[November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. New Zealand (05/11/2016)

[TheOvalBall]

That's a very big and very full stadium.

 

[Every Time Ref]

Also - lineout. If NZ can't sort their lineout / disrupt Ireland's they're in real trouble

 

[munstermuffin]

This 100%. Can see this half being all about Ireland holding out, and becoming a question of how long they can last.

Well a big loss was Murphy. He was playing very well. We've lost him playing well and the option of a fresher JVDF. Schmidt needs to trust his bench but also use them at the right time.

 

[ratsapprentice]

That's a very big and very full stadium.

As it was last year... would be interesting to know how many are locals? (it's not actually that big, though... American stadium architecture makes all of their venues seem waaaay bigger than they are)

I suspect there is a rather larger travelling Irish contingent.

 

[Ospervat]

Having to follow the score with no BT sport but is this for real? Have Ireland ever beaten the all blacks

Nope - 1 draw - 1973 - 10-10

 

[munstermuffin]

As it was last year... would be interesting to know how many are locals?

I suspect there is a rather larger travelling Irish contingent.

Irish yes. Not travelling though but living there.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

So last time in 2013 it was 22-7 at half time, and Ireland didn't score any points in the 2nd half. Surely, not this time round? Score a couple of pens early and make NZ nervous. Keep the score board ticking over Ireland.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Aaron Smith is clearly not at the game.

 

[GoTheNaki]

This is the Aaron Smith I expected. **** the bed vs NH teams.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Smith already replaced.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Was about to say I'm surprised Smith hasn't been subbed but there he goes
Surprised at the straight lock for lock sub, would've thought they'd want kaino shifting to the backrow

 

[munstermuffin]

Smith gone. And wow we them rattled they're screwed if we stay focused

 

[ratsapprentice]

second yellow?

 

[GoTheNaki]

It's not even high... Jesus.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Nothing wrong with that tackle.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Moody is jealous of Robs sexy face I guess.

 

[munstermuffin]

I slate Kearney but he is running today.
Hope that's not a red.

 

[KeyboardWorrier]

It's not high, but by definition I think it is.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

They've stopped the game for that?
That's barely a penalty

 

[GoTheNaki]

Yeeeeeeeyahhhh Taranaki rugby flag represent.