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The rankings have been updated:
http://www.worldrugby.org/rankings

South Africa drop from third to sixth (ouch), Tonga drop from 11th to 14th due to their loss, Scotland drop from 10th to 12th without playing a game, Samoa jumps up two places to 10th, Japan jumps up two places to 11th and Georgia jumps up three places to 13th. Fun times, unless you're on one of the losing teams.

 

[phisheep]

World ranking changes after the weekend.

South Africa down to 6th, shunting England, Wales and Ireland up one slot.

Samoa and Japan up to 10th and 11th, shunting Scotland down to 12th.

Georgia up to 13th, putting Tonga, USA and Italy below them.

Beaten dammit!

 

[Showaddy]

Looks like Lancaster's choked and decided to drop Ford and pick Farrell - Burgess - Barritt in the midfield against Wales. This is not going to be a fun match to watch.

 

[derdriu]

Looking forward to the Scotland v Japan game. Luckily was able to "work" from home today so I can see it.

 

[KingSnake]

We're going to see today if Japan can play at the same level as in the first game. I have a bit of an affinity for Scotland, so I'm in a bit of a dilemma regarding the first game. I hope I can watch a bit of it, being at work.

 

[Timbuktu]

So Japan is favourites against Scotland now? Going to the France Romania game tonight, somewhat hoping that France has underestimated Romania, but the Oaks have been in deline for a while and I don't see another remiracle here.

 

[bobnowhere]

Finally the World Champions elect make their bow today!

 

[KingSnake]

So Japan is favourites against Scotland now? Going to the France Romania game tonight, somewhat hoping that France has underestimated Romania, but the Oaks have been in deline for a while and I don't see another remiracle here.

As a supporter of Romania I don't have too much hope for tonight's game. The best realistic outcome for Romania in this group would be to win against Canada and Italy.

 

[CCS]

Scotland should in theory still be the favourites, but you have to account for our propensity to do something moronic for no reason.

 

[weekev]

Scotland should in theory still be the favourites, but you have to account for our propensity to do something moronic for no reason.

Nah we will beat Japan, then lose to USA, then beat South Africa, then lose to Samoa and go out in 3rd place.

 

[Chibbi Brady]

Come on Japan!!

 

[CCS]

Nah we will beat Japan, then lose to USA, then beat South Africa, then lose to Samoa and go out in 3rd place.

I'm actually thinking we'll qualify, so that we can put in a spirited, brave, gallant performance and lose by 10 points to England.

 

[weekev]

I'm actually thinking we'll qualify, so that we can put in a spirited, brave, gallant performance and lose by 10 points to England.

Sounds about right, so long as we dont miss an easy penalty with 5 mins to go, only to see them score a winning drop goal in the dying seconds.

 

[CCS]

Sounds about right, so long as we dont miss an easy penalty with 5 mins to go, only to see them score a winning drop goal in the dying seconds.

Nah, we'd briefly have a lead early in the second half before shipping two tries in five minutes. It's the Scotland way.

 

[weekev]

Right! Come on! Lets burst this wee happy bubble!

 

[CCS]

Come on Scotland! You can do this, you're not going to bottle it this time!

 

[CCS]

Good start, that's pleasing.

 

[weekev]

Good start, that's pleasing.

Yep, nice wee kick to the corner and an early Japanese mistake. Good kick from Laidlaw too.

 

[Musha_Soturi]

Yesss someone has put the match on one of the spare PCs at work.

Bit conflicted on this one, would normally go for Scotland being a fellow Celt and having friends there, but after Japan's last performance you got to love them a little

 

[CCS]

Winning the first scrum always a good sign.

 

[weekev]

Japan seem nervous. I guess on Saturday they had nothing to lose but we may benefit from an increased expectation on them.

 

[weekev]

Shit

 

[pulsemyne]

Well worked try for Japan. Simple and effective.

 

[KingSnake]

Nice try there from Japan. So we do have a game on here.

 

[FortuneFaded]

I'm rooting for Japan to spite CCS.

 

[Musha_Soturi]

Yep I'm now going for Japan. Stop giving away penalties boys!

 

[CCS]

Laidlaw so reliable with the boot.

 

[CCS]

I'm rooting for Japan to spite CCS.

You wee bastard

 

[weekev]

Laidlaw so reliable with the boot.

Hes similar to Chris Paterson in that respect. Scotland playing well here.

 

[CCS]

Right decision penalty, got to have a clear release and there wasn't. Yellow follows for cynical.

 

[weekev]

Right decision penalty, got to have a clear release and there wasn't. Yellow follows for cynical.

Could do with building a comfortable lead whilst they are down a man

 

[FortuneFaded]

I see that Phil Jones has turned to rugby.

 

[KingSnake]

Does Japan hates penalty kicks?

 

[weekev]

Brilliant defence from our forwards there, that was beautiful

 

[operon]

I'm shouting for Scotland but love Japan

 

[operon]

Does Japan hates penalty kicks?

Maybe that's why

 

[weekev]

Maybe that's why

Yeah it all makes sense now.

 

[KingSnake]

Maybe that's why

Yeah. Now it makes sense.

Japan is building up the plays really nice, too bad that they make so many mistakes.

 

[Mindwipe]

Japan seem nervous. I guess on Saturday they had nothing to lose but we may benefit from an increased expectation on them.

Shit

You forgot to anti-jinx this post.

 

[Manoko]

I wish I could watch the matches.
Here in France most of them are broadcasted by a very expensive channel.

 

[Kurtofan]

I wish I could watch the matches.
Here in France most of them are broadcasted by a very expensive channel.

yup, but we'll get france-romania yeah...

 

[pulsemyne]

This maybe scotland winning but the game is not going their way at all. The pressure from Japan is huge and they look like they will score another try soon.

 

[Manoko]

yup, but we'll get france-romania yeah...

Yep.
I wanted to watch Scotland - Japan though, really curious about the japanese team now.

Also, we'll miss many of New Zealand's matches, which is a shame.

 

[itchyass86]

Man, too many penalties from Japan.

 

[pulsemyne]

I wish I could watch the matches.
Here in France most of them are broadcasted by a very expensive channel.

Use a VPN and go to ITV.

 

[pulsemyne]

What a tackle! Stunning.

 

[itchyass86]

What a tackle! Stunning.

RIGHT? Great play by Gorumaru there. Seriously thought Japan was gonna concede the try.

 

[weekev]

Why do we always seem to get 1 foot away from the line then mess it up? Hopefully second half we can get some tries and put some daylight to avoid a repeat of Saturday.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

That tackle oh my god. Early contender for tackle of the tournament.

 

[Moral Panic]

That tackle was superb.