New Zealand under 20

[MiketheSnow]

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<p>Try Stevenson! </p>
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<p>Great pace and footwork from depth. Much better ball protection from NZ. And down to 14 men too.</p>
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<p>Could be the turning point in the match.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Try scored after some good work from the forwards. Mikaele-Tu'u again one of the best NZ forwards this game. Wonder whether his performance is going to result in a spot in the Magpies squad.</p>
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<p>Barrett misses the conversion. 17-15 Wales.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Hmm strange to take Mikaele-Tu'u off the field now and bring Luke Jacobson on.</p>
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<p>You see the effect of that substitution on the scrum immediately a minute later.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>What's up with that commentator constantly apologizing for bad language? We can't even hear it! </p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Welsh player sent off for deliberately knocking the ball into touch. One minute and a half to play. NZ to kick the penalty.</p>
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<p>Barrett's kick is successful. NZ leads 18-17 with less than a minute to play.</p>

[NZRUGBYQUIZZES]

<p>Caught the last 20. That was not easy viewing at all.</p>

[MiketheSnow]

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<p>What's up with that commentator constantly apologizing for bad language? We can't even hear it! </p>
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<p>Came through on UK feed</p>

[MiketheSnow]

<p>Penalty miss for Wales when Jones (10) went off crucial.</p>
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<p>Gutting.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>And it's all over. NZ beat Wales 18-17. Feeling sorry for Wales, they were better in the first half, but NZ was the best team in the 2nd half and only handling errors kept NZ from scoring more points. </p>
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<p>Now, having to wait for the results of the remaining games until we know whether NZ makes the semis.</p>

[MiketheSnow]

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<p>And it's all over. NZ beat Wales 18-17. Feeling sorry for Wales, they were better in the first half, but NZ was the best team in the 2nd half and only handling errors kept NZ from scoring more points. </p>
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<p>Now, having to wait for the results of the remaining games until we know whether NZ makes the semis.</p>
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<p>Yeah fair play. Composure was the difference.</p>
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<p>If the results don't go NZ's way, will this be the first time they don't qualify for semis?</p>

[Stargazer]

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<p>Caught the last 20. That was not easy viewing at all.</p>
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<p>No, not a convincing performance at all. Hope they make the semis, but they really will have to lift their game if they do. Not sure whether this team can ... </p>

[Stargazer]

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<p>Yeah fair play. Composure was the difference.</p>
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<p>If the results don't go NZ's way, will this be the first time they don't qualify for semis?</p>
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<p>Yes, I think so.</p>

[leytonandamanda]

This side looks poorly coached <br><br><br>
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[Billy Tell]

<p>So far this tournament is turning into a 'mare for Robertson and his pending Crusaders interview.</p>

[Bovidae]

<p>Got out of jail there.  NZ didn't cope with Wales' blitz defence, or the pressure at the breakdown.</p>
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<p>Now they have to cheer for England and France.</p>

[Bovidae]

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<p>So far this tournament is turning into a 'mare for Robertson and his pending Crusaders interview.</p>
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<p>He interviewed before leaving NZ but I agree, the performance of the U20s hasn't enhanced Robertson's coaching creds.</p>

[Stargazer]

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<p>He interviewed before leaving NZ but I agree, the performance of the U20s hasn't enhanced Robertson's coaching creds.</p>
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<p>It's not his first year as U20 coach and he's had success last year. He can blame it on his assistants, one of whom has also applied for the Crusaders gig. Just blame it on Philpott, who probably has been mostly responsible for the failing forward pack.  </p>
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<p>On the other hand, let's not blame it on Philpott because many Magpies fans will be happy for him to get the Crusaders gig.  :bye:</p>

[Billy Tell]

<p>Luckily Schmidt will rock up as Crusaders coach, and the Highlanders can enjoy their Hammett/Robertson/Philpott triumvirate.</p>

[leytonandamanda]

Maybe last year his assistants were the making of Robertson and this year we are seeing what he is really like<br><br><br>
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[Mofitzy]

Could be that this is just a particularly poor side. Which might be a selection issue but with near 100% turnover there is bound to be significant fluctuations in quality over the years.