Australia v New Zealand 10am Sky Sports

KevIRL

Nice surprise checking the TV schedule this morning as had no clue this Bledisloe cup game was on

sydthebeat

Yeah not much of a build up to this one.

I can see this abs lording this by 20+ points. A wallabie back line of phipps, Foley, centre lealiafano and kirundrani, wings aac and tomane and fb folau doesn't sound the most dangerous to be honest. Aac out on the wing is damping his that imo, leali and drani in centre are way too similar type players to threaten the kiwis. Foley without a playermaker outside him is a point of target and he could have a mare. The Aussie bench is not strong, although QC is back.
There's serious questions whether this group want to play for their coach.

The kiwis have put out as strong as possible a team. Barrett in at 10 instead of cruden is the only apparent step down but even that isnt so much of a loss.

cuculainn

not seeing it sky sports whatr?

sydthebeat

Ss2 @ 9:45

Kiwi_knock

This should be a good match, both teams will want to win. The All Blacks have to respond to the loss to SA. Australia probably need the win a lot more to quell the displeasure with the on and off field performances.

Kiwi_knock

Good game so far, Australia's defence is holding up well.

Kiwi_knock

Great break by Lealiifano, good patience shown then leading to the try for Phipps.

Kiwi_knock

Typical AB responding straight away through Jane. Bad defence by Carter. 7-7

Kiwi_knock

McCaw caught offside once again. Foley converts. 10-7

Kiwi_knock

NZ respond straight away once again. Nice play by Coles. 10-12

About 10 mins behind live but this is a cracking game so far.

What a game...

Kiwi_knock

Australia aren't giving up. Foley pounces in the corner. 15-12

Kiwi_knock

Great half of rugby. Best Australia have played for a long while.

The Pheasant2

Fekitoa having a poor one

matthew8

Go on the Aussies. Try.

Kiwi_knock

Brilliant team try, and the Centurion finishes it off

Kiwi_knock

22-12

Can't help but think NZ are a gear behind where they would be of the Bled was on the line. Aus are playing well though, will give us a good idea of where we are next month.

Kiwi_knock

25-15, just over 20 mins left. Been a great game.

Kiwi_knock

Tuipulotu goes to the bin for taking Simmons out in the air, dangerous play.

TomoBhoy

Some match alright

RoutineBites

Anyone else think that could of been a red? Looked like he had hands on him mid-air. Pretty dangerous.

RoutineBites

RoutineBites wrote: »

Anyone else think that could of been a red? Looked like he had hands on him mid-air. Pretty dangerous.

Wouldn't have been surprised if a red was given but I think the ref got it right.

Kiwi_knock

Great few seconds there. Australia might regret not adding any points in the sin period

keith16

This is breathless stuff. NZ looks well below their usual standards but you can't write them off. Hopefully Aus can see it through.

irishmover

Bit surprised by Australia to be honest. They have not looked great for a while but they've been really impressive today.

keith16

Very soft score. Aus look out on their feet.

Kiwi_knock

Great play by A Smith. NZ have to be favourites from here, Australia look out on their feet.

keith16

keith16 wrote: »

Very soft score. Aus look out on their feet.

Bit uneasy about that score, was he anywhere near the mark? Anyway as you said Aus are really tired now.

Spudmonkey

NZ scored 7 during the sin bin. Poor from Austrailia, they'll regret that..

keith16

Esme Thankful Viper wrote: »

Bit uneasy about that score, was he anywhere near the mark? Anyway as you said Aus are really tired now.

Yeah was thinking that myself. Aus should have been switched on tho, they were still jogging the two meters back to the try line when NZ grounded it.

Kiwi_knock

What a kick by White. Can Australia hold on. 28-22

Kiwi_knock

Great end to the game. 1 min left, NZ ball

George Hook

If Aus win do SA go to the top of the world rankings?

Kanrith

Not really surprising, should get the kick as well.

Kiwi_knock

AB score right on the buzzer, lazy Aussie defence particularly from the subs.

Kiwi_knock

29-28 to the AB.

Beaner1

Blew it. Reminds me of the Ireland match.

Kristopherus

NZ stole it. Great game.

keith16

That's horrible.

George Hook

good come back from the All Blacks.

irishmover

What a finish to a great game. Shocked by the Aussie performance but glad they lost as my kiwi mates would have been destroyed in work this week by the Aussies.

Giving them stick all week to almost lose.

Aus have thrown that away. They win possession in their own 22 and tried to run down the clock, put themselves under huge pressure, and finally put in a rubbish box kick which lost them the game. The ball needed to go long, they had the chance to clear their lines more than once.

Was inevitable NZ would score then.

The Pheasant2

Very reminiscent of the Ireland match - you have to admire them, they never say die

Kiwi_knock

The Aussie bench was just not good enough. They did not bring the same level of performances as the players they replaced.

Judgement Day

Another amazing game - result never in doubt.

George Hook

I think it's due in large part to how fit the All blacks are vs all other teams.

sydthebeat

I give up betting on rugby......

Esme Thankful Viper

Esme Thankful Viper wrote: »

Aus Ireland have thrown that away. They win possession in their own 22 and tried to run down the clock, put themselves under huge pressure, and finally put in a rubbish box kick which lost them the game. The ball needed to go long, they had the chance to clear their lines more than once.

Was inevitable NZ would score then.

I read this post almost a year ago

The Pheasant2

sydthebeat wrote: »

I give up betting on rugby......

Preach it sistah