08.09.2007

Australia 91, Japan 3 at Lyon (World Cup Pool B)

Australia won by 88 points. I predicted Australia by 120.

Reviews

http://scrum.com/259_47337.php

http://sport.independent.co.uk/rugby_union/world_cup_news/article2944370.ece

http://www.rugbyjapan.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=1

Previews

Here comes the second miss match of this round. The Japanese will simply not be able to match the Aussies in strength or pace. Any Japanese tries will come from a quick, fortunate breakaway and there will be few of these against a well drilled Australian outfit.

Last Five Encounters

09.06.2007 Australia ‘A’ 71-10 in Townsville (Pacific Nations Cup)

08.06.2003 Australia ‘A’ 66-15 in Tokyo

03.06.1987 Australia 42-23 in Sydney (World Cup)

17.08.1975 Australia 50-25 in Brisbane

02.08.1975 Australia 37-7 in Sydney

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Australia 2^nd, Japan 17^th.

Match Data Sheet