Japan v England

I think England beat Japan comfortably in the RWC and will do so again.

No 7 wrote: The warm up game for the two match test series against New Zealand against Eddie Jones Japan team is not on mainstream TV . They could not make dealand were probably too expensive for a 6:00 am start but it can be streamed.  Any thoughts at the outcome against Japan and more importantly the two games against New Zealand.

That is very strange. Why on earth would the WRU go along with that? Welsh rugby has changed, The Principality was the jewel in their crown not so long ago, a real strong atmosphere and occasion going there.

rugbychris wrote: Just realised that South Africa are playing Wales at Twickenham tomorrow. Explains why the RFU couldn't be bothered to sort a televised broadcasting deal for the England match. Eyes firmly on the cash, never a thought about promoting English rugby or engaging with supporters.

Nat1 wrote: That is very strange. Why on earth would the WRU go along with that? Welsh rugby has changed, The Principality was the jewel in their crown not so long ago, a real strong atmosphere and occasion going there.

Camquin wrote: It is a double header with the Barbarians v Fiji Match, so I am not sure who makes what from the tickets.

I wasn't able to watch the game, but it sounds like it was a good performance from England. We're they playing with the same attacking intent as they did against Ire and Fra in the 6 Nations? That was great to watch and the best they'd played for a long time.

Se7en wrote: I wasn't able to watch the game, but it sounds like it was a good performance from England. We're they playing with the same attacking intent as they did against Ire and Fra in the 6 Nations? That was great to watch and the best they'd played for a long time. Shame about Ewels getting a red card, that's two reds in consecutive tests for him. Unlucky or a bit of a liability in international tests?

Game started with Japan on attack for a good period, England conceded a penalty then grew into the game and led 26-3 at HT - 4 tries.

Second half Smith (YC) early tackle - lucky not to concede a penalty try, ref reasoned that Dan Cole could have stopped a Japan back from scoring within 5 yards from line despite having to make up ground.

Ewells given a YC - upgraded to RC on review - dived into a ruck catching Japanese captain around the knee area. Could have been serious damage so I would say RC was warranted.

England scored 4 more tries in 2nd half, conceding 2 tries in last quarter.

Overall a satisfying win, with harder games to come in NZ.

I thought Ewells clear out was a yellow.  If Japan player had ball and Ewells tackled him around legs like that it would be legal  So we’ve banned high tackling, hitting a players legs in a legal tackle is of course dangerous especially if it’s a 18 stone lock but that’s rugby.