Posted on 28/09/2019 10:56
The Real World Cup is already into its second week and some enthralling, thrilling rugby has been displayed.
A couple of upsets already, namely Fiji's loss, but none more so than the host nation's win against Ireland! What a win, what a game, what a performance! Fantastic rugby
Posted on 29/09/2019 18:41
Best two games of the tournament so far- Japan v Ireland and Wales v Australia.
Having said that I do wonder about the 'poor' tackle technique of the Welsh as claimed by the Aussies. It certainly looks to be a deliberate 'technique' they have employed to good effect.
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Posted on 29/09/2019 18:41 by mickysfBest two games of the tournament so far- Japan v Ireland and Wales v Australia.
Having said that I do wonder about the 'poor' tackle technique of the Welsh as claimed by the Aussies. It certainly looks to be a deliberate 'technique' they have employed to good effect.
Posted on 29/09/2019 21:38 by Rocky 2 bucketsErr, is someone saying that Welsh players are offering their throats to be crushed as a game play?π€
Posted on 30/09/2019 08:07 by Rocky 2 bucketsWas that yes or no, or you made it up?π€
Posted on 30/09/2019 17:19
It wasn't me Rocky, listening to the Aussies complaining to the ref during the game they were making out that in the close quarter crash ball situation it was now difficult for them to protect the ball in the tackle. They were making out that the Welsh tackle attacked the ball and enhanced the view that the ball carrier was leading with an arm to the neck area which could warrant penalising. Hence they argued that it was poor tackling technique as it involved a deliberate high body wrap to achieve this. Of course, in our day much of this would have been common place and totally acceptable.
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Posted on 30/09/2019 21:27
Typical whinging Aussies I would say. Hooper should have been sent to the sin bin for his tackle in the first half, but got away with it.
Decent win by Scotland today, but they do look a team that will struggle against Japan in their last game and may well not progress into the knockout stages.
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Posted on 30/09/2019 21:27 by nelliethehookerTypical whinging Aussies I would say. Hooper should have been sent to the sin bin for his tackle in the first half, but got away with it.
Decent win by Scotland today, but they do look a team that will struggle against Japan in their last game and may well not progress into the knockout stages.
Posted on 01/10/2019 06:01
+1 Nellie. Scotland promise so much but rarely deliver (unless playing England) I did sense a more determined side yesterday and patient too, which allowed them to control the game. Fingers crossed for them against the home nation, otherwise it'll be
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Posted on 30/09/2019 17:19 by mickysfIt wasn't me Rocky, listening to the Aussies complaining to the ref during the game they were making out that in the close quarter crash ball situation it was now difficult for them to protect the ball in the tackle. They were making out that the Welsh tackle attacked the ball and enhanced the view that the ball carrier was leading with an arm to the neck area which could warrant penalising. Hence they argued that it was poor tackling technique as it involved a deliberate high body wrap to achieve this. Of course, in our day much of this would have been common place and totally acceptable.
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