2019 NZ Schools

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Another try, now from captain Richards-Coxhead, after some great running & stepping from Smiler-Ah Kiong.

19 - 0 NZ Schools Baabaas

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Good try in the corner from the Fijian fullback. Four Baabaas should have been defending there, but only Goerke and Bainivalu made a good effort, the other two only seemed to be watching.

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Sad exit for the Fijian no. 8; looks like a shoulder injury.

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Now a good try from Julian Goerke from the pick and go.

26 - 5 NZ Baabaas. Almost HT.

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HT: NZ Schools Barbarians 26 - 5 Fiji Schools

Great first half for, particularly, Smiler-Ah Kiong, Moala and Goerke. Smiler-Ah Kiong's passing and game management has been superb, Moala and Goerke are strong ball runners. Some good kicks from Cook-Savage, too.

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Try from lock James Brown. 31 - 5 NZ Schools Baabaas

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Clever play from the Fijian halfback, who scores under the sticks.

31 - 12 NZSB

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Several subs have come on, now.

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NZ scrum near the try line, ball comes out and the halfback goes over for the try. No Fiijians defending.

38 - 12 NZSB

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Good try for the Fijian TH prop.

38 - 17 NZSB

Some weird subs in this game. NZSB players were already starting out of position; now they sub a prop for a loosie.

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Crash and bash rugby from the Fijians now.

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Another good try from the Fijian fullback. It looks like they've woken up. Defence from the NZSB weak.

38 - 22 NZSB

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Brilliant intercept try from Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong!!

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45 - 22 NZSB

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Try to Jona Mataiciwa, after a great pass from the NZSB fullback.

52 -22 NZSB

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FT: NZ Schools Barbarians 52 - 22 Fiji Schools

To me, the best forward was no. 8 Sosaia Moala and the best back Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong.

The 10-12 combo between Smiler-Ah Kiong and Cook-Savage worked well. The latter kicked well.

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Only 5 minutes into the game, and the Aussies are already under a warning. NZ scrum close to Aussie try line.

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Hmm, NZ lost that way too easily.