[2014 Mid-Year Tests] New Zealand vs England (2nd Test)

[Chikwa]

Ben Smith.

Get Jane off the bloody field!

He is an absolute night mare!

 

[Big Ewis]

NZ really showing up in the scrum today. Clearly. Well done.

 

[Big Ewis]

It was BIN SMUTH!!!!

errr sorry, HUGE SAVE ON TUILAGI THERE BY BIN SMUTH !!!!

 

[Maverick1987]

Not sure Ben Smith releases after the tackle there . Still it was amazing piece of work !

 

[Bada-Bing!]

England, the much better team in that first half. No way any team will win it by 20 points.

 

[Bazzy]

Has anyone mentioned BEN SMITH yet?

Also who is the guy impersonating Jane in the last two games...

 

[barkinghooker]

What a game!! Abs looking stronger as the half went on. I hope they tired themselves out a bit.

 

[austingtir]

If Jane is still on the field after half time he's more likely to win the game for England than us!!!

Honestly we have bombed atleast 3 or 4 solid plays. Im not that impressed by England.... they are alright but I certainly am not seeing a WC winning team out of this lot.

 

[Aristodemus]

Such high intensity, great half from both sides! Brown was shattered, couldn't keep up with Manu on that break, can't blame him though. Care's kicking and the lineout have been problems for us.

 

[Tony Manx]

What a game!

I would agree for the passion from England and the excitement when AB's get hold of the ball and run it but an awful lot of mistakes, that would not suit the purest but which makes it a riveting watch!!

 

[Tautahi]

that was hardcore pace.

 

[Darwin]

Wow, plenty of action in that first half! It has been very expansive, and to be honest I think England have looked the more dangerous side. Both sides missed a number of chances though....

The 1st thing NZ need to do is get Cory Jane off the field. He has apparently conceded 6 turnovers so far this match! That's right 6. I would bring on Fekitoa to replace him at halftime.

 

[goodNumber10]

If Jane is still on the field after half time he's more likely to win the game for England than us!!!

Honestly we have bombed atleast 3 or 4 solid plays. Im not that impressed by England.... they are alright but I certainly am not seeing a WC winning team out of this lot.

Lol!

 

[GoTheNaki]

Man................... Why did they only play 10 minutes for that first half? Oh.. Wait.. That was 40.

 

[Big Ewis]

man, NZ REALLY could've avoided that try...

 

[austingtir]

If England win this I do feel it could be though an intercept pass. I feel we arent penetrating thought the line enough and guys are looking to pass with defenders right on them kinda like the Twikenham loss.

 

[Bazzy]

Also rather see Barrett on after the half for Cruden but with how horrible Jane is playing the first priority is to get him off the field as quickly as possible.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

If Jane is still on the field after half time he's more likely to win the game for England than us!!!

Honestly we have bombed atleast 3 or 4 solid plays. Im not that impressed by England.... they are alright but I certainly am not seeing a WC winning team out of this lot.

Typical AB fan. Not giving credit, where credit due to England. Are the ABs still rusty? Nothing to do with the England pressure defence forcing the ABs mistakes.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Why did brown drift so far away from Manu? but Ben smith is not exactly slow and had the angle.

Manu doesn't have the speed of a winger we all knew that but he is keeping Savea quiet in and stopping him.

Twelvetrees is flashing hot and cold at times, Burrell not doing much imo.

Nonu craving up the midfields. Parling having a stormer.

Reckon Ashton will come on for Burrell and Manu goes to 13. Compare last weekend to this weekend are the centres getting it out more than last weekend? and the offloading his been a mixed bag.

 

[Tony Manx]

Such high intensity, great half from both sides! Brown was shattered, couldn't keep up with Manu on that break.

Just seen the replay and you are spot on................Brown was a passenger and am shocked at his lack of pace there. Was he in fact injured when he was (legally) taken out?