TK Howden is a bloody handy player.

Japan look the much better team this opening 15 mins. Clearly extremely well drilled

This could be a long game for the Maori

Would rather see Taele at 12

MAB midfield look a bit vulnerable on D

Lovely use of space by Nock and Reihana

That setup was well executed.

Oh Reihana… gotta get that kick off earlier than that

@KiwiMurph said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

Lovely use of space by Nock and Reihana

Reihana is pulling the strings really nicely.

Godawful flamboyant finish by Forbes. Even funnier he had to stop to dive

@Landers92 said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

Oh Reihana… gotta get that kick off earlier than that

The clock was 0 when he kicked the ball BS decision as soon you start your run in it’s considered the kick has started.
Another idiot decision by Dickson he is a shocking ref.

Sensational try

Who said Reihana didn't take on the line or pass well?

Nicely worked

Really liking the way Reihana is finding space
Can’t believe we are watching the same player from a year ago

Really lovely manipulation to create holes everywhere.

Grace is kinda average lately

@Grooter said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

Grace is kinda average lately

Different uniform

Howden looks much better than Grace

@Grooter said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

Grace is kinda average lately

Think the app feed is slightly behind, but yeah he's not looking flash.

@Chris said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

@Landers92 said in Japan XV v Māori All Blacks:

Oh Reihana… gotta get that kick off earlier than that

The clock was 0 when he kicked the ball BS decision as soon you start your run in it’s considered the kick has started.
Another idiot decision by Dickson he is a shocking ref.

Rough. I guess maybe he should just move before there’s less than a second on the clock.

Some big hits there, but the MAB couldn't maintain their discipline

Score please?