North vs South

[sparky]

No need to panic. I think the North will up the tempo when Nugget comes on.

[Tim]

@Toddy Yep it was clear, and Sanders gave away a clear ruck penalty that wasn't called.

[voodoo]

@junior said in North vs South:

Sevu such a hungus.

Double up vote for such a quality kiwi term

[antipodean]

Not clear and obvious he wasn't back 10. That should be a try.

[junior]

@sparky said in North vs South:

No need to panic. I think the North will up the tempo when Nugget comes on.

He can't come on soon enough because TJ has stunk the place up tonight

[antipodean]

@junior said in North vs South:

@sparky said in North vs South:

No need to panic. I think the North will up the tempo when Nugget comes on.

He can't come on soon enough because TJ has stunk the place up tonight

To be fair to TJP, he made a try - although he should look better; he's only marking Webber.

[sparky]

@junior I thought his work in the build up to DMac's try was great.

[Siam]

@antipodean Mental note: never ask antipodean for a carpet or concrete quote

[antipodean]

Has Savea done anything all night?

Put a Blues player on in his place.

[junior]

North fringe defence is non-existent

[Rebound]

@antipodean yes it does. That what the law defines a maul

[Tim]

@antipodean One good tackle, a lot of penalties, slow off the scrum.

[antipodean]

@Rebound said in North vs South:

@antipodean yes it does. That what the law defines a maul

That's how it becomes a maul.

A maul ends and play continues when:

• The ball or ball-carrier leaves the maul.
• The ball is on the ground.
• The ball is on or over the goal line.

[sparky]

Good game, not much in it, the ref has been poor.

[Rebound]

So you answered your own question. The ball carrier left the maul. Hence those in front of him was offside

[Tim]

Looking forward to TJ describing another Crusaders player as a scientist.

Why the fuck are they using Reece in midfield instead of Clarke?

[antipodean]

@Rebound said in North vs South:

So you answered your own question. The ball carrier left the maul. Hence those in front of him was offside

He was still bound to other players from the maul, so the maul continues.

[Tim]

Aumua's throwing not good enough.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Rebound said in North vs South:

So you answered your own question. The ball carrier left the maul. Hence those in front of him was offside

The ball carrier and those bound to him ...therefore still a maul

[Rebound]

@antipodean clearly other players have to include opposition. The definition of a maul can't change midway through a maul