digger Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'll admit I'm a "only when England are playing fan " but the negativity after tonight's result was incredible. Well done to all the commentary team for snatching defeat from victory . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 England have to come away very happy with the result. The targets at the start of the game would have been A, win B, score 4 tries and collect a bonus point. Job done. Plus the nerves, emotion & wonder of playing your first game is behind you. All though it wasn't the greatest performance they must take heart from grinding out the correct result. Think of the grit in the Liverpool side of the 70's or how many last minute (Fergi time) Man Utd goals you have seen. A good side plays poorly but comes away with the correct outcome. They will learn a lot from tonight and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 There are no bad wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 When are the referee`s going to start penalising the scrum half`s for feeding the ball into the 2nd row and let the hooker hook the ball (its in the name) rather than both sides trying to do an 8 man shove ?? As a neutral for last night I thought England could have done better all round but as has been said a win is a win and who knows they may need the bonus point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Coming away from a Fiji game without injuries is a win in itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 A good start but a little nervous. Fiji's kicking let them down - it could have been a lot closer. I didn't like all the TMO's - some, including Fiji's cancelled try, brought about by the big screen replays. I agree with Sir this should have been given and move on with the game. Ok when there was dangerous play check what happened but game lasted 90(?) minutes due to constant TMOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Coming away from a Fiji game without injuries is a win in itself You are dead right. Not the greatest performance and far to much TMO for my liking at tries yes a lot of their other times it slows the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The TMO played into Fiji's hands. I don't mean in the decisions, but it broke the play up so much. England really struggled to get into their rhythm. I hope the officials learn from the unanimously negative press coverage of the system and use it more sparingly and thoughtfully. There were still some really blatant things that they missed even so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Itv commentary for the Ireland match.....dour as dishwater actually making we want to turn the match off............. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Itv commentary for the Ireland match.....dour as dishwater actually making we want to turn the match off............. . I watched it on RTE. Enjoyed it immensely. I gave up on English commentary on Irish matches about 5 years ago. I find RTE technical analysis much better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Japan. wow what a game ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinw Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Japan. wow what a game ! Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 What a finish from Japan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 They worked their socks off ......deserved victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Superb game played by the brave blossoms well done Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Yes Japan did really well and upset a few apple carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Adam Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Best game of rugby I have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 They worked their socks off ......deserved victory. +1, excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 A great result for Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1983 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Really enjoyed the Japan game. If they put that effort in throughout the World Cup they could cause a few upsets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) That result will open the rest of the pool up. Well done Japan. On paper both Scotland & SA should go through to the semis and SA was seeded to go through as pool winners well then anything can now happen now. to early to predict but even if Scotland lose against SA but win all there other games Scotland could go through as pool winners depending on bonus points and the other maths involved should there points be the same. Its going to be a great 5 weeks for rugby. Edited September 19, 2015 by big bad lindz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Excellent work Japan. Great game for a neutral to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The ref in the France - Italy game was very poor..... This TMO is spoiling the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 BLOODY GREAT GAME THE JAPS PLAYED THEIR ***** OFF & DESERVED IT +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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