2023 NZ Schools

[Stargazer]

Good workrate of the boys in black. They're working for each other.

[Stargazer]

A much better second half.

[Stargazer]

Full time score:

Spoiler

Australia U18 3 - 34 NZ Schools

[Stargazer]

Why are they presenting a trans-tasman cup with one more test to play? Wouldn't it make more sense to present it to the overall winner after the second test?

Or is it on the line in every test, so it could change hands if the win goes the other way on Monday?

[Bovidae]

I do like the look of Simpson as he has some size for a 1st 5.

Mathis' speed and strength was on display in the 2nd half. I've seen plenty of him playing and he is as quick as most wingers.

[taniwharugby]

Great comment on FB

"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"

[MN5]

@taniwharugby said in 2023 NZ Schools:

Great comment on FB

"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"

Fairly sure thats David Havilli with the shit haircut to the left as well.

[Stargazer]

@taniwharugby said in 2023 NZ Schools:

Great comment on FB

"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"

Top right must be Ardie, trying to look taller with all that hair.

[Machpants]

Who knew Nisbo had so many accounts on the fern

[Daffy Jaffy]

[Steven Harris]

Was that a 20 minute red card..?

[Stargazer]

@Steven-Harris Yes, it was.

[Stargazer]

Monday 2 October 2023 - 2.05pm NZT (12.05pm AEST)
Australia U18 v New Zealand Schools
Sky Sport 1

[Stargazer]

The Aussies have published their team list:

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/australian-schools-u18s-tweak-side-for-second-test-against-new-zealand-schools-2023930

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

No wind in Canberra and we've got a game today. Both teams have been in front but NZ scored right on HT to lead 29-24.

And the silverware is up for grabs today.

[Stargazer]

Oli Mathis is quite the prospect. Very good at this level. Hopefully he'll develop into a great player at the next levels, too.

[Bovidae]

Final score: NZ Schools 55 - 36 Australian Schools/U18s

MOTM was Oli Mathis.

[SBW1]

Is there any footage of this game?

[Bovidae]

It should appear on the AB youtube channel at some stage.

The next replay is 4 pm tomorrow on SS2 if in NZ.