RWC: JAP v SAM (Milton Keynes): POOL B

[Quick Hands]

Samoan half back 2 metres offside at every scrum - no action from Joubert and it's right in front of him.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Samoa miles offside

 

[Cardiffblue]

Finally!

 

[Cardiffblue]

Missed the first 20. Why are they down to 13

 

[Quick Hands]

Samoa just an undisciplined rabble. This is the worst Samoan side I've ever seen.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Good d

 

[Quick Hands]

Missed the first 20. Why are they down to 13

One for a late shoulder charge and the other for taking a man out in the air. Lucky not to lose the replacement prop when the penalty try was given as well.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I play for a Rugby team that is on average very small compared to our opposition. I think I'm going to record all these great low tackles & the low body height going into contact from the Japanese players & show them to my team mates that this is how its done. Technique + Lots of bravery. That seems to be the winning formula.

Japan really needs to capitalise on their chances, they've thrown a few away.

Samoa's coach is not amused, cant blame him. I agree about the scrum half being offside, a lot of them have been clearly offside at a number of rucks so far. I've seen Samoa play much better than this.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Is it two yellows?

 

[Omar Comin']

Japan should be further ahead really. Samoa's discipline is so poor. It actually could be crucial for whoever wins to pick up a bonus point, especially for Japan. They've been unlucky to have 1 try not awarded but they've also been a bit too conservative in attack IMO, especially when they had the 2 man advantage.

 

[Omar Comin']

Is it two yellows?

It was 2 yellows in quick succession - one for a late tackle with no arms, the other for a hit on a player in the air catching a kick. Have been back to 15 for the last 10 minutes.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Ability to turnover impressive

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Surely that's a try to Japan!

LOL, I love the replay reversing the dive. Trippy man.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Great try

 

[Omar Comin']

Great finish!

 

[Quick Hands]

Magnificent team try to Japan.

 

[Cardiffblue]

I don't want any bonus points in this match.

Other than that, the result doesn't overly concern me. If there are no bonus points, we can't miss out on 3rd mathematically.

This looks like it'll be a massacre if Samoa lose heart

 

[Quick Hands]

HT 20-0 to Japan and that's flattering to Samoa.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

HT & Japan has done well but as others have alluded to they should have had more points.

Samoa needs a rocket, a large one.

 

[Cardiffblue]

I will scream if mcgeechan starts talking about the orcs