[RWC2023] New Zealand vs Italy (29/09/2023)

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Crowley has had a very good stint but I would be tempted to release him one game early. This is completely unacceptable physically and mentally.

Its a performance so bad he is only the second best Kiwi head coach in the stadium.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

His heel touches the line before he scores

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

No try.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

They didn't even get the 100. Are NZ washed?

 

[MarcusLawrence]

Nothing wrong with that try.

 

[MarcusLawrence]

They didn't even get the 100. Are NZ washed?

Nearly got it, but he then stumbled short of the line.

 

[spursindevon]

As previously stated, I think Italy gave up when Crowley was binned off, but this is embarrassing for them, no pride whatsoever

 

[O’Doyle Rules]

NZ are going to do Ireland by 30

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Its great we'll be able to see this fixture more regularly for decades to come with World Rugby's new closed shop World League where Italy can again be as awful as they want and not face relegation. Great job to all concerned with that forthcoming official announcement.

 

[IT157]

As previously stated, I think Italy gave up when Crowley was binned off, but this is embarrassing for them, no pride whatsoever

Yeah, some context is needed.

Still, that is an impressive score! Ireland vs. New Zealand should be an epic. A bit of a coin toss, although I would lean towards Ireland.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

The ABs have historically been the most ruthless around when they smell blood.

But dear god Italy.

 

[IT157]

Lol. Comments on BBC are that New Zealand are unstoppable. They do realise this team lost to France just a few weeks ago....

 

[bushytop]

 

[87Dreamer]

NZ are going to do Ireland by 30

I don't think so bro, think it might be the other way round.
It was a good performance from the AB's, but they are not a good side under pressure

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

**** me that's a scoreline. Didn't get to watch but, and not that I think this was ever a worry, good reason for us not to get complacent....

 

[Lé Ddanno]

**** me that's a scoreline. Didn't get to watch but, and not that I think this was ever a worry, good reason for us not to get complacent....

You have defence and a breakdown presence, you won't concede 96.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

You have defence and a breakdown presence, you won't concede 96.

We'll concede 9 or 6.

 

[spursindevon]

Maybe an 8 team world cup is the future

 

[paulg1506]

I don't think so bro, think it might be the other way round.
It was a good performance from the AB's, but they are not a good side under pressure

Ireland will get a rude awakening against NZ.

 

[munstermuffin]

Ireland will get a rude awakening against NZ.

Damn right we will. When we need to bring in Ballygowan water the lads will be delighted.

On the rugby this game is the same as us vs Romania. A natural proceeding before the inevitable clash.