Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Morgan said: I’m not watching the Wales game, but have had a wee look at the score line, so far. I’m guessing that Wales are only winning because the referee is as bent as a nine-bob note? Not IMO, but hey ho. It would be a much closer game if the Portuguese had their shooting boots on. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Portugal are great fun to watch, but some of their passing is a tad reckless, and the Welsh (so far) have been more streetwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Wales were lucky to get the bonus point from that game. Portugal were impressive and could easily have scored more than they did. Don't think they can have any complaints about the red card, boy did well catching the ball but can't put out a straight boot to a Welsh face when in the air...even though booting a Welsh player in the pus is very tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Don't think Wales can count their chickens yet for qualification, with still having to play Australia and Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: Not IMO, but hey ho. It would be a much closer game if the Portuguese had their shooting boots on. Ah well. I was sort of being sarcastic, Uly.. There were some comments on here, earlier in the tournament, suggesting that the refs were bent and that they gave preference to the higher ranked nations and the ones who were classed as ‘proper rugby teams’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Had been quite looking forward to Ireland - Tonga, but it’s the ****ing Wayne Barnes show already. Absolute gobshite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Some forward passes are allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 57 minutes ago, Morgan said: I was sort of being sarcastic, Uly.. There were some comments on here, earlier in the tournament, suggesting that the refs were bent and that they gave preference to the higher ranked nations and the ones who were classed as ‘proper rugby teams’. I hear what you're saying. I was surprised not to see any "bent ref" comments today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Morgan said: I was sort of being sarcastic, Uly.. There were some comments on here, earlier in the tournament, suggesting that the refs were bent and that they gave preference to the higher ranked nations and the ones who were classed as ‘proper rugby teams’. It's vaguely happening again right now. It's a bit like the debate in Scotland. Do the refs cheat to favour the old firm or is it unconscious bias? Favourable decisions 100% benefit the big nations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Taffin said: It's vaguely happening again right now. It's a bit like the debate in Scotland. Do the refs cheat to favour the old firm or is it unconscious bias? Favourable decisions 100% benefit the big nations though. New Zealand last night was a curious exception. They got nothing. Agree though in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Looking at this game with Scotland playing Tonga next Sunday. I think it's essential the line out is good. But although the commentators are talking about the breakdown, Scotland's speed of attack will be hard to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 And Sexton breaks O'Gara's points record with a try. That'll do nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 20:32, Tazio said: That was a really nasty injury for the Namibian player. Good call to not show replays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Oh! thanks for the link, Mikey. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Recorded the Wales v Portugal and Tonga v Ireland games. Had to fast forward most of it as both Wales and Tonga were shite! Portugal played well though what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Question is, who do we want to win out of Ireland/SA next week? With SA lack of bonus point last week I'm swaying more with an Ireland win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: Recorded the Wales v Portugal and Tonga v Ireland games. Had to fast forward most of it as both Wales and Tonga were shite! Portugal played well though what I saw. IMO Portugal were much better than I expected. With Tonga it's hard to tell. I want to think that Tonga aren't that bad and that Ireland simply beat the bejaysus out of them, but I'm a tad biased. For context, that was Tonga's worst World Cup defeat in 20 years, and although it wasn't anywhere as bad as the hammerings they took off the All Blacks in '03 and England in '99, most pundits would argue that the Tongan national team was a much weaker and more amateurish outfit in those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jambo92 said: Question is, who do we want to win out of Ireland/SA next week? With SA lack of bonus point last week I'm swaying more with an Ireland win. What happens after? Scotland will beat Tonga next week, but by how much? As for the other pool game next weekend, who knows? For me, South Africa are the world champions and the best team in the world, regardless of what the rankings say. As for an Ireland win, I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Ulysses said: IMO Portugal were much better than I expected. With Tonga it's hard to tell. I want to think that Tonga aren't that bad and that Ireland simply beat the bejaysus out of them, but I'm a tad biased. For context, that was Tonga's worst World Cup defeat in 20 years, and although it wasn't anywhere as bad as the hammerings they took off the All Blacks in '03 and England in '99, most pundits would argue that the Tongan national team was a much weaker and more amateurish outfit in those days. Ireland too good for them but was still surprised. SA v Ireland going to be some game also Scotland v Ireland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Ulysses said: What happens after? Scotland will beat Tonga next week, but by how much? As for the other pool game next weekend, who knows? For me, South Africa are the world champions and the best team in the world, regardless of what the rankings say. As for an Ireland win, I'll believe it when I see it. Ireland can beat SA. I wasn't that impressed with them against Scotland. We played well but lost due to our own errors. Ireland are a formidable team, just don't play O'Mahony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Jambo92 said: Question is, who do we want to win out of Ireland/SA next week? With SA lack of bonus point last week I'm swaying more with an Ireland win. We want Ireland to be put through South African mincer and be