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Oz v Italy

  • 13-06-2009 9:31am
    #1
    GymJim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭


    Looking forward to seeing Gower play OH.

    Apparently freezing in Oz for game.

    Also O'Connor a star, probably best suited to FB at this age but will move to centre once age bulks him up a bit more.


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  • #2
    GymJim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭GymJim


    Bergamasco wtf? Did it really need 3 to cover an obvious dummy runner.


  • #3
    Stev_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,249 ✭✭✭Stev_o


    Parrise running like a centre he's such a amazing player.


  • #4
    GymJim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭GymJim


    This is same as Masi at OH except slightly better kicker from hand. Gower is standing centre deep that knock on there was only waiting to happen.

    If he stands 2 paces forward Gower can use strength to break gain line or at least draw tacklers to release centres. Issue is clearly that he is RL convert trying to play 10 .We've seen this many times before...time required is far too much on ball.

    Aussie kicking something awesome.


  • #5
    GymJim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭GymJim


    With amount of tackles being put in only a matter of time before sin bin no doubt.

    Giteau...awesome!


  • #6
    Stev_o
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    What a try for Italy.


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  • #7
    GymJim
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    Stev_o wrote: »
    What a try for Italy.

    Great finishing by Robertson. Gower did well to spot space (and nice reverse pass) but most would have backed themselves for the corner against props...he left Robertson up against 6 defenders. Probably a question about Aussie defence but very good from Robertson.

    Shocking pass just there from Ashley-Cooper.


  • #8
    jayteecork
    Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    Loved the way the Aussie commentators were raving over O'Connor first half after he fell over the line twice. Then he catches a grubber, falls over, and they're raving about him again.


  • #9
    GymJim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭GymJim


    Seriously wtf?! I understand the Italy backline are limited skill wise going forward but they should surely be able to defend an inside switch with 5 or 6 men against one.


  • #10
    GymJim
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    GymJim wrote: »
    Also O'Connor a star, probably best suited to FB at this age but will move to centre once age bulks him up a bit more.

    Maybe he is ready for centre after all with that hand off on Parisse.

    Also pity Stephen Moore didn't stay here in Ireland...awesome hooker.


  • #11
    anonymous_joe
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    Score in the end?


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  • #12
    GymJim
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    anonymous_joe wrote: »
    Score in the end?

    31-8 I think. lost count towards the end


  • #13
    davyjose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,287 ✭✭✭davyjose


    Highlights Not the best quality, but...

    Nice debut for an 18 year-old. Not too many teenagers score hat-tricks for their country, in their first game.


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