2025 Qualifying Final 1.Chiefs v 6.Blues. Sat 7/06 19:05 NZT

[dru]

I hate camel bells.

 

[cyclopath]

The number of attacking players flying off their feet into breakdowns is something else.

 

[Major Tom]

A game that’s actually being correctly officiated and controlled

 

[dru]

Don't tell me, Aussie ref, right?

 

[Pokinacha]

Gus is in control. See how poorly he can bottle it through the game

 

[dru]

Ah, it was rhetorical.

 

[Pokinacha]

Noted, just commenting on the way Gus refs

 

[dru]

The number of attacking players flying off their feet into breakdowns is something else.

The thing I don't like is that the concept of "the gate" evaporates for attackers coming in to clear the ruck. Not a Kiwi thing, it's a rugby thing.

 

[Major Tom]

Clearly a difficult job reffing but in 20mins he’s showing how the ruck should be policed. Now both teams are playing properly.

 

[dru]

Blues lost the ability to exit?

 

[Major Tom]

Champagne reffing

 

[Pokinacha]

Holy shit, side entry was penalised

edit: typically it was the perennial grub Samipeni Finau

 

[dru]

At last, possession not in your own quarter. Do something Blues.

 

[dru]

Not that though. Thank you Barrett.

 

[Major Tom]

My only gripe, riccitelli balks every lineout throw

 

[zer0]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Blues defensive physicality. Even if they lose, administering a physical pummeling will help the inevitable Chiefs Choke along.

Also, common Finau dog play before on Clarke.

 

[dru]

Blues defence has been insane.

 

[cyclopath]

Defence from both teams is brutal. They'll be stuffed at half-time.

 

[dru]

Ouch

 

[Major Tom]

Mackenzie was way offside