Segovia Carpet 99 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Wonderful stuff and the crowd stayed behind too to give their respects. Samoa still should qualify. Remember this was (West) Samoa. They should talk the other island into playing RL as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wirecab 45 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Watched the forum for a while but had to join to comment on how buzzing I am after coming back from the HJ tonight. As a dyed in the wool Warrington fan I was sceptical about being neutral for NZ Samoa. Needn't have worried. Even stood in the away stand but the match had everything to forget about OT from three weeks ago. Never seen a No Try / Try decision before! Never expected to see SBW make an error that I saw my son do for his U7 match earlier this year! Never expected to be chanting Toa Samoa with a vigour reserved normally for the Michael/Joel chant. After watching Hill and Westwood for so long to see Mose Masoe made me recalibrate my view on big forwards. Top game top crowd- and even got chatting to the lad next to me who admitted he's not an RL fan but loves sport. Well he could not have got a better intro than he did tonight. Absolutely superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn 6 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 That was a crowd generated atmosphere, something we've lost with a lot of with the all seater stadiums. No need for the artificial musac generated rubbish. As a Wigan fan that left me somewhat envious that the DW will never produce the atmosphere evident tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 10,199 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Still buzzing. Genuinely feel like that was a real sporting 'event' - one that we'll talk about for years, a bit like many of us still talk about the NZ v Tonga game from '95. I was lucky enough to be at both, and this is the reason I love Test RL, not the Ashes etc. Simply amazing, unbeatable sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastmoorboy 6 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I was privileged to br there tonight,wonderful stuff! Toa Samoa! Was also at Wilderspool in '95 to see the Kiwis and Tonga,can't decide which was the best match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adelaide Tiger 829 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 What a way to enjoy eating my breakfast!!! After 20 mins it looked like the Kiwis would score 60. After 60 minutes it looked like mission impossible might happen (oh for the missed goal kicks by Samoa). Thinking what a great individual score by SBW then shouting for the ref to go the video as SBW slipped over the whitewash. Masoe - jesus christ what a big lad. The big hits were earth shattering, loved the comment by Voss about the HJ being 'the land of the giants'. A privilidge to watch the game and to hear commentary that was perfectly in tune with what was happening out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Wakefield Sharks 174 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Absolutely great ending to day 2 was getting home from the PNG match to watch this on TV. Andrew Voss captured the event superbly. http://southwakefieldsharks.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/sonny-bill-is-human-after-all/ The Sonny Bill error on top of David Mead a couple of hours earlier has already given us plenty to talk about. The whole thing is just shaping up superbly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirteenthman 272 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Fantastic game and a privilege to be there to see it. Fantastic to see the skills of the Kiwis, and to see the Samoan comeback. Mose Masoe is an absolute beast. Awesome game - gonna have to record the replay on Premier so I can see that second half again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getdownmonkeyman 224 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 A great game that reinforces the fact what a great sport RL is. I can comfortably say, the roar of the crowd for Samoa in that second half is the loudest crowd noise I have ever experienced at the HJ. Can't decide between yesterday or NZ/Tonga in 95 for the best atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gogledd 1,066 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Echo what people have posted about it being a privilege to be there. What a tremendous atmosphere to compliment a superb game. I even did the viral dance at half time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Bania 36 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 That was bloody marvellous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOLYMOLY 35 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Watched the game with a constant smile on my face. Massive hits,wonderful commentary,and a great atmosphere. Isn't our game just brill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaKangaroo 120 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I didn't think the BBC highlights did the game justice at all, but a friend of mine has just asked me if I can take her to a game after watching it. (and she only watched the highlights cos she couldn't find the remote to turn over......!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Gun 30 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Got the day off after the NFL yesterday and just watched the recording of this game with a bacon butty. Not sure I've ever had a better morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindle xiii 721 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I didn't see any of the PNG v France game and only caught about 20 minutes at the end of the first half of this game after helping around the house and being busy. There just aren't enough hours in the day. Nevermind putting the clocks back an hour, I need about 4 extra hours to watch these games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeW 34 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Brilliant game, played in front of a packed stadium full of fans who were well up for the game. Good pre match stuff, all in all a fantastic advert for Rugby League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 9,988 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I bet there were a lot of very happy Saints fans after they saw Masoe in action! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 2,552 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Wonderful stuff and the crowd stayed behind too to give their respects. Samoa still should qualify. Remember this was (West) Samoa. They should talk the other island into playing RL as well.Not sure if Samoa will qualify just yet. France have gotten a huge boost with the win against PNG. PNG have every chance if beating Samoa. Could be very very close!As for getting the other island playing, I do believe there was only a couple of Western Samoan born players in that side so let's keep concentrating on the main island! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBR 208 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Brilliant brilliant game. My two year old loved those big hits. Just watched it again. Agree that the crowd and voss helped make the game but the suicidal hits are epic. Love to see Samoa develop their rugby league. They would give England a much better game than the exiles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draculas tea bag 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 kiwis looked awesome despite taking their foot off the gas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 2,552 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Brilliant brilliant game. My two year old loved those big hits. Just watched it again. Agree that the crowd and voss helped make the game but the suicidal hits are epic. Love to see Samoa develop their rugby league. They would give England a much better game than the exilesUntil we can have a break in the club calendar, we wouldn't get to play a competitive Samoan side (or any pacific side) mid-season. NRL would never let them go without a fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan 1,841 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 An excellent game with both sides behaving in a gentlemanly manner to one another as is expected of those connected with our wonderful gentile sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amm 292 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 It's on again now - just spotted whilst sitting down with my tea - half time almost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim from Oz 229 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 i watched it all live on 7mate in Australia (got up at 3am to watch PNG v France, then NZ v Samoa at 5am; how's that for dedication ?!) and gotta say: enjoyed the first match but NZ v Samoa was just BRILLIANT ; great crowd, great commentary; well done to all concerned ! YOU'VE ALL DONE VERY WELL ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites