June Internationals Wk 1: How I Learned to Stop Working and Love the Bomb...

Buer

swiwi_ wrote: »

I'd be interested to know which ones impressed you Buer.

Well, I'll qualify the statement by saying that I think Gatland (who I expect to be named Lions coach) will put more stock in someone performing in Eden Park in one test match than he will do in a player putting in an entire big domestic season.

Those who delivered today showed that they can go down there, 12 months out and not be intimidated by the prospect and are capable of going toe to toe with the best in their backyard.

There were a number of guys who were pretty much on the plane before today barring a massive loss of form or injury over the next year (Webb, Biggar, AWJ, Faletau and North).

Outside of them, Liam Williams is nailed on to travel now and has joined the above group, I reckon.

As a less expected selection, I would not rule out Gethin Jenkins getting a call again. I was surprised by his engine at his age. He gave a strong 65 minutes including a massive tackle, shooting out of the line well into the second half. He got around the park well and rolled back the clock. Gatland clearly has a huge amount of time for him and today will go some way to giving Gatland a reason to select him next year.

I think a couple of more peripheral guys put themselves in the picture. Ross Moriarty might well have moved into consideration to travel.

I'm also pretty sure Samson Lee is a traveller.

Felix Jones is God

Just saw that Joe Marler agreed with you

kilns

Australia in full flow are a joy to watch, nobody matches them

awec

Nice try Australia.

nehe milner skudder

forward pass from folau if we apply logic in this thread

irishbucsfan

England had no answers there, they weren't close

Kiwi_knock

Great start by Australia, some strong carries. England haven't got going.

molloyjh

Australia looking good here. Not putting many bodies into the breakdown though which is helping them play with that width and tempo. Can England take advantage of that as the game goes on?

Felix Jones is God

Not going to be a good morning for the NH teams I fear

Zzippy

Aussies creating mismatches and exploiting them. Nice try

Buer

Felix Jones is God wrote: »

Just saw that Joe Marler agreed with you

No idea what you're referring to.

wp_rathead

I user to dispise Haskell but he has grown on me

Australian are the playing some great stuff

sydthebeat

Moflojo wrote: »

Ball travelled at least 5 metres forward from where it was passed and it gave the receiving player an unfair advantage over the chasing players. Good call from Barnes.

To be frank though, it shouldn't have even been up for debate as it was a 3-on-1 and Cruden didn't need to force it. A simple draw and pass puts NZ under the posts.

The two players were running at the same speed, cruden passed to tj and slowed up and was STILL ahead of tj when he caught the ball.

In no universe was that a forward pass !

molloyjh

Missed what happened at the scrum there and can't understand what Poite means most of the time. What was the call?

Watching how Cole was angling there we could have a messy day at scrum time.

kilns

England getting destroyed in the 13 channel

This could be a hammering

molloyjh

Wonderful try. Perfect decision making. Great from Foley.

Kiwi_knock

This is great stuff from Australia, the whole team very comfortable with ball in hand.

awec

England getting taught a lesson here so far.

irishbucsfan

Jones out

Journeyman_1

molloyjh wrote: »

Missed what happened at the scrum there and can't understand what Poite means most of the time. What was the call?

Watching how Cole was angling there we could have a messy day at scrum time.

Pre-engage I thought but I kinda missed the actual scrum!

Lovely try. Folaus time at Centre looks to have given him a spark!

LuckyGent88

Superb play from Australia. Great pace, tempo and execution.

Zzippy

molloyjh wrote: »

Missed what happened at the scrum there and can't understand what Poite means most of the time. What was the call?

Watching how Cole was angling there we could have a messy day at scrum time.

It's Poite, I don't think he understands himself, nevermind expecting anyone else to understand!

Clegg

Oz are playing a different game to England. Just like the All Blacks were to Wales.

nehe milner skudder

6 nations being shown up.

connemara man

Some start by Australia. This could be a great game to watch if they keep this up

Finally watched the AB's match delayed. Wayne Barnes. Forward passes. Urgh.

awec

What was Farrell doing there? Just went for a wee saunter in defence.

wp_rathead

England haven't been allowed to get going yet at all

Farrell isn't having the best evening so far

wp_rathead

Better from England

Kiwi_knock

A good few moments there for England, Joseph looks a threat.