WRWC Final
Match thread
NZ v England
@Steven-Harris said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
I am worried about the official Hollie Davidson from Scotland , she officiated the Ferns last year and absolutely caned them in the penalty count , I can’t put my finger on it but there’s certain arrogance about her
Maybe someone who has seen much more of Davidson in the North can comment
Just concerned that being from the Northern Hemisphere interpretation might be everything although I thought the Irish Ref Joy Neville was very good last weekend, no confusing calls and communicated well with the players .
I thought she went well this tournament and deserved her Finals call up
I don't know whether there are Ferners going to the RWC Finals, today, but this was posted on the Black Ferns socials:
It's fine and warm in AKL this morning, and forecast to stay fine all the way to the final, so conditions should be favourable for running rugby
@Bones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
What is the world coming to? Fans with questions and over analysis. Shocking.
These are the ones that have already been through their education though. 
So the England midfield change is apparently bringing a second playmaker in at 12. Maybe a ploy to try and throw Smith’s expectations and analysis out or because they are now missing a second playmaker/tactical kicker with the regular 15 injured.
Some UK scribes hinting that they may play wider a bit more but I am not sure. Taking the ball away from the pack into potential turnover space would be risky.
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
So the England midfield change is apparently bringing a second playmaker in at 12. Maybe a ploy to try and throw Smith’s expectations and analysis out or because they are now missing a second playmaker/tactical kicker with the regular 15 injured.
Some UK scribes hinting that they may play wider a bit more but I am not sure. Taking the ball away from the pack into potential turnover space would be risky.
Changing their game plan would potentially play into our hands
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
So the England midfield change is apparently bringing a second playmaker in at 12. Maybe a ploy to try and throw Smith’s expectations and analysis out or because they are now missing a second playmaker/tactical kicker with the regular 15 injured.
Some UK scribes hinting that they may play wider a bit more but I am not sure. Taking the ball away from the pack into potential turnover space would be risky.Changing their game plan would potentially play into our hands
Maybe there was a strategy for the tournament of not showing much until the final? They did try a few things in the semi.
I would love it if they took the ball wide. Our Sevens players are all trained well at claiming turnovers.
@Davesofthunder pineapple guava!
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
So the England midfield change is apparently bringing a second playmaker in at 12. Maybe a ploy to try and throw Smith’s expectations and analysis out or because they are now missing a second playmaker/tactical kicker with the regular 15 injured.
Some UK scribes hinting that they may play wider a bit more but I am not sure. Taking the ball away from the pack into potential turnover space would be risky.Changing their game plan would potentially play into our hands
Maybe there was a strategy for the tournament of not showing much until the final? They did try a few things in the semi.
I would love it if they took the ball wide. Our Sevens players are all trained well at claiming turnovers.
Keeping the powder dry?
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
So the England midfield change is apparently bringing a second playmaker in at 12. Maybe a ploy to try and throw Smith’s expectations and analysis out or because they are now missing a second playmaker/tactical kicker with the regular 15 injured.
Some UK scribes hinting that they may play wider a bit more but I am not sure. Taking the ball away from the pack into potential turnover space would be risky.Changing their game plan would potentially play into our hands
Maybe there was a strategy for the tournament of not showing much until the final? They did try a few things in the semi.
I would love it if they took the ball wide. Our Sevens players are all trained well at claiming turnovers.Keeping the powder dry?
Excellent! We know how that tactic works.
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
Not long now
Lots of empty seats considering I couldn't get tickets!
The only prediction I am making is that there will be tears tonight. Let's just hope they are the right kind.
@Bovidae said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
The only prediction I am making is that there will be tears tonight. Let's just hope they are the right kind.
Phrasing.
@Machpants said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
@canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
Not long now
Lots of empty seats considering I couldn't get tickets!
That was taken as the 3/4 game was winding down. Kickoff 30 minutes away
Remember guys.....don't take it too seriously, enjoy the crowd spirit and the entertainment (Crucial)
They comms just said our girls possess a unique strength and spirit. That's cool. The England girls must be gutted that they don't have that too.
@KiwiMurph said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
With the NZ anthem quicker pace is better
Someone who can sing would also be good
@KiwiMurph said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
Love the english response. Good shit.
The White Wall.
@KiwiMurph said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
Love the english response. Good shit.
Something new, liked it.
@Stargazer said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:
I love the noise of the crowd!
Better than the usual codmouthed misery 
