RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2)

[Bovidae]

@rotated said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

I don't think we have ever been able to draw Australia. They've always been a top 4 seed at the time of the draw since 03. And in the early years were either gerrymandered away from them where there were multiple hosts (87, 91, 99), and also finished top 4 in 1991 which dictated the 1995 seedings.

1999 was probably the only possibility, as Aust needed to play qualifiers, but they had 5 pools in that RWC for some reason.

[Bovidae]

@booboo said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

Spain
Zimbabwe
Russia

Uruguay
Ivory Coast

[No Quarter]

When is the team named?

[rotated]

@No-Quarter said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

When is the team named?

When is the referee named more importantly?

[taniwharugby]

@rotated just hope Skeeny ain't named as TMO

[booboo]

"To Be Advised" firming as Ireland by the looks of some of that weather ...

Has that shit hit Yokohama? Would be surprised if the city is in any fit state to host a rugby match for a few days.

Would be 16 points each to Japan and Oireland with Japan getting the nod on the who beat who.

[Toddy]

It's a shame DMac got injured. He'd be dynamite at this world cup. Quick on his feet and five foot nothing he'd be sure to attract a couple of yellows with the 'right' technique.

[booboo]

@booboo said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

"To Be Advised" firming as Ireland by the looks of some of that weather ...

Has that shit hit Yokohama? Would be surprised if the city is in any fit state to host a rugby match for a few days.

Would be 16 points each to Japan and Oireland with Japan getting the nod on the who beat who.

Didn't realise how close Yokohama is to Tokyo. 22km apparently.

So a fair bet that it has.

[canefan]

@booboo said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

@booboo said in RWC: QF2: All Blacks Vs "To Be Advised":

"To Be Advised" firming as Ireland by the looks of some of that weather ...

Has that shit hit Yokohama? Would be surprised if the city is in any fit state to host a rugby match for a few days.

Would be 16 points each to Japan and Oireland with Japan getting the nod on the who beat who.

Didn't realise how close Yokohama is to Tokyo. 22km apparently.

So a fair that it has.

It's a 45 minute train ride. Almost like an extension of Tokyo. Judging from that video from yesterday of the Japanese players wading through water in the tunnel to the pitch, I would say conditions will be something resembling the Scots vs ABs at Eden Park

[Damo]

I predict we'll play Japan. I fancy Scotland to win a dour weather affected contest, but Japan to be within 7.

I am hearing that the game is likely to be going ahead.

Brian Moore said he heard it's cancelled, so that is good enough for me to say it's on.

[Siam]

The permutations for us to play Japan please?

Anyone?....bueller?....

I've only just twigged to losing bonus points so am in need of info from cleverer people

[antipodean]

@Siam said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

The permutations for us to play Japan please?

Anyone?....bueller?....

I've only just twigged to losing bonus points so am in need of info from cleverer people

See here: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/post/382690

Basically if Japan wins or draws, we end up playing Ireland.

[Damo]

@antipodean said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

@Siam said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

The permutations for us to play Japan please?

Anyone?....bueller?....

I've only just twigged to losing bonus points so am in need of info from cleverer people

See here: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/post/382690

Basically if Japan wins or draws, we end up playing Ireland.

And if Scotland win:

• by 8+; or

*with a BP; or

• by 1-7 but with 4 tries (Japan not also getting 4 tries).

Then we play Scotland.

If Japan win or draw, or score 2 BPs then we play Ireland.

If Japan loses by less than 7, and Scotland don't get a 4 try BP then we play Japan.

If Japan gets 2 BPs then we play Ireland.

Clear?

[nzzp]

Lots of chat on who we'd rather face.

Prefer in order
Scotland
Japan/Ireland (I can't separate)

Honestly, if Ireland keep us to 9 points, they deserve to win. Can't see it happening though, our forwards were pants against them last time. In some ways, Japan wiht a strong crowd and nothing to lose could be scarier.

[canefan]

@nzzp said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

Lots of chat on who we'd rather face.

Prefer in order
Scotland
Japan/Ireland (I can't separate)

Honestly, if Ireland keep us to 9 points, they deserve to win. Can't see it happening though, our forwards were pants against them last time. In some ways, Japan wiht a strong crowd and nothing to lose could be scarier.

We can talk horses for courses all we like. But at the end of the day it's only Japan, and Ireland got found out by them. Shame on us if we can't beat any or all 3

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

Scotland

ooh, after all thier BS this week, I want that one!!

[ACT Crusader]

@nzzp said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

Lots of chat on who we'd rather face.

Prefer in order
Scotland
Japan/Ireland (I can't separate)

Honestly, if Ireland keep us to 9 points, they deserve to win. Can't see it happening though, our forwards were pants against them last time. In some ways, Japan wiht a strong crowd and nothing to lose could be scarier.

I do not underestimate the possibility of a ref getting swept up by a noisy home crowd cheering on the cherry blossoms. I’ve heard refs talk about this as being one the most challenging aspects of their job.

[sparky]

It's going to Ireland. Pumped as hell already and it's only Sunday.

[voodoo]

@sparky said in RWC: (QF2) All Blacks v "To Be Advised":

It's going to Ireland. Pumped as hell already and it's only Sunday.

WTF are we going to talk about all week...

[ACT Crusader]

@voodoo let me take a stab, AB midfielders and wingers? Who should be on the bench? What is our contingency if we lose three 1st 5s in the game?