2018 New Zealand U20s

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

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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

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

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35 - 10 NZ after 66 minutes

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Asi has replaced Cobb.

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Flynn Thomas has replaced Ricky Jackson.

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

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Gregory has come on for Sullivan.

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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.

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

42 - 10 with 5 minutes to go.

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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.

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Double whistle. What now?

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

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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.

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@salacious-crumb I've nearly reached my broadband limit, otherwise I'd have watched the livestream as well.

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Day 2 results below:

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Australia 54 - 19 Japan
France 24 - 12 Georgia
Scotland 13 - 29 Argentina
New Zealand 42 - 10 Wales
England 43 - 5 Italy
South Africa 30 - 17 Ireland

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Full games on YouTube:

Australia v Japan

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France v Georgia (geo-blocked in NZ)

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Scotland v Argentina

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New Zealand v Wales (geo-blocked in NZ)

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England v Italy

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South Africa v Ireland

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Have already seen a lot of Welsh moaning about the referee on social media. This is one example. Obviously, it's one-sided moaning, but if Faingaanuku wasn't penalised (I can't remember), they may have a point in this instance.

[MiketheSnow]

@stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

Have already seen a lot of Welsh moaning about the referee on social media. This is one example. Obviously, it's one-sided moaning, but if Faingaanuku wasn't penalised (I can't remember), they may have a point in this instance.

Penalty minimum. More than likely a YC