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Have no problem fratenising with Fans but to be laughing about the red card incident whilst re enacting it yourself is a step too far for a pro ref in my opinion. Although would have been worse if he re enacted the wales ripping/forward pass incident I guess.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/50121693?al Seems that Jaco has reffed his last game for a while, doubt it is photoshopped. Such a lack of judgement not only with regards to the action but also knowing how controversial the Welsh winning try was.

I think Owens got it right the second time, he firstly claimed Todd was offside which was incorrect as he was behind the goal line but on the TMO review he mentioned that he went into contact using no arms or attempting to play the ball which is a penalty. Therefore penalty preventing a try =...

You can't blame the players for the running out of the 22, the coaches have obviously told them to keep position at all costs. They never set up for the clearing kick, which apparantly is this Australian way as everyone keeps calling it. I for one am happy to give another way a go, whether it be...

I feel we are in a very similar position to England four years ago. Poor administration and coaching but having the personnel that mean a quick turn around is possible with the right people in charge. You look at the England team now and there isn't a huge amount of change from 2015 (back line...

SA will beat Wales as the backs are similar quality but the SA pack is far superior. Also SA won't just allow Wales to flop over the ball at every break down, their clear out game is quality.

Both England and NZ would demolish the SA side with this standard of play. Japan inability to score points in the first half has hurt them.

I believe that is called a coat hanger

Pardon Mr Barnes? Has he switched off the TMO?

I thought the japanese player had nearly released him by the time his knee hit the ground but can agree to disagree. Shouldn't have barnes gone back for offside advantage to South Africa then?

Yeah the commentators on the neutral feed thought it was pretty harsh penalty as well. Sean Malloney is a pretty good leader of the commentary team.

Pretty harsh on SA there, reckon 12 was well within his right to keep going there, rewarded a soft tackle. Also why not just goto TMO to check, end of the half not matter the outcome.

That is the best summary of it! It was a replay of the last 6 matches, the players are different but the coach is the constant.

Totally agree the talent is there, the NRC is helping as well. Think RA biggest mess was not flicking Cheika before the RWC and bringing in fresh blood they just buckled and compromised with this selection panel and director of rugby. However they may have put feelers out into the market and saw...

Well done to England, so much more clinical and better coached. Our tactics are mind boggling at times, there was so much space to kick into and we kept running into their line like lemmings. Its annoying as I think we have the personnel on the park but just done by that. Can anyone explain to...

So Biggar has had two concussions in the pool matches and is able to play? Assume they have followed the protocols but stuff me if world rugby are serious about long term effects on players heads they possibly need to get tougher rules in place.

Rugby media pigeon has done a good job with this: If you require something to get more excited about tomorrow worth a watch.

In all the chat don't forget that for a few of these guys and Cheika this is potentially their last game in the Wallaby gold. I hope they go out and put in a performance that does the shirt proud. Win or lose as long as they leave everything on the park I'll be happy.

Think AAA deserves his spot has had a great year in test rugby, really happy to see Tupou on the bench though expect big things from him in the last 30 or so.

Ford has looked good against Tonga and a 14 man Argentina, I would take his RWC form with a grain of salt. He may have improved but from what I have seen of England in Six Nations against good teams is that England are better with Farrel at 10 with two big running centres. Ford can sometimes be...