Rugby World Cup 2015

[AviationNZ]

Surprised to see Ireland lose so Australia almost guaranteed spot in final. New Zealand for all their criticism they have copped look good.

I lose it when Australian fans and media talk up our chances in the soccer world cup. Expectations totally out of touch with reality. Slightly the same here. If we get to final it's a great result. If we win it then it's likely one of the greatest upsets of all time. Still good to dream as it takes focus off lifes real problems....

I'd hardly say it's a guarantee!!! The Pumas are looking very strong.

Realistically, any of the top 6 teams could/should win the RWC so I'd don't believe it'd be "one of the greatest upsets of all time". There isn't a team that can play it's best rugby 100% of the time, and any little slip up can mean the difference between moving forward and being knocked out. It's happened so many times previously!

 

[serfty]

The final penalty was totally correct. ...

ONLY correct if Phipps did not touch the ball intentionally - the ref ruled so (Personally I think the ref got it wrong) and that's that.

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[TomVexille]

I'd hardly say it's a guarantee!!! The Pumas are looking very strong.

Realistically, any of the top 6 teams could/should win the RWC so I'd don't believe it'd be "one of the greatest upsets of all time". There isn't a team that can play it's best rugby 100% of the time, and any little slip up can mean the difference between moving forward and being knocked out. It's happened so many times previously!

Very true. With all of Ireland's injuries and suspensions, Argentina were easily favourites in my mind.

Australia on the other hand were lucky to avoid a big upset.

 

[stoneman]

Certainly were and like I said about Wales, you gotta feel for Scotland..

 

[TomVexille]

The final penalty was totally correct. That decision is getting attention because it happened right on full time.

The more critical error in my view was the Yellow Card given to the Scotland outside centre. The Wallabies scored two tries while they had an extra man (IIRC).

I do agree that the penalty was likely correct. Yet in the 57th minute the same infringement was given as "accidental" and was only a scrum to Australia. I think Scotland have a very minor case for some consistency.

And the Yellow Card was just wrong.

 

[AviationNZ]

I do agree that the penalty was likely correct. Yet in the 57th minute the same infringement was given as "accidental" and was only a scrum to Australia. I think Scotland have a very minor case for some consistency.

And the Yellow Card was just wrong.

Agreed on both counts.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I do agree that the penalty was likely correct. Yet in the 57th minute the same infringement was given as "accidental" and was only a scrum to Australia. I think Scotland have a very minor case for some consistency.

And the Yellow Card was just wrong.

My post this morning was after watching the game live. After watching some replays, including slow motion replays, I'm now of the view that it was an accidental offside and should have been a scrum to Australia.

Refereeing is a tough job.

 

[Dr Ralph]

There were some bad calls for each of the sides. In the end they evened out and it was probably right that Australia won.

 

[burmans]

There were some bad calls for each of the sides. In the end they evened out and it was probably right that Australia won.

In your strictly unbiased view!

 

[Dr Ralph]

In your strictly unbiased view!

5 tries to 3. Seems like sound logic to me.

 

[andye]

My post this morning was after watching the game live. After watching some replays, including slow motion replays, I'm now of the view that it was an accidental offside and should have been a scrum to Australia.

Refereeing is a tough job.

I'd agree with that now. However quite understandable mistake from Joubert who didn't have benefit of slow-mo and the tournament rules say no recourse to TMO.

Not sure how close the thrown drink bottle came to him but must say if he was aware of it quite reasonable to vacate the pitch tout-de-suite

 

[Dr Ralph]

I'd agree with that now. However quite understandable mistake from Joubert who didn't have benefit of slow-mo and the tournament rules say no recourse to TMO.

Having seen the replays, I could not agree that there was a mistake.

 

[TomVexille]

Refereeing is a tough job.

You can say that again

Having seen the replays, I could not agree that there was a mistake.

With the benefit of slow motion replays, Phipps pretty clearly makes intentional contact. To the letter of the law, it's a knock on by Scotland first and scrum to Australia.

 

[burmans]

Having seen the replays, I could not agree that there was a mistake.

Ah well, the referring panel disagrees with you.

Review condemns Craig Joubert's crucial penalty call during Wallabies v Scotland game

 

[Deleted member]

The final penalty was totally correct. That decision is getting attention because it happened right on full time.

The more critical error in my view was the Yellow Card given to the Scotland outside centre. The Wallabies scored two tries while they had an extra man (IIRC).

Looks like that's not actually the case. At least the 2007 1/4 final debacle will now be subsumed by the 2015 1/4 final. Further adding to the call for more T-MOBILE Referrals. I wonder if a version of the (cricket) captain's request ( max say 2) for a TMO referral could get up?

 

[infinity]

The stars have aligned and I'm off to London next Tuesday for the Bronze Final and Final.

Have managed to get EY First Aprtments over on points and SG Suites on way back.

Now for a Wallabies victory and I will have the trifecta!!

Bring on the party

 

[Deleted member]

There were some bad calls for each of the sides. In the end they evened out and it was probably right that Australia won.

I think Australia were lucky.
That said , you can only play what's in front of you.

 

[VirginiaF]

May the best team win, deploying open, running rugby! See you at Twickenham.

 

[cove]

Enjoy the finals infinity.

 

[burmans]

May the best team win, deploying open, running rugby!

Confused, so we are talking about the All Blacks game now?