Oceania U20 - NZ vs Fiji
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@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:
Cashmore is much better than Miller.
He has got a great left boot.
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Despite the rain, still an entertaining game of rugby.
NZ looked good against an opponent who offered reasonable opposition in the first half, but gave up after the red card. That opened the flood gates.
Bell would be my MOTM, closely followed by Cashmore who had huge impact off the bench.
Good game also from all starting backrowers, Hotham, Vikena and Hurley. Springer and Te Hiwi worth a mention, too.Not convinced by Miller and Higgins, who I only noticed once during the first half.
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@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:
Cashmore is much better than Miller.
Hotham and Cashmore could form one hell of a combo if they can get quick ball.
A lot of nz 20s impressed.
Hotham I understand the hype - gee he is good.
Was a bit disappointed in Sititi early on but he got better and better as the game went on - has a good motor on him.
Bell, Te Hiwi, Cashmore, Hannah and Lakai looked good
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74-5 to NZ.
I went to this game live on Friday night. Conditions were poor because the Sunshine Coast is not living up to its name, we’re in the middle of a 10 day torrential rain bout.
NZ we’re really well drilled and organised, pretty much dominated the match as the score suggests. I’m not small - 6’4 & 111KG but the Kiwi kids were huge, especially Holland.
As the score suggests there was class cross the board - Holland, the loosies - Sititi, Lakai & Michaels, Hurley at FB, Vikena & Springer on the wings. Pick for me was Crusaders hooker and captain George Bell. Looks to be a big lump of a hooker, set piece was spot on, high work rate and strong with ball in hand.
Given the Aussies lost in an upset to Argentina it makes Tuesday nights game against the Argies is essentially the final.
@TheMojoman I am also on the Sunny Coast. George Bell scored a very impress try at the end of the game against the Western Force for the Crusaders. New Zealand play Argentina next on the 5th who beat Australia and Australia on 10th July.
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Are there highlights for this anywhere?
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Are there highlights for this anywhere?
@lordspammington I haven't seen any outside of that available on Stan.
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Are there highlights for this anywhere?
@lordspammington I haven't seen any highlights clips either. One of the reasons I hate games being streamed by Spark Sport. Even if they make highlights clips, you can only watch them if - and as long as - you have a subscription. They should just put them on YouTube, but I guess they won't do it if none of the national unions or Oceania Rugby asks for it.
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Enjoyed the game.
Great forwards performance and excellent support play by our boys.
Hurley showed excellent skills and balance in those conditions.
For a hooker, Bell has good skills. Can pass both ways and has Coles like quick feet.
Watched the OZ v Argies match and the Argies pack look pretty well drilled so could provide a good test for our boys
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@Chris-B remember first seeing Springer against Southland last yr, reminds me of a young Will Jordan
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Enjoyed the game.
Great forwards performance and excellent support play by our boys.
Hurley showed excellent skills and balance in those conditions.
For a hooker, Bell has good skills. Can pass both ways and has Coles like quick feet.
Watched the OZ v Argies match and the Argies pack look pretty well drilled so could provide a good test for our boys
@ACT-Crusader Bell also looks like a unit and I'm scared for all the other franchises about how good that Crusader's front row is going in be in a couple years.
