Lions v Blues

[Stargazer]

Finally, the Blues get over the line; excellent try from Akira Aioneee. (What's up with these commentators not being able to pronounce his name correctly?)

[Stargazer]

Half time: 21 - 10 to the Lions.

Blues are really struggling to get through the Lions' defence. Also giving away a lot of penalties. Gatland-Nock combo not working. I suspect the effect of altitude that will kick in during the 2nd half, will make it even harder for the Blues to catch up.

[Stargazer]

Nock replaced early; Ruru on in the 44th minute.

[Stargazer]

Gatland's kicking game has been terrible thus far. Not kicking into touch; inaccurate cross-kicks; now also missing an easy penalty kick. Bring on Perofeta!

[Stargazer]

Geez, and now a pass from Ruru is intercepted and the Lions are over again. 28 - 10.

They showed a stat earlier that the Blues had 62% possession and the Lions a lot of missed tackles, but that's clearly not reflected in the score.

[Stargazer]

Rieko gets the try after a great pass from Ruru.
Lots of subs have been made in the mean time, including Perofeta.

[number9]

Perofeta looks good with Ruru. Was Hodgman concussed?

[Stargazer]

Wow, another try from Rieko! The subs have had a positive influence and have sped up the game considerably.
Ruru + Perofeta is miles better than Nock + Gatland.

[number9]

@stargazer said in Lions v Blues:

Wow, another try from Rieko! The subs have had a positive influence and have sped up the game considerably.
Ruru + Perofeta is miles better than Nock + Gatland.

More cohesion and the Team is really moving forward.

[Stargazer]

SBW is pretty disappointing though.

[number9]

@stargazer said in Lions v Blues:

SBW is pretty disappointing though.

Duffie's defence has been suspect, he still comes in and exposes his Wing.

[Stargazer]

@number9 said in Lions v Blues:

@stargazer said in Lions v Blues:

SBW is pretty disappointing though.

Duffie's defence has been suspect, he still comes in and exposes his Wing.

Not just Duffie's defence. Lions strike back immediately.

35 -24 to the Lions with 6 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

Try Tupou. Probably the only name the commentators have pronounced right during the game.

[number9]

Boys chancing their arm, bench has been strong. Lions have been strong at the breakdown. We can get the ball wide, keep the all in hand we can win this.

[number9]

Hell yeah!!!! That's game!!!!

[Stargazer]

Awesome! The Blues beat the Lions with a converted try in referee's time! Geez, how much did the Blues improve after the subs came on!

Final score: Lions 35 - 38 Blues

[Crucial]

Sack the coach!

[Steven Harris]

Brilliant win against a very good lions,there were times I wanted to turn off and go to bed,delighted I stayed up..!,some great impact from the bench..,

[Steven Harris]

@stargazer your not wrong about the names

[Crucial]

@steven-harris said in Lions v Blues:

Brilliant win against a very good lions,there were times I wanted to turn off and go to bed,delighted I stayed up..!,some great impact from the bench..,

I was worried Ruru had been given the TSF curse when his first three touches were ankles/above the head/intercept but he added impetus after that.