peasy23 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Haven’t read the entire thread, so apologies if this has already been mentioned. Someone told me yesterday that prior to the tournament taking place, all the competing nations signed contracts with World Rugby. Part of those contracts covered the cancellation of games, and how points would be awarded. All nations agreed to this and signed the contracts. Now, if this is true, that was the time for concerned nations to say ‘no, not signing that, we should look to move cancelled games, or delay them by a day or two, and if that cannot happen, then cancel the game and void the result’. Apparently, Scotland signed up to exactly what might have been the situation with our game against Japan today. A kick in the baws for any nation unlucky enough to have it happen to them, but frankly, just a case of ‘nae luck’. Is it true that all nations signed contracts that agreed pool games, cancelled in the event of fire, flood, pestilence, typhoons or Dave King turning up at Narita airport, wouldn’t be moved or delayed, but declared null and void? If so, why did we threaten legal action and go full-on ‘big hoose must stay open’ on everyone?As well as that clause, the contract stated that there were "robust contingency plans" in place to get as many games as possible played if conditions were bad. It turned out they were total bollocks as the plans for Yokohama and Tokyo were that they were the back up for each other, despite being only 14 miles apart. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, honestly united said: The talk is of going to 6 groups of 4, then a last 16 before quarters, but that means the group games are every day with no days off until a gap between groups and last 16 so probably worse. Unless you look at moving 6N or RC the only option is holding in countries where you guarantee the weather in October / November Rock and a hard place, eh?! Hopefully Italy or Argentina get the tournament soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 It's as if we have two separate national anthems for rugby and football. I like the rugby one but the football one is gantin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7C Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Don't know if I can handle watching this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, peasy23 said: 1 hour ago, pozbaird said: Haven’t read the entire thread, so apologies if this has already been mentioned. Someone told me yesterday that prior to the tournament taking place, all the competing nations signed contracts with World Rugby. Part of those contracts covered the cancellation of games, and how points would be awarded. All nations agreed to this and signed the contracts. Now, if this is true, that was the time for concerned nations to say ‘no, not signing that, we should look to move cancelled games, or delay them by a day or two, and if that cannot happen, then cancel the game and void the result’. Apparently, Scotland signed up to exactly what might have been the situation with our game against Japan today. A kick in the baws for any nation unlucky enough to have it happen to them, but frankly, just a case of ‘nae luck’. Is it true that all nations signed contracts that agreed pool games, cancelled in the event of fire, flood, pestilence, typhoons or Dave King turning up at Narita airport, wouldn’t be moved or delayed, but declared null and void? If so, why did we threaten legal action and go full-on ‘big hoose must stay open’ on everyone? As well as that clause, the contract stated that there were "robust contingency plans" in place to get as many games as possible played if conditions were bad. It turned out they were total bollocks as the plans for Yokohama and Tokyo were that they were the back up for each other, despite being only 14 miles apart. The bulk of Japan's populated areas are in close proximity. A bit like Scotland's central belt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 It's as if we have two separate national anthems for rugby and football. I like the rugby one but the football one is gantin. Would be good if the Scottish football players take note. Every player singing the national anthem, showing passion prior to playing. Good luck to the lads in Japan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Not a good sign - knock on first touch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 FFS Finn keep it tight for 10 mins! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Would be good if the Scottish football players take note. Every player singing the national anthem, showing passion prior to playing. Good luck to the lads in Japan. Yes, because that’s precisely what’s wrong with the football team. Players not singing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Intense 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Wtf Russell!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Utterly idiotic by Russell - needs to be tight rugby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Ref been really on the ball - spotting the offside again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Need Finn to stay focused and not try to Hollywood everything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Beautiful kick from Russell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 YES! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Yasssss! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinMagyar Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Very good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Cmon! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Get in!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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