Belgium-Spain statement

[BobFish Profile]

World Rugby Statement: https://www.worldrugby.org/news/324233?lang=en

[sk 88 Profile Website]

Well that's a load of rubbish. It barely says anything and we've been waiting weeks for it.

A replay is really not on, and I say that as someone who is dubious of the refereeing appointment process, it is out right saying that the referee was biased and so was the appointment process.

If they think that then surely a WR forced takeover of RE needs to happen too? And everyone involved banned from the game?

[FLIDTA RISXVA Profile Website]

WR deserve applauding for their bravery -- unlike past matters,
in this case they have recognized that not everything is OK

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[BobFish Profile]

Well that's a load of rubbish. It barely says anything and we've been waiting weeks for it.

A replay is really not on, and I say that as someone who is dubious of the refereeing appointment process, it is out right saying that the referee was biased and so was the appointment process.

If they think that then surely a WR forced takeover of RE needs to happen too? And everyone involved banned from the game?

Completely disagree.

It says loads: it says that WR saw what most people in rugby saw in Vlad Dracul's performance in Brussels. It says that RE was completely wrong to dismiss the Spanish request to change the ref.

It says that a lawyers committee has been set up to review the ineligibility issues.

Whichever way it goes, I am happy with WR acting valiantly and showing that rugby is different.

[Sick Profile]

Well I'm fine with a replay if it happens. We all know a romanian ref should have never officiated that game.

[qwerty Profile]

WR initially wanted a replay, but given these discoveries about ineligible players, it is unlikely the game will be actually replayed, and it will probably come down to cancelled results. I'd say the title of this post is wrong.

[TheStroBro Profile]

Well that's a load of rubbish. It barely says anything and we've been waiting weeks for it.

A replay is really not on, and I say that as someone who is dubious of the refereeing appointment process, it is out right saying that the referee was biased and so was the appointment process.

If they think that then surely a WR forced takeover of RE needs to happen too? And everyone involved banned from the game?

Not necessarily. I think they're stating that RE and should have taken Spains request and taken care of it so as not to create the perception and put the Ref in that position per se. Remember, Perception:Reality.

[JamesWales Profile]

Well I'm fine with a replay if it happens. We all know a romanian ref should have never officiated that game.

Fair play to you for saying as much.

A replay is right. It seems unfair on Romania, whom I will now hope qualify themselves.

This farce should never happen again.

[Sick Profile]

Yes, they are stupidly vague about it, they are saying it like it's RE's decision...
We live in very vague and stupid times apparently...

[BobFish Profile]

Well I'm fine with a replay if it happens. We all know a romanian ref should have never officiated that game.

It won't happen because it won't be necessary.

Romania and Belgium are in deep trouble. It all turn on whether Belie and Fuster are on the clear. I believe they are, if so, Spain qualifies as Europe 1 and Russia as Europe 2. If they are not, Spain will joint Romania and Belgium in the bin, Russia qualified and Germany against Portugal in the play-off.

[Sick Profile]

WR initially wanted a replay, but given these discoveries about ineligible players, it is unlikely the game will be actually replayed, and it will probably come down to cancelled results. I'd say the title of this post is wrong.

Yes, that's the most likely outcome to me as it stands right now.

[BobFish Profile]

WR initially wanted a replay, but given these discoveries about ineligible players, it is unlikely the game will be actually replayed, and it will probably come down to cancelled results. I'd say the title of this post is wrong.

That's true. To clear my name: I never put that title

[Madridista Profile]

AHaHahaahah I want to see the face of Romanian posters ahaahahahah

[4N Profile]

WR initially wanted a replay, but given these discoveries about ineligible players, it is unlikely the game will be actually replayed, and it will probably come down to cancelled results. I'd say the title of this post is wrong.

You're right. Scanned to the eligibility portion and took the title from another rugby forum. My mistake. Fixed.

[victorsra Profile Website]

What we know from this: WR has settle 2 different comissions to analyse those cases:
- The Spanish players behavior;
- The players' eligibility-gate

About the Spain vs Belgium/Vlad/RE problem, I couldn't understand. WR hasn't formed its comission to judge the case but they are pressing RE to do that?

My opinion: a replay is an unwise move that opens a dangerous precedent for international rugby.

[EspañaRugby Profile]

Madridista, please show some respect, the situation is serious for our sport.

In my opinion WR has been very brave in betting on the most difficult path and has shown that rugby is different, that’s all I can say.

[amz Profile]

My opinion: a replay is an unwise move that opens a dangerous precedent for international rugby.

This was such a stupid thing to say before settling the eligibility part.
Fine, make it later if the first issue will pass without modifications in standings.

Just a spineless political declaration, I presume they already have the solution on eligibility issue

[victorsra Profile Website]

Yep, nonsene statement.

[Bogdan_DC Profile]

Mr Pichot surfing the wave of popularity&WR opening the Pandora box. Good luck with that!

[BobFish Profile]

Mr Pichot surfing the wave of popularity&WR opening the Pandora box. Good luck with that!

Or in other words: WR seeing what (almost) everyone saw in Brussels.

[payoranger Profile]

Rugby Europe was delaying the decision so WR has to take the command, nothing rare on that. WR says that the match would have to be replayed, something incredible if I heard it before the match, so WR is givind an advice for the future. If this will happen again they are going to take measures, very serious. If I were the 47 old farts in RE I wouldn't sleep very well, this statement is a direct strike to the way of making things in RE

I don't know what is going to happen with this, but I will be satisfied if clean RE for good, regardless the result for my country

[Sick Profile]

Madridista, please show some respect, the situation is serious for our sport.

In my opinion WR has been very brave in betting on the most difficult path and has shown that rugby is different, that’s all I can say.

it's fine we're not 12. We were 100% sure we were not going to the WC anyway after you guys beat us. The only thing i have doubts on are whether all spanish players are ok eligibility wise.

[Sick Profile]

Rugby Europe was delaying the decision so WR has to take the command, nothing rare on that. WR says that the match would have to be replayed, something incredible if I heard it before the match, so WR is givind an advice for the future. If this will happen again they are going to take measures, very serious. If I were the 47 old farts in RE I wouldn't sleep very well, this statement is a direct strike to the way of making things in RE

I don't know what is going to happen with this, but I will be satisfied if clean RE for good, regardless the result for my country

I would like a better RE as well for sure!

[BobFish Profile]

Madridista, please show some respect, the situation is serious for our sport.

In my opinion WR has been very brave in betting on the most difficult path and has shown that rugby is different, that’s all I can say.

it's fine we're not 12. We were 100% sure we were not going to the WC anyway after you guys beat us. The only thing i have doubts on are whether all spanish players are ok eligibility wise.

Yep, that will be the deciding factor.

[Canalina Profile]

From my point of view the repetition of the match would be a shame. I already wrote my reasons so I don't bore you with an other version of them.
The only motivation to repeat the game, in my opinion, would be to have a proof that the referee was dishonest; but how may you ever proof that?