[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 4] Japan vs. South Africa (20/10/2019)

[Jer1cho]

Just waiting for the local pick n pay to open so that I can make morning Boerewors rolls In tribute to today's game. We must also observe a moment of silence for the Irish

Pfft no. They thought a QF against us would have been an easy win and merely a speedbump.

what were the Boks playing before today?

From 2016 to 2017 basically tiddlywinks.

 

[TheOvalBall]

4AM thoughts

Looks at the current rankings, Japan right where they are supposed to be, not the surprise package most make them out to be, well deserved

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I'm not a big fan of rankings during a world cup. For instance, Argentina in 2007 were ok in that year and they ended with a bronze medal, and they were 3rd in the world after the world cup. Doesn't make sense.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

We've had the entree, now for the main course


Unfortunately for Japan I can see a big Boks win on the horizon

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Come on Brave Blossoms, please give me some entertaining rugby and a shock win.

 

[Reiser99]

If S.A respect their opponents they should win comfortably. However any sort of complacency will be punished and give Japan a chance.

 

[Jer1cho]

Come on Brave Blossoms, please give me some entertaining rugby and a shock win.

Bugger off. We lost to them already.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Bugger off. We lost to them already.

now, now. Nothing wrong with hoping for another.

 

[Jer1cho]

now, now. Nothing wrong with hoping for another.

Ay we had our moment of horror. If someone loses a leg you can't hope they lose the other one too!

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Ay we had our moment of horror. If someone loses a leg you can't hope they lose the other one too!

hmm, yes both are so comparable

 

[mdaclarke]

If S.A respect their opponents they should win comfortably. However any sort of complacency will be punished and give Japan a chance.

100% This.

 

[Jer1cho]

hmm, yes both are so comparable

Hey it was pretty close that's for sure. Maybe this time it would only be a lost toe haha.

 

[ThatLondonFella]

Predictions for the game...? Anyone brave enough? I'm a very nervous Bokke fan.

 

[Reiser99]

I reckon 35-21 to S.A

 

[Kapa O Pango]

I like Rassie as an coach. Doing a great job for the Boks.

 

[yanchi51]

This is the biggest match in Japanese rugby history!
I believe our team.
Brave blossoms are in full bloom!
May the exciting match be!

 

[McTallshort]

How does Alan Quinlan still get a gig? Love to hear how many times he mentions Ireland or Munster in the next 80 minutes

 

[Reiser99]

Bloody hell ITV. Could you not find anyone better than Scott Hastings and Alan Quinlan to commentate on this match...Seriously almost anyone else.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

You got to love the Japanese national anthem.

also love the SA national anthem as well.

 

[Reiser99]

I like the Japanese anthem. Not as exciting as the French or Italian ones, but very solemn and powerful.

 

[Johnny Storm]

Oh well. It's SA against the whole world now for the next 80 minutes.

Just hope we turn up.