Not only was the crowd absent, but the teams too. We are finally into a world of virtual rugby.
France 28 - 0 Fiji
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Torquemada 1420
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Not only was the crowd absent, but the teams too. We are finally into a world of virtual rugby.
Not only was the crowd absent, but the teams too. We are finally into a world of virtual rugby.
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clydecloggie
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It's shit, and if France had had 5 Covid cases I don't think it would have been given as 28-0 this easily.
It's definitely shit, I hope they will be able to take the field on Saturdayclydecloggie wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:48 am It's shit, and if France had had 5 Covid cases I don't think it would have been given as 28-0 this easily.
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Lemoentjie
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Well done to Shaun Edwards, another great defensive performance. Shame I didn't catch this one on Sunday, will look for highlights.
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I think that's how the rules of the comp have been set up i.e. no show = 28, BP loss although there is some area for doubt in "the team primarily the cause for the cancellation".clydecloggie wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:48 am It's shit, and if France had had 5 Covid cases I don't think it would have been given as 28-0 this easily.
Of course, they've done this because the comp descends into potential farce if you have Pool A v Pool B by final pool rankings and there are a load of no contests but you can bet this would be very different if something really mattered at the end of it.
Still feels disrespectful to Fiji who, let's not forget, won in Paris last time out!
Bloody hell
It’s really sad actually. A great opportunity for Fiji to get a run of top class games. Also feel for Italy who need a couple of wins to show they are making progress.
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1 pt per +ve?
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Uncle fester
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Bit harsh, isn't it. Not like they tried to catch the virus.
The problem is that if they give them 3 0-0 draws then they'd finish above Italy without playing a single match. I know we're bad but I think that would be a bit harsh also....Uncle fester wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:50 pm Bit harsh, isn't it. Not like they tried to catch the virus.