Rd 8: NSFW Waratahs vs The Auckland Blues

[Blackadder]

17 - 14 Blues

 

[Up the Guts]

Good conversion for Foley to bring up 1k Super points.

 

[Dctarget]

Nice conversion from Foley. I've been impressed with him so far. Karmichael has been not so flash.

 

[Up the Guts]

Horrible start but pretty happy with the rest of the half from the Tahs. Should have the momentum going into the second stanza and run over the top of the Blues.

 

[zer0]

This Ruru fellow doesn't have the greatest box kick. Keeping us in the hunt when he barely makes it to the 22 with his clearances.

They have been distinctly pop gunish tonight. Old Man Nonu could probably do better job even when having to kick from the pocket.

 

[dru]

Nonu pushing his luck

 

[dru]

Very very cool kick by Folau.

 

[Blackadder]

Damn

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Parsons' throwing has never been that flash but those last two were just abysmal.

 

[dru]

Another wide kick by Foley - this time on his difficult side. Well done Bernard.
22 - 21

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Even Stevens but I'd rather be 'tahs than Bleus right now.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Nek minnit.........

 

[zer0]

Old Man Nonu with a sexy run in under the posts.

 

[Up the Guts]

Old Man Nonu with a sexy run in under the posts.

Even taking the exit kicks from the restart now. Although best 12 ever is a huge call.

 

[Up the Guts]

And the high ball nets the Tahs another 3 points.

 

[zer0]

Unfortunately the ref is Argentinean, not French. Meaning he knows about that offside law.

Yes, I'm still bitter.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Re: Nonu, "best NZ 12 ever" is a big call, "best 12 from anywhere ever" is just silly.

 

[Up the Guts]

Massive game again from HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes).

 

[zer0]

Pretty sure there was a knock on there, so a timely snap drop goal is in order.....

 

[Up the Guts]

Good burst from Akira, did he get it down? No.