New Zealand v Wallabies, Eden Park, Sat 22nd October
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
This backline would have to score atleast 60 points to justify its selection as it'd let in 40 minimum against the Betoota Dolphins u13 B's.
You need to lure him back into the country first to make him eligible for selection.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
Cheers mate. Had that one recorded but not yet watched it.
Just FYI you don't usually mention other games in the match threads.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
And cooper for foley.
Need a 10/15 who can kick with an 11/12/13/14 who can't.
Rugbybloke123
Herbert Moran (7)
Shit I'm very sorry!
I got caught up in the moment. Completely forgot about that rule.
Ive had it happen to me before I'm really sorry again mate.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Yeh we got a lot of work to do. But to be fair falling off tackles from a full pace rampaging Savea isn't exactly the worst thing.
I think there was enough signs of hope from tonight for the wallabies, they looked very competitive (in parts)- but the frustrating part is that the scoreboard doesn't reflect this at all.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
He's a winger not a 13.
At least give him a game in his proper position before writing him off.
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galumay
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I thought the Wobblies played their best 30 minutes of the season in that game, trouble is the AB's ability to stay in touch and then apply the blowtorch when it matters saw them post another large and decisive win.
I dont think the DHP incident leading to the no try decision was a game changer, he did alter his line and interfere with the chaser. Probably get away with it most times but not legal.
The disallowed try to Coles (?) straight afterward when Foley tackled him without the ball as he went to ground it could have been a penalty try, and the try disallowed at the end looked like the pass was backward out of the hands and thats certainly what the TMO tried to tell Owens.
One difference that struck me is how well the AB's hold passes and draw defenders before passing, where as the Wallabies seem to be deeper and passing too soon. Also the AB's then tend to have their support players in positions where they are running onto offloads, where as Wallabies support players are too slow to arrive so the opportunity for off loads is lost and all they can do is try to clear out the ruck when they arrive.
It really says something about the difference in standard of rugby when we play what was our best effort of the season and still lose by that margin. Still it should give some confidence that continued improvement may well see some good wins on the EOYT.
I dont think the DHP incident leading to the no try decision was a game changer, he did alter his line and interfere with the chaser. Probably get away with it most times but not legal.
The disallowed try to Coles (?) straight afterward when Foley tackled him without the ball as he went to ground it could have been a penalty try, and the try disallowed at the end looked like the pass was backward out of the hands and thats certainly what the TMO tried to tell Owens.
One difference that struck me is how well the AB's hold passes and draw defenders before passing, where as the Wallabies seem to be deeper and passing too soon. Also the AB's then tend to have their support players in positions where they are running onto offloads, where as Wallabies support players are too slow to arrive so the opportunity for off loads is lost and all they can do is try to clear out the ruck when they arrive.
It really says something about the difference in standard of rugby when we play what was our best effort of the season and still lose by that margin. Still it should give some confidence that continued improvement may well see some good wins on the EOYT.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Whilst I don't think "brilliant" is an accurate description for Folau's performance tonight, I do think "threatening" is. Some errors and poor decisions but I'm sure his run metres will be good, seemed to always break the first tackle. Worth persisting with after that performance in my books.
The torpedo
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Paging RedsHappy and Gnostic for their view on the game
Andy_auzzie
Frank Row (1)
It was pure and simple - The Wallabies were given an absolute hiding and NZ played very, very poorly.
Australia were thrashed 6 tries to 1.
All the excuses just do not cut it.
Australia were thrashed 6 tries to 1.
All the excuses just do not cut it.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I didn't want to comment on this because it never ends well but there is a point of the Dane vs Julian debacle that has been missed.
Dane doesn't have to 'hold his line'. As a support player behind the ball he has every right to attempt to get in a better position to receive a pass.
I also think it speaks volumes about how much of a chance Savea thought he had of catching Speight that he started waving his arms around as soon as he touched DHP. This is the guy who when running down the sideline with ball in hand is fucking immovable. Guys can clatter into him and he doesn't shift an inch but in this situation he's all of a sudden a powder puff. Please. He knew he was toast.
Also one last point, can we stop making references to Savea being 'taken out'. You make it sound like DHP put him over the sideline and three rows back.
Dane doesn't have to 'hold his line'. As a support player behind the ball he has every right to attempt to get in a better position to receive a pass.
I also think it speaks volumes about how much of a chance Savea thought he had of catching Speight that he started waving his arms around as soon as he touched DHP. This is the guy who when running down the sideline with ball in hand is fucking immovable. Guys can clatter into him and he doesn't shift an inch but in this situation he's all of a sudden a powder puff. Please. He knew he was toast.
Also one last point, can we stop making references to Savea being 'taken out'. You make it sound like DHP put him over the sideline and three rows back.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
And another intellectual giant has joined the forum.
There's some pretty knowledgable kiwis here
Don't embarrass 'em eh bro..
Twoilms
Trevor Allan (34)
No one is gunna bite your trolling rubbish bro, you missed the window of unbridled post-game rage. Go away.
Jagman
Trevor Allan (34)
Thanks for giving that away on a different match thread. Won't bother watching now.
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tragic
John Solomon (38)
Yeah It's moments like this you realise that rugby is just a game.
Some people suck at life.
Puts things in perspective really.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I already pulled him up on that and he's apologised. We should all prob go back and edit our posts and quotes so that the result is gone in case anyone else comes along late.
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