Mon 24 Oct: RLWC: Tonga v Wales KO 7.30pm

[Wolford6]

Just now, SydneyRoosters said:

Obvious obstruction 

Been at it all night.

[JonM]

 

2 minutes ago, Tommygilf said:

admin gone rogue part 2?

 

I reckon the Fiji no try at the end of the first half against Italy would be another contender - admittedly because the winger dropped the final one of thirty-odd passes rather than because of the video ref.

Edited October 24, 2022 by JonM

[Tommygilf]

Just now, JonM said:

7752 if I heard the stadium announcer correctly on the telly.

 

I reckon the Fiji no try at the end of the first half against Italy would be another contender - admittedly because the winger dropped the final one of thirty-odd passes rather than because of the video ref.

And the PNG (no) try against Tonga

[Damien]

1 minute ago, JimBronco said:

Tonga have actually been pretty shocking close to the line. Nowhere near clinical enough 

Most of the tries have just been a result of Welsh fatigue and ridiculous size mismatches. They won't have that against the better teams.

[bratman]

10 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Short kick offs are pointless. Ireland did the same and just conceded more points.

Play the percentages.

Worked for Jamaica!

[V02]

10 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Short kick offs are pointless. Ireland did the same and just conceded more points.

Play the percentages.

Surely that depends on the percentage you get back?

[Desert Skipper]

I want to see Anthony Walker and Sio Talakai square up, bouncing their ample bellies against each other. Maybe with an overspilling pint in hand too…

[Gomersall]

2 minutes ago, Tommygilf said:

Its a shame this Wales team doesn't get more support from Wales. Really valiant in this tournament, arguably the best Wales performances (even in defeat) for a decade or more.

Day and night in comparison to the Welsh performances in 2017.

[Tommygilf]

Just now, Gomersall said:

Day and night in comparison to the Welsh performances in 2017.

Absolutely

[JonM]

Very enjoyable game. Well done to Wales, top performance. They've been well above expectations in both games so far.

[Damien]

Just now, Gomersall said:

Day and night in comparison to the Welsh performances in 2017.

Yes it is. Wales can be really proud of how they have performed tonight. 

[Futtocks]

Brave effort from Wales - a mile away from the thrashing some predicted.

[SydneyRoosters]

Is Ollie oldest the shortest player in rugby league

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

For a smallish guy thought Elliott Kear's defence was outstanding tonight 

[ehbandit]

Ref was shocking. Tonga allowed to lay on all game. Wales didn’t have to lay on to give 6 again. 

[Just Browny]

Just now, Jill Halfpenny fan said:

For a smallish guy thought Elliott Kear's defence was outstanding tonight 

I think this guy is my small-scale RL hero, given absolutely stellar service to the game forever.

[JimBronco]

Really enjoyable game despite some questionable refereeing. Wales played their hearts out and should hold their heads up high. Tonga won't be winning anything based on this performance. 

[UBranger]

Well done Wales , respect. Well done Tonga . Entertaining game  again.

[Gomersall]

1 minute ago, JonM said:

Very enjoyable game. Well done to Wales, top performance. They've been well above expectations in both games so far.

I’m hoping they can carry it on to their final match against PNG next Monday.

[SydneyRoosters]

Kyle Evans MOTM for me

[Wolford6]

Just now, Gomersall said:

I’m hoping they can carry it on to their final match against PNG next Monday.

I hope Kear picks everyone who hasn't played a game. Solid effort that the squad can be proud of.

[JohnM]

Forward passes are allowed at St Helens. After all, it's the home of the forward pass.

[Damien]

Just now, Jill Halfpenny fan said:

For a smallish guy thought Elliott Kear's defence was outstanding tonight 

Elliott Kear really is a legend of the Welsh game. He always puts his hand up and always gives his all. If only his contemporaries like Flower and Dudson had done the same for Wales over the years.

[Desert Skipper]

Nice sports bra on Evans there… which is totally acceptable these days of course..

Walker could have done with one to be absolutely honest…

Edited October 24, 2022 by Desert Skipper

[Londonbornirishbred]

Enjoyed that game, but Tonga aren't as good as 2017 so shouldn't bother England if they meet in the semis.