I have to say that was one of the most enjoyable games I've seen all year.
Black Ferns
Match thread
France, RWC Semi Final
Is cocksedge TJPs sister? When you are ahead on the scoreboard and you get a penalty you kick into the corner. You don’t take a quick tap and hope the ref whistles not 10 m. Also it’s not a sin to play territory.
We were the better team but game management went AWOL and nearly cost us.
Drouain didn't even take her time, so even if she scored, BFs would have had a chance, still. Very poor. Breakdown work from BFs was abysmal, some decision making questionable. BFs certainly got the rub from the ref, I thought. Some strong running but supporting cleanout too slow way too often
@hydro11 said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
Penalty, France kick the goal and win.
Partially correct.
@taniwharugby said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
Australia ain't in the final despite all that kid's spadework...
If the BFs want to play a high tempo game how about picking halfbacks who can pass the ball with some speed and width, and not spend all night kicking aimlessly.
@Canes4life It will be difficult, but after watching the semi between Canada and England, I think we have a chance to beat them.
@Canes4life said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
What are our chances against England?
Might be highly dependent on team selection?
The Professor can have whatever salary he wants, what a catalyst for the womens game! Long may he continue. Team came together when it counted. Great game pretty tense and nerve-wracking.
@RoninWC said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
Why the fuck you go for 3 points when Holmes missed the conversion from a very similar spot when an attacking lineout made the most sense?
Yes. There were times when a kick to the corner was the best option but Cocksedge was determined to tap and go. Poor.
@Bovidae said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
If the BFs want to play a high tempo game how about picking halfbacks who can pass the ball with some speed and width, and not spend all night kicking aimlessly.
Amen to that.
They are showing the highlights and when we kick / grubber ahead we split their line and their players are clearly at different speeds but we don't seem to return to that tactic even though they obviously had trouble with it..they weren't so good on the scramble IMHO..
@Canes4life said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:
What are our chances against England?
Starters chance.
Two horse race.
