Rugby World Cup 2019

[paul_e]

Why didn't it get to the TV replay, just arrogance by the on field umpire?

Right call for me, it was a bad tackle and he lifted him but he didn't land on his head and wasn't pushed into the floor, I'm fine with the on-field official making the call so long as they get it right and he did there.

Moving on this is a superb game, SA defence has been exceptional so far and will probably be enough to take them over the line but Japan are giving it everything and it'll only take a missed tackle or 2 to turn this on it's head.

[Damo70]

The first game I watched in full (even going to games live, I spent so much time queueing for beer) and enjoyed at this world cup.

Have a soft spot for Wales because of my mum.

My house now is like fucking carnival. Flags, shirts, wife's mates. It's not so bad in the respect that I'm surrounded by 7 Japanese women, just the squealing I can't bear. (and asking me to explain the rules of a scrum..I'm none the wiser, I'm afraid).

The miserable twat that I am. Come on South Africa.

If you had bought Subbuteo Rugby that Richard E mentioned a few posts back you could have used 'The Scrum Thingy' from that to demonstrate the rules of the scrum to the ladies. Although personally if I had seven Japanese women in my house I would be more likely to suggest a game of 'Strip Twister' 

[Meanwood Villa]

SA look too strong to me. Should have scored a try on that break. If they fluff a few more like that Japan are still in it.

[olaftab]

This is tough context. Total spirit v Brutal strength.

[Axl Rose]

The consensus here (in my house) is that Japan are awful and lucky....

You're only losing 5-3, I pointed out. Fell on deaf ears.

[Axl Rose]

The first game I watched in full (even going to games live, I spent so much time queueing for beer) and enjoyed at this world cup.

Have a soft spot for Wales because of my mum.

My house now is like fucking carnival. Flags, shirts, wife's mates. It's not so bad in the respect that I'm surrounded by 7 Japanese women, just the squealing I can't bear. (and asking me to explain the rules of a scrum..I'm none the wiser, I'm afraid).

The miserable twat that I am. Come on South Africa.

If you had bought Subbuteo Rugby that Richard E mentioned a few posts back you could have used 'The Scrum Thingy' from that to demonstrate the rules of the scrum to the ladies. Although personally if I had seven Japanese women in my house I would be more likely to suggest a game of 'Strip Twister' 

Haha. Get yourself over mate and you can bring the twister mat. They're all models, too, so very flexible. Haha.

[olaftab]

I was just asked if I know the 'moves' to the haka. Oh dear.

And why not? You are white Gaji san😂

Haha. Don't get me started, Aftab-san!

I bet you don’t do the traditional KFC Christmas Eve?😂

[Axl Rose]

I was just asked if I know the 'moves' to the haka. Oh dear.

And why not? You are white Gaji san😂

Haha. Don't get me started, Aftab-san!

I bet you don’t do the traditional KFC Christmas Eve?😂

You know me too well, mate. Though next time you're here, we'll wear kimonos and have a soapy massage

[luke:lamf]

The consensus here (in my house) is that Japan are awful and lucky....

You're only losing 5-3, I pointed out. Fell on deaf ears.

Jesus Christ, tough crowd. They've only been good at rugby for 5 minutes and already the fans have expectations that they should be beating one of the world's historic rugby powerhouses.

That said, hope they do. They're delightful to watch, and it'll be amusing to read Axl posting about having to share his house with 7 Japanese models who want to watch rugby as if it's a hardship

[Meanwood Villa]

How's he got away with that? Surely a card?

[paul_e]

How's he got away with that? Surely a card?

Looked bad on the replay but he never took his eyes off the ball so I can see why Barnes judged it how he did. The big advantage was that he was in the air.

[Meanwood Villa]

This is shite. Think Axl's missus and her mates were right.

[Axl Rose]

The consensus here (in my house) is that Japan are awful and lucky....

You're only losing 5-3, I pointed out. Fell on deaf ears.

Jesus Christ, tough crowd. They've only been good at rugby for 5 minutes and already the fans have expectations that they should be beating one of the world's historic rugby powerhouses.

That said, hope they do. They're delightful to watch, and it'll be amusing to read Axl posting about having to share his house with 7 Japanese models who want to watch rugby as if it's a hardship

Haha. I've just read this to them. You've cheered them up, mate.

[paul_e]

That's the power difference, Japan can be really proud of what they've done in this world cup, slightly unlucky to be paired with a group containing SA and NZ. I think they'd have had a real chance of making the semi against Aus, Wales or France, and they'd already beaten Ireland.

[Axl Rose]

And you're right mate, a very tough crowd. I've been sent to the shops for more alcohol.