Looking ugly for Namibia after 7 mins
Rugby Union 21/22/23 Discussion | RWC time!
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That was one nasty injury
Ethan De Groot hasn't had a good start to the World Cup - he gave away 2 scrum penalties against France which cost New Zealand 6 points and then got sent off in his team's win against Namibia.
Here's an important point about the Kriel tackle on Jack Dempsey from an article written by Ben Coles from the UK Telegraph, which was also published in New Zealand: ''Multiple angles, not all shown on social media but seen by officials, clarified that the contact between Kriel and Dempsey was chest-on-chest and that there was not enough conclusive evidence to prove there was head-on-head contact, with World Rugby believing that television match official Ben Whitehouse made the right decision to allow play to continue, while also sympathising that supporters were only reacting to what they were being shown on certain replays.''
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...y-social-media-for-referees-fears-world-rugby
Wales vs Portugal
Did Rees-Zammit trolled the portuguese with his celebration?
I totally forgot Ronaldo being Portuguese and connecting the dots. Bit unnecessary.
What a tackle Faletau
The portuguese are a little bit too light but I like their style.
Impressed by Portugal so far. Love the spirit and ingenuity
Hmmmm case for a penalty try there for Portugal.
Such a shame again that replays seem all over the place for this world cup.
Such a shame again that replays seem all over the place for this world cup.
Love this. Portugal really making a game of it.
Two fabulous 50/22s from Portugal so far.
Portugal have been kicking the ball far better than Wales.
Their 9's box kicks have been excellent.
Their 9's box kicks have been excellent.
I know it’s been said a thousand times but god Rugby is a million miles ahead of Football when it comes to decision making, the clarity to the fans plus when a decision is made whether it’s a yellow card or disallowed try the respect shown is great. No complaining, just carry on.
Portugal steal two lineouts in a row!
Three in a row 
Wales got any talent coming through? They might struggle the next couple of six nations if not
Oh wow, Wales are falling apart.
Error after error, so so poor.
Error after error, so so poor.
Ah well. That's it now.
Wales total domination in the scrums.
Wales total domination in the scrums.
So much to admire in this Portuguese performance.
Their ruck speed is superb, they have fast ball every time.
Their ruck speed is superb, they have fast ball every time.
Superb try, well done Portugal!!
Man that was clever from Portugal.
The score would be even more respectable if Samuel Marques didn't suck kicking today. Tragic.
Didn't expect that from us, it's kicking ffs and he is usually reliable.
Happy with the try.
Didn't expect that from us, it's kicking ffs and he is usually reliable.
Happy with the try.
The Libbok no look kick was just pointless showboating but that no look pass actually helped. Amazing.
He hasn't been far off on any of the kicks though.
Hit the uprights twice.
I feel Wales isn't taking us seriously but very happy with the performance so far. We are missing some important players too. That's why I'm afraid we will probably get pummeled in the end.
I think you're right.
I know Wales made 13 changes or something but their concentration is way off.
So careless.
Getting congratulatory messages from my Welsh friends though. They say if we prevent the bonus point, they will call it a draw
All Rees Zammit there. Great work.
Never celebrated a try so much in my life
Very good TMO call
Damn rugby is harsh
Nice superkick there by the Portuguese player
He clearly knows karate
Scrums aside, that was a good game. Respect to Portugal, really tried to play their rugby, just couldn’t hold back the power
Yeah Portugal did very well. They have good skills, a good tactical base and some very fast backs but they are too light. I'm pretty sure that I have seen a fair chunk of them play Sevens.
Ireland vs Tonga
Why did Tonga get the put in at a scrum from their forward pass?
As a Scotland fan a huge brawl with 8 red cards would be ideal.
Surely that clock ticked down to zero there
The 60 seconds penalty shot clock looked like it had elapsed there? Sexton clearly strikes that ball after the timer.
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