Japan vs All Blacks

[akan004]

Would like to see Ted return next year as our new defence coach.

[No Quarter]

Thought that was a slightly harsh call on Hemopo earlier, Japan player was isolated.

[Machpants]

I'm pretty confused about the refs penalties for not releasing

[Nepia]

@donsteppa said in Japan vs All Blacks:

All Blacks, defending as usefully as the Maginot Line since 2017.

Solid