Fri 28 Oct: RLWC: New Zealand v Ireland KO 19:30

[Guest]

Clearly 2 in the tackle there

[Dave T]

I think it's mismatches like this that show that 6 again can be unfair. A weaker team struggling to get out of their half don't benefit from offences that have been penalties for decades. 

[ehbandit]

Ireland have made plenty of errors, however, the ref isn’t helping them any.

[DavidM]

For all the hype there’s a lot of bash and barge in what New Zealand do , and I’m not sold on them being so amazingly great tbh 

[Spidey]

Just now, DavidM said:

For all the hype there’s a lot of bash and barge in what New Zealand do , and I’m not sold on them being so amazingly great tbh 

Same as Tonga, maybe slightly better than them

[Damien]

Just now, Dave T said:

I think it's mismatches like this that show that 6 again can be unfair. A weaker team struggling to get out of their half don't benefit from offences that have been penalties for decades. 

Absolutely. 

[Just Browny]

Just now, DavidM said:

For all the hype there’s a lot of bash and barge in what New Zealand do , and I’m not sold on them being so amazingly great tbh 

They can't kick goals for toffee either, which is quite crucial in top-end test matches.

[RP London]

1 minute ago, Dave T said:

I think it's mismatches like this that show that 6 again can be unfair. A weaker team struggling to get out of their half don't benefit from offences that have been penalties for decades. 

Got to agree on that.. a penalty instead gets them yardage out of their half. 

[Davo5]

2 minutes ago, Spidey said:

Keary’s defence is a bit suspect

For a multiple grand final winner he’s been a defensive liability in this World Cup & has been completely outplayed by both Moses & Hughes.

[jacksy]

3 minutes ago, Dave T said:

I think it's mismatches like this that show that 6 again can be unfair. A weaker team struggling to get out of their half don't benefit from offences that have been penalties for decades. 

Hate 6 again..get rid please.

[Chrispmartha]

I do think Ireland have been really disappointing to be honest

[JohnM]

2 minutes ago, ehbandit said:

Ireland have made plenty of errors, however, the ref isn’t helping them any.

I don't think he's supposed to help Ireland, though.

[Dave T]

1 minute ago, RP London said:

Got to agree on that.. a penalty instead gets them yardage out of their half. 

Ireland have had two six agains in recent sets, yet lost the ball immediately afterwards, therefore still in their own half instead of 30 metres up field. 

 

[Man of Kent]

George King looks even more like a pub player tonight. 

[Leyther_Matt]

1 minute ago, Spidey said:

Same as Tonga, maybe slightly better than them

NZ are much better off the ball, at least. Tonga’s game plans so far in the tournament have been straight from an under 8s game. 

Another ‘six again’ disadvantage there….

[Dunbar]

6 minutes ago, Spidey said:

Keary’s defence is a bit suspect

 

5 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Yes, it really is. 

One of the reasons why the Roosters haven't competed in the last couple of years.

They have the personnel to be challenge for the top honours but Keary and Sam Walker are weak links in defence and the rest of the team need to try and protect them from opposition edge forwards and centres attacking them. 

[DavidM]

The more I see the more I think we can beat New Zealand or australia if we get to the final . Neither of these versions of them  is invincible 

[Dave T]

2 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

I do think Ireland have been really disappointing to be honest

I think they are playing at their level. Maybe a bit above tbh. 

[jacksy]

If 6 again is still in play in 2025.

Somebody needs to be a hero and drop it for the WC.

[Dave T]

Just now, DavidM said:

The more I see the more I think we can beat New Zealand or australia if we get to the final . Neither of these versions of them  is invincible 

David, calm down. You're only setting yourself up for disappointment. 

[Spidey]

What a way to end a World Cup

[Just Browny]

3 minutes ago, jacksy said:

Hate 6 again..get rid please.

I was completely stunned to hear someone next to me at the match the other night saying how much they sped the game up.

Two minutes later, PNG made a break and Cook Islands held the man down for 20 seconds to give away a six again and re-set the defensive line. Speed my ######.

Edited October 28, 2022 by Just Browny

[Dunbar]

Just now, jacksy said:

If 6 again is still in play in 2025.

Somebody needs to be a hero and drop it for the WC.

You enjoy seeing penalties?

[Futtocks]

A high shot on the last, another set for the Kiwis, Fisher-Harris in, easy kick missed, 32:6.

[DavidM]

Just now, Dave T said:

David, calm down. You're only setting yourself up for disappointment. 

What again ?