Pool A - Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa

[Spark]

Yeah, no other option but a red there. Very dangerous

 

[ripper868]

Irish commentator continuing and trying to blame the samoan who gets hit...its like I'm watching pirate tv this guy is that one eyed.

 

[ripper868]

I'll stop with my comms whinging. Dont see Samoa pulling back 16 points though, even with an extra man.

 

[Howe_zat]

And Aki is of island heritage so should be a red card. Clear intent to injure

yeah I'm out.

 

[ripper868]

Yeah dumb thing for me to have said. Apologies.
I disagree with your assertion the Samoans play only to injure though, I think it's more a consequence of how they play, which, is with physicality.

That try at the half seals any chance of this one boiling over.

 

[Grasshopper]

Not confirmed yet, but it sounds like Japan v Scotland will go ahead tonight. Bloody good news if so.

 

[ripper868]

Here we go. 2nd huge knockout match of the comp (France Arg being the first)

 

[Howe_zat]

Been looking forward to this. Up the Blossoms!

 

[ripper868]

Japan playing frantic rugby, Scotland going to have to make plenty of tackles tonight. Ireland game plan being rolled put again I'd suggest.

This is fun.

 

[ripper868]

Had to be off his feet at that turnover on the 5m

 

[Howe_zat]

Scotland matching Japan for pace and beating them at the breakdown which is damn ominous for the home side. The first try came from a Bradbury turnover.

Meanwhile at the other end Japan are not getting the pace they'd like. And another turnover for Scotland as I type! Japan are in trouble.

 

[ripper868]

Feel this may be a bit out of range...

 

[ripper868]

Feel like those penalties 45-50 out are better at the corners instead of the 1/3 shots at goal...takes wind out of sails when they miss!

 

[ripper868]

What a try!!!

 

[Spark]

Nice

 

[StephenZA]

Maybe Japan are in with a shot?

 

[Howe_zat]

Kenki fukenlegend

 

[Howe_zat]

Feel like those penalties 45-50 out are better at the corners instead of the 1/3 shots at goal...takes wind out of sails when they miss!

Yu Tamura has more penalties than anyone else in the tournament by a long way. It must be part of the plan to kick these.

 

[ripper868]

Wasnt aware of that stat, but wonder how many of those pens are from 45m out.

 

[StephenZA]

Wow!!