Probably sheer optimism, but I think Scotland can cause an upset, good confidence, and despite the papers, it doesn’t seem Scotland have really picked a ‘b-team.’ Going to be a good afternoon of rugby!

Pretty much from what I can make out.

However…

Were it to be a try fest, and Australia scored four, losing by less than seven points, they’d both be on 11 points. If England didn’t manage a bonus point victory against Uruguay, and Australia did against Wales, that would put Australia through. If they both got BP wins, England would go through on the result between them. 😀

So, yeah, pretty much, win this one, and England are through.

Which is the result I’m hoping for, as it would make the Australia – Wales game (thankfully, not in the StagNHennium) mahoosive.

Yup what @dd says, if England win tonight (big if now as the pressure is really on) the Wales v Australia match becomes a knock out as England will get the bonus point win over Uruguay.

Carter is worth his spot in the AB side but he’s not the player he was. He’ll still be sensational in Top 14 as its a different style of game than played in NZ. Dare I say it JW was outstanding for Toulon and made pretty much all the othe 10’s in Europe look quite ordinary (Giteau was closest to him) but that was at least due to resting during the international breaks and a different level of intensity even in matches like Heineken cup.

Nah, scrape by and brush the problems under the rug is more likely

You need to go with toys19’s predictions, I said we would lose to Wales, I was correct, and we are going to get properly rinsed by the Wallabies tonight. I am so sure that I am prepared to snog a_a if we win. (for him thats a win win)

Well you don’t have to claim your prize if you don’t want to.

I’m kind of a combination of both..

Oh, most definitely bookmarked. C’MON ENGERLAND, BEAT THOSE ‘ORRIBLE OZZIES….. 😆

I think england need a bp win to be certain? Too many permutations otherwise.

Pressure?? You are doing what you want to do, in the World Cup and in great stadia. What’s not to like? This is what pro sport is all about. If that is not welcome, then the guys are in the wrong job. They should be relsishing the opportunity.

Plus cosseted away at Pennyhill Path is hardly a hardship – although the ice wall next to the steam rooms is quite an experience!

Cmon England, do the business and then let the others get sweaty next week. Either way going to be a fun evening! Food and drink ready……

That would be nice.
But the Japanese in my experience with work are very technically precise, this appears to be translated on the pitch as simple rugby done brilliantly.
This is a brilliant match, Japan are a great surprise and a treat for the whole RWC.

Why does “The Beast” do a camp little jump every time he catches the ball? 😆

Double? And the rest!

Presumably it wasn’t grounded before being grounded over the line (caveat – I only saw a replay out the corner of my eye)

Normally think Nigel Owens is a good ref, but think he is missing a few infringements from s.a 😕

Having said that 😆

When you watch how physical the sarfricans are it makes the Japan result even more amazing.

SA are getting some generous decisions from the officials but, by God, Scotland are useless. Do they think they can win by running one-up at SA?