[RWC2019][Pool A] Round 2 - Japan vs. Ireland (28/09/2019)

[Rinkadink]

Japan vs South Africa
Ireland vs New Zealand

Is this possible/likely now? I feel a stirring in my loins. Today was fate.

 

[Which Tyler]

Is this Japan's first holding of the Raeburn Shield?

ETA: No, of course, they nabbed it off Wales 2013

 

[BobbyM]

It’s tricky though, can you drop your captain?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Japan still has to play Scotland remember.

That will be extremely close.

Japan in the quarters is still 50/50.

 

[Jimbo]

If Scotland beat Japan, that could be the difference between winning the pool and going out, so... yes? It is that valuable.

it seems soft and defeatist to me still not convinced it was completely international or he knew it was time.

 

[Leinster Fan]

I can remember watching Ireland defeat our B-team last month, and at times they were awful defending. Hell, they only won by 4 points.

That was our B team as well, you do realise that? The amount of Welsh people who act as if it was our first choice team in that game is bizarre.

 

[Iron Lion Zion]

So Ireland are out of the world cup. Who does that leave left who can win it?

 

[Reiser99]

It’s tricky though, can you drop your captain?

Needed to make the tough call earlier if you were going to. Especially for Best as it's basically retirement for him. However Japan dropped Leitch and it worked.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

it seems soft and defeatist to me still not convinced it was completely international or he knew it was time.

9 points against Samoa and Russia still get us through, might top the group for us, it was the correct decision.

 

[big ginger 8]

So Ireland are out of the world cup. Who does that leave left who can win it?

Imagine putting this much effort into trolling and being this bad at it?

 

[Leinster Fan]

It’s tricky though, can you drop your captain?

Well, Japan won without starting their captain so yes you can.

Best is a spent force who should have been phased out over a year ago.

 

[Hanley!]

Much as I don't relish the idea of facing New Zealand in the quarter finals, after our last few encounters it would be an awesome fixture for the quarter finals. And if the other quarter final was Japan against South Africa in a rematch from their famous pool game in 2015 ... this half of the tournament bracket really couldn't play out much better in terms of entertainment value.

 

[Reiser99]

Imagine putting this much effort into trolling and being this bad at it?

How's he ever meant to learn and become a great troll without making a few mistakes. You should encourage him.
Granted he hasn't made anything other than mistakes, but it's the learning that's important.

 

[big ginger 8]

Well, Japan won without starting their captain so yes you can.

Best is a spent force who should have been phased out over a year ago.

In fairness Leitch coming on early for them made a big difference.

Think Best could still be an asset if we managed him correctly. Playing a full 80 having a 6 day turnaround and playing what 60 minutes in 27° heat with no possession at 38 is just stupid.

 

[RugbyTackle91]

Ireland performances over the last year are far too inconsistent for anyone to think they can realistically go on and win this thing

 

[BobbyM]

Well, Japan won without starting their captain so yes you can.

Best is a spent force who should have been phased out over a year ago.

But with all respect they don’t have the same political challenges Ireland have with Best...

 

[Which Tyler]

it seems soft and defeatist to me still not convinced it was completely international or he knew it was time.

Surely he either didn't know, or was wanting to keep it infield.
If he just wanted to secure the LBP he'd have gone straight out, not looked for distance and chased the kick

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Ireland performances over the last year are far too inconsistent for anyone to think they can realistically go on and win this thing

Yup, best we can hope for is a QF upset and be dumped out without much fight in the semis now I think.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Fair play to Japan. Brilliant win and performance. It's great for the tournament. Hopefully Japan make the knockouts now.

Ireland's first loss to a minnow in a world cup since defeat against Wales in 2011.

 

[ncurd]

Japan V South Africa
Ireland V NZ
England V Australia
Wales V France

#ALLNHSF