All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2

[Bovidae]

I'm sure the vitriol is being aimed at SBW but the ABs could still have won this game despite his stupidity.

There was always going to be a test in which Barrett's erratic goal kicking was a factor. Unfortunately this was that game.

Well done to the Lions and their victory sets up the 3rd test nicely. I'm looking forward to being there.

[LagerLout]

Very disappointed by the lack of go forward this week compared to last the backrow didnt show up in my opinion especially in the first 20. Cane excepted.

So is it illegal to tackle a player that's in the air diving for the line now too? So you can jump over the line and no one is allowed to touch you? Unbelievable rule.

Lions deserved the win but this just proves you can't go into a game without a kicker who can get the job done. Need a rethink at first five against this type of opposition and those conditions.

[Crazy Horse]

The ABs, along with just about every NZ team who have played the Lions this tour, have struggled to get any backline moves or free flowing rugby going. Hays off to the Lions. They have contained us big time with the rush (offside) defense. That's why our 10s are resorting to poor kicks.

[ACT Crusader]

@mariner4life said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

I have zero problems with the ref

Agree. Can't see why people have an issue with him. I thought he controlled the game given there was a heap of offside/off ya feet/in from the side play from both sides.

Barrett kicked better than I expected.....

[MN5]

@jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

@booboo said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

@SammyC said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Sonny Bill is a brainless fuckwit

Haven't read the thread but i assume the usual apologists are out in force blaming the ref.

I'm blaming the ref and I'm blaming Dub

Cool, I'm blaming SBW . I think Stuff comments will back me up on this one.

778 absolute crackers and counting. Loads of ferals with poor spelling and grammar are sticking up for him.

'He's a world class athlete havent any of youse Eva made a mistake? Geeez'

[KiwiJoker]

As Murray Mexted would say, the karma was not with us tonight

[Stargazer]

@mariner4life said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Jesus golden boy Barrett gets a free ride on here. He was so poor tonight, and kicked away good attacking ball on numerous occassions, none of which came close to working out. Still our best option, and agree Cruden was no better, but you can criticise him you know.

Lions much better than us in contact all night, losing kaino hurt.

I'm bitterly disappointed because I feel that we still should have won that.

I have zero problems with the ref

I don't think Barrett played that badly, but his goal kicking cost us. The ref was terrible, but got it right when he sent off SBW. Vunipola should have got red as well and that could have had a huge impact on the game. The swinging arm on Naholo should have been checked properly. There were more dubious decisions and non-decisions.

[MN5]

@KiwiJoker said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

As Murray Mexted would say, the karma was not with us tonight

I think you mean psychic energy

[KiwiJoker]

Yeah, that too

[Rancid Schnitzel]

@mariner4life said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Jesus golden boy Barrett gets a free ride on here. He was so poor tonight, and kicked away good attacking ball on numerous occassions, none of which came close to working out. Still our best option, and agree Cruden was no better, but you can criticise him you know.

Lions much better than us in contact all night, losing kaino hurt.

I'm bitterly disappointed because I feel that we still should have won that.

I have zero problems with the ref

I'll agree on his kicking, but he wasn't that bad overall, particularly when considering the circumstances.

Same applies to Cruden, but that final kick was utterly fucking stupid. They had half decent field position, ball retention was good and the Lions were bound to infringe.

[ACT Crusader]

@booboo said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Ok. Fuck.

Ref was as random as fuck.

However i can see the rationale for the rc. I disagree with it. He did wrap his left arm. But hey ho you do that you put yourself in the ref's hands.

Couple of high / late shots by both teams on balance the Lions got the rub of that green.

Ref had as much idea about the offside line as Itoje did.

Couple of nice tries by BILs. Very very good.

That last penalty was absolute crap. You can't jump into a pass and be considered "in the air". What about if someone is running and hit at the moment both feet are off the ground? That was crap.

BBs kicking boots ... it was worried about ....

Great D by BILs. Big big tackles.

So to beat the All Blacks you have:

1. Pray for rain
2. Play against 14
3. Get some bullshit calls in your favour
4. Score a couple of sensational tries
5. Defend well

Always thought this would be a war and could go either way and full credit ( ) (despite my balanced and reasonable analysis above) to the Lions for coming out on top.

You sound like an Aussie.....

[kev]

@Stargazer interesting that the Ref wasn't listening couldn't understand George...they certainly didn't work together

[ACT Crusader]

@Donsteppa said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Melodie trying to excuse B Barrett's goal kicking...

She's a shocker and so is Ian Smith.

[PecoTrain]

@Rapido The 35 minutes of being a man down told in the last 10 minutes. Tiredness, the disruption from the subs coming on and the game opening up a little meant more mistakes and in the end they cost the AB's.

The Lions were very nervous for most of that second half - the AB's looked like they could control the game and score penalties until Vunipola was sent off and the Lions pulled themselves together.

[Duluth]

@ACT-Crusader

at least Parsons didn't back down

[mimic]

Obviously Cruden forgot to use his Rexona spray for this match.

[kiwiinmelb]

@MN5 said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

@KiwiJoker said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

As Murray Mexted would say, the karma was not with us tonight

I think you mean psychic energy

Yeah , was just thinking I don't remember karma talk

[pukunui]

Fucking french fluffybunny. Perfect example of how to ruin a game of rugby. Im not talking about the SBW red. That is world rugby's fault. They need to sort something out that covers tackles like that but doesn't wreck a game. Reds should be for punches, eye gouges, biting and grabbing ball sacks.

How the fuck did the lions not get a yellow for repeated penalties? How the fuck was the Lions shoulder to BBs face not a red and only yellow? How was the Naholo swinging arm not even picked up? And worst of all what the fuck was the match deciding penalty? That is hands down the worse call ive ever seen. Worse than anything Wayne Barnes ever did.

SBW fuck you. That is the second massive game for the ABs where you have been carded for the shoulder charge. I would imagine he will get a ban too.

BBs kicking was shit. It has finally cost us a game. That last chip kick was as bad as Crudens cross kick moments earlier.

Thought taking Kaino off was a mistake. Naholo or Ioane should have been pulled off. One of the Back row could have defended in the backs on Lions scrums.

Most worrying. What has happened to the ABs defence and attack? The two lions tries were soft as hell and we don't even seem willing to give the ball to the backs, even off set piece and counter attack is non existant. Not the best night for it but it was the same last week.

[KiwiMurph]

@jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Fuck we missed Kaino tonight and he's getting on and Luatua is leaving.

Thats why Akira Ioane is in the mix.

[Gunner]

@mimic said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:

Obviously Cruden forgot to use his Rexona spray for this match.

That's brilliant.

The ad will need editing now.

Rexona, won't let you down (except when you really need it)