Oceania U20: NZ v Australia

[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.

[TheMojoman]

It’s hard to single out anyone in particular because they’ve been so dominant. If I had to it would be capt George Bell and 10 Lucas Cashmore. Cashmore in particular has looked good all tournament. Organises the team well and one of those players who seems to have time on his hands. Great left boot too.

Is he with Chiefs?