Other June Tests 2013

[LoneStar]

How good did Tusi Pisi look in those highlights

He was exceptional, close to man of the match. MOTM was given to Ole Avei though, who has grown leaps and bounds as a player since leaving the Reds all those years ago.

Not sure if anyone remembers Brando Va'aulu, but he now plays for Samoa too. I thought he looked good as the starting fullback, scored a nice try at the end.

 

[HSM]

Watched the France/NZ highlights, and unless mine eyes deceived me, the French hooker was calling the lineouts. When I played hooker at uni I had to call and it was a pain in the arse because you really want to be focusing on the throw. Can anyone confirm if this was the case throughout the match, and if so, when is the last time you can recall a hooker calling at int'l or even provincial level?

 

[p.Tah]

Tonight Japan just knocked off Canada 16-13. Good week for Japanese rugby.

 

[hawktrain]

Watched the France/NZ highlights, and unless mine eyes deceived me, the French hooker was calling the lineouts. When I played hooker at uni I had to call and it was a pain in the arse because you really want to be focusing on the throw. Can anyone confirm if this was the case throughout the match, and if so, when is the last time you can recall a hooker calling at int'l or even provincial level?

Might be wrong but I have a hunch Keven Mealamu has done so at times for the Blues, mainly during Ali Williams' injuries over the past several years.

 

[LoneStar]

Canada probably can't win the PNC (Pacific Nations Cup) now.

Fiji vs Tonga is basically the final. Whoever wins that, wins the title.

 

[Sir Arthur Higgins]

Canada played great in the first half but fell away in the second. Very tough week. Ireland in Toronto Saturday night and then a flight to Japan for a Wednesday game. That's a big trip!