Match thread

Crucial

Hilarious. TMO gives an instant decision and commands the ref.
If that was an AB try we’d still be looking at angles
One replay and “inconclusive “

Stargazer

@sparky They did. Apparently it wasn't clear and obvious. :face_with_tears_of_joy:

chimoaus

@sparky said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

No review of the player who was in touch?

They did it was marginal, could have gone either way but I'm happy with the call, it was a nice buildup.

chimoaus

Fucken nothing wrong with that.

Shut the Bleep up commentator ..nothing in it

Canes4life

This commentator is a twit. Hard hit from Patty, that’s it.

Crucial

I’m not sure if the head contact was from the tackle or the head jolting forward.

Jailbreak7

Fark ireland must be made of glass.

chimoaus

Where do I sign the petition to change the held up rule.

Crucial

Ireland have moved into the spot of hatiest team easily. Not from their improved standing but by being whiny mouthy fluffybunnies.

Stargazer

Full time: Ireland 'A' 19 - 47 All Blacks XV

Crazy Horse

Crowley stayed down for a decent amount of time following an alleged head knock. Surely that should have been an HIA or Ireland were faking the injury.

chimoaus

Very impressive performance considering time together. Credit to the players and coaching staff, appeared to have a good structure and players doing core roles well.

Jailbreak7

Wish we had done this last year against Ireland AA side

JayCee

well i enjoyed that, reminds me of the first MAB game against the Irish - go forward, punishing tackles, and some decent back play when we have space.

Stargazer

Good game from our boys. The Irish even got gifted a try that should have been disallowed.

No one really had an off-game, all performing well against a pretty weak Irish side, it has to be said.

My stand-outs: Dmac, Stevenson and Love in the backs; and MMT, Gardiner and Tuipulotu in the forwards.

Disappointed Thompson didn't get more time on the paddock.

Dan54

I might just make a call here and say I just may get on the Dom Gardiner wagon, he impressed the hell out of me, so will be watching him neat year!
Bloody good performance by all.

Crazy Horse

As a Cant/Crusaders supporter I have not taken too much notice of Gardiner so I watched him closely. The boy did not look out of place. I can now see why he was picked.

Jailbreak7

Only together for a week? Wow love to see what they can do after two weeks!

chimoaus

@Jailbreak7 said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

Only together for a week? Wow love to see what they can do after two weeks!

Yeah seems like bad planning to only get two games, I really enjoyed that.

Crazy Horse

How good was this Ireland side? Did a poor team make us look good?

I really think we need more of these games against the likes of Northern B teams if not just highlight players under the top team but also our up and comming coaches
Several players in my opinion stood out in this game
Without counting guys that have worn the All Black jersey before
I thougt Love ,Stephenson and Lam were superb at the back
and in the forwards Mikaele Tu’u ,Gardiner and McAllister impressed

Very good games from Patty T, TJ ,D Mac and RTS
Ennor great on defence

KiwiMurph

Love's ascension continues. Great player.

For all the question marks during selection I thought Gardiner was great at 6.

Rapido

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

Comments guy squealing like a pig suggesting a YC , but quiet as a mouse when the ball went out and the AR does nothing

Would have been a 50-22 as well. (An 80-22 actually more like).

Robbed ....

@Crazy-Horse the team that played NZ Māori during the series down here was a better team , only 3 or 4 in this squad with over 10 international caps

chimoaus

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

Love's ascension continues. Great player.

For all the question marks during selection I thought Gardiner was great at 6.

Has he got Barrett blood, I swear I thought it was Scott at times.

Jailbreak7

Can't wait for the battle next week betwèn Macca and Razor.

Tordah

The AB XV looked like they were having so much fun playing. Great watch

@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

@Crazy-Horse the team that played NZ Māori during the series down here was a better team , only 3 or 4 in this squad with over 10 international caps

Yeah earlier in the year they had more of the 1st XV guys available because it was a midweek fixture. This team is a better representation of Irish depth in reality.

sparky

@Dan54 said in All Blacks XV vs Ireland A:

I might just make a call here and say I just may get on the Dom Gardiner wagon, he impressed the hell out of me, so will be watching him neat year!
Bloody good performance by all.

I assume he's Angus Gardiner's son. He looked bloody impressive tonight.