Japan v All Blacks, Tokyo, 2 Nov 2013

[RoffsChoice]

Sir Richie GOAT gets a try.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Broadhurst has to be Japanese MOTM so far. Doing the job of every forward and more.

 

[FrankLind]

Gosh there are some rather white and brown Japanese folk these days.

 

[RoffsChoice]

So a good first half by Japan, New Zealand hasn't been too flash but have capitalised when they had the opportunity.

 

[FrankLind]

Almost total lack of combos in the ABs.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Second half not going too well for Japan. Stuart Berry has made a couple of questionable calls.

 

[ChargerWA]

These guys just don't know how to lose.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Japan played really well! Proud of them.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Nice commentary. I wasn't home to watch this but will check out the replay later. Sounds like Japan put up a big effort in the 1st half at least.

 

[p.Tah]

Sir Richie GOAT gets a try.

Was it actually a try Luatua wasn't anywhere near bound to the scrum when Richie picked up the ball.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Was it actually a try Luatua wasn't anywhere near bound to the scrum when Richie picked up the ball.

Eh, Berry was a meh referee but that was a complicated situation and I think he was right to give it.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

What was the crowd figure? Looked to be full house.

That stadium looked a bit small compared to Homebush, Ellis Park, Twickers etc.

Do they get sell outs for all Brave Blossom games?

Are there bigger stadiums they could use and would they fill them?

 

[p.Tah]

What was the crowd figure? Looked to be full house.

That stadium looked a bit small compared to Homebush, Ellis Park, Twickers etc.

Do they get sell outs for all Brave Blossom games?

Are there bigger stadiums they could use and would they fill them?

It's Prince Chichibunomiya Stadium and holds about 25,000. It was sold out. They don't often sell out rugby games there. They are building a new stadium for the RWC

http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/173144.html

 

[en_force_er]

Gosh there are some rather white and brown Japanese folk these days.

Polynesians aren't ethically Australian either, neither are white folk. That's a bad way to see it IMO.

It's important to remember these men have lived in Japan for at least 3 years straight (no moving back to NZ for a year in between).

What were you doing 3 years ago?