I like Rugby, but one of the big things that gets me about it is the amount of dead time within the game, for example, Japan got a scrum awarded in the 77th minute today, and they just wasted time setting and re setting and re re setting the scrum that it was taken until deep into the 79th . Too much dead time allowed in the game.
If the referee thinks there’s some gamesmanship by the attacking team in delaying a put-in at a scrum, he can award a free kick. Didn’t think Japan did much wrong at that situation, TBH
I like Rugby, but one of the big things that gets me about it is the amount of dead time within the game, for example, Japan got a scrum awarded in the 77th minute today, and they just wasted time setting and re setting and re re setting the scrum that it was taken until deep into the 79th . Too much dead time allowed in the game.
If the referee thinks there’s some gamesmanship by the attacking team in delaying a put-in at a scrum, he can award a free kick. Didn’t think Japan did much wrong at that situation, TBH
I agree. I wasnt having a pop at Japan (was actually quite pleased it happened tbh!), but just generally the amount of time wasted game management in Rugby is, i would expect, quite exceptionally high in comparison with other sports.
I like Rugby, but one of the big things that gets me about it is the amount of dead time within the game, for example, Japan got a scrum awarded in the 77th minute today, and they just wasted time setting and re setting and re re setting the scrum that it was taken until deep into the 79th . Too much dead time allowed in the game.
If the referee thinks there’s some gamesmanship by the attacking team in delaying a put-in at a scrum, he can award a free kick. Didn’t think Japan did much wrong at that situation, TBH
I agree. I wasnt having a pop at Japan (was actually quite pleased it happened tbh!), but just generally the amount of time wasted game management in Rugby is, i would expect, quite exceptionally high in comparison with other sports.
Definitely around the scrum, the constant resetting does use up a lot time. Maybe stop the clock as they get set up? Enjoy watching rugby a lot though.
Caught them napping and left the Aussies for dust with that try...must be a national trait for the men from down under to take ages to get their act into gear...
Would we prefer to play Aus or Wales in quarters...?
I think it will depend on the injuries to key players in both the Aussie or Welsh team, but a titanic clash awaits in this superb WC which has caught fire with the hosts beating the Irish.
Scotland playing themselves possibly into a quarter final spot. If they win this, with maybe a bonus point, then they have Russia and Japan left. Not sure that Japan could do it again, and possibly see Scotland beating them.
Scotland playing themselves possibly into a quarter final spot. If they win this, with maybe a bonus point, then they have Russia and Japan left. Not sure that Japan could do it again, and possibly see Scotland beating them.
Personally think Japan go in favourites against Scotland. Don't think the Irish performance was a fluke at all
Scotland playing themselves possibly into a quarter final spot. If they win this, with maybe a bonus point, then they have Russia and Japan left. Not sure that Japan could do it again, and possibly see Scotland beating them.
Personally think Japan go in favourites against Scotland. Don't think the Irish performance was a fluke at all
id probably agree with Japan being slight favourites with the added luxury of home advantage but still think it'll be us and ireland that get out the group
that's just four days after we play russia which, if we have a decent win and no injuries, is better than waiting eight days between games like the Japanese
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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/mar/18/france-wales-six-nations-match-report
Happy Hubby.
Opens up who England could play in Quarters - more like Australia now - assuming of course that we top the Group !
Scotland playing themselves possibly into a quarter final spot. If they win this, with maybe a bonus point, then they have Russia and Japan left. Not sure that Japan could do it again, and possibly see Scotland beating them.
Penalty they kick off for a line-out and he kicks it behind the corner flag !