[2015 RWC] Semi Final 1: South Africa vs. New Zealand (24/10/2015)

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Amazed Owens wasn't give a match this week. Thought you'd want your best 2 refs this week...

Esp with Lacey handling the final.

 

[TommiG88]

Amazed Owens wasn't give a match this week. Thought you'd want your best 2 refs this week...

It basically means he has the final.

 

[petite]

pressure on pollard!

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

What a take by Habana

 

[Aspry]

Everyone is doing so great in the air.

 

[GoTheNaki]

Wait, who was offside that was involved in that play?

 

[Jaguares]

Good start for the Saffers

SA 9 - NZ 7

20 minutes

 

[TRF_Olyy]

So many penalties from NZ, and most of them unforced - wouldn't expect that from them in such an important game.

 

[petite]

superb catch by habana

 

[KeyboardWorrier]

Bit foolish by RSA so far. You'll never beat ABs with penalty kicks. Find a way to try or don't bother IMO.

 

[austingtir]

If Habana takes another one of those high balls off Nehe they are going to have to sub him out imo.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Bit foolish by RSA so far. You'll never beat ABs with penalty kicks. Find a way to try or don't bother IMO.

Currently beating them.

 

[ncurd]

It basically means he has the final.

can't ref two games with a week apart? Seriously that argument doesn't work in my book best 4 QF, best 2 SF and best F barring conflicts of interest. Why you'd do it any other way is baffling a you want t always use the best guy for the job not tring to make it fair for all.

 

[TommiG88]

Worst play on ever?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Why did Smith box kick that?
Very easy take for SA - they had their whole back 3 sweeping in the 22.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

can't ref two games with a week apart? Seriously that argument doesn't work in my book best 4 QF, best 2 SF and best F barring conflicts of interest. Why you'd do it any other way is baffling a you want t always use the best guy for the job not tring to make it fair for all.

It makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[KeyboardWorrier]

Currently beating them.

Sure. But not at 80mins

 

[Carrri]

Steve Hansen looking terrified! lol

 

[Jaguares]

SA is very effective at the breakdown so far

 

[Redcatstorm]

NZ are kicking too much