Wallabies vs All Blacks 10th August @Optus Stadium Perth

[ACR]

81% possession, 87% territory to Australia. Alright Hansen, time to stop faffing about with the experiment. Pick your best 10 for a bloody start, pick your best 15 for a start.

 

[Aussie D]

I have a bad feeling the Wallabies will go out this half and play laterally to take advantage of the extra man instead of drawing them in first, negating the overlap.

 

[Breakaway22]

The one bloke who's impressed me tonight is Hodge. I know alot of people including myself had doubts over his position in the team but he's well and truly put them to bed.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Personally i think there was nothing wrong with that pass, Hodge was sitting flat footed whilst his inside man was moving forward. I thought that was a pretty poor read by Hodge not to start moving forward.

It was ambitious, and un-needed. Poor play a few times already by Samu. One where he off-loaded to the ground, one where he didn't pass with line begging and the of course the one you mention where he passed too far in front. Even Alan Gaffney (the king of ball in front rugby) would tell him to turn a shoulders towards the sideline a little there.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Have to say seen more in attack from JOC (James O'Connor) in his 40mins so far then seen from TK in his entire two last tests. Early days but we might have found out 12-13 starting combo for the World Cup. And CL proving he might yet be first choice 10 over Foley.

 

[Bobby Sands]

The one bloke who's impressed me tonight is Hodge. I know alot of people including myself had doubts over his position in the team but he's well and truly put them to bed.

Hodge is having the best game of his career. Incredible performance.

 

[ACR]

Tackling a short player doesn't mean you need to lead with your shoulder.

Fair enough.

Hooper should really start to wear some headgear. Don't know how that guy doesn't get constantly ruled out with concussion.

 

[Dctarget]

Fuck me what a beautiful game and what a beautiful stadium. Well done Perth.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Have to say seen more in attack from JOC (James O'Connor) in his 40mins so far then seen from TK in his entire two last tests. Early days but we might have found out 12-13 starting combo for the World Cup. And CL proving he might yet be first choice 10 over Foley.

Confirmed.

JOC (James O'Connor) and Kerevi look good.

 

[Dctarget]

If you don’t want a red don’t elbow a blokes head. Simples

 

[Adam84]

It was ambitious, and un-needed. Poor play a few times already by Samu. One where he off-loaded to the ground, one where he didn't pass with line begging and the of course the one you mention where he passed too far in front. Even Alan Gaffney (the king of ball in front rugby) would tell him to turn a shoulders towards the sideline a little there.

Nah disagree, had Hodge not been flatfooted he would have caught that ball... Winger 101 is not to sit flat footed whilst your inside man is moving forward

 

[TSR]

Mixed bag for Samu - hopefully he can fix the errors in the second half.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

They dont play there

 

[Shaker]

One big difference we'll see in the 2nd half is the ABs putting less numbers into the breakdown. Could be a good chance of some quick ball at least.

 

[Adam84]

It's not a racist comment mate.

His rugby skills are atrocious.

He is not all there as a rugby player with regards to ball skills, body height or otherwise.

Great to see us playing well, sad to see a Red, but it was there.

I disagree, i like him as a player, he has his obvious shortfalls but i don't think its necessary to say "he isn' all there"

 

[Shaker]

 

[Aussie D]

They drew them in, needed to go wide at least one pass

 

[Sully]

That is absolutely FUCKING SOFT.

I'm getting so fucking sick of rugby.

Hasn't been a problem when it happens to us though eh?

 

[Rugbynutter39]

White has been superb....what a difference when have 9-10-12 combo on fire.

 

[Up the Guts]

Nic White scooting around the ruck is so good.