Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 19, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 19, 2019 Japan v South Africa: Kotaro Matsushima's rise to World Cup sensation Kotaro Matsushima is the joint-top try scorer at the 2019 World Cup with five from four matches Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Japan v South Africa Venue: Tokyo Stadium Date: Sunday 20 October Kick-off: 11:15 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and online with text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. The World Cup was just over an hour old when Japan wing Kotaro Matsushima completed his hat-trick against Russia and immediately became a hero. It was the first time a Japanese player had scored three tries in a World Cup match, earning him the nickname 'Ferrari' because of his dazzling speed. After helping the hosts stun Ireland, things got even better for the 26-year-old. His late score gave Japan a bonus-point win against Samoa, and then came Matsushima's crowning moment in the dramatic win against Scotland. He crossed for his side's opening try and ignited a glorious Japanese attack which helped the country reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. The match was the most-watched television programme of the year in Japan, with an audience which peaked at more than 60 million people. FULL REPORT Rugby World Cup: Wales full strength for France quarter-final 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Wales v France Venue: Oita Stadium, Oita Prefecture Date: Sunday, 20 October Kick-off: 08:15 BST Coverage: Full commentary on every Wales game across BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. Wales backs Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar and Hadleigh Parkes have all been passed fit to face France for the World Cup quarter-final in Oita on Sunday. Davies has recovered from a knee injury suffered against Fiji while Parkes picked up a shoulder problem against Uruguay. Biggar suffered separate head injuries against Fiji and Australia and was forced off in both games. Wing George North is also available after recovering from an ankle injury. Aaron Wainwright has been given a back-row place alongside Justin Tipuric and Josh Navidi with Ross Moriarty named on the bench. FULL REPORT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 20, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 20, 2019 France first blood against Wales 0-5. Edit: erm...cough, cough, France are all over Wales, 0-12 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,390 Posted October 20, 2019 Administrator Share Posted October 20, 2019 Great game to watch - not due to the quality of it. Quite the opposite. Think both sides have been equally disappointing and error-ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 20, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 20, 2019 Wales were lucky, they played with no conviction what so ever and I do feel sorry for France because they gave it all but even they were poor, looking forward to the Japan v Springbocks next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 20, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 20, 2019 Not a match with much appeal but hats off to both Japan and the springbocks, the springbocks closed shop and it worked and waited for the Japanese to tire then hit them late with the tries, Wales v Sth Africa now and Wales had better pull their fingers out after watching them toil against France because the Springbocks will be no pushovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 The Boks played wisely and shut down the running rugby. That said. Number 13 sucked massive donkey dick. Trying a no look flick pass 25 meters from his own line, and Instead of playing an easy pass for a try he attempts to draw in the defender and do the one handed reverse flick, bombing a certain first half try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Can't wait for this match. I even managed to get up early for it on a Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 The winner of this surely lifts the cup and its going to be a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 England first blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 That didn't take long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mel81x said: The winner of this surely lifts the cup and its going to be a good game. Not really, rugby like football is a funny old game, the All Blacks could win this, Wales beat the Springbocks and then Wales beat the All Blacks and win the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Panflute said: That didn't take long. I think England coach Jones has told England not to hold back and go for it at all costs, they better be careful and not run out of steam too early (England). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Not really, rugby like football is a funny old game, the All Blacks could win this, Wales beat the Springbocks and then Wales beat the All Blacks and win the cup. While I agree that its anyone's game till someone actually lifts the cup I also think both these teams have shown that they can take the opposition to task throughout the WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mel81x said: While I agree that its anyone's game till someone actually lifts the cup I also think both these teams have shown that they can take the opposition to task throughout the WC. The All Blacks are playing shite atm, they had better pull their fingers out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, CaaC (John) said: The All Blacks are playing shite atm, they had better pull their fingers out. Haha the last time you said that England went on to win the match. Omen here perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: Haha the last time you said that England went on to win the match. Omen here perhaps? Ssshhhhh...I want the AB to win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, CaaC (John) said: Ssshhhhh...I want the AB to win this. You're not the only one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 England have been really good in this game. Not giving New Zealand a chance to even breathe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Second England try that was disallowed. Could prove a turning point in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 The AB's look bloody knackered, there seems to be no life in them and a lot of handling errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yeah this is the worst match I've seen by them. Props to England for taking control of the game, but I've never seen New-Zealand make so many errors in passing and handling the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,614 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 You'd imagine the AB getting two chances should count for something but they are just second-best to this England side who want it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 Saying that above England are making errors too but getting away with them, this match was made for the Springbocks if they played England or the AB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,362 Posted October 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 26, 2019 Game on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Oof oof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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