thoroughly trounced. A few injuries to Irish front liners would be welcome as well. Scotland win rest of games including v Ireland and that will do nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: Ireland can beat SA. I wasn't that impressed with them against Scotland. We played well but lost due to our own errors. Ireland are a formidable team, just don't play O'Mahony! Having watched Ireland last night, I’m tempted to believe they can and will beat South Africa. They’ve been absolutely ruthless so far and their error count is ridiculously low. One botched line-out and a couple of passes that Lowe failed to take, and that was about it. I expected a far closer game. I think Scotland have to hope for a S. Africa win and then play out of their skins against the Irish. Not convinced we’ll be matching the other two in terms of scores against Tonga and Romania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, leginten said: Having watched Ireland last night, I’m tempted to believe they can and will beat South Africa. They’ve been absolutely ruthless so far and their error count is ridiculously low. One botched line-out and a couple of passes that Lowe failed to take, and that was about it. I expected a far closer game. I think Scotland have to hope for a S. Africa win and then play out of their skins against the Irish. Not convinced we’ll be matching the other two in terms of scores against Tonga and Romania. Yeah, if Ireland beat SA then we somehow beat Ireland, all three will probably end up with 3 wins and 1 defeat, but can't see Scotland having a better points difference than the other two, so Scotland would be the ones to miss out. For that reason, a SA win over Ireland is probably the result we want if Scotland are going to have a chance of making the QF's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 If this was a boxing match, it would already have been stopped. 26-0 after twelve minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 SA could easily get into triple figures against Romania, 26-0 already after just 12 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Romania are a little lucky to even be at the WC, Spain got the last European qualifying spot but were then disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Possible record score in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Possible record score in this game. I’d be very surprised. New Zealand beat Japan 145-17. And Australia had a winning margin of 142 over Namibia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Possible record score in this game. Possible century, I'd say. I know it's only Romania, but SA making a statement today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, Tazio said: I’d be very surprised. New Zealand beat Japan 145-17. And Australia had a winning margin of 142 over Namibia. I could be wrong but remember that as being the day when Gavin Hastings set a record for points scored in an international test match only for a Kiwi to beat him within a couple of hours. It may have been in the days of a 4 point try as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, I P Knightley said: I could be wrong but remember that as being the day when Gavin Hastings set a record for points scored in an international test match only for a Kiwi to beat him within a couple of hours. It may have been in the days of a 4 point try as well. That would be our game against the Ivory Coast I seem to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I know Romania didn't have a chance in this game, but their tackling and defence in general has been dreadful. I'll be disappointed if Scotland don't also put up 70/80 points on them considering the players we have that can score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 That's SA just gone over a point per minute played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Impressive watching some of the back play from the Saffers but not a great watch as a game. I’m looking forward to the Australia - Fiji game as it should be quite open from both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Nice try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Fiji the better team so far. I thought the Australians were a little lucky to not get penalised for playing the ball on the floor just before they scored their try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, PortyJambo said: Fiji the better team so far. I thought the Australians were a little lucky to not get penalised for playing the ball on the floor just before they scored their try. Indeed. Even if he didn’t actually touch the ball, he’s lying on his back attempting to engage with another player and/or the ball. Seems like an infringement of Law 13 to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: Fiji the better team so far. I thought the Australians were a little lucky to not get penalised for playing the ball on the floor just before they scored their try. Not losing 3 line outs in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Scotland would beat all 3 teams in this group. So beyond it that we got South Africa and Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 That was a gift for Fiji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Deserved win for Fiji. Not a bad month or so for them, beating England for first time ever and beating Australia for first time since 1954. Could have been a great month if they'd caught that pass for a try in the last second against Wales last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Squeaky bum time for Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Good win for Fiji - first genuinely exciting game of the tournament! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Enjoyed that, looking forward to Eddie's comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Enjoyed that, looking forward to Eddie's comments. Just thinking the same, he'll be spewing😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Enjoyed that, looking forward to Eddie's comments. Said Fiji deserved to win and just what we all saw that they won the breakdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 ITV Rugby still moaning about the Curry red card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Said Fiji deserved to win and just what we all saw that they won the breakdown. yeah, surprisingly magnanimous in defeat. Best have a HIA done, he's clearly had a dunt on the heid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Cheep shot injures Japan player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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