[2014 TRC] New Zealand v Australia in Auckland (23/08/2014)

[Thingimubob]

ABs very very lucky, definitely a high shot. Brilliant finishing though, kinda highlights Aus bombing 2 chances straight before it

 

[Jaguares]

There's the difference in class, if you don't take your opportunities the All Blacks will take advantage.

And what about the high tackle on Folau??

 

[austingtir]

Folau has pretty much been punched in the throat there ! Still great finish by the All Blacks

It was borderline but imo it started on the shoulder not the throat. Certainly no yellow.

 

[RoosTah]

And what about the high tackle on Folau??

You gotta expect refs to miss stuff like that against the away team sadly. Just gotta roll with it though.

But the Wallabies defence has been very off this entire half though. Just looking sloppy

 

[Thingimubob]

It was borderline but imo it started on the shoulder not the throat. Certainly no yellow.

Jesus Christ, you're giving the hardcore Scarlets faithful a run for their money

Wasn't a yellow, definitely a penalty

 

[Big Ewis]

Liam Missummm, you are the weakest link.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

It was borderline but imo it started on the shoulder not the throat. Certainly no yellow.

Are you joking, or really that one eyed?
The contact was on the throat/neck, no slipping up or down involved.
What saved the player (Cruden?) was that it was a hand/wrist rather than an arm so it didn't knock Folau's head off.

 

[RoosTah]

Interesting point here though - ABs have put in 3 cross kicks in general play already and they've all come off. When are the Wallabies going to try one?

 

[Bluemoon]

That is the ABs for you though, they are clinical and take their opportunities whenever they arise. When they are at this sort of mindset and intensity, they are very difficult to stop.

Aus are making far to many unforced errors in possession for me, it's been killing them slowly and gifting possession to the ABs.

 

[austingtir]

Interesting point here though - ABs have put in 3 cross kicks in general play already and they've all come off. When are the Wallabies going to try one?

They know it wont work so they arent stupid enough to try it perhaps?

 

[RoosTah]

That is the ABs for you though, they are clinical and take their opportunities whenever they arise. When they are at this sort of mindset and intensity, they are very difficult to stop.

Aus are making far to many unforced errors in possession for me, it's been killing them slowly and gifting possession to the ABs.

Absolutely. Already 12 missed tackles by the wallabies and that just isn't good enough when you're playing NZ

 

[Drogers93]

Somebody get messam a pair of hands! Haha

 

[austingtir]

Liam Missummm, you are the weakest link.

He's played well the previous knock on was just bad luck that latest one is the only real mistake imo.

 

[RoosTah]

They know it wont work so they arent stupid enough to try it perhaps?

The wallabies have Israel Folau... Better in the air than anyone

 

[Big Ewis]

McCaw completely off side there.............

 

[austingtir]

Half time AB's and daylight coming second.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

McCaw completely off side there.............

Thought he was really lucky too - he could see his first red if he keeps this up

 

[RoosTah]

McCaw completely off side there.............

All Blacks at home though - there'll be a lot of offsides that aren't penalized

 

[austingtir]

McCaw completely off side there.............

Ref was standing right there. Ball was out. Outstanding play by Mccaw. You lot just cant admit Mccaw isnt done yet.

 

[austingtir]

All Blacks at home though - there'll be a lot of offsides that aren't penalized

He wasnt offside. If he was he'd of got a red.