New Zealand vs Ireland

[cyclopath]

McCaw is having a Poor game by his standards, and hasn't been impressive this year so far. Do you think he could become a Smit/Gregan style captain liability?

Bit early to write him off yet, but yeah, not as dominant the force that he has been in years past.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Excellent Irish scrum.

 

[FrankLind]

This could be our Scotland game. Ireland seem more passionate, way more passionate.

 

[Tordah]

Yeah, wanted to see a replay too. I thought he was, anyway.
He was a bit naughty with the knees in the back of the Irish fella in the air though.

Honestly, I thought it was D'Arcy who put himself into that situation deliberately, to block the kick-off receivers (McCaw). Didn't understand the penalty at all.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I dunno FrankLind AB's still holding pretty well, they may well hang on.

Adam Thomson has copped a few in the head tonight. Is it just me or does Retallick look a little like 'the lurch'?

 

[cyclopath]

Honestly, I thought it was D'Arcy who put himself into that situation deliberately, to block the kick-off receivers (McCaw). Didn't understand the penalty at all.

Well, he didn't play the ball at all, having seen the guy in the way just jumped into him. D'Arcy may have put himself there, but you can't take the man out.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Ireland making good ground. BOD fired up. They all are.

PENALTY IRELAND!

F**k off Ali Williams, christ what a goose.

19-all. Game on!

 

[FrankLind]

I am feeling as if Ireland should win. They deserve it.

 

[cyclopath]

I am feeling as if Ireland should win. They deserve it.

I have never seen Ireland play this well. Ever. Superb effort.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Come on Ireland!

and in the context of last weeks performance this is a great response!

 

[kiap]

Richie is a busted flush now

 

[FrankLind]

NZ crowd support is pathetic.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

NZ crowd support is pathetic.

Why do you say that Frank? Lack of noise?

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Dagg off!!!!!

Here comes the penalty attempt, big kick! Just short.

 

[FrankLind]

This is gettin' hilarious - from a non-NZ point of view

 

[Tangawizi]

C'mon Ireland! Finish them off!

 

[FrankLind]

Why do you say that Frank? Lack of noise?

Yep. They don't get in behind us unless we are right on the tryline.

 

[Ash]

The ABs may pay a price for carrying out of form Ali Williams and Weepu on the bench.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Yep. They don't get in behind us unless we are right on the tryline.

They could be just shocked at whats unfolding in this game.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

That was a shocking pass back to Dan.