an utter disgrace. Shameful that official can watch this and state 'no evidence it was head to head contact'. Edited September 10, 2023 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, merrymac said: I will reply without resorting to abuse unlike yourself Nothing to do with red cards per se it’s about the referee having a pre determined view of which is the stronger team Scrums are the most obvious England have slipped down the rankings so seen as inferior to the top three /four Oh aye mr ‘I’m guessing you’ve never watched or played the game before’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Oh aye mr ‘I’m guessing you’ve never watched or played the game before’ Show me where I said that and when you can’t I guess you won’t be big enough to apologise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I'm not going full-blown Malinga conspiracy, not for now, but that ref has got a thing against Scotland and, it would appear, for SA. I get it. Refs can be influenced by reputation. SA are the world cup holders and a mighty impressive team with skillful players and a wee cheeky chappy scrummy with flowing blond locks. Scotland have a history of stupid infringements that are penalised by all refs. There may be something in any ref's subconscious that means that decisions are slightly weighted one way or the other. Most work hard to keep neutral but today's guy didn't. What's pissed me off is that I didn't expect to win, and the final score was slightly better than I feared. But I'd have been happier being pumped worse by a SA team that didn't get a leg up from the officials. We ain't no Argentina; against 14 big, stinky Saffers, we might have been able to squeeze something out of that game. Ah well, we've shown the Irish how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Absolutely incredible that ITV are giving work to that scumbag Gareth Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 What’s that you say? English ref in the Fiji game shortly after Fiji had their first ever win over England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 19 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm not going full-blown Malinga conspiracy, not for now, but that ref has got a thing against Scotland and, it would appear, for SA. I get it. Refs can be influenced by reputation. SA are the world cup holders and a mighty impressive team with skillful players and a wee cheeky chappy scrummy with flowing blond locks. Scotland have a history of stupid infringements that are penalised by all refs. There may be something in any ref's subconscious that means that decisions are slightly weighted one way or the other. Most work hard to keep neutral but today's guy didn't. What's pissed me off is that I didn't expect to win, and the final score was slightly better than I feared. But I'd have been happier being pumped worse by a SA team that didn't get a leg up from the officials. We ain't no Argentina; against 14 big, stinky Saffers, we might have been able to squeeze something out of that game. Ah well, we've shown the Irish how to do it. Agree with all of this. Inconceivable the ref didn't see the head clash and utterly impossible the TMO didn't think to review it. The legacy of the wrath of Rassie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 What a try from Fiji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Decent game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Dan Biggar! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 **Rugby cliché alert** Christ but Fiji are great to watch when they’re playing their own game. If they can keep away from set pieces that are traditionally problematic they are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm not going full-blown Malinga conspiracy, not for now, but that ref has got a thing against Scotland and, it would appear, for SA. I get it. Refs can be influenced by reputation. SA are the world cup holders and a mighty impressive team with skillful players and a wee cheeky chappy scrummy with flowing blond locks. Scotland have a history of stupid infringements that are penalised by all refs. There may be something in any ref's subconscious that means that decisions are slightly weighted one way or the other. Most work hard to keep neutral but today's guy didn't. What's pissed me off is that I didn't expect to win, and the final score was slightly better than I feared. But I'd have been happier being pumped worse by a SA team that didn't get a leg up from the officials. We ain't no Argentina; against 14 big, stinky Saffers, we might have been able to squeeze something out of that game. Ah well, we've shown the Irish how to do it. We will get some wishy washy apology along with excuse why TMO didn't intervene but they did review it and saw no evidence it was foul play. Would we have done better against 14, maybe but we will never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Woah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Quality! **** off Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Great couple of tries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Kin hell, it's rugby sevens stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Some lovely play from Fiji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Great try and fantastic rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 And that one came from a rock solid scrum proving at least part of my previous post is out of date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Was a tad concerned at first 5 minutes but Fiji cutting Wales apart so easily. Could be long night for Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 wales started well too 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just now, Tazio said: And that one came from a rock solid scrum proving at least part of my previous post is out of date. "they'll tire". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 ‘Mon the Fiji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, periodictabledancer said: "they'll tire". At some point the commentator will say “they always play with a smile on their faces” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 English commentator saying that Fiji are playing as well as they did against England; conveniently sidestepping the huge contributory factor that England were shite. Mind you, so are Wales. 'Mon the Fiji! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: English commentator saying that Fiji are playing as well as they did against England; conveniently sidestepping the huge contributory factor that England were shite. Mind you, so are Wales. 'Mon the Fiji! Please note, 21 minutes in and no complaints about refereeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 And that is why you shouldn’t play rugby on a modern hybrid football pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 The referees need to get a handle on teams using American football type tactics in the moments between a tackle and a ruck. There were 2 instances in the last few minutes of Welsh players going past their man with the ball and blocking/clearing Fiji players to stop them being involved in the tackle or influencing the ruck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Monument Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Won’t it be great if Scotland qualify on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Biggar’s tackling is woeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 This is like 7's rugby. Wales can't tackle and Fiji no discipline. The use of blockers becoming more prevalent though. SA first try was that exact situation. No way should there be a guy in front of try scorer in loose play but if the TV official couldn't spot a head on head tackle, no way they would spot blocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Scott Monument said: Won’t it be great if Scotland qualify on Tuesday It would be but that's different sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 In something no one will be surprised at. Welsh players warned for too much chat to referee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: In something no one will be surprised at. Welsh players warned for too much chat to referee. Surely not! They could issue a warning for that before the game started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Wales let off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Wales let off Is it reekin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Sod being in midfield with that Fiji number 8 on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 That decision not to penalise the Welsh player was weird, didn’t use his arm at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A thoroughly enjoyable 40 minutes of rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: That decision not to penalise the Welsh player was weird, didn’t use his arm at all Absolutely bizarre. As bizarre as the TMO saying immediately they only had one angle on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Thought ref could have played on at end there after Welsh knock on. Safe to say Wales & Fiji won't be winning this tournament. It's entertaining but poor standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: That decision not to penalise the Welsh player was weird, didn’t use his arm at all Ref said guy moved ATM to tackle. I disagree but as TV officials only had 1 view, perhaps they should download ITV player to give them a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Watching Wales and England, it’s like rugby’s old world clinging on. Both so limited. Both there to negate any fluent play rather than produce much of their own. And once again, **** off Gareth Thomas you utter shithouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Ref said guy moved ATM to tackle. I disagree but as TV officials only had 1 view, perhaps they should download ITV player to give them a hand. a strange call. Looked pretty obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Dan Biggar wasn't a happy bunny 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Fiji are good to watch with the ball, but **** me they're like the Keystone Cops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: That decision not to penalise the Welsh player was weird, didn’t use his arm at all Penalty try too. Big decision. Made it quickly too on one view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Fiji completely lost it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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