tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post8682444926368949540..comments2024-02-14T00:18:05.541+13:00Comments on ruggerblogger: Pool A: Canada v JapanFerdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407394442560602289noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post-50091930783823701142011-09-30T10:07:07.667+13:002011-09-30T10:07:07.667+13:00It was very frustrating to watch the missed tackle...It was very frustrating to watch the missed tackles and kicks. It impacts momentum. The whole game from Canada felt very tight from the first kick off and it doesn't help when Pritchard had to go out with the knock out. I am still a little confused as to why Crowley took Riorden off...Hamilton ran the ball at pace but his dicey line out throwing wasn't something that Canada could really afford at that point in the game.<br /><br />I am looking forward to this weekend where Canada can let loose a bit. I think there's still a bit of something up their sleeves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752371137909980698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post-62423757213437919472011-09-29T10:32:14.742+13:002011-09-29T10:32:14.742+13:00Canada have really impressed me this world cup. I ...Canada have really impressed me this world cup. I expect them to give NZ a good game, especially in the first forty minutes.<br /><br />As for Japan. I'm sorry they have come away without a win in this world cup. They really took France close and played an exciting brand of rugby.<br /><br />Love JK. Always have, always will. Would rather he be the next NZ coach over the likes of Colin Cooper or Pat Lamb.Ferdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407394442560602289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post-63077914271368109582011-09-29T03:29:11.514+13:002011-09-29T03:29:11.514+13:00It's a long-standing "thing" for Can...It's a long-standing "thing" for Canada - on the big stage when all things are pointing to a win, handling errors increase, discipline suffers and otherwise good players hold on to the ball too tightly. Very frustrating!<br /><br />Although NZ will be a huge challenge and Canada will have to have a lot of class just to keep it remotely close, I kind of expect them to play better, more relaxed.<br /><br />But third place is HUGE for any team in this competition - the ticket to 2015 is part of it, but I've also read that it gets a team on the regular test schedule with Tier 1 teams.<br /><br />Also - it would be awesome of some of the Canadians were able to sign with top-flight European teams - in the old days (early 90s) Canada boasted a team whose key players were all playing at the top level of UK and French rugby - Wasps, Stade, Perpignan, etc.mikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825913377718713598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post-71998818260930413232011-09-28T22:54:08.524+13:002011-09-28T22:54:08.524+13:00Canada still seems to have a good shot at finishin...Canada still seems to have a good shot at finishing 3rd in group, which would be an automatic ticket for 2015.Nursedudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841605014910203222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319764576348149903.post-23022261751064043312011-09-28T06:14:10.370+13:002011-09-28T06:14:10.370+13:00Hopefully this will give Canada more international...Hopefully this will give Canada more international experience and exposure. They were clearly showing their jitters and feeling the pressure - they made far fewer handling errors and lapses of discipline against Tonga. What these second tier teams need is more exposure and experience for the players...so that when they get to the world stage they aren't overwhelmed by the event and can play their best rugby.Stephen Mnoreply@blogger.com