Scotland are no craic.
Japan won the hearts of the rugby watching public with their heroic win over South Africa on Saturday, but it was always going to be tough with their next group game just four days away. Scotland, fresh and eager having not yet played in the tournament, initially looked like the Scotland we know and love by only kicking penalties in the first-half and lead 12-7, but soon morphed into a hybrid of France/New Zealand and started firing offloads around the place while running in three tries in 20 minutes to kill the game.
And twitter wasn't happy about it.
Preparing to be one of a legion of men furtively watching #SCOvJPN on a separate browser window in the office #RWC
— Curates Egg (@curates_egg) September 23, 2015
I don't like rugby - but as usual, the World Cup of Anything draws me in. Today I'll be supporting the underdogs. Come on Scotland! #SCOvJPN
— Pete Sinclair (@pete_sinclair) September 23, 2015
First Japanese attack and they're over for a try. Clean, crisp lineout followed by an excellent maul. Steve Borthwick, you old dog. #SCOvJPN
— Alex Shaw (@alexshawsport) September 23, 2015
TRY! Everyone's favourite second team get over the line against Scotland - and convert! Scotland 6-7 Jaspan after 15 mins #SCOvJPN #RWC2015
— BreakingNews.ie (@breakingnewsie) September 23, 2015
4 from 4 for Laidlaw! Consistent! #SCOvJPN
— Boylesports (@BoyleSports) September 23, 2015
That is a sensational tackle Goromaru! #SCOvJPN
— Dylan Cleaver (@dcleaverNZH) September 23, 2015
What a tackle to finish that half! #RWC #SCOvJPN
— Ifan Dafydd (@Ifan93) September 23, 2015
Ayumu Goromaru, Take a bow. What. A. Tackle. #SCOvJPN Could be a game changer.
— Andy Withers (@witho68) September 23, 2015
It's advantage #SCO at the interval thanks to captain Greig Laidlaw's accuracy with the boot #SCOvJPN #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/JATGubjp25
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 23, 2015
Big holes in the Japan defence now and Scotland really clinical in picking them out. Another excellent score. #SCOvJPN
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) September 23, 2015
I had so much hope before the start of this game :( #SCOvJPN
— Paul Wright (@PaulWrighty01) September 23, 2015
They've done what South Africa didn't, and managed to keep playing their own game in face of Japanese threat #SCOvJPN
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) September 23, 2015
Second half points? It's almost as if one team has played only a few days ago.
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) September 23, 2015
Definitely think the short turn around has had a huge influence on this game, needs to be looked at! Creates an unfair advantage. #SCOvJPN
— Reece Marshall (@Rcm492) September 23, 2015
That bonus point could be absolutely crucial in this group. #SCOvJPN
— Andy Skinner (@andydskinner) September 23, 2015
Heard too much from TMO Shaun Veldsman last week - not enough on this occasion. Crazy not to seek clarification on key incidents. #SCOvJPN
— Graham Jenkins (@grahamajenkins) September 23, 2015
Went downhill since Mafi went off #SCOvJPN
— Carol Louise (@Carol_xox) September 23, 2015
Scotlands defence has been incredible today. #SCOvJPN #RWC2015
— Craig Farrell (@dublinbairn) September 23, 2015
Feel bad for Japan, developing nations shouldn't be playing two games in five days, especially against top seeds. #RWC2015 #SCOvJPN
— Paul Keenan (@doirekeenan) September 23, 2015
Scotland about to put 50 points on Japan. This result should be enough for @springbok_HM to fall on his sword. #SCOvJPN
— Mnikelo Madala (@Cingile) September 23, 2015
Guess it was never meant to be #SCOvJPN
— Tanya (@Pfupajena) September 23, 2015
Giant killing alert.
Scotland are going to beat Japan. Always nice to see the minnows doing well.
#SCOvJPN #RWC2015
— Paul Wheeldon (@PaulWW66) September 23, 2015
Japan's earlier work was way better, they're too mainstream now
— Denis Hurley (@Denis_Hurley) September 23, 2015
Poor Japan running out of steam. Five tries for Scotland in the second half - 12-7 at half-time, but 45-10 in the closing stages. #rwc2015
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) September 23, 2015
Think if #Japan had decent prep it may have been closer. 4 days is a killer. But still doing their nation proud. #RWC2015
— Brenden Nel (@BrendenNel) September 23, 2015
Keep the heads up Japan, it's not over yet.
