Some form-finding from Saffers after taking Japan for granted. Huge effort from both sides, but deserved win. Wales hit just too hard by injuries before & during the tournament.
Lack of discipline did for the Welsh. They conceded four penalties (and more importantly 12 points) in the first 20 minutes.
Ultimately, well as they undoubtedly played, that is what cost them. If Pollard had had Biggar's kicking boots on it would have been over bar the shouting long before the last four minutes.
England did the same in their matches against both Wales and Australia. Kickers are so good now coaches must surely start preaching safety first in your own half.
The way things are going, unless Ireland beat Argentina it'll be an all Southern Hemisphere semi final lineup
Please be all Southern Hemisphere
As someone who is an eighth Welsh I wanted them to progress in the absence of England but as of now I am a complete neutral and just want to see good rugby and may the best team win.
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The way things are going, unless Ireland beat Argentina it'll be an all Southern Hemisphere semi final lineup
Ultimately, well as they undoubtedly played, that is what cost them. If Pollard had had Biggar's kicking boots on it would have been over bar the shouting long before the last four minutes.
England did the same in their matches against both Wales and Australia. Kickers are so good now coaches must surely start preaching safety first in your own half.
This is France - not Namibia.
He just pushed his fist into the chaps face, it was not a punch !.....only rugby!
Could you imagine the news if it happened in the football PL !