Rugby World Cup

[GB72]

I find it difficult to believe that there is absolutely no scope for slipping a match to the following day...

From what I have heard, that is against the rules set by World Rugby. Can understand a little as what if one game can be rearranged but not another. Still not fair on Italy. All the commotion about the Scotland match and that is still on at the moment

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

From what I have heard, that is against the rules set by World Rugby. Can understand a little as what if one game can be rearranged but not another. Still not fair on Italy. All the commotion about the Scotland match and that is still on at the moment

Not a point of point in asking for a re-scheduling on the day it is cancelled. Get your request for a contingency in place as soon as the risk probability increases significantly - as it has.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I find it difficult to believe that there is absolutely no scope for slipping a match to the following day...

It’s the was the same with the cricket World Cup and that was affected more , every country knows the rules and the potential if a game is affected by the weather , I expect there have been years of planning into each game and reasons for the gaps - and as with the cricket World Cup the KO games will have slip days.

 

[MegaSteve]

I find it difficult to believe that there is absolutely no scope for slipping a match to the following day...

Japan runs on a totally efficient basis... Sadly, that can lead to there being no plan B...

 

[GB72]

I do have some sympathy with Parisse on the whole incident though. As matters stand, the organisers have pretty much got the teams I the quarter finals that they wanted. Japan being their is a bonus. You do wonder how the situation would have been looked at if New Zealand had lost to South Africa and needed points from the final round to qualify.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Japan runs on a totally efficient basis... Sadly, that can lead to there being no plan B...

It also invented Just-in-Time production so able to leave things to the very last minute and all will be just fine

 

[GB72]

Ok interesting reports from Brian Moore. Story is that the matches could have been rearranged for the next day if all teams agreed. New Zealand declined and asked for strict enforcement of the rules as they do not want to disadvantage themselves for the quarter finals. All the other teams have offered to do all that was necessary to get the matches played including only taking minimum staff and players if a new venue was needed. Japan are highly embarrassed by the situation

 

[fundy]

Ok interesting reports from Brian Moore. Story is that the matches could have been rearranged for the next day if all teams agreed. New Zealand declined and asked for strict enforcement of the rules as they do not want to disadvantage themselves for the quarter finals. All the other teams have offered to do all that was necessary to get the matches played including only taking minimum staff and players if a new venue was needed. Japan are highly embarrassed by the situation

read the same on twitter, put it across really really well

 

[GB72]

read the same on twitter, put it across really really well

Yep good, well written comment. If all is correct this does not reflect well on the All Blacks even if they were within their rights

 

[fundy]

Yep good, well written comment. If all is correct this does not reflect well on the All Blacks even if they were within their rights

wont be the first time for that lol

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

SRU raising serious objections to refusal to move.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/r...d-fight-Rugby-World-Cup-clash-called-off.html

 

[USER1999]

It is the rules of the tournament. Every team knew them. The time to complain was before the tournament started. To do it now smacks of sour grapes.

 

[GB72]

It is the rules of the tournament. Every team knew them. The time to complain was before the tournament started. To do it now smacks of sour grapes.

Again, only going by what I have read but apparently teams assured of robust contingency plans plus a provision in the rules if cancellation down to force majeure. The rules are not totally clear cut.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Seems like a good time to be a Scottish lawyer.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

It seems this is the biggest and worst Typhoon in 60 years and going to bring record rainfall and wind speeds 😲- it’s a big one

 

[Fade and Die]

Seems like a good time to be a Scottish lawyer.

Yeah what is it with the Scots love of running to the Courts every time they don’t like the rules? They are getting worse the the Yanks!

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Seems like a good time to be a Scottish lawyer.

It doesn't paint the SRFU in a very good light, when everyones safety and property should be utmost in the minds.

 

[ColchesterFC]

It seems as though there might be some double standards being applied by the Scotland management. When it looked like the Ireland match might be cancelled or postponed to the following day Townsend said "the Ireland game cannot be postponed, it has to be played that day". Now a cancellation could affect his team it looks like he's changed his mind.

 

[anotherdouble]

It seems as though there might be some double standards being applied by the Scotland management. When it looked like the Ireland match might be cancelled or postponed to the following day Townsend said "the Ireland game cannot be postponed, it has to be played that day". Now a cancellation could affect his team it looks like he's changed his mind.

What do you expect. There is not enough chips big enough to sit squarely on their shoulders

 

[Piece]

The game is on so the bleeting can stop.😁

Popcorn out. Should be a good watch.😁