Rugby World Cup 2019

[Scovilla]

They were scared history would repeat itself ( Argentina game) and stopped playing. But honestly we do not have a great coach. France will be better for the grand slam tournament. Well, they might.

[UK Redsox]

Subbuteo Rugby was ace, with the scrum machine thingy.

The scaling on the kicker was way out. I used to try to kick conversions over the door frame

[UK Redsox]

Wales were just as bad as Villa at playing with a man advantage

[olaftab]

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

And why not? You are white Gaji san😂

[olaftab]

I do like the way Japanese fans were rehearsing South African National anthem words outside the ground.

[UK Redsox]

I do like the way Japanese fans were rehearsing South African National anthem words outside the ground.

Why would you sing the other team's anthem ?

[Meanwood Villa]

I've really noticed the emotion in the anthems this tournament. Seems to be at least one player blubbing after each one.

[cdbearsfan]

I do like the way Japanese fans were rehearsing South African National anthem words outside the ground.

Why would you sing the other team's anthem ?

To show that they are welcome. It's a nice touch, IMO. They've been very good hosts, even down to their desperation to get the Scotland game on when it might not have been in their interests to do so.

[taylorsworkrate]

Think he was very lucky to get away with a yellow card there.

[cdbearsfan]

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

[luke:lamf]

There was an image yesterday of a Japanese man singing along with gusto to the NZ anthem, and you could see the words to the Irish anthem on the flip side of the paper he had, and I imagine he put the same effort into the Irish one. It's absolutely lovely to see such spirit.

[cdbearsfan]

I like that they're going fucking mental about getting a penalty. If they score some tries there will be SCENES, as the youngsters say.

[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!

[Axl Rose]

I like that they're going fucking mental about getting a penalty. If they score some tries there will be SCENES, as the youngsters say.

I thought about soundproofing my living room. It's a St Andrews-esque atmosphere in there at the moment!

[Axl Rose]

I do like the way Japanese fans were rehearsing South African National anthem words outside the ground.

Why would you sing the other team's anthem ?

They're on TV and want to appear friendly and welcoming. That's the cynic in me speaking.

The human in me understands their fascination for foreign culture and how outgoing it is in comparison to their own. In some ways, anyway.