Rugby Championship: Argentina - New Zealand (29/09/2012)

[Darwin]

AB's finally clicking, and it is great to watch!

I agree that the AB's are playing far better tactically this match - in the first Argentina match we we very lateral on attack meaning our wings had no space when we got the ball. Carter, Nonu, and Smith are running much straighter this match meaning our wings have much more room (to exploit Argentina's narrow defense... which I predicted before the match!).

 

[smartcooky]

I think the Pumas have been unlucky enough to strike the All Blacks on the day when they finally have some passes sticking, matched up with the unusual sight of Pumas falling off tackles.

The tactic of having two forwards at first and second receiver, for 2 - 3 rucks, before slinging the ball wide appear to be paying off at last.

Pumas are unlucky with Peyper as a referee.

Nothing wrong with him. I haven't seen him make a single wrong call so far

 

[voiceofreason]

I think the Pumas have been unlucky enough to strike the All Blacks on the day when they finally have some passes sticking, matched up with the unusual sight of Pumas falling off tackles.


Nothing wrong with him. I haven't seen him make a single wrong call so far

Hahaha, be honest....

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Really? The penalty after Hernandez converted was the right call? The ball was knocked back. Even if it was offside, it was accidental. He could not go anywhere else. Should have been a scrum. Some other decisions were harsh as well. NZ early at the breakdown and seem to have more freedom than the Pumas by Peyper's standards. Not saying NZ doesn't deserve to win, they play better than 2 weeks ago, but Peyper is not a good referee. He is not consistent.

 

[marianodan]

The referee is not having any influence. We're just being punished for every single mistake by the boys in black.

 

[psychic duck]

I think the Pumas need to bring on Leonardi, Creevy and Ayerza on to add younger more mobile players on the field to tackle this All Blacks onslaught.

 

[austingtir]

Wow richie has been ENORMOUS for us the last two games did you see that last attack at the line almost singlehandedly stopped them.

 

[William18]

Tactically better? All 3 tries are the result of Argentina making mistakes.

Well we have been more clinical. If you asky anyone what their problem was with our performance in the first tests it was that we weren't clinical.

 

[Gavin]

Is 'Crouch, touch, set' not being used in the tournament?

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Try!!!

Camacho goes over and the stadium errupts like a volcano!!!

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Is 'Crouch, touch, set' not being used in the tournament?

No, it's being tested in the ITM Cup. In the Currie Cup they are experimenting with extended TMO use

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

My man, Imhoff, is coming on now. Most entertaining player for the Pumas. Really enjoyed watching him play for Pampas XV in 2010

 

[Zapphod]

Seems the ref is still playing advantage from the South African match 4 weeks ago.
Seriously how long does it go for now days?

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

TJ is sleepy, saying the Springboks are making a change.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Seems the ref is still playing advantage from the South African match 4 weeks ago.
Seriously how long does it go for now days?

Penalty advantage goes on until you gain ground. As long as you stay behind the point of the infringement, the advantage is still on.

Try by Jane now.

 

[Draggs]

TJ is sleepy, saying the Springboks are making a change.

You should have heard Mallett and Mitchell earlier.
They just wanted a nap.

Try Jane.

 

[Darwin]

Great work by Savea to setup that try.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

You should have heard Mallett and Mitchell earlier.
They just wanted a nap.

Try Jane.

Bunch of sissy's, it's only 2 AM

 

[William18]

Penalty advantage goes on until you gain ground. As long as you stay behind the point of the infringement, the advantage is still on.

Try by Jane now.

Or the penalty should just be called?

 

[Draggs]

Bunch of sissy's, it's only 2 AM

Not at the Supersport studio in South Africa, its 3, well past their bedtime.