Wales v Fiji

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:51 am

First topic message reminder :

Match thread.....

by LordDowlais Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:52 am

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 Oct 09, 2019 11:52 am

17 points for me. Wales 37-20.

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:52 am

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 Oct 09, 2019 11:53 am

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 Oct 09, 2019 11:53 am

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

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

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 Oct 09, 2019 11:56 am

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:01 pm

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:04 pm

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:05 pm

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

by mikey_dragon Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:06 pm

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

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:07 pm

Let off again for Wales

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

Shocking miss by the officials.

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:08 pm

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:08 pm

BigTrevsbigmac wrote:Let off again for Wales

Of course it was.

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

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

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:08 pm

So said Shane

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

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

by hugehandoff Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:10 pm

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

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:11 pm

About time ref

by hugehandoff Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:11 pm

Very dull play

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

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:11 pm

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

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

I am just deleting any posts now that are antagonistic!

by mikey_dragon Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:12 pm

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

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:12 pm

No warning there.

by hugehandoff Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:12 pm

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

by BamBam Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:12 pm

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

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

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

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:13 pm

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

by mikey_dragon Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:13 pm

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

by tigertattie Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:13 pm

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

by TightHEAD Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:14 pm

Forward pass to Adams!

will the TMO call it back?

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

omg... he's out.

by BamBam Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:14 pm

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

by hugehandoff Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

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

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

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

by Guest Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

That’s Biggar’s tournament over.

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

That's Bigger game over

by hugehandoff Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

14-17 to Fiji

by mikey_dragon Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

At least his talking.

by tigertattie Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:15 pm

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

by BigTrevsbigmac Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:16 pm

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

14-17 Fiji

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

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:16 pm

Fingers crossed for Dan

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

Horrible that. Poor Biggar.

by BamBam Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:16 pm

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

by Duty281 Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:17 pm

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 Oct 09, 2019 12:17 pm

Time for AWJ to show his leadership skills here.

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