[RWC2023] Wales vs Fiji (10/09/2023)

[Bluemoon]

Fiji have been physical, intense and brutal in attack. They are causing so many problems on open play, they are going to test that fitness boast from Gatland.

Wales made use of possession and have scored 2 try's, which is a welcome change from the 6N when their attack was rubbish. Would like to see Wales control territory a bit better, kicking loose is just madness.

 

[Rosso Verde e Nero]

From the Laws:
Throw
When both sides are square, stable and stationary, the scrum-half throws in the ball:
Straight. The scrum-half may align their shoulder on the middle line of the scrum, thereby standing a shoulder-width closer to their side of the scrum.

When was the last time a top level ref gave a free kick for a feed that wasn't straight?

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

he is the worst teammate I've ever seen in elite sport.

I wouldn't say he's an inspirational character, granted, but he is a pretty good decision maker and his executions are quite ok.
He just has a very, VERY low tolerance for other people's incompetence.

 

[SG59_]

Biggar is so angry, he can't be very popular within the team. So quick to have a go at others yet he makes plenty of mistakes himself.

I'd drop him if he was that bad. My local ice hockey team had a very good player but like Bigger he annoyed so many team mates, they refused to pass etc to him. As soon as he was dropped, they did far better. They're too toxic.

 

[ThebigARena]

Dan was right to have a shout then, the ball should of been kicked out soon as could of cost us a silly try.

 

[AlRums]

I wouldn't say he's an inspirational character, granted, but he is a pretty good decision maker and his executions are quite ok.
He just has a very, VERY low tolerance for other people's incompetence.

Since he announced his retirement after the world cup that's only 3 more games

 

[retired9]

From the Laws:
Throw
When both sides are square, stable and stationary, the scrum-half throws in the ball:
Straight. The scrum-half may align their shoulder on the middle line of the scrum, thereby standing a shoulder-width closer to their side of the scrum.

When was the last time a top level ref gave a free kick for a feed that wasn't straight?

Ali Price was pinged 2-3 years back in the 6N for this. Not sure anyone could believe it at the time

 

[Jimbo]

Dan was right to have a shout then, the ball should have been kicked out soon as could have cost us a silly try.

He's still an ass, even a broken analogue clocks right twice a day!

 

[dullonien]

Thripled to go into half time ahead. Fijian forwards looked tired at times that half, so hopefully our fitness will see us through the second half. Next 20min key though

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

I wouldn't say he's an inspirational character, granted, but he is a pretty good decision maker and his executions are quite ok.
He just has a very, VERY low tolerance for other people's incompetence.

oh I get that. He's very good and I think everyone has been frustrated when they've been working with others and they aren't meeting expectations. He just doesn't handle it the way a great leader would and he needs to realize he doesn't always make the best decision. Like I said, I emphasize with the way he acts cause I've definitely done the same thing in the past.

 

[dullonien]

He's still an ass, even a broken analogue clocks right twice a day!

Thing is, apparently he's anything but an arse, or poor teammate. Heard nothing but praise about Biggar the person, just runs a little hot on the field

 

[ThebigARena]

Thripled to go into half time ahead. Fijian forwards looked tired at times that half, so hopefully our fitness will see us through the second half. Next 20min key though

Shouldn't the Fijians handle the heat and humidity better than us considering they are from the South Pacific?

 

[AlRums]

oh I get that. He's very good and I think everyone has been frustrated when they've been working with others and they aren't meeting expectations. He just doesn't handle it the way a great leader would and he needs to realize he doesn't always make the best decision. Like I said, I emphasize with the way he acts cause I've definitely done the same thing in the past.

The thing is, it's the captain's job to encourage your players not belittle them

 

[McTallshort]

No matter what happens in the next 40 minutes this will be a moral victory for Wales as unlike England they have scored some tries

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

I'd drop him. My local ice hockey team had a very good player but like Bigger he annoyed so many team mates, they refused to pass etc to him. As soon as he was dropped, they did far better. They're too toxic.

Lindross plays in the Elite now?

 

[dullonien]

Shouldn't the Fijians handle the heat and humidity better than us considering they are from the South Pacific?

Fit=fit though, regardless of heat. Also S4C commentators noted it was cooler tonight with some clouds

 

[dullonien]

Bad miss that

 

[IT157]

That was a very silly penalty

 

[AlRums]

Maybe his teammates should be shouting at him for missing

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

The thing is, it's the captain's job to encourage your players not belittle them

That is questionable!
I mean, i get the guy and i find him both hilarious and v talented. I'm laughing at him half the times, granted. He is a bit like Loki to Sexton's Thor.