Oceania U20: NZ v Australia

[antipodean]

First half complete. Score is 0 - 40

[Stargazer]

Great turnover from Holland.

[NTA]

@antipodean said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

Is the quality of the footage dogshit for anyone else?

Happened all tournament. I thought it was the rain in round 1 but clearly there are issues with the OB van/ internet connection they're using

[Stargazer]

Commentators regularly getting names wrong.

[Stargazer]

Just too easy. Good team try. Not even calling it great, because the Aussie defence is just terrible.

[Stargazer]

It was Te Hiwi who scored. Cashmore can't convert.

45 - 0 NZ

[KiwiMurph]

Bell's workrate is incredible - he is everywhere. Reminds me of Fitzy.

[NTA]

Starting this now.

Defensive ruck work too passive from the JWs

[Stargazer]

Awesome pass from Godfrey! Springer is the next to score!

50 - 0 NZ

[Stargazer]

Cashmore converts.

52 - 0 NZ

Several subs, commentators don't say who.

[Tim]

Wow. What a result.

[Stargazer]

Both props and halfback have been subbed.

[Stargazer]

Godfrey's passing so good.

Wow, what a try from George Bell!

[antipodean]

Where's the actual Australian talent from the schoolboys of the last few years?

[TheMojoman]

I’m at the game at the moment. NZ far far too good. A pity there is no U20 RWC because this is a good crop of juniors. The Aussies are overmatched in every Dept, it’s not close.

[NTA]

NZ fitter and better organised. Issue isn't just players: it's coaching. These kids dominate our tiny schools competitions and get found out once the heat comes on, and the coaches have no answer because they get the gig almost untried

[NTA]

@antipodean said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

Where's the actual Australian talent from the schoolboys of the last few years?

They went into "academy" squads and then played some club Rugby and learned amateur habits from amateurs.

[SouthernMann]

@Chris said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

@Crazy-Horse said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

Commentators just said the Highlanders have signed Hotham. Is that right?

No not right then they would have 4 HBs in their squad having just signed Arscott.

They would be confused around U20 allegiance and full contracts.

[Stargazer]

What's the cut-off date for the age of 20? Is it the 1st of January? In that case, Harry Godfrey is eligible for a third year in 2023.

[Chris]

@SouthernMann said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

@Chris said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

@Crazy-Horse said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

Commentators just said the Highlanders have signed Hotham. Is that right?

No not right then they would have 4 HBs in their squad having just signed Arscott.

They would be confused around U20 allegiance and full contracts.

Yeah they are you are right there.