Wales v All Blacks

No contest at not straight is harsh.

They chased up and down the lineout. (Just couldn't get a jumper up.)

To my mind that's contested.

Oh my gosh, I’ve just realised Simon Parker is playing.

@KiwiMurph And Christie.

@KiwiMurph said in Wales v All Blacks:

Speaking of last tests

Ratima is in that bucket for me.

Hopefully Kirifi as well.

@sparky said in Wales v All Blacks:

@kpkanz That said, we've missed Cam Roigard today. I'm not convinced by either of the ABs half back this afternoon.

Christie is complete trash. But Ratima is somehow worse.

Roigard is a top 2 halfback in the world. Chasm between them.

@akan004 Kirifi has been busy. Not always effective but busy.

I think Papalii and Savea are our 7s, but Kirifi is an okay back-up to them.

Favatava is the ideal bench 9

@kidcalder I'm looking forward to seeing Dylan Pledger in Black next year.

Why is it I get nervous whenever we require a red zone exit ?

@sparky said in Wales v All Blacks:

@kidcalder I'm looking forward to seeing Dylan Pledger in Black next year.

Interested in how he goes in super level

In terms of running game, Hotham is the closest to Roigard. Hotham just needs to improve his box kicking.

The fact that Wales have only had 29% possession and only forced the ABs to make 52 tackles but still scored 4 tries is seriously concerning.

Kirifi is just ok, but shouldn't be selected again. Another stupid decision by Razor.
Parker is worse though.

Plumtree in trouble for a high one.

Special Agent Plumtree does it again...

That's a YC.

Plumtree has been fucking horrible shows how shit Wales really are if they're selecting him

And Hollie Davison gets that right.

How is that not a straight red following the other weeks calls

@Darren said in Wales v All Blacks:

Kirifi is just ok, but shouldn't be selected again. Another stupid decision by Razor.
Parker is worse though.

A lot of people, and rightly so, said Kirifi should get a look in after his super rugby season. He was pretty good. He (rather predictably in hindsight) didn't have the skills to make an impact in the international game.

Parker was the form 6 in super rugby (amongst pretty slim picking).

Neither were terrible decisions, they've just been disappointing

@kpkanz said in Wales v All Blacks:

How is that not a straight red following the other weeks calls

Thats a Mostert.

Looks like it will get upgraded to red.

With the amount of reviewing, this game will last as long as the Hobbit

ABs have had 71% possession.

@kpkanz said in Wales v All Blacks:

How is that not a straight red following the other weeks calls

Because Plumtree wrapped. It would have been a legal tackle if he'd hit lower (whereas the two SA ones were ruled to have never been legal due to no wrap).

ABs have only completed 84% of their tackles.

Sevu Reece scores to say fuck you to the Fern. Great footwork.

Good on him.

Hattrick is on

Haha that was a nasty step by Reece to be fair.

Great hands from McKenzie, beautiful finish in the end from Reece.

@sparky said in Wales v All Blacks:

Sevu Reece scores to say fuck you to the Fern. Great footwork.

Good on him.

Great step and good try, still a shit fluffybunny

Great kick by DMac.

Will Jordan involved yet again.

Reece solidified his AB spot 2026

Christie’s decision making has been far better than Ratima’s. Unfortunately Christie’s pass is more laboured than Marshall’s!

Dmacs had a great game tbh. Pretty much easily better than every Beauden game.
And did this playing with Ratima.

Depressingly predictable.

@sparky said in Wales v All Blacks:

Sevu Reece scores to say fuck you to the Fern. Great footwork.

Good on him.

I hate that Reece is selected as long term is pointless. But people do forget that he bitched the Chiefs in the final and completely outclassed Carter

@upthelanders said in Wales v All Blacks:

Will Jordan involved yet again.

Thought Jordan could have finished on his own to be honest. Obviously just wanted to show Bones he does pass from time to time.

Bunker decision. Reminds a YC.

Bollocks to that. No sudden drop at all.