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  1. 09-05-2003, 05:04 AM #1
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    dropkick contest in rwc

    I just read that a drop kicking "shootout" type thing will be used to decide knockout games in the rugby world cup. 10 players will have a shot at goal.

    I think it's a terrible idea, a final shouldnt be decided on that. at least in football (where it still sucks) it is a more relevant skill.

    i think it should be extra time until theres a winner in such a big occassion.

    otherwise its a irrelevant, hell they could have a catching contest, one on one chip and chase... or place kicks... or the best touch finder wins the world cup... :rolleyes:

    no place for this in world cup... in my opinion anyway...
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  2. 09-05-2003, 05:14 AM #2
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    agreed
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  3. 09-05-2003, 05:50 AM #3
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    that is so ****... that is the worst idea since penalty goals in the soccer world cup
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  4. 09-05-2003, 03:07 PM #4
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    The chances of it coming in are miniscule though - needs to be level on 80 minutes (how many Rugby games end like that?) and have no points in Extra Time.
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  5. 10-05-2003, 04:04 AM #5
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    incorrect marc. they have to be equal after 90 minutes, equal after 20 mins extra time AND equal after sudden death(in which n e team to score n e points first wins). so like marc stated it's EXTREMELY hard not to have a winner before drop goals. and i think they would just add to an obviously already exciting game(must be if it goes to drops). also the players all so far seem to like it.
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  6. 10-05-2003, 04:13 AM #6
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  7. 10-05-2003, 06:17 AM #7
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    There does seem to be a lot of injury tme played nowadays
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  8. 10-05-2003, 06:23 AM #8
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    lol ! u know i meant 80:saint: :saint:
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  9. 10-05-2003, 06:38 PM #9
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    agreed kim, its a dumb rule..
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    Stupid. Surely they can find something better...
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  11. 13-05-2003, 04:35 PM #11
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    That would just penalise a side for either not playing enough minnows or not scoring 20 tries against a minnow though.
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  12. 13-05-2003, 05:34 PM #12
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    I heard about this on the radio the otherweek..can you imagine a prop forward having to take the deciding kick for the World Cup final? no way..its a joke.

    The IRB said they are trying to make comparisons for football, but in football every player can kick the ball whereas there is no way you can expect a forward to drop kick the ball from way out on the sideline.
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