| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD 19:26 - Sep 16 with 66234 views | MrSwerve |
Who's your money on then? Probably the All Blacks in all likelihood. I'm hoping that Wales have a strong showing - hopefully we will make the semis at least. Going to be tough though. |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:37 - Oct 13 with 1253 views | dickythorpe |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001 |
I do as well.
I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play? |
Jamie Joseph the coach was an ex All Black and he's raised the profile massively.
"Our" Shane went over there as there's been a lot of big companies investing in the game. |  | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:37 - Oct 13 with 1251 views | monmouth |
Incredible
This is rugby as it should be. We should rejoice even if our own team lost to this sort of play.
Anyway, what does Andy Nichol think? Jocks unlucky? |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:40 - Oct 13 with 1242 views | theloneranger |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001 |
I do as well.
I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play? |
"Japan has the fourth largest population of rugby union players in the world and the sport has been played there for over a century. There are 125,000 Japanese rugby players, and 3,631 official rugby clubs" |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:41 - Oct 13 with 1227 views | Captain_Sham |
The Jocks are getting nipped. |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:43 - Oct 13 with 1214 views | dickythorpe |
Plus the "Sunwolves" of Japan have played in the Super rugby tournament (15 sides) in the southern hemisphere for a few seasons now, so they'll pick up good skills playing Kiwi, bok and Aussies franchises.
There is also one Argy franchise the Jaguares. [Post edited 13 Oct 2019 12:45]
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:43 - Oct 13 with 1212 views | Joe_bradshaw |
Magnificent.
Their accuracy with ball in hand is sensational. It's beyond human. |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:46 - Oct 13 with 1187 views | theloneranger |
This Japanese rugby team are so polished.
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:49 - Oct 13 with 1172 views | monmouth |
Not over yet mind. Remember sweaties at Twick?
Nah...it’s over isn’t it? They have to win by more than seven. Would also set Sexwees paddies up against the blacks. Sweet. | |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:51 - Oct 13 with 1157 views | londonlisa2001 |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:40 - Oct 13 by theloneranger |
"Japan has the fourth largest population of rugby union players in the world and the sport has been played there for over a century. There are 125,000 Japanese rugby players, and 3,631 official rugby clubs" |
Sorry - when I said ‘just started to play’ I didn’t mean recently started. I meant ‘started for no usual reason’. No real links to countries that already played. They have played for a century as you point out and I wondered why. It’s obvious why Australia, NZ, Canada, Argentina, SA play. Their links to the old European countries playing.
Same as cricket is big in the countries that were colonised by people playing the game.
I was just interested to know if there was a reason it took off in a country that seemingly had no real links to the countries that played it. |  | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:54 - Oct 13 with 1152 views | dickythorpe |
Good grief!!!!!! This is a thrashing!!!!! | | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 with 1144 views | exiledclaseboy |
This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game. |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:00 - Oct 13 with 1135 views | dickythorpe |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 by exiledclaseboy |
This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game. |
They are letting the ball "go through the hands", it's refreshing to see a backline confident in handling skills
It's like watching Clement, Titley et al at St.Helens!! | | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:02 - Oct 13 with 1122 views | longlostjack |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001 |
I do as well.
I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play? |
As a result of the Anglo-Japanese alliance at the start of the twentieth century according to Wiki. In the seventies they all used to be so small though ! |  |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 with 1116 views | londonlisa2001 |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:02 - Oct 13 by longlostjack |
As a result of the Anglo-Japanese alliance at the start of the twentieth century according to Wiki. In the seventies they all used to be so small though ! |
I’ve just found an article that explains what happened.
On another note - if only all rugby could go back to being played like this. It’s just wonderful to watch. | | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 with 1116 views | monmouth |
Could be interesting | |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:09 - Oct 13 with 1097 views | dickythorpe |
The game has opened up a bit here. Scots look dangerous in attack , this will be a test for Japan's defence. | | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:09 - Oct 13 with 1092 views | monmouth |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 by monmouth |
Could be interesting |
Could be very interesting | |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:10 - Oct 13 with 1087 views | dickythorpe |
28-21 now......it's going to be all about who scores next. | | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:13 - Oct 13 with 1081 views | theloneranger |
Scotland are doing the basics right, plus starving Japan the ball.
It's the proverbial "Game of 2 halves" | |
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:21 - Oct 13 with 1062 views | union_jack |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 by exiledclaseboy |
This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game. |
Excellent!
Won’t be long and you’ll be an expert
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| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:40 - Oct 13 with 1019 views | sainthelens |
Fckn hilarious...San Marino tonight for the double anyone.? |  | | |
| RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:42 - Oct 13 with 1017 views | theloneranger |
Thank fvck this game went ahead. | |
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