General rugby thread

[McGee_22]

Are the Japan vs England highlights being shown anywhere?

[basherX]

Thought England went well after a good start by Japan. Underhill’s a machine; the less said about Ewels the better.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Smollet said:

Good run out by England against Japan this morning. Starts for real in a fortnight

Edited by Smollet on Saturday 22 June 09:27

Just a run out for us against a Tier 2 side.

[Masiv]

I fear a reaming for Wales today.

[Majorslow]

Looked like England could have had a hard day after the first 15 mins, but they took their chances well.

gaps appearing were exploited by Japan who never gave up. They will develop into a good team considering how few had played at this level before.

Ewells tackle was brainless, he could have caused a nasty injury, and may cost him dearly. I fear a long lonely flight back to blighty whilst the rest go to NZ
I am not a Bath fan, but would like to see him given another chance when his ban is over. It is a shame he did not start, and Itoji on the bench, he maybe would have not been so keen to get involved.

A different ball game in NZ. We will really see if there is an improvement to England's game over the next 5/6 internationals

[Kermit power]

DodgyGeezer said:

who's going to replace Charlie Ewals?

I'd assume it'll be Nick Isiekwe getting called back in, although could be Rusi Tuima? He was the other lock left out of the training squad.

I was going to say "having lost Ewels, I'd assume he'll want to bring in someone else with experience". Obviously Isiekwe does have more experience than Tuima, but I'm still really surprised that he only has 11 caps???

[DodgyGeezer]

looking to be a long day for the Welsh... this could get ugly actually.

15 mins, 2 yellows and 14-3

Edited by DodgyGeezer on Saturday 22 June 14:17

[DodgyGeezer]

IMO quite unfortunate for the SA 15

[DodgyGeezer]

to be totally fair the Taffs haven't recovered too badly

[Boom78]

Can someone please tell me why leading up to the try that isn’t classed as a forward pass??? Hands forward and ball forward by a few ft. Ref: try is good!

[basherX]

Boom78 said:

Can someone please tell me why leading up to the try that isn’t classed as a forward pass??? Hands forward and ball forward by a few ft. Ref: try is good!

Looked forward to me. But I’m an old bd and apparently they’ve redefined “forward”.

[DodgyGeezer]

basherX said:

Boom78 said:

Can someone please tell me why leading up to the try that isn’t classed as a forward pass??? Hands forward and ball forward by a few ft. Ref: try is good!

Looked forward to me. But I’m an old bd and apparently they’ve redefined “forward”.

TBH the ref is dreadful - but you're correct about the whole forward pass lunacy

[Kermit power]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Smollet said:

Good run out by England against Japan this morning. Starts for real in a fortnight

Edited by Smollet on Saturday 22 June 09:27

Just a run out for us against a Tier 2 side.

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[OMITN]

I wasn’t able to watch the Wales SA game today.

Result hardly a surprise - but any green shoots in the Wales performance?

[s2kjock]

Glasgow just taken the lead against the Bulls n SA. 15 mins to go. What an effort.

[s2kjock]

fkin yaldy!!!!!!!

Best ever result by a Scottish rugby club ever surely.

[Breeks]

s2kjock said:

fkin yaldy!!!!!!!

Best ever result by a Scottish rugby club ever surely.

Absolutely - to beat Munster and Bulls away on consecutive weekends and conceding only 2 tries in the process says a lot about that team, I can't remember a better showing by a Scottish club side.

[albundy89]

Fantastic performance from Glasgow, from everyone.
Beat The Bulls at their own game.
Totally dominated them in the second half.

[abzmike]

Cracking result for Glasgow… to do that - there - is some achievement.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Kermit power said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Smollet said:

Good run out by England against Japan this morning. Starts for real in a fortnight

Edited by Smollet on Saturday 22 June 09:27

Just a run out for us against a Tier 2 side.

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