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Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:34 pm**

C69 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:32 pmNever forward

Yep. The problem was that the assistant ref was judging it from a stationary position.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:35 pm**

And suddenly they don't want to use the TMO

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:35 pm**

If Fiji lose are Australia back in the box seat?

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:35 pm**

Georgia should be out of sight. Fiji look awful and completely shagged. Probably have another gear but not much sign thus far

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:36 pm**

C69 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:34 pm
Fonz wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:28 pm
PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:23 pm

How so? Georgians tackling like demons.
+1, enjoying this. Big manly rugby for big manly men like us, Phil.
It's very enjoyable but too many handling errors and poor plays.
Georgia do what Georgia do.

Fiji have been fucking horrendous tbf

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:36 pm**

Was wrong about Georgia fading.

Get the sense Fiji were utterly complacent about this game.

Lifeline for the Wallabie

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:36 pm**

Fonz wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:35 pm And suddenly they don't want to use the TMO

He actually blew the whistle before the ball was dotted down.
The TMO can't interfere then iirc

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:37 pm**

Fiji shitting the bed.

If they stop the silly passes it will be enough,. Not enough to beat England again though

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:39 pm**

laurent wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:37 pm Fiji shitting the bed.

If they stop the silly passes it will be enough,. Not enough to beat England again though

Watching this with half an eye on that game - their total absence of a line out is front and centre for me. Buy shares in England kicking

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:40 pm**

Is this a first choice team for Fiji? They've had a good long rest since the Aus game, what have they been doing in that time to look this sorry?

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:40 pm**

Fonz wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:36 pm
C69 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:34 pm
Fonz wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:28 pm

+1, enjoying this. Big manly rugby for big manly men like us, Phil.
It's very enjoyable but too many handling errors and poor plays.
Georgia do what Georgia do.
Fiji have been fucking horrendous tbf

Absolutely and given a get out of jail card at the end then.
Lets see if Fiji complain about the ref now

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:41 pm**

PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:35 pm If Fiji lose are Australia back in the box seat?

I think it might depend upon whether Fiji lose by more than 7.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:43 pm**

Lol no forensic look at that non try.
Hmmm

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:48 pm**

Paddington Bear wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:39 pm
laurent wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:37 pm Fiji shitting the bed.

If they stop the silly passes it will be enough,. Not enough to beat England again though
Watching this with half an eye on that game - their total absence of a line out is front and centre for me. Buy shares in England kicking

Even with that. If they stop attempting throwing to the back they are fine.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:52 pm**

Radradra brain dead!!!

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:53 pm**

Dunno why I feel like support Georgia

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:54 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:53 pm Dunno why I feel like support Georgia

It's the facial hair I think.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:59 pm**

The handling in what look to be pretty perfect conditions

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:59 pm**

PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:54 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:53 pm Dunno why I feel like support Georgia
It's the facial hair I think.

but they make so many stupid mistakes.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:02 pm**

Yes cummon Fiji

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:04 pm**

Let's see if this galvanises them a bit. Scoring a try while a man down after all their cack-handedness would have to be a boost.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:06 pm**

PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:54 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:53 pm Dunno why I feel like support Georgia
It's the facial hair I think.

Kiss of death.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:23 pm**

That offload from Botia was filth. No right to get that away with a couple of Georgians on him, but he had his arms free as if he were just falling over.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:36 pm**

Fijians too unfit to win a quarter final.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:38 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:36 pm Fijians too unfit to win a quarter final.

Too profligate with their set piece

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:38 pm**

I'd expect that to be a red and for Tuisova to miss the quarter final.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 pm**

Why did Georgian kick it???????

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:40 pm**

Fiji win it, but Georgia were much better.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:41 pm**

In two games Georgia must have had 25+ red zone visits for two tries. In reality they should be heading to face Wales next week for a spot in the quarters

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:56 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 pm Why did Georgian kick it???????

I missed the end. But was there a couple of minutes on the clock when they kicked it.

If so, makes sense, they were 8 behind. Should always take a quick 3, then you’re straight back with a chance of try to win it. If you go for the try you will burn up the remaining time and at most get a try before time runs out, and lose.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:03 pm**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:56 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 pm Why did Georgian kick it???????
I missed the end. But was there a couple of minutes on the clock when they kicked it.

If so, makes sense, they were 8 behind. Should always take a quick 3, then you’re straight back with a chance of try to win it. If you go for the try you will burn up the remaining time and at most get a try before time runs out, and lose.

Not the penalty, that was smart. The last play where he grubbered instead of keeping it in hand. Blew a possible try.

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:16 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:03 pm
Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:56 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 pm Why did Georgian kick it???????
I missed the end. But was there a couple of minutes on the clock when they kicked it.

If so, makes sense, they were 8 behind. Should always take a quick 3, then you’re straight back with a chance of try to win it. If you go for the try you will burn up the remaining time and at most get a try before time runs out, and lose.
Not the penalty, that was smart. The last play where he grubbered instead of keeping it in hand. Blew a possible try.

I thought the same at the time, and probably still think it wasn’t the best play there, but having just seen a replay Fiji had it covered better than I realized at the time. It’s not like they just needed one last pop pass.

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:28 am**

Probably a very dumb question, but can someone explain to me why Saffas are ahead of sweaties in pool B?
Both on 10 points, and the jocks with a better points difference.

I imagine it’s something obvious but whatever it is, I’m missing it.

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:19 am**

Sinkers wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:28 am Probably a very dumb question, but can someone explain to me why Saffas are ahead of sweaties in pool B?
Both on 10 points, and the jocks with a better points difference.

I imagine it’s something obvious but whatever it is, I’m missing it.

Good question, I don't get it either.

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:37 am**

^^first tiebreaker is head-to-head result (as is just and proper)

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:41 am**

Fonz wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:37 am ^^first tiebreaker is head-to-head result (as is just and proper)

Cheers.

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:04 am**

Fonz wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:37 am ^^first tiebreaker is head-to-head result (as is just and proper)

Ta!!!

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:59 pm**

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:59 pm**

Great stuff from Portugal.

Posted: **Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:59 pm**

Let’s fucking goooooooo

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