RWC 2019 Ireland v Japan Match Thread: Group A - Sat 28th Sep 08:15 Shizuoka

eclipsechaser · 28-09-2019 10:09AM

pjohnson wrote: »

Can the ref be blamed for Earls knock on?

The Japanese guy held onto the ball when Earl's got his hands on it, causing the knock-on.

fullstop · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Schmidt looks like he’s gonna tear them a new one.

AbusesToilets · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Earls saving the LBP could be huge for getting out of the group

shootermacg · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Wake me up in four years.

Blanco100 · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

this is the time you judge teams not during friendly matches in Chicago and the like.

Pure scutter.

lord quackinton · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

This game I think shows a real weakness with the Irish team. We struggle to chase a lead.

leakyboots · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Bigger shock than when they beat South Africa if they win this

tayto lover · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

The cookies have really crumbled here.

Mantis Toboggan · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Absolute disgrace Joe

SteelyDanJalapeno · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Eire useless

MadYaker · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

VinLieger wrote: »

None of them deserve to wear that jersey today and joe has shown hes simply out of touch with the current game.

Again the simplest word to use is arrogance

You realize it’s not the knockout stages yet right?

Irish_rat · 28-09-2019 10:10AM

Nice reality check for Irish fans and team. They've never been good enough

Larbre34 · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

fullstop wrote: »

Schmidt looks like he’s gonna tear them a new one.

He can tear himself one while he's at it. You have to respond tactically. We didn't.

Squidgy Black · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Some scalping from Japan all the same. The Scotland game will be massive, there's a good chance Japan fan go on to top the group.

Wheety · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

el Fenomeno wrote: »

What the **** RTE?

It was horrible timing but I don't think it's RTE's fault. Be a bit silly for every country to have their own cameras broadcasting live.

MadYaker · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Forward there???

kingshankly · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Ireland haven’t scored for an hour🙈possibly the greatest embarrassment for Irish sport Ireland were 1/20 to win the match

Rezident · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

gmisk wrote: »

Ireland have been poor.
The referee has been horrendous....how many things has he let Japan away with?!

We were poor but yes the ref did everything in his power to help the home team minnows. Great for everyone in the world except Ireland.

Thelonious Monk · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

As a casual rugby fan, this is brilliant, Ireland aren't gonna win anything anyway

Nerdlingr · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Lucky to get the losing bonus point!

leakyboots · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Did Carberry not hear THE GIANT GONG for 80 mins

Car99 · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Why did he kick that ?

The Iron Giant · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Jesus fücking christ.

Biggest world cup upset of all time.

Happy4all · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

What was carberry doing?

A-Train · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

A shambles, heads should roll

alswearengen · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

Sure kick it out I suppose

razorblunt · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

What was Carberry doing?

Gbear · 28-09-2019 10:11AM

The ref has been the difference between two teams of similar quality.

But Ireland should be good enough that it shouldn't matter.

It should be the difference between 0-40 and 16-25.

PhlegmyMoses · 28-09-2019 10:12AM

What an embarrassment.

Salary Negotiator · 28-09-2019 10:12AM

Congratulations to Japan, hell of an achievement from them.

RWC 2019 Ireland v Japan Match Thread: Group A - Sat 28th Sep 08:15 Shizuoka

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