[RWC2023] Australia vs Portugal (01/10/2023)

[AlRums]

Good

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Not really sure what your point is here tbh. Like yes, the TMO is there to notice stuff the ref doesn't.

Just that those playing at highest level are playing a different game than everyone else

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Something wrong if Ugo is saying it's more confusing now on cards than a couple of months ago.

Confusing Ugo isn't exactly an Olympic sport

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Think Valetini goes under the radar a bit because of Aus being **** and the existence of 3 legitimately world class 8s in Savea, Alldritt and Doris but he is top drawer every time I watch him play. One of very few bright spots for Aus (along with Nawaqanitawase).

 

[AlRums]

Kick to touch was sublime, try inevitable

 

[MattGaff]

The yellow card being very expensive. Good try Aus!

 

[MattGaff]

Ooosh, 3 tries now in the yellow card time.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Portuguese 10 looks like his mum still makes him packed lunches

 

[Lé Ddanno]

God dammit

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

Australia aren't all terrible. If only EJ was smart enough to bring experienced players and interlace them with the new

 

[ikvat]

A first alf pleasant to follow.

 

[spursindevon]

Think Valetini goes under the radar a bit because of Aus being **** and the existence of 3 legitimately world class 8s in Savea, Alldritt and Doris but he is top drawer every time I watch him play. One of very few bright spots for Aus (along with Nawaqanitawase).

Agreed, he is a class player and always one of the star performers for the Brumbies, hard as nails and does the hard graft well

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Could have been interesting if Bettencourt knew how to tackle. Australia looked ropey prior to that. Hopefully Portugal can keep 15 on the park and keep thins respectable. Did Aussies score just 3 points in the 30mins vs 15?

 

[Verde-Rubro]

Think so

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Pone been hit with a no arms tackle and then kneed to the head in the ensuing ruck. All within 30 seconds of coming in the pitch

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

Just that those playing at highest level are playing a different game than everyone else

I sincerely believe most people don't understand how important this is.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I sincerely believe most people don't understand how important this is.

As in it's a bad thing or to be expected?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If it hits the chest but you still get a load of force through the head it's still a card


Edit: Terrible call, clearly smashes him in the jaw

 

[Crash Hamster]

If it hits the chest but you still get a load of force through the head it's still a card


Edit: Terrible call, clearly smashes him in the jaw

Joy "useless" Neville, innit?

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Try and a yellow? The comeback's on.