RU World cup draw 2023

[Tin basher]

The RL world cup is scheduled for 2021 and the RU world cup for 2023. Today the RU draw has been made.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55301480

Are the home nation supporters and rugby union followers in general happy with the draw? Ireland and Scotland in the same group.

 

[vim_fuego]

Great group for England. Whilst the Argies and Japan have had their moments England should be able to cope with them. Be great to see them move away from the mind numbing box kick game plan though.

 

[Tin basher]

Be great to see them move away from the mind numbing box kick game plan though.

That depends on Eddie. They might be more expansive against lesser teams were throwing the ball around the backs won't lose you the game, but against the top boys he'll stick with what he sees as the safest option.

 

[Rugby-Jock-Lad]

Scotland vs Ireland and South Africa :-O!! Tough group!!! Pool A - What France will we get? Will NZ choke or get lots of "help" from the IRFB??

 

[muttywhitedog]

Its over 2 years away - who knows what will constitute a tough/easy game that far in advance?

 

[Rugby-Jock-Lad]

True..Japan are no slouches these days!! It's amazing how team performances can change in 2 months. Autumn internationals/6 nations a prime example!!!

 

[Tin basher]

Its over 2 years away - who knows what will constitute a tough/easy game that far in advance?

And given the current medical concerns surrounding ex-players who knows what will the laws/rules be like in 2 years time?

 

[vim_fuego]

And given the current medical concerns surrounding ex-players who knows what will the laws/rules be like in 2 years time?

This is of the greatest concern for RU and RL at the moment. I do not have any criticism whatsoever of Steve Thompson et al because he has a duty to himself and his family to receive compensation for his service to the game but at the grassroots level, where the hits are nothing in comparison at most levels below 3, it might just cripple the whole shebang.

 

[Tin basher]

This is of the greatest concern for RU and RL at the moment.

OFF TOPIC - Not just rugby of either code but also football players heading the ball (Jeff Astle WBA etc), American football players with the type of tackling they do. The NFL has paid out millions of dollars already and American football has changed the rules considerably especially in the younger age groups in High school and college.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07...trip-predictions-decade-in-two-years/10056496

Seems it's not just blokes

Merchant on rugby concussion effects

World Cup winner Kat Merchant wants better care for retired players, saying she has "lower cognitive capacity" following numerous concussions.

www.bbc.co.uk

CTE is seemingly unable to be diagnosed in life and can only be confirmed after you pass away. - OFF TOPIC

 

[muttywhitedog]

Perhaps professional sports players should have to take out insurance?

 

[UlsterExile]

I take a bit of a black and white approach, doesn't matter what group your in, you have to beat everyone to win it.