babse Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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.
Shebeen Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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)
Skubarra Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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
Stretch Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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
scotty Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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
Shebeen Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 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.
IceCreamMan Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 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.
IceCreamMan Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Weekend of full on rugby....whoop whoop ...and football and all sorts of other sports...whoop whooop
Vetplant Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 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.
SwissVan Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 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 Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 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.....
Shebeen Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 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?
IceCreamMan Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 So far so good. Pubs are full. Gonna be a lot of afternoon snoozes i suspect
Bonus Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 Watching England/Australia in our local bar! Really waiting for tomorrow's game though......
IceCreamMan Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 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.
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