2018 New Zealand U20s

[Rebound]

@stargazer And some ferners were worried about the scrum during the Oceania tournament. It was the same last year, scrum struggled against Australia only to come right during the championship

[Salacious Crumb]

Blacks have had ample opportunities to put this game away, but Wales defending valiantly and waiting for knock-ons.

[Stargazer]

Uluilakepa replaced by Mafileo.

58 minutes played and it's still 25 - 10 to NZ

[Billy Tell]

Lose is dodgy on the laws. The cross the plane law is gone for a few months now. It was still out but not for that reason.

[Stargazer]

Btw, did any of you hear why Clarke doesn't play? I assume he's injured?

[Stargazer]

Florence replaced by Tremain. Florence seems to have an arm/shoulder injury.

[Stargazer]

I consider Jackson the better hooker in the squad, but he's made several mistakes in this game.

[Stargazer]

Plummer scores a penalty goal from right in front of the sticks. At least we keep adding points, but I find the game quite boring. Too many mistakes. I guess the rain has something to do with that, but still ...

28 - 10 NZ

[Stargazer]

Excellent charge down from Mafileo, who scores the try. He's faster than he looks haha.

[Stargazer]

35 - 10 NZ after 66 minutes

[Stargazer]

Asi has replaced Cobb.

[Stargazer]

Flynn Thomas has replaced Ricky Jackson.

[Stargazer]

Faingaanuku and Tucker? replaced by Akau'ola-Laula and Trask. Faingaanuku was limping a bit.

[Stargazer]

Gregory has come on for Sullivan.

[Stargazer]

Geez, this ref likes his cards. The Welsh replacement lock sent off. Was Wales already on a warning? NZ now has the one-man-more advantage.

[Stargazer]

Roe gets the penalty, quick tap, try! Plummer converts.

42 - 10 with 5 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

I'm watching this game on a small tv with terrible reception via freeview and a rabbit ears antenna, but I don't think I can be bothered to watch the replay.

[Stargazer]

Double whistle. What now?

[Stargazer]

Geez, that's stupid from Tanielu Tele'a. Late tackle, no arms, yellow. Another player with a card on his record. So unnecessary.

[Stargazer]

And it's over.

NZ 42 - 10 Wales.

Not a great game. Not sure whether the rain is sufficient as an excuse.

Roe, Flanders, Sullivan and Proctor stood out for me. I'd like to see Tremain get a start next game, but it won't happen because Christie is the captain and they seem to prefer Florence.