World Rugby - 2023 Thread

[AntRobertson]

TV can be a bit deceptive, he looks quite baby-faced and small (relatively for a prop) in games I've seen.

[happynz]

Big blow for France as star fly half Romain Ntamack ruled out of RWC due to knee injury.

[harrybarracuda]

England captain Owen Farrell is clear to play in the Rugby World Cup after his red card in Saturday's warm-up with Wales was overturned.

[DrWilly]

overturned.

dafuck?

Why?

[harrybarracuda]

dafuck?

Why?

"The player acknowledged that whilst he had committed an act of foul play, he denied that the act was worthy of a red card. After reviewing all the evidence, questioning the player in detail and hearing submissions from the player’s representative, the Committee concluded that the Foul Play Review Officer was wrong, on the balance of probabilities, to upgrade the yellow card issued to the player to a red card. The Committee determined, when applying World Rugby’s Head Contact Process, that mitigation should be applied to the high degree of danger found by the Foul Play Review Officer. The Committee found that a late change in dynamics due to England #2’s interaction in the contact area brought about a sudden and significant change in direction from the ball carrier. In the Committee’s opinion, this mitigation was sufficient to bring the player’s act of foul play below the red car threshold."

[AntRobertson]

That's some BS right there.

Dude has history and form for poor tackle technique and high shots.

[harrybarracuda]

That's some BS right there.

Dude has history and form for poor tackle technique and high shots.

"The independent Judicial Committee consisting of Adam Casselden SC – Chair, John Langford and David Croft (all from Australia) heard the case".

[harrybarracuda]

It seems there's hope for Ford yet. He's also in at 10 for the Ireland game, with Farrell left out.

Independent Disciplinary Update: Owen Farrell (England)

Six Nations Rugby can confirm it has received an appeal from World Rugby in respect of Owen Farrell’s independent disciplinary hearing decision. An independent appeal committee will hear the case early next week at a time and date to be confirmed. The chair and members of the committee will be confirmed in the coming days.

[AntRobertson]

^^Still a bad decision regardless of who made it.

It’s basically a two-tier system (wit: George Moala case)

[harrybarracuda]

If anyone says this isn't independent, they're retarded.

It's starting to sound like a bit of a witch hunt.

The player will attend a hearing via video conference before an independent Judicial Committee consisting of Nigel Hampton KC – Chair (New Zealand), joined by Shao-ing Wang (Singapore) and Donal Courtney (Ireland).

[harrybarracuda]

The score somewhat flattered England who lost in Ireland 29-10.

The Welsh should pull out of the World Cup and offer their place to some small Pacific island nation after being battered by the jaapies 52-16.

[DrWilly]

The Welsh should pull out of the World Cup and offer their place to some small Pacific island nation

[malmomike77]

It's starting to sound like a bit of a witch hunt.

The red should never have been overturned, end of.

[Pragmatic]

I 100% agree with this video.

[malmomike77]

It's dangerous play, led with his shoulder to the head and no intention of using his arms - the Welsh player did not duck into the tackle. I have no idea how the panel looking at it could overturn the red.

[Troy]

^ Agreed, dangerous play and he should be suspended, as should Vunipola after his red card yesterday.

[harrybarracuda]

The argument is that the player was pushed into his path.

Only the players would know if this is a legitimate argument. Were they even asked?

One of the Aussies who overturned it was a lawyer, not a player, which is bonkers.

The next review committee sounds like a bad joke.

"A Kiwi, A Singaporean and an Irishman walk into a pub...."

Whatever decision they make should be final.

Enough fucking around.

By the way, that video was made by jaapies, so they have a vested interest in seeing Farrell miss the World Cup.

[Troy]

The argument is that the player was pushed into his path.

Personally, I don't agree with that argument.

[harrybarracuda]

Personally, I don't agree with that argument.

As I said, the players involved will know, but they've only heard from Farrell as far as I know.

[malmomike77]

^ Farrel is a dirty, lying cheat and has been since he moved from league to Union.

[harrybarracuda]

^ Farrel is a dirty, lying cheat and has been since he moved from league to Union.

If he is found guilty, I believe his previous will be taken into account, which means he ain't playing in the World Cup.

[Bob Mason]

If he is found guilty, I believe his previous will be taken into account, which means he ain't playing in the World Cup.

He will be just as effective sitting at home watching the game on the box. His mates can relax knowing they will not be reduced to fourteen. Anyway, I think he looks a bit retarded. Could be one of the undead.

[malmomike77]

^ Bit punchy, where does your allegiance lie bob the brick?

[Bob Mason]

^ Bit punchy, where does your allegiance lie bob the brick?

I hardly watch it so don't care. Apparently there is a World Cup soon but I will not watch any of it unless BBC World Service ram it down my throat.

[DrWilly]

I hardly watch it so don't care. Apparently there is a World Cup soon but I will not watch any of it unless BBC World Service ram it down my throat.

So why are you bothering to post on this thread then? It wasn’t pushed down your throat