Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Got the impression 2nd 20 they decided to practice some set pieces, so kicked for tuch instead of running etc.
NZ July 2021 Tests (& other matches)
- Thread starter waiopehu oldboy
- Start date
Got the impression 2nd 20 they decided to practice some set pieces, so kicked for tuch instead of running etc.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
It’s one thing to put a cricket score on a second string tier 1 nation team, but from a neutral this kinda looks a bit pointless. I don’t really see what either team is getting out of it. As an aside, I reckon capped Wallabies and All Blacks who are Tongan or Samoan by blood and aren’t selected in the current squads should be able to drop back in situations like this.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
LOL Jordan scoring tries at will yet on the other wing Gorge Bridge couldnt find the tryline if Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder dragged the useless bugger over it.
Was getting embarrassing that Jordan and Bridge were both actually playing the wing position.
Was getting embarrassing that Jordan and Bridge were both actually playing the wing position.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
On your last statement Lol...you think nzru or RA would sign up to that...
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Would be great, but then it no longer can be a test. And I looking at a whole lot of happy and proud Tongan boys who I bet would like a talk with any of us who think they shouldn't be there!!
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
A farce of a test. Feel sorry for Tonga.
Can't read much into that obviously but midfield went well as did the loosies. Jordan's pace is useful on the wing.
On the other wing George Bridge is an absolute battler - everyome else beating players with ease and he's tackling himself, knocking it on and kicking it dead. The guy has absolutely no footwork which is why he can't beat tacklers.
Can't read much into that obviously but midfield went well as did the loosies. Jordan's pace is useful on the wing.
On the other wing George Bridge is an absolute battler - everyome else beating players with ease and he's tackling himself, knocking it on and kicking it dead. The guy has absolutely no footwork which is why he can't beat tacklers.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
They don’t get to sign up to it, if they aren’t selected they can be picked up ad lib by a (say) lower than 12th ranked nation as long as both parents have a passport to said nation.
As per the comments directly above it’s a stretch to call it a test match anyway.
Yes, all this would need rule changes by World Rugby. That’s what I’m getting at.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Highlights
If the NH Club shenanigans alluded to by the Comms have any substance WR (World Rugby) definitely need to look into it.
If the NH Club shenanigans alluded to by the Comms have any substance WR (World Rugby) definitely need to look into it.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Aaron Goile (stuff.co.nz's player rather) must've been at a different venue:
"George Bridge: Scored four against Tonga in 2019, but didn’t look like getting one here... until strolling in after the siren, which also brought up the hundred. Put recent injury troubles behind him with a game-high seven clean breaks and a reminder of his pace and skill, apart from one bad knock on in front of posts from a bad Jordan pass. 9"
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Shows how much of a stretch his ratings were, Jordan who he said had great game apart from stuffing up a try for Bridge, he then have a 10?? I do think some of these so called rugby writers miss the point of what these supposed ratings are.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ you can as they say only play what's in front of you but I'd take one or maybe 1.5 off all of Goile's ratings simply on the basis that the opposition was so weak & certainly no-one should get a 10 for last night.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
"Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover after Asafo Aumua reported concussion symptoms following Saturday night’s test against Tonga."
Dalton Papali'i has a calf strain but they won't know how bad it is until their first full training session in Dunners tomorrow, at which time they'll also have a better idea how far away Savea & Frizzell are from being available but Havili is "good to go".
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...as-ian-foster-ponders-his-big-selection-calls
Dalton Papali'i has a calf strain but they won't know how bad it is until their first full training session in Dunners tomorrow, at which time they'll also have a better idea how far away Savea & Frizzell are from being available but Havili is "good to go".
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...as-ian-foster-ponders-his-big-selection-calls
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Frizell has been declared fit to play Fiji but Papali'i is said to be struggling which I guess means he won't be risked & if Ardie's not right either then presumably Jacobson gets the gig:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ared-to-play-but-dalton-papalii-is-struggling
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ared-to-play-but-dalton-papalii-is-struggling
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
I'd suggest Blackadder will be at 7 before Jacobson.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Fiji: Kini Murimurivalu, Eroni Sau, Waisea Nayacalevu, Levani Botia (c), Nemani Nadolo, Ben Volavola, Simione Kuruvoli, Albert Tuisue, Mesulame Kunavula, Johnny Dyer, Leone Nakarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Mesake Doge, Samuel Matavesi, Peni Ravai. Reserves: Peni Narisia *, Haereiti Hetet, Leeroy Atalifo, Tevita Ratuva, Peceli Yato, Setareki Tuicuvu, Eneriko Buliruarua *, Manasa Mataele *. * denotes debutants.
Aus-based Frank Lomani, Mosese Sorovi & Teti Tela weren't able to travel due to the travel bubble pause.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...s-to-protect-young-halfback-from-nz-defenders
Aus-based Frank Lomani, Mosese Sorovi & Teti Tela weren't able to travel due to the travel bubble pause.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...s-to-protect-young-halfback-from-nz-defenders