[RWC2023] Samoa vs Chile (16/09/2023)

[die_mole]

gator rolls should be banned but until they are I don't see anything wrong with the Samoa clear out.

 

[IT157]

Chile win a scrum!

 

[saulan]

Ref bunker: great idea.

Stopping the game to hold the captain's hand and tell them the decision: Less so.

Honestly they don't do it enough. Maybe don't pause the game, but use a break in play like how they just did now before the scrum to have it explained (both to the captain and to the audience) so there is no misunderstanding or frustration of incorrect calls.

 

[IT157]

What a tackle! Love to see it!

 

[saulan]

I think it's becoming pretty clear now that refs have been given an instruction to search for mitigation wherever possible. France's card yesterday, there was his arm coming around the back side, therefore they're applying mitigation even though the front arm is tucked. This first yellow to Chile would've been a red a year ago, but now there is another tackler bound on with the tackled player not really dipping, but because that other player is attached. There is mitigation.

Just don't be English and have some kinda player joining in the tackle and then you're fine: it will be yellow

 

[Summer Rose]

What a hit!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

This game just needs to end now.

 

[IT157]

This game just needs to end now.

Yeah it is really stuttering

 

[saulan]

This game just needs to end now.

Could I not interest you in another yellow card?

 

[die_mole]

I now know why no one watches super rugby. at least Carley's **** games are entertaining.

 

[Gavin]

The 10 for Chile really is quality

 

[die_mole]

The 10 for Chile really is quality

I don't think he'll be getting on a plane back after the tournament

 

[IT157]

The 10 for Chile really is quality

Squidge said as much. And the commentator just mentioned squidge as well!

Awaits the wrath of mentioning squidge....

 

[IT157]

McFarland wins MOTM. Not a big surprise. Feels like he wins it regularly when playing for Saracens.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Squidge said as much. And the commentator just mentioned squidge as well!

Awaits the wrath of mentioning squidge....

Respect for the self-awareness.

 

[die_mole]

Yellow card for being a liar

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Squidge said as much. And the commentator just mentioned squidge as well!

Awaits the wrath of mentioning squidge....

 

[IT157]

Samoa vs. Japan should be a good one.

Samoa could also really test the tier 1 teams as well.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Good win for Samoa in the end,
Chile had their moments but there are definite holes in their game that are easily exploitable

 

[Rinkadink]

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(RE earlier in thread; Luatua is a 6, can cover elsewhere in backrow but isn't a lock aside from emergency)