All Blacks v Ireland II

[Crash]

WTF has happened to Read - he has been non-existent so far

[kiwiinmelb]

fuck me , this is where it wrong in chicago , giving them too much ball

[Donsteppa]

@Crash said in Ireland II:

WTF has happened to Read - he has been non-existent so far

Yep, the defence of him is that he's playing "tighter" these days. He's not doing much when he is...

[nzzp]

@kiwiinmelb said in Ireland II:

fuck me , this is where it wrong in chicago , giving them too much ball

and unforced errors, and dodgy penalties, and stupid penalties...

[No Quarter]

Where was that high shot? TV crew obviously couldn't find it for a replay.

[broughie]

Moody appeared to have his head and arm.

[Stargazer]

This game shows once again, that big screen replays should not be under the control of the home broadcaster. (Not talking about BBs knock-on).

[nzzp]

LEARN THE LAWS

Loss of possession === no knock on - Barrett can't knock it on with a strip. IRB clarified this a couple of years ago

Stone cold wrong again

[nzzp]

@nzzp said in Ireland II:

LEARN THE LAWS

Loss of possession === no knock on - Barrett can't knock it on with a strip. IRB clarified this a couple of years ago

Stone cold wrong again

ps - not saying I agree, just frustrated that the laws get applied so inconsistently

[rotated]

Look very strong with ball in hand. It'll be tough to beat that second half in the republic but I really see them absolutely obliterating them in the second half look full of running and Ireland are out on their feet and surely the penalty lottery swings back against them.

Still see them tickling 50 in the classic 2016 test.

[kiwiinmelb]

we are far more dangerous with ball in hand ,
if we can control possession of course

[SynicBast]

I thought once the ball carriers jknees touch the ground it becaomes a ruck

[No Quarter]

9 penalties to 1. Fuck me how are we winning?!

[African Monkey]

Yay we get 1.

[SynicBast]

So Far I count at least 6 yellow cards that the ABs should have conceded according to these morons

[kiwiinmelb]

dont wont to go too early here , but if we control their maul , they dont have a lot with ball in hand

[rotated]

@SynicBast said in Ireland II:

So Far I count at least 6 yellow cards that the ABs should have conceded according to these morons

In addition to the two reds.

[Tordah]

HT ABs lead 14-6, Irish are fucking whingers (commentators, fans, players [Rory Best]). ABs look good with ball in hand but need to hold possession a bit more. Ireland growing more and more unlikable.

[SynicBast]

I'm really surprised they have gone to the boot for the penalties rather than the 5m lineout and maul. Under the way thelaws are erffed it's almost impossible to stop that combo by a competent mauling team. Almost as if they don't back themselves this game or are more passive

[booboo]

@SammyC said in Ireland II:

@Toddy said in Ireland II:

Cane's shoulder hit his head. How is that not a high tackle?

Exactly, bias on here is ridiculous at times

Justin?