Wales v Fiji

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 10:51

First topic message reminder :

Match thread.....

by LordDowlais Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:52

tigertattie wrote:Why didnt Fiji kick the ball for a lineout? Theyd surely have been able to get up to the 10m line and look to attack or at least try play for another penalty?

Tapping it then kicking it out jsut seems a bit negative and looks like they dont want to try play. Very un-Fiji

Because they were knackered.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:52

17 points for me. Wales 37-20.

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:52

LordDowlais wrote:
TightHEAD wrote:Good game thou.

The Rugby Championship should sign Fiji up. If they were exposed to this level of competition regularly they would be a match for mos of the top teams in the world.

Only if ~~other countries stopped nicking their players though~~ World Rugby sort out their rules and support smaller nations instead of lining their pockets with cash.

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:53

I think Wales are back on top of things now, if they continue to play it tight then they will win. They are much fitter than Fiji as well and more disciplined

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:53

Wales will win, no doubt about that but how good could Fiji be if they had more support?

by **RiscaGame** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:55

I don't think Wales will be comfortable. I think fitness should tell and they do seem more in the game defensively now. Wales by about 8.

Hopefully.

by Old Man Wed 09 Oct 2019, 11:56

They are also more disciplined, more professional, but good to see Fiji pushing them, rather than just another mind numbing 9 tries to nil.

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:01

BamBam wrote:Wales superior fitness is going to tell in the last 20 mins, but if Fiji come out of the blocks in the 2nd half like they started the 1st, then it could get a bit hairy

I predict a 15 point Wales victory from here

You are probably correct! Some late tries will gloss over how hard the match was

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:04

It'll be close if Garces continues to negate our strengths in the maul and breakdown. He crippled us in two previous matches this year, not sure what his deal is.

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:05

A lot of crooked lineout throws in this world cup so far.

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:06

Forward pass? Jeez if Wales did that this place would be going nuts.

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:07

Let off again for Wales

by **RiscaGame** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:08

Shocking miss by the officials.

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:08

These forward pass checks are fine but how far do you go back in a passage of play as every ball moves forward if the passer is running.

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:08

BigTrevsbigmac wrote:Let off again for Wales

Of course it was.

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:08

Fiji are right back in this now, but can they stay in it for the full half?

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:08

So said Shane

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:09

Thank goodness for Navidi there, that would have been a try

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:10

Dangerous times for Wales.....they need to refocus

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:11

About time ref

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:11

Very dull play

by **Pal Joey** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:11

BigGee wrote:Thank goodness for Navidi there, that would have been a try

Clever play to put himself between Semi and the support runner. Great nullifying tactic.

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:11

Right call there, yellow all day long. Good refereeing.

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

I am just deleting any posts now that are antagonistic!

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

Can we finally put the James Davies myth to bed now. He is nowhere near the best open-side in Wales.

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

No warning there.

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

Awesome drive.....well played Fiji!!!!!

by BamBam Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

Sounds like Radradra is causing serious damage, what a player he is

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:12

This game just got very interesting, Fiji have not read the script

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:13

Biggar needs to be careful, the Ref shouldn't stand for it. Speak to AWJ about it please.

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:13

How comes Garces didn't give us the penalty try for the third scrum in a row in the first half???

by tigertattie Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:13

To put it simply, I'd not want Radradra running at me!

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:14

Forward pass to Adams!

will the TMO call it back?

by **Pal Joey** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:14

omg... he's out.

by BamBam Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:14

What is the score? The BBC score just doesn't seem to be updating

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

fingers crossed for Dan.....not looking good

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

The advantage of Wales discipline in the first half has been lost this second half

by Guest Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

That’s Biggar’s tournament over.

by **BigGee** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

That's Bigger game over

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

14-17 to Fiji

by mikey_dragon Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

This is our worst game of the world cup for sure. No communication from both guys there, Biggar is KO'd there.

by TightHEAD Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

At least his talking.

by tigertattie Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:15

Ouch. That looked very very sore. Hope Biggar is ok!

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:16

BamBam wrote:What is the score? The BBC score just doesn't seem to be updating

14-17 Fiji

by **Pal Joey** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:16

BamBam wrote:What is the score? The BBC score just doesn't seem to be updating

Wales 14-17 Fiji

55:40

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:16

Fingers crossed for Dan

by **RiscaGame** Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:16

Horrible that. Poor Biggar.

by BamBam Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:16

Thanks guys, wasn't sure if the try had been converted

by Duty281 Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:17

BamBam wrote:What is the score? The BBC score just doesn't seem to be updating

Use the Guardian’s live text coverage!

by hugehandoff Wed 09 Oct 2019, 12:17

Time for AWJ to show his leadership skills here.

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