World Cup 2017

[TheDMC]

Versus Fiji, Martin to start at 6, Nikorima to drop to bench and TL not in the team.

Good decisions I think.

 

[TheDMC]

Any reason we don't have a 3 v 4 match like union world cup?

Probably because it is a terrible idea. I love union World Cup but no one I know has ever given a rats about the 3v4 play off match.

 

[Cold Roses]

Versus Fiji, Martin to start at 6, Nikorima to drop to bench and TL not in the team.

Good decisions I think.

Levi has arrived. He's going well and not over playing his hand. A real tyro. Having Nikorima spell him off the bench is a great decision. Kodi opened up the Australians back in May during the test, and we lost all the momentum we were getting when he came off.

Packer has a point to prove in this game as well.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Probably because it is a terrible idea. I love union World Cup but no one I know has ever given a rats about the 3v4 play off match.

I thought marketing wise it would be a good idea.
At moment I was contemplating going to final, but Kiwis no certainty to make it, if you played 3 v 4 they should be at least there. But I guess you might have a few clear out after the game on that basis.

Does any other major sport do a 3 v 4?

 

[TheDMC]

I thought marketing wise it would be a good idea.
At moment I was contemplating going to final, but Kiwis no certainty to make it, if you played 3 v 4 they should be at least there. But I guess you might have a few clear out after the game on that basis.

Does any other major sport do a 3 v 4?

hockey does. No idea why I know that.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

I give Samoa 0.01% chance in this one.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

About the same chances of me last til the end then, 10.37 and still no kick off

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Ben Roberts first kick was bog awful.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

That touch from Dugan looked forward to Valentine.
Thought that video ref could call that, but no camera angle to show it.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Length of field try by Aussie, Somoa couldn't pin Billy in goal, then rushed up in defense staggered and missed tackle on Holmes.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Would like a side shot of that Gillett pass as well to Billy, looked slightly forward. Basketball passes like it can look suspect.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

I've seen enough, bedtime for me. So many unlikable guys in this Aussie lineup and hearing the commentators pump them up repeatedly has gotten too much lol

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Thought Billy held there, but allowed to offload. Morgan scores after.

Not going to learn of any defensive weaknesses Aussie might have tonight.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

I've seen enough, bedtime for me. So many unlikable guys in this Aussie lineup and hearing the commentators pump them up repeatedly has gotten too much lol

Simply to many errors from Samoa to be competitive against any team in finals, let alone Australia.
Aussie near our total point scored against Samoa in the first half.
Predicted 42-0 before kickoff, going to be to short at this rate.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Shit, Smith knocks on at base of scrum.
Hopefully soft game will help us next week. (If we beat Fiji).

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Holmes will end up with 5-6 trys at this rate.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Holmes first to score 5 tries in a world cup match.
Klemmer set him up well there.
46-0 final score

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Fus showing his class as a winger!
Setting up Lolo and scoring a try with no real estate to work with!

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Lebanon giving Tonga a shake.
Tonga 22 Lebanon 16 at halftime.

 

[playdaball]

hockey does. No idea why I know that.

Rugby union does the 3 vs 4 game - a total waste of time!!!