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At least it shows that the Russian state doping programme never got as far as the rugby side.
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Tyma posted:Scotland: Hogg; Seymour, Taylor, Johnson, Maitland; Russell, Laidlaw-kun Larmour at 15 is a weak link, look forward to this being a competitive one.
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Sep 20, 2019 18:25
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Reckon Seymour’s lucky to get in the side based on form.
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Sep 20, 2019 18:53
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Watched the first half at one of the Sapporo fan zones, a ton of English and Aussies and mostly backing for Japan in that match. Maybe it’s just been a while but I thought the Russian forwards were super aggressive in the ruck a lot of times, almost worth getting a penalty for diving in, and daring the ref to call it. Japan was a lot better with the ball but I’m not shocked they gave away that first try, they looked tight as gently caress coming in. Little bit of pressure on. Time to see Australia at the Dome today and then eventually catch New Zealand-South Africa. Should be a good day.
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Now that I’m awake again and my battery is back; holy gently caress was that bad from Japan. They should be so much better. Dumb kicks weak play. Kudos to the Russians and if Japan were to play that poo poo next I think that a few years Russia could win a match.
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Sep 20, 2019 23:05
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Wait Beaver and Sumo are the commentary duo for Spark Sport? Holy poo poo I may actually not be pissed off by it for once.
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The Rabbi T. White posted:Wait Beaver and Sumo are the commentary duo for Spark Sport? Holy poo poo I may actually not be pissed off by it for once. It’s not quite the same without having to say “shut up Justin” every 5 mins tho
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Sep 21, 2019 02:37
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slothrop posted:Are the ACC doing any matches? Only at a pub in Auckland. They're not allowed near the RWC apparently.
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Sep 21, 2019 04:37
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White has smuggled a rare caterpillar onto the pitch on his face.
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Sep 21, 2019 04:45
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I'm not sure I'm fully ready for these 5.30am starts, but if all the games start with the same bang as Fiji have I might manage.
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Sep 21, 2019 04:56
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Wow are we playing badly. Well deserved lead for Fiji
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Yaaaaas!
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Sep 21, 2019 04:56
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Hoping Fiji gets a 30 point lead before they get too tired to keep playing after the 60th minute.
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Sep 21, 2019 05:00
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The only thing scarier than a Fijian 7s team is two of the bloody things.
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Sep 21, 2019 05:02
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Oh snap, just got in. poo poo been going down huh? Aaannd as soon as say that Aus score
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Sep 21, 2019 05:07
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Nice strike that
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Sep 21, 2019 05:11
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Scary to see what Fiji are capable of when they have real time to train together.
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Beale gets snapped in half once again lol
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Lol quick throw in. Australia playing like they have a collective concussion.
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If Fiji could hang on to the ball they would have about 4 tries by now.
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Love the gong vs usual siren. Makes half-time seem like a solemn ritual.
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Slumfrog posted:Love the gong vs usual siren. Makes half-time seem like a solemn ritual. Yeah that's a really nice touch.
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Missed the first half. Have Fiji been playing well and worth their lead? Does it look like they'll compete in the second half?
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Fiji have done well, there's a lot more structure in their game while still maintaining their offloading play. 22 exits have been hugely improved, they're playing great off lineouts, if their scrum was better they could be up another one, maybe even two tries. Australia have been the creators of their own downfall, a little. They're playing a loose game against what's basically a big sevens team (albeit with Fiji doing the fundamentals a lot better.) There was a period where they went from the half way line to the 22 by just picking and going and using centre smashes. At the start they were also keeping the ball in play with their clearance kicks, just all round dumb play against a team who loves to run. If Australia keep it tight, wear down Fiji, they have to win. Fiji are also unlucky not to have been a man up for ten minutes, a shoulder to the head went unpunished.
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stavros880 posted:Missed the first half. Have Fiji been playing well and worth their lead? Does it look like they'll compete in the second half? They're playing well. Both wings tuisova and radradra are big threats having impacts. Lost their 7 who was playing well to a HIA. scrum can't hold up so they are having trouble setting a consistent platform.
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Yeah Fiji have been fairly solid, having been able to actually train together longer than a weekend. Fast and strong as usual, but also putting phases together on a regular basis. Great kicker too. Scrum has been weak tho, and having trouble covering out wide when Australia advance. Some beautiful hits too, especially on Luke Hodge, who is now a fine suspension of particles in red mist.
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Sep 21, 2019 05:50
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Fiji, continuing to look dangerous and Australia continuing to look undrilled.
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Hahaha Wow that sucks for Australia. Way too many loose passes
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Australia took a quick throw in from pretty much their own try line and buggered it up. That should tell you something. I don't think Fiji are going to maintain this tempo though.
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