What a fantastic game, certainly the best of the tournament so far. Exciting from the first to the last second. Well deserved Japanese win, they are a breath of fresh air in the game. Their handling was superb.
Wales on the other hand had a dour performance and had that team met Japan today the honours would almost certainly have stayed in Japan.
Either match would have been tough but I think I'd rather take on NZ at this stage over SA. We've beaten them twice recently so that monkey is off our backs. SA will be a really bruising match and I'd fear for a few of our players given the injuries they are nursing.
I just think a bruising game in the forwards would suit us better than a NZ full of running after seeing what a relentless Japan did to us! Anyway, will have to set the game for record as I'll be out with kids football all morning!
Japan are 25/1 to win it.
I'm having a tenner.
Can I have your tenner?
Odds for a Japan win against SA have now fallen to 6/1. Interesting top 10 in the IRB rankings now.
1 NZ
2 Wales
3 England
4 Ireland
5 SA
6 Australia
7 Japan
8 France
9 Scotland
10 Argentina
Obviously when Wales lift the trophy they will go back to the number one slot.data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
I think there's a deal on at the mo, 2-for-1 treatment sessions:Delusional Disorder Treatment
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Sadly I do admit England have a good shot at winning, every other team has had the odd off game.Although i think the bookies are on a NZ v SA final.
He he. There'll be a sign at Tokyo just as there was at Cardiff railway station. No broken chariots allowed on the train.data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
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Damn I missed the match this morning, but it looks like a comfortable score line for England in the end.