[RWC2023] England vs Japan (17/09/2023)

[MattGaff]

If Japan’s handling was better, England would be in trouble here

 

[Ceteris]

Billy for the strategic red someone called for?

 

[BrokenWing]

I’m no forwards expert, but I’ve not thought Ludlum was the issue here.

 

[Reiser99]

It'd be such a shame if Japan don't win this purely for the fact it's been so bad that we deserve another feel good upset so as not to kill the high earlier.

Overall they are the better team. Just gifted England points. They look more likely to score than we do.

 

[pbk1214]

Ford refuses to take contact - that’s why he kicks every single time he has no other option - instead of keeping ball. He’s absolute w**k

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I’m no forwards expert, but I’ve not thought Ludlum was the issue here.

Legit, take Itoje off and shift Lawes forward if you really have to bring Billy on

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

What is Mitchell doing?

Very sensibly acting as Japan’s defence coach before going to the Eng women’s team and avoiding going back to this shambles at all costs.

Or did you mean our 4th choice scrum half?

 

[Reiser99]

I'm actually close to the point of wanting Japan to win just so Borthwick can't keep brushing our **** performances under the carpet.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

It'd be such a shame if Japan don't win this purely for the fact it's been so bad that we deserve another feel good upset so as not to kill the high earlier.

Yeah but it’s the second hit that kills you. Idk if I could handle it.

 

[Grizwald]

Both 9 and 10 need hooked. That means Youngs on though.

 

[SG59_]

No way that was a try.

 

[HenryChinaski]

"japan have been brilliant"
What ******* world am I living in. Brainless commentating

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Both 9 and 10 need hooked. That means Youngs on though.

Young’s clearance speed would mean the clock would be killed in about 10 phases though

 

[ncurd]

Marler headbutt pass.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Talk about using your head

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Earl would make Daly look silly in a 100m sprint

 

[IT157]

Marler with the header lol

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Do you reckon that was written on Borthwick's Flipboard?

 

[Ddanno]

Marler's big head finally useful?

 

[ncurd]

Both our trys have hilliariously ****.