Bledisloe #4 New Zealand vs Australia Nov 7 2020

[qwerty51]

I'll let the saner heads around here comment on individual performances. But for me, the age of the 23 is by far the most exciting thing. Lots of room to grow and develop into a more cohesive unit.

I'd be bolding Phillip and AAA. They're tight 5 'young'.

 

[KOB1987]

I'd be bolding Phillip and AAA. They're tight 5 'young'.

I was going to say exactly the same thing!

 

[Derpus]

One thing i enjoyed from the highlights was where Petaia received a hospital pass and was lined up by ALB. Should have been smashed for all money and yet somehow ALB is the one who ends up on his arse.

 

[qwerty51]

Just on Phillip - GET OUT OF THAT PAU CONTRACT (even if it costs RA dough)

 

[Brumby Runner]

Yes, Philip needs to be in every test side he's fit for between now and the RWC and he'll be the experienced hardhead we need in the pack then.

 

[footy1>31]

Just on Phillip - GET OUT OF THAT PAU CONTRACT (even if it costs RA dough)

And come home Matt, Rob Simmons replacement!!

 

[TSR]

Yes, Philip needs to be in every test side he's fit for between now and the RWC and he'll be the experienced hardhead we need in the pack then.

I thought he could play his Pau contract and would still be available for all tests

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

12mths in European rugby doesn't do front rowers or locks any harm.

 

[Adam84]

I’ve thought about it, and World Rugby needs to reassess the red card rule. I understand the requirement to punish individuals for foul or dangerous play, however I think they can still achieve that without ruining the competition of the game or the spectacle for the fans.

I agree with a proposal suggested on here; that a Red Card would still mean the offending player is sent from the pitch for the entire game, however after 10 mins the offending team would be allowed to bring a replacement player on in his place.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Swinton suspended for four weeks, Ofa's hearing is tonight.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ed-card-lachlan-swinton-banned-for-four-weeks

 

[Dan54]

I’ve thought about it, and World Rugby needs to reassess the red card rule. I understand the requirement to punish individuals for foul or dangerous play, however I think they can still achieve that without ruining the competition of the game or the spectacle for the fans.

I agree with a proposal suggested on here; that a Red Card would still mean the offending player is sent from the pitch for the entire game, however after 10 mins the offending team would be allowed to bring a replacement player on in his place.

I must admit I used to be a bit against that, but tend to think it a good way to go, and only because now we seem to be aiming game at TV audience etc.

 

[upthereds#!]

I thought he could play his Pau contract and would still be available for all tests

Believe you're right. He would already be there if he wasn't selected for tests. He will only miss Super Rugby.

 

[Derpus]

Swinton suspended for four weeks, Ofa's hearing is tonight.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ed-card-lachlan-swinton-banned-for-four-weeks

That's surprisingly harsh.

I thought all suspensions were magically halved in Rugby judicial land.

 

[Joe Blow]

That's surprisingly harsh.

I thought all suspensions were magically halved in Rugby judicial land.

He had priors so could not be halved. It was reduced by 2 weeks.
We will see him next year.

 

[Rugby Head]

He had priors so could not be halved. It was reduced by 2 weeks.
We will see him next year.

That's very tough. I was thinking 1/ 2 weeks max.

 

[Forcefield]

Watching the highlights again last night, unless I am mistaken, when we were down to 13 men, NZ scored nothing and we scored 3. Impressive stuff.

 

[Dctarget]

Watching the highlights again last night, unless I am mistaken, when we were down to 13 men, NZ scored nothing and we scored 3. Impressive stuff.

Shades of the game against Wales in 2015.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

I’ve thought about it, and World Rugby needs to reassess the red card rule. I understand the requirement to punish individuals for foul or dangerous play, however I think they can still achieve that without ruining the competition of the game or the spectacle for the fans.

I agree with a proposal suggested on here; that a Red Card would still mean the offending player is sent from the pitch for the entire game, however after 10 mins the offending team would be allowed to bring a replacement player on in his place.

I'd prefer it to be 20mins for a red before being replaced but I'd also suggest that the on field ref gives a different coloured card meaning 10mins min and the TMO will check it during that period and announce that it is converted to a red or just stays a yellow rather than stop the game for ages.

 

[Joe Blow]

They need to look at this card and suspension system. He was given a red and all agree that this was the correct call as per the current laws and directives. But a suspension through to Feb next year? That’s crazy! There was no ill intent in either of the red card tackles. They were lazy and not accurate enough but they were not intentionally high. Ofa is contesting his. Wonder what he will get?
The red should have been enough. If only one side had received a red card that would most likely have been the game.

 

[Viking]

In comparison Owen Farrell only got 5 weeks for full coat-hanging some-one and knocking them out. And with his history.

The inconsistency is what frustrates me most.