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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Jozo The Provo, Nov 8, 2014.

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  1. Forestbhoy66 Gold Member Gold Member

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    England not a good side let’s be fair, Japan could cause another upset here.
     
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  2. celtic warrior

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    At what point are Japan not going to be considered a team that causes upsets...

    Seems like since they beat South Africa a couple of WC back, they've building something. They don't seem to be that bad at the game, albeit they do seem to be a tad reliant points from drop kicks and penalties... they don't seem to be much a team that gets many trys
     
    celtic warrior, Sep 17, 2023
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  3. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    They are excellent. They are one of the better tier 2 nations, probably themselves and Fiji.

    But they haven’t caused an “upset” since beating Scotland and Ireland in 2019. They need to kick on and consider the England loss a disappointment rather than a formality or an upset if they won it.
     
    MacEwan, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    They get consistently beaten by anyone half decent, they are similar to Scotland against South Africa in game one - they can sustain competition for a good while until their lack of class in comparison with their opponent lets them down eventually.

    Going to take better players rather than a mentality shift for them to progress further.
     
    PaulM1888, Sep 18, 2023
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    They certainly would be the 2 favourites to emerge World Champions I would agree. It will be interesting to see how the Ireland v South Africa game pans out next weekend.
     
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    Don't think scotland can qualify now unless they win all their games can't see that though or can they
     
    singer61, Sep 19, 2023
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  7. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    It’ll come down to the Ireland game.
     
    MacEwan, Sep 19, 2023
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    Most likely that game will effectively become a knock out game with the winner going through to the Quarter-finals.
     
    eire4, Sep 19, 2023
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    I hope so m8 and beat them
     
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  10. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    Ireland South Africa is a biggy. Beat them and I’m hoping for a wee favour off the Irish
     
    MacEwan, Sep 19, 2023
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    It is a big one for sure. Winner is done and dusted and into the Quarter-finals with a game to spare. South Africa favourtites but in fairness we have been playing well ourselves so feel we have a shot in this one.
     
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  12. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    A win for S. Africa a better result for Scotland? :fear:
     
    JC Anton, Sep 23, 2023
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    A good day so far, to say the least.

    Georgia - Portugal hugely entertaining.
    England on their way.
    And Ireland well on top at half time.
     
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  14. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    Why is Todd cantwell number 9 for SA
     
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  15. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Crucial 3 points from the pen there... Ire 10-8 SA
     
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  16. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Really, SA should be so far ahead, with 3 missed pens and a failed conversion.
     
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  17. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    Yaaaaaassssss
     
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  18. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Ire 13-8 SA Huge win for Ireland, over the reigning World Champions.

    Think I just heard on the radio they say 16th straight win for Ireland?
     
    Taz, Sep 23, 2023
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  19. Bob Loblaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Ref decided the result there. Ball was clearly out.

    People always praise rugby for the transparency of referee decisions, but there isn’t a more inconsistently refereed sport anywhere.
     
    Bob Loblaw, Sep 23, 2023
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  20. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    I don’t even know if Scotland can qualify with SA getting the bonus losing point.

    Think we need to beat Ireland with a bonus point for ourselves and none for them. * knows.
     
    MacEwan, Sep 23, 2023
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