RWC Oct 15 2023 1/8 Final Ire vs NZ.

[Shuteshieldfan]

Bundee Aki is very good at football.

 

[zer0]

Good half. Though idk why the ABs stopped competing at the lineout late in the half.

Hopefully the ABs can continue to make it a sporting encounter in the second half against the overwhelming favourites.

 

[ACR]

According to the rules the yellow card is probably correct. But 10 minutes in the bin for that is an enormous penalty. Maybe the rule should be changed.

It's a joke. Who the hell decided THAT is worth 10 minutes a player down?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Neither. He can absolutely stuff his throws with the best of them.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

YC for getting a fingertip to a ball & deflecting it straight down? WTF?

Irish setting three- & four-man screens to protect the kick receiver, we need to be blowing up about that.

 

[zer0]

YC did seem harsh to me for what it was. But, on the flip side, if Smith is having a wee 10 minute break, there may not be a need to bring Christie on...

 

[ACR]

YC for getting a fingertip to a ball & deflecting it straight down? WTF?

Irish setting three- & four-man screens to protect the kick receiver, we need to be blowing up about that.

It needs to be fixed because it's no different than what Frizzell got penalised for. It's deliberate blocking.

Basically, once the guy behind catches the ball, they should be considered offside instantly if they're blocking someone.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Sam Cane looks like he needs a coupla Laxsol...

Or is that his No Retreat No Surrender face?

The second one

Having a great game is Sam.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Ireland laying on the ground on their own ball for attacking rucks.. not really a contest for Possession.

 

[Scooter]

Richie Mo'unga

 

[Scooter]

Mack Hansen lasted 55 minutes ... he looks cooked.

 

[Scooter]

All Blacks looking more composed than Ireland.

 

[Scooter]

Wow, penalty try and another yellow card.

 

[Scooter]

(I will continue the conversation with myself) Jodie Barrett may have just saved the game.

 

[HooperPocockSmith]

What a finish. Two 30+ phase stanzas in that game.

 

[Scooter]

How good was that? The All Blacks just survived 37 phases. One of the best matches I have seen.

 

[Wilson]

Ireland wanted to go deeper than ever before at a world cup and I guess they did, by about 3 minutes

 

[Bullrush]

YES!!!!!!

 

[zer0]

(I will continue the conversation with myself) Jodie Barrett may have just saved the game.

Every one in NZ was busy holding our breath for ~5 mins until old man Whitelock delivered us to the promised land.

 

[ACR]

What an absolute slug out! I need my blood pressure checked..