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RE: Rugby world cup Japan 2019 Discussion Thread
(11-10-2019 20:51 )mikedafc Wrote: Have to laugh at Eddie Jones saying Scotland would only have themselves to blame if the Typhoon eliminates them as they should have got points early. Scotland had Ireland up first, the number one ranked team in the world while England had the minnows in first two games and the big game against France last which they don't have to now play and get extra rest before Q/Final
You have to wonder why the WRU decided to schedule a world cup in Japan in Typhoon season
To be fair, this Typhoon is a once in 10 plus years event, and nobody saw it coming - least of all those who are now coming forward with their 'wise ass' comments about how lacking in preparation the IRB were for such an eventuality! You would think that no rugby matches have ever been called off in the rest of the world due to sudden weather changes, and that had the event been staged in one of those countries, not only could the know - it - all's have almost physically pushed any threatening weather out of the way, but could/would have secured all infrastructure from any impact of any kind!!
Japan have been brilliant this whole tournament! It is the IRB and their lack of flexibility that have caused the issue (yes Nations signing up to participation agreements without reading the 'small print' also) Telling isn't it btw the medias reaction to E Jones crass comments about Scotland's predicament?? Had England not had an easy ride in their group, and needed a victory against France (now postponed), and Townsend et al had uttered the words Jones did about England, the Media (including old auntie) would have been up in arms!
Congrats Ireland BTW, but Samoa - once again - abject!! Could not tell which team had a man down to a red card!
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RE: Rugby world cup Japan 2019 Discussion Thread
The small print says although matches cannot be postponed, it doesn't say that they cannot be moved to another venue to assure fixture is fulfilled.
That is what Scotland will be citing if match looks like it won't be played.
Regards of us not performing against Ireland we should be able to play against Japan and succeed or fail on our merits
(12-10-2019 14:10 )hornball Wrote: (11-10-2019 20:51 )mikedafc Wrote: Have to laugh at Eddie Jones saying Scotland would only have themselves to blame if the Typhoon eliminates them as they should have got points early. Scotland had Ireland up first, the number one ranked team in the world while England had the minnows in first two games and the big game against France last which they don't have to now play and get extra rest before Q/Final
You have to wonder why the WRU decided to schedule a world cup in Japan in Typhoon season
To be fair, this Typhoon is a once in 10 plus years event, and nobody saw it coming - least of all those who are now coming forward with their 'wise ass' comments about how lacking in preparation the IRB were for such an eventuality! You would think that no rugby matches have ever been called off in the rest of the world due to sudden weather changes, and that had the event been staged in one of those countries, not only could the know - it - all's have almost physically pushed any threatening weather out of the way, but could/would have secured all infrastructure from any impact of any kind!!
Japan have been brilliant this whole tournament! It is the IRB and their lack of flexibility that have caused the issue (yes Nations signing up to participation agreements without reading the 'small print' also) Telling isn't it btw the medias reaction to E Jones crass comments about Scotland's predicament?? Had England not had an easy ride in their group, and needed a victory against France (now postponed), and Townsend et al had uttered the words Jones did about England, the Media (including old auntie) would have been up in arms!
Congrats Ireland BTW, but Samoa - once again - abject!! Could not tell which team had a man down to a red card!
(This post was last modified: 12-10-2019 20:28 by mikedafc.)
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RE: Rugby world cup Japan 2019 Discussion Thread
True Supporter of Girls and Not Channels !!!!!
I always Keep getting accused of thinking the world revolves around me. . i know it doesnt . . it revolves around the sun which shines out of my arse !!!!!
(This post was last modified: 13-10-2019 05:32 by HannahsPet.)
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