EOYT: England v New Zealand, 01/12/2012

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

Man things are not going well for NZ the ref has made two ridiculous decisions against us in the first half that jump from the kickoff by read was TOTALLY legal.

yep, but it was also harsh on England for that Maul so you know...

 

[nero]

God, they are playing like ****. Why didn't Hansen give players like Ben Smith more game time on this tour? These players look buggered and outplayed.

 

[nero]

Not to take anything away from England who are looking great at the moment.

 

[austingtir]

This has got to be the AB's worst first half of rugby in years!

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Seems like the NZ from the last 20 mins against Wales.

 

[austingtir]

England totally deserve to be 9-0 at half time. Need to make atleast three changes. Carter gone, A smith gone and id take dag for b smith.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Dropgoal from Farrell:
9 - 0

 

[austingtir]

Wow 12-0 if england loose this we are the greatest team ever! That is a huge head start.

 

[austingtir]

If NZ doesnt make atleast two changes at half time hansen is a complete tool.

 

[nero]

England totally deserve to be 9-0 at half time. Need to make atleast three changes. Carter gone, A smith gone and id take dag for b smith.

Yep, but then we'd have fatty Weepu on who will slow things down even more.
Why didn't Hanson give Kerr-Barlow a decent run instead of insisting on bloody Weepu all the time? K-B is quick and hungry and just needs some game time and experience to prove himself. He's got about ten minutes worth of play this tour.
Cruden is a least kicking well.

 

[Rhyer]

yep, but it was also harsh on England for that Maul so you know...

Yeah, a maul right after a non straight throw in.

 

[UlsterRugby2012]

England are looking so impressive - I expect NZ to come out firing though.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Unreal start for England. Got to hope they can continue the fine start. NZ will change gear at Half Time, if England hold the early onslaught, it's there's to take.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Woah, don't think anyone predicted this.
England playing some good rugby, with a strong scrum, lineout and breakdown game and the All Blacks playing pretty crappy!

Yeah, a maul right after a non straight throw in.

We get it, mate: England are terrible and have never/will never do anything other than be sh!te.

 

[McTallshort]

Glad I did watch it now

 

[nero]

If NZ doesnt make atleast two changes at half time hansen is a complete tool.

Hansen IS a tool. he hasn't prepared any other players..surely he knew that the AB's would be buggered by this stage?
Also, look out for the box kicks and kick throughs. it seems to be his only game plan. The AB's have been winning off other teams mistakes and this England team is playing well enough not to create any chances!

 

[Rhyer]

Bring on Luke Romano for Retallick, they need to match the physicality and bring on Faumauina for Franks. The problem is in the forwards not the backs. I'd be tempted to throw Weepu on in the 50th minute.

 

[Sam Owen]

Fantastic from England. They mentioned 80 mins throughout the week, they do that and they could earn themselves a very memorable convincing victory. Excellent Rugby from the English!

 

[austingtir]

As much as i hate weepu i think this particular game the way its going might suit him the fast plays with aaron smith just arent working englands line speed is good..... bit dubiously offside at times but im not sure that the AB's have been any better at that either.

And smith's kicking has been shithouse. REALLY bad.

 

[Peat]

Woah, don't think anyone predicted this.
England playing some good rugby, with a strong scrum, lineout and breakdown game and the All Blacks playing pretty crappy!



We get it, mate: England are terrible and have never/will never do anything other than be sh!te.

LSD abusers.