babse Posted October 14, 2019 Share To be honest I think even new Zealand would have preferred Ireland. Japan in happen is going to be a hard game... But.... We should win.. Yes. We need to drop the box kick though. Starve them of the ball and they can't dictate the paceHahaha Knock out rugby. We likely to box kick even more now for the "territory" gain Japan are a seriously well coached team. Watched them closely yesterday. I think they are too going to try and expose our rush defense (Like NZ did) specially on the blind side and wing areas. All depends on their execution. We definelty need to play flouw or kwagga. I think Siya has been average at best since his return. We need to slow their ball down. I think this game is going to be a lot closer than expected. dannygirl, Vetplant and dev null 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 14, 2019 Share What confused me w.r.t. the pool results is how little you can rely on recent form to make a call on which way a match will go. The Argentines were pathetic whereas the Jaguares were quite impressive in the Super Rugby The Japanese are playing out of their skins compared to the dismal season the Sunwolves had in the same tournament. amount of argentinean players who played superugby for jaguares - ALL of them!amount of japanese players who played superrugby for sunwolves - none of them! (that's not strictly true, but the sunwolves team is essentially mercenaries, and the jap 1st team okes get a run there now and then) Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 14, 2019 Share amount of japanese players who played superrugby for sunwolves - none of them! (that's not strictly true, but the sunwolves team is essentially mercenaries, and the jap 1st team okes get a run there now and then) I thought that as well but quick google search most of the 1st team is part of the sunwolves setup, Don't know them well enough to how many got regular game time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 14, 2019 Share amount of argentinean players who played superugby for jaguares - ALL of them!amount of japanese players who played superrugby for sunwolves - none of them! (that's not strictly true, but the sunwolves team is essentially mercenaries, and the jap 1st team okes get a run there now and then)Not necessarily.. Go watch squidges analysis of the Japan team leaving to to the world cup. As director of rugby, Jamie Joseph has a say in things and strategically placed key players for the Japan team into the sunwolves team for select matches. But not regular spot that they got tired or injured.. Just enough for experience. It's a great video to watch https://youtu.be/KoIL2G5p-Yg Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 14, 2019 Share Let the mind games and BS begin TOKYO - Japan's progress to the World Cup quarter-finals has not only enthralled the host nation but it has also made the heavyweights of the rugby world, including defending champions New Zealand, sit up and take notice.Impressed by Sunday's 28-21 victory over Scotland at a raucous Yokohama Stadium, which propelled Japan to their highest world ranking of seventh, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was glad not to be facing the hosts next."People have said, 'Who do you want to play?'" Hansen said."Well, they're the in-form team, I'm quite happy they're on the other side of the draw. https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/international/nzs-hansen-glad-japan-is-on-the-other-side-of-the-draw-34904415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 14, 2019 Share Let the mind games and BS begin TOKYO - Japan's progress to the World Cup quarter-finals has not only enthralled the host nation but it has also made the heavyweights of the rugby world, including defending champions New Zealand, sit up and take notice.Impressed by Sunday's 28-21 victory over Scotland at a raucous Yokohama Stadium, which propelled Japan to their highest world ranking of seventh, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was glad not to be facing the hosts next."People have said, 'Who do you want to play?'" Hansen said."Well, they're the in-form team, I'm quite happy they're on the other side of the draw. https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/international/nzs-hansen-glad-japan-is-on-the-other-side-of-the-draw-34904415 sure......rassie will take it anyday of the week. babse, IceCreamMan, Frosty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 15, 2019 Share sure......rwcknockout.pngrassie will take it anyday of the week. Absolutely yes. Japan winning the group is a godsend to the boks. Like 2007 the easier route I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 18, 2019 Share Weekend of full on rugby....whoop whoop ...and football and all sorts of other sports...whoop whooop scotty and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted October 18, 2019 Share Weekend of full on rugby....whoop whoop ...and football and all sorts of other sports...whoop whooop Weekend plans set Saturday: Parkrun ->Rugby->Rugby-> BraaiSunday: Early Church service->Rugby->Braai->Rugby->Middagslapie What's not to love. TIB and IceCreamMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 18, 2019 Share Weekend plans set Saturday: Parkrun ->Rugby->Rugby-> BraaiSunday: Early Church service->Rugby->Braai->Rugby->Middagslapie What's not to love.Let’s hope Sunday afternoon does not turn out to be a wake for the bokkies TIB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIB Posted October 18, 2019 Share Let’s hope Sunday afternoon does not turn out to be a wake for the bokkies Don't think so, Rassie is wide a wake..... SwissVan and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 18, 2019 Share Weekend plans set Saturday: Parkrun ->Rugby->Rugby-> BraaiSunday: Early Church service->Rugby->Braai->Rugby->Middagslapie What's not to love.the answer is a bit obvious, or is this a rhetorical question? Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 19, 2019 Share So far so good. Pubs are full. Gonna be a lot of afternoon snoozes i suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted October 19, 2019 Share Watching England/Australia in our local bar! Really waiting for tomorrow's game though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Watching England/Australia in our local bar! Really waiting for tomorrow's game though......Will be watching that one too from a rugby club in a town my mate lives in. Going to be a cracker. I was considering goin down to the local for a pint or 3 but it would just get messy and ruin my day. Bonus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted October 19, 2019 Share Rugby club is the way to go if you can! IceCreamMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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