2018 New Zealand U20s

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.

Salacious Crumb

@stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

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.

I watched a full screen youtube livestream on an ipad, and it was flawless picture & stream quality, no interruptions, and looked amazing.