Weber asleep there

@Duluth said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@Canes4life said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

Yeah Zarn Sullivan ain’t better than Love. How good was that.

Zarn is better

Zarn or Reuben? Important thing for me is we have 2 up and coming talents getting international experience playing alongside experienced Test players. Love the AB XV concept.

@Victor-Meldrew bang on. This is a concept where we celebrate the good things. Let the coaches iron out the fuck ups.

Man it looks hot out there

Looks like Love is injured. Hopefully that isn’t his calf again that’s plagued him all year.

@Canes4life yeah still has a full season ahead for Wellington.

@SouthernMann he’s been replaced by Gilbert. Hopefully nothing major as we’ve already lost Perenara.

Ref had gone total French bullshit in this game. Akira smashes someone, must be s penalty. NZ smash them at the ruck calls not ruling to someone no where near

Both NZ Hookers have struggled at the lineout

@Duluth said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

Both NZ Hookers have struggled at the lineout

It will be fucking hot, I dunno about throwing in this weather.

It's fucking hot and horrible here and it's worse there.

Fully fuck playing rugby in this weather; honestly it's how people could fucking die.

What do people really see in Gilbert in the midfield. He looks like a bigger version of that guy who used to play for the Blues.

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

What do people really see in Gilbert in the midfield. He looks like a bigger version of that guy who used to play for the Blues.

RTS?

@Machpants said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

What do people really see in Gilbert in the midfield. He looks like a bigger version of that guy who used to play for the Blues.

RTS?

I've fully blanked on it. Played fullback and was slow, then looked okish in the midfield.

Actually, he's the opposite of Glibert.

Edit: @Duluth you took the piss out of him plenty, who am I talking about?

@gt12 Collins, that’s harsh on Gilbert

@Duluth said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@gt12 Collins, that’s harsh on Gilbert

That's it.

I think Gilbert is much better at FB than Collins, but Collins looked better in midfield than Gilbert.

Good win.

It'll be a fun evening in Kumamoto tonight.

The lady interpreting is funny as, she was like the first part was Maori and then they were talking about how they want to play well to become All Blacks.

Good game in extreme heat from ABXV. Do like the work Ah Khuoi puts in in forward pack, and I thought midfield were bloody exceptional. I would have no probs with Goodhue on bench for ABs, and I think Proctor is just gettting batter and better at 13. Real happy, saw all 3 NZ teams win yesterday, so slept well!

Did anyone see Harmon get injured? Has there been any word on what happened to him?

TJ still couldn't resist pumping up those Ta$man players. I lost count on how many tackles Strange missed but it was Ah Kuoi that got subbed.

Still no full highlights of this game. Nothing from NZR or Sky, and the JRFU has only posted highlights of the first half.

@Stargazer Fortunately someone posted a full replay on YouTube.

@Tim Will need a VPN for that.

The ref was awful.

@Stargazer Ah, unfortunate.

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

As an aside. Not sure if it's been said already, but Asafo's daughter was very sick. Hence he headed home.

@Bones said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

As an aside. Not sure if it's been said already, but Asafo's daughter was very sick. Hence he headed home.

Without being an arsehole, I am quite happy to hear that, and not as I feared maybe somthing he did wrong. Hope his little girl is ok!

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Well unlikely, but by gee there's a lot to like about his play, really looks the part of a 13 doesn't he? I have to say I was impressed with Goodhue also, bigtime, even if he does reseble a draught horse when running!

@Dan54 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Well unlikely, but by gee there's a lot to like about his play, really looks the part of a 13 doesn't he? I have to say I was impressed with Goodhue also, bigtime, even if he does reseble a draught horse when running!

I reckon Proctor is the most natural 13 we have. Best defensive centre as well.

Just watching the highlights. Odd Weber chose the dodgy kick for the sideline for halftime instead of the easy kick over the dead ball.

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@Dan54 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Well unlikely, but by gee there's a lot to like about his play, really looks the part of a 13 doesn't he? I have to say I was impressed with Goodhue also, bigtime, even if he does reseble a draught horse when running!

I reckon Proctor is the most natural 13 we have. Best defensive centre as well.

Absolutely no argument from me there mate!

Goodhue has been the stand-out midfielder for me. Not entirely convinced that he shouldn't be in the ABs ahead of ALB.

@reprobate said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

Goodhue has been the stand-out midfielder for me. Not entirely convinced that he shouldn't be in the ABs ahead of ALB.

Agree JG's been top class. In reality would be instead of Havili.

I been super impressed with Goodhue too, even though he runs like a draught horse, he certainly been going well at 12.

Harmon certainly missed a chance to impress. I was expecting better from him. Ainsley could be the third THP for the World Cup if Newell is not fit. Ah Kuoi excellent, huge workrate. I rate him higher than Vai'i.

@cgrant said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

Harmon certainly missed a chance to impress

The heat made the game stop and start. Not much phase play for him to make an impact

Did they ever say what his injury was?