Non-England World cup thread 2019

[JP14]

The World Cup starts today!! Japan vs Russia is a one-side affair but will be still be entertaining nonetheless.

[Mark62]

Just said on the telly that Russia lost to jersey in a warm up match

[chewbacca]

Not as one sided as expected. Russian fitness seems the main issue.

[Mark62]

Not as one sided as expected. Russian fitness seems the main issue.

Agreed. Russians seem inspired Japan seem nervous. Not the highest quality game you’ll ever see.
Japanese 8 looks useful and right wing just scored a hat trick

[kpj tiger]

Thought the Russian No7 and Wings looked pretty handy

[JP14]

Yes the Russian No7 is very highly rated by Squidge Rugby, but he worships Alun Wyn Jones so take that for what you will.

[TigerBoy1880]

Just said on the telly that Russia lost to jersey in a warm up match

That’s correct. They did.

[glenn]

Russia really are only there by default.

After spain, Portugal and Romania fielded ineligible players they were kicked out..... I do wonder if this should happen to sarries if they are found hilltop have played over the odds????

[JP14]

Big difference World Rugby were kicking out Tier 2 minnows, not Premiership Rugby trying to kick out the European Champions Saracens.

[JP14]

Disgusting officiation that lead to Aussie victory, World Rugby would rather maintain the status quo than maintain the laws.

[Mark62]

Early signs are that Argentina may have found their scrummaging legs. Certainly holding their own against France

[Mark62]

Disgusting officiation that lead to Aussie victory, World Rugby would rather maintain the status quo than maintain the laws.

I haven’t seen the first half yet but there was a reference made to an incident with Hodge.

[Mark62]

French backs starting to purr outside their young half backs

[JP14]

France quite lucky, but refereeing was poor for both sides.

[Mark62]

France quite lucky, but refereeing was poor for both sides.

Thought Gardner did ok