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RWC: AUS v WAL (Twickenham): POOL A; 2:45am (AEDT) Sunday 11 October

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Peter Johnson (47)
well that's a bit silly. surely the judiciary should take into account the magnitude of missing out on paying in SF or F. Well that certainly would be the intelligent way to approach sentencing, but I guess intelligence doesn't seem to have much of a bearing on the IRB's citing process.
 
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Jim Lenehan (48)
BDA said:
well that's a bit silly. surely the judiciary should take into account the magnitude of missing out on paying in SF or F. Well that certainly would be the intelligent way to approach sentencing, but I guess intelligence doesn't seem to have much of a bearing on the IRB's citing process.
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Nah. You can't run judiciary using that rule. It'd confirm every conspiracy of second tier nations re injustice
 
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Peter Burge (5)
Well done Oz. You know how to close the game out when the chances are there. Excellent defence from both teams. Big difference was lack of ability of Wales to convert their chances which were more numerous than Oz. Big turning point was lack of leadership for Wales after Mummy went off. Wouldn't have minded if they kicked to the corner as that was where the penalties were coming from and penalty try could have been on the way but why switch to scrum? 3 points would have done other than that as then 13 against 15 would have found more gaps in open play rather than being able to cover the attacks in one flat line which Oz did superbly. Oz certainly have the psychological factor over Wales as largely things have been quite even over recent matches.

Wales now have their 8th back out of the competition with Liam Williams out for the rest of the RWC. Taking that into account I am happy to be pissed at Wales for not being able to put Oz to the sword when we had the chance. We shouldn't be anywhere near competing the way we have with a makeshift backline so proud of how Wales have fronted up.

Oz look the team to beat in the tournie and will be hard to stop. A nice run in to the final awaits. Good luck with lifting the cup. Be nice if we somehow made it to the final as well but we really don't have the backs to take the field to put up the displays needed now.
 
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
That Faletau try/non-try was probably the turning point. I still think we would have edged it in the last 5 minutes, but the complexion of the match would have been a lot different.

Certainly, the scores would have been closer. You win some, you lose some I guess.

Encouraging that we did not concede a try when I reckon we would have given up a penalty try in the past.

The fact our backs, and guys like Folau and Genia had probably their worst game of the tournament and yet we still won is heartening also.

Fardy, Douglas, Mitchell, Sio, Beale, McCalman really stood up.
 
Scotty

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David Codey (61)
qwerty51 said:
Better option. We were up by a score anyway and missing meant we retained possession inside their half as opposed to kicking it and then Wales possibly getting possession with good territory off the kick off.

Seen it happen before and given we kept the ball until the end I think it was the right call, just intrigued if it was actually on purpose.
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Don't be silly. He kicks it and they need two converted tries in 5 minutes to win. Rather than one converted plus a penalty.

And didn't he miss it on the far side? If on purpose he would miss on the near side, surely?
 
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Steve Williams (59)
Cardiffblue said:
this thread is just weird. Australia got on top in last 5 minutes as Wales realised they couldn't catch up. Foley missed one. So did biggar. That's it
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Clearly my post was not about Foley or Biggar.

But I'll add some pointless cock rubbing because that's all you seem to understand:

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George Gregan (70)
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Ignoto said:
Foley's kicking has definitely improved, it's just a shame Bernie hasn't got Foley's passing from left to right better. That push-league pass he did to no-one sent shivers down my spine.
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I am not bothered by the technique, more the effectiveness, there are numerous leaguies who seem to thrive using the technique.

But actually, in this game, I was just as happy to see the number of times he didn't pass, pushing play to someone in a worse position instead just taking the tackle. It was that kind of game
 
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Pedrolicus said:
Beating all the home nations in a tournament must be pretty rare. Maybe even the first time it has been done (if it happens).
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1995 AB's did it: Ireland & Wales in their Pool, Scotland QF & England SF.

Pretty sure you'll be too good for Scotland but right now Ireland aren't looking that flash to beat Argentina what with Sexton, O'Connell & O'Mahony injured plus O'Brien will surely get at least a week for punching Pape.
 
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Tom Lawton (22)
Unless there is some magic water available for the irish walking wounded the aussies look like a straight shot to the final now.
 
Tangawizi

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Peter Fenwicke (45)
galumay said:
Oh grow up, if he gets cited there is no one to blame except Pocock.

Do you seriously think other sites, news services and blogs come here and read what we say on here?

Do you also think that the citing officer bases his investigations on issues he sees posted online?

He reviews the tape of the game and investigates any incidents that catch his attention.
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That is 100% what happened.

Guys on the Silver Fern forum picked it up from here and started sharing the video.

http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php/topic/41443-australia-v-wales/page-10
 
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Will Genia (78)
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People are naive to think that a) there isn't a lot of cross readership between rugby sites around the world, b) there are far more lurkers on every rugby forum than there are regular posters, and c) a video etc. on social media that starts gaining traction is never going to be seen by the citing commissioners etc.

The citing commissioner has 36 or 48 hours after the match to cite someone. I'm sure they watch the game through in full but I'm also pretty sure they're going to review any incidents that are being discussed.
 
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Steve Williams (59)
I would think if he gets cited it will Be today. Am I really the reason it ended up on new Zealand TV? I can't believe it.

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Braveheart81

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Will Genia (78)
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Shiggins said:
I would think if he gets cited it will Be today. Am I really the reason it ended up on new Zealand TV? I can't believe it.

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Look at the reaction at the time. You were literally the only person going mental at an incident that no one else picked up on. It was not picked up by the broadcaster or commentary teams etc.

It's not like it was an obvious moment in the game.
 
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