Summer Rugby Union Internationals

[QuantumTokoloshi]

a311 said:

Been all the Aussies this half, not putting their chances away though. They haven't picked any wingers either which isn't helping.

Not the conditions for attacking/running rugby but surprised at the lack of attacking threat from the AB's.

All Blacks looked lacklustre, more basic mistakes in this game than I have seen in a long time. Jaco Peyer was blowing them heavily for infringements, Mccaw was not able to get away with his usual moves, two yellow cards is certainly unusual, and probably deserved.

Australia could have won that match, good chances went begging. The Aussie scrum looked very solid as did their defence. A good wrestle of a test match.

[a311]

Playing st and not getting beat is an All Black specialty.

The Aussies should have won that.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

The bok game is not rugby, it is waterpolo, the heavens have opened up, waiting for Noah to arrive at half time.

[a311]

QuantumTokoloshi said:

The bok game is not rugby, it is waterpolo, the heavens have opened up, waiting for Noah to arrive at half time.

Quite amusing really it didn't look 'that pan' when the camera was panned out but going in close you really appreciated how wet it was!

I expect the Boks to grind this one out, might switch over for the ladies RWC final!

ETA Was convinced the final was today at half 5 but it's tomorrow.

Edited by a311 on Saturday 16th August 17:46

[QuantumTokoloshi]

The conditions dictated the game, the bok scum was manhandled by the Argies, uncharacteristic lineout loses too. Pollard the young bok flyhalf, was kicking was all over the place. The Argies are looking a look better this year.

[a311]

Well done to the English women's side on lifting the world cup.

Very good standard of rugby and no messing about in contact!

[Biscuit dunker]

As above. Shame it didn't get it's own thread. My bad.

[GravelBen]

So, uh... any Aussies in here?

[irocfan]

GravelBen said:

So, uh... any Aussies in here?

fk me at one point I thought that it was going to be even worse! Well done the AB's, make me feel (a miniscule amount) better for the tour we just suffered!

[GravelBen]

Good game to watch anyway! Lots of happy kiwis this weekend, makes up for last weeks shambles.

Fair play to the Aussies for not giving up and having a crack at getting back into the game in the second half, but too little too late.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

Argentina are looking good. Totally demolished the bok scrum, scored three really good tries, had the boks down 16/26 at one stage. If they play like that at the RWC, serious threat to any team. The boks struggled, with their set piece play, kicking game, the young flyhalf had a tough day at the office. After that performance, aus will be licking their lips, never mind the kiwis.

Edited by QuantumTokoloshi on Sunday 24th August 13:43