Shuggy 1,308 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 SRU got the lawyers on this, I am not a rugby watcher but this looks totally inflexible for such an important game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Only Scotland could get knocked out of a major tournament in such an unfair manner. They should allow the teams to play behind closed doors..........it's only fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I'm smelling a stitch up for Japan to progress at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 59,873 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: I'm smelling a stitch up for Japan to progress at the moment. Scotland fucked it with their abject display v Ireland. But it's been obvious for days that World Rugby are going to give Japan the quarter final place and best Scotland Rugby could hope for is some financial compensation. But even then I see them getting fuck all. Shame it should be decided on the field but an "Act of God" excuse from World Rugby will see Japan progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen_One 48 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, TEFTONG said: Scotland fucked it with their abject display v Ireland. But it's been obvious for days that World Rugby are going to give Japan the quarter final place and best Scotland Rugby could hope for is some financial compensation. But even then I see them getting fuck all. Shame it should be decided on the field but an "Act of God" excuse from World Rugby will see Japan progress. If this happens during a KO round, then who decides the winners??? The WRU rules are flimsy, and Scotland should demand a postponement - as this is effectively a KO match. It's not good for the tournament - particularly as there is a long stretch between the QF round. However, I think it is futile and Japan will be given the walkover - I guess we will find out in an hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen_One 48 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: If this happens during a KO round, then who decides the winners??? The WRU rules are flimsy, and Scotland should demand a postponement - as this is effectively a KO match. It's not good for the tournament - particularly as there is a long stretch between the QF round. However, I think it is futile and Japan will be given the walkover - I guess we will find out in an hour. Knockout rounds can be moved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Chosen_One said: Knockout rounds can be moved. Exactly, so why curtail the rule to the group match?? Flimsy rules, the SRFU may have an argument if it ends up cancelled tommorow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Have a feeling this will be pulled for the sporting integrity of the tournament, to let Japan progress is the right thing to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshirebear 2,768 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Have a feeling this will be pulled for the sporting integrity of the tournament, to let Japan progress is the right thing to do. Eh??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen_One 48 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Exactly, so why curtail the rule to the group match?? Flimsy rules, the SRFU may have an argument if it ends up cancelled tommorow. No doubt it will get changed after the WC. Hopefully the game goes ahead tomorrow, but if it doesn't I cant see it being moved. Italy and France have both already been screwed over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Looks like the game may be happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Exactly, so why curtail the rule to the group match?? Flimsy rules, the SRFU may have an argument if it ends up cancelled tommorow. Sure it happened 8 years ago in NZ with the earthquake, Scotland’s game was moved about 150 miles but still went ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen_One 48 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 1690tamRFC said: Sure it happened 8 years ago in NZ with the earthquake, Scotland’s game was moved about 150 miles but still went ahead. Didn't the earthquake happen months before the WC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Game is going ahead, fully expect Scotland to dismantle Japan. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/50028137 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 59,873 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Game is going ahead, fully expect Scotland to dismantle Japan. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/50028137 What odds on a glorious failure..?? Need to win by eight points but fall short type scenario...??.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I had resigned myself to this not happening, good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 46,791 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Japan win and Scotland blame the weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniescu 2,949 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I don't understand the bonus point system. I know it's possible to finish second & qualify, but is it still possible for us to win the Group & thereby avoid NZ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,308 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, ronniescu said: I don't understand the bonus point system. I know it's possible to finish second & qualify, but is it still possible for us to win the Group & thereby avoid NZ? No mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshirebear 2,768 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Mon Scotland!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniescu 2,949 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Get that fuckin dirge tae fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,443 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I want Scotland to win this - will give it a watch! Wee win in the rugby and San Marino double would be a good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,443 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Scotland v Hamilton Accies FS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Some try from Japan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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