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

[GeordieSaint]

1 minute ago, Damien said:

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.

An amazing servant; and seems a genuinely nice and humble bloke. 

[Futtocks]

Just now, Londonbornirishbred said:

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

Ever since 2017, they've been telling themselves they were "robbed" last time, so they'll be motivated, even if it is by complete and utter baloney.

[Phil]

16 minutes ago, SydneyRoosters said:

Terrible refereeing, I know it’s her first game but she shouldn’t be reffing another game after this display.

Absolute nonsense, as a referee for more than 30 years at all levels I can say with a degree of knowledge that she did ok 

[David Dockhouse Host]

Great game, we for cold near the end but the Welsh boys were brilliant 

Was great to watch live, all players should be proud of themselves 

[SydneyRoosters]

I think we’ll see Kyle Evans having a starting winger role in SL next year.

[jacksy]

No offence to our SH members. 

For me it was a typical SH ref display, when you get a SH v NH match up.

Male or female is nothing to do with it.

Edited October 24, 2022 by jacksy

[Dunbar]

1 minute ago, Phil said:

Absolute nonsense, as a referee for more than 30 years at all levels I can say with a degree of knowledge that she did ok 

Spot on.

I thought there was some inconsistency in the six again calls but apart from that a good refereeing performance.

Some of the hyperbole on here and the language used to describe her performance is just ludicrous. 

[GeordieSaint]

Pretty strong Welsh performance - they should be absolutely proud of their performances in this tournament. Exceptional grit and determination. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

10 minutes ago, Damien said:

Most of the tries have just been a result of Welsh fatigue and ridiculous size mismatches.

The mismatch in possession due to repeated six agains when defending then repeated ball spills when attacking has been frustrating to watch.

[Hemi4561]

20 minutes ago, SydneyRoosters said:

Terrible refereeing, I know it’s her first game but she shouldn’t be reffing another game after this display.

Has she referreed any NRL games? If not how is she qualified to referee a World Cup game? 

[SydneyRoosters]

3 minutes ago, Phil said:

Absolute nonsense, as a referee for more than 30 years at all levels I can say with a degree of knowledge that she did ok 

She had a hard game to ref but there was multiple times that game were she made the wrong call.

[DavidM]

Tonga for all their talent just look a bit disconnected. They dont really look the sum of their parts and in key areas are a little deficient compared to us , Aus and NZ

[Dunbar]

3 minutes ago, jacksy said:

No offence to our SH members. 

For me it was a typical SH ref display, when you get a SH v NH match up.

Male or female is nothing to do with it.

The penalty count was 8 - 3 in Wales favour.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

BBC keep saying it's job done for Tonga.

If PNG beat Cook Islands by 6 points, that means they're both on 2pts with 0pd.

PNG win by 16 against Wales and Cook Islands win by 16 against an off-the-boil Tonga, that means they're all on 4pts with +16pd.

Job certainly not over for Tonga.

 

This will all mean nothing though if PNG hammer Cook Islands tomorrow! (16 points at the bookies).

[redjonn]

13 minutes ago, ehbandit said:

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

Gosh funny how we see things  I thought Wales were almomst always slowing ptb whether through lying on or piddling as if being held in...

Plus they seemed to get away with a few forward passes as they tired...

Having said that wales deserve praise. Although they hardly got out their half 2nd half and score reflected the game.

[Wolford6]

Professional RU is imploding in both Wales and England.

There'll probably be a few new Welsh players knocking about in Superleague and the Championship next season.

[SydneyRoosters]

Just now, Wolford6 said:

Professional RU is imploding in both Wales and England.

There'll probably be a few new Welsh players knocking about in Superleague and the Championship next season.

If there anything like Kyle Evans, Wales will be a very strong side next year.

[Stuff Smith]

7 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

This will all mean nothing though if PNG hammer Cook Islands tomorrow! (16 points at the bookies).

PNG are going to hammer everybody.

Literally.

Edited October 24, 2022 by Stuff Smith

[moorside roughyed]

I think Wales did great. They're part time,the other blokes do it for a living.

[SydneyRoosters]

8 minutes ago, Hemi4561 said:

Has she referreed any NRL games? If not how is she qualified to referee a World Cup game? 

No though she reffed the roosters vs Canberra NRL preseason and I thought she did great. Unfortunately it was the opposite tonight.

[Hemi4561]

Just now, SydneyRoosters said:

No though she reffed the roosters vs Canberra NRL preseason and I thought she did great. Unfortunately it was the opposite tonight.

Thanks for the info. 

[DoubleD]

Elliot Kear had David Fifita in his pocket all game. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone consistently defend as well against him 

[JohnM]

TV commentators saw no probs with referee.

I didn't hear John Kear criticise her.

The various UK coaches must be aware of the Aus refs expectations at the PTB and interpretation of flat passes. If not, they are not doing their job.

[SalfordSlim]

1 hour ago, Hemi4561 said:

I am not your mate. 

 

[DoubleD]

I thought Tonga really got on top in the second half after Chester Butler went off injured. Hopkins unfortunately was not of the same standard