[RWC2019][Pool A] Round 1 - Japan vs. Russia (20/09/2019)

[Leonormous Boozer]

Reminds you of Matawalu in the opening game 4 years ago.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Picked up a RWC ball from Aldi this morning £7 for a size 5 ball not bad.

 

[Ferrari333SP]

Wow, no try; huge mental pressure on Japan this guy, but as long as they stick to their phases, they're bound to get another try at some point

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

From deadball line I thought it was a clear try but the side angle changed my mind.

 

[Rinkadink]

Was his hand in touch too?

Right call for me.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Picked up a RWC ball from Aldi this morning £7 for a size 5 ball not bad.

A legit one?
I know where I'm going on the weekend

 

[Groundhog]

Based on the evidence if Jersey declared independence they would walk into the World Cup

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Picked up a RWC ball from Aldi this morning £7 for a size 5 ball not bad.

A legit one?
I know where I'm going on the weekend

Legit official one from Gilbert

One red one blue.

 

[Reiser99]

Little bit of inevitability about that. Japan need to calm down and play like that. Russia have played well and put the pressure on, but this could give Japan to push they need.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Finally, the hosts take the lead. Hopefully, the floodgates open in the 2nd half for them. Russia has worked hard in that 1st half and can't see them sustaining it.

 

[Rinkadink]

Finally, the hosts take the lead. Hopefully, the floodgates open in the 2nd half for them. Russia has worked hard in that 1st half and can't see them sustaining it.

Would much rather it continued like this and the best team takes it after a close, intense battle. Russia showing they don't look out of place here, pleased for them. An upset in the first game would be something indeed.

 

[Yoshimitsu]

Russia will fall apart in the 2nd half. Fitness isn't going to hold up. Their forwards were virtually standing still toward the end of the half. All the Japanese need to do is keep the tempo high and play ball in hand rather than kick. They will rack up 20 points in the final quarter.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

A legit one?
I know where I'm going on the weekend

Spoiler: pic

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Russia will fall apart in the 2nd half. Fitness isn't going to hold up.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

My prediction is Russia has a magical surge of fitness in the second half but still lose by 10.

 

[Ferrari333SP]

Who is the Russian coach again?

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

Was i the only one who say a potential red card on the Russian guy who went out of an HIA?
No army, shoulder to the head.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Who is the Russian coach again?

Lyn Jones

 

[Reiser99]

That's how to steal a try.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

What a break