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Originally Posted by St. Pats
The tournament, other than Japan, was very predictable. Top two teams meeting in the final not a surprise. They really look like the only two teams in the competition capable of playing the game in any fashion. The Japanese were the only team to step outside of the box. The rest played the usual pound away game. They stay in games with their defense and just try to wear down opponents on offense.
Only problem for them is it does not work against the top teams. They could almost use a new scoring system that really puts the emphasis on scoring a try rather than the penalty kick.
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You can't say the Cup was predictable then add
other than Japan. The horribleness of England and the all Southern semis were also interesting twists. I will add that although teams like South Africa and England played a boring style the Irish, Welsh and Pumas looked much more aggressive and expansive.
Your proposal for a new scoring system sounds interesting though. I wouldn't hate going to 6 for the try and 1 for the conversion. My change however would be to not allow kicks at goal for minor penalties such as ruck infractions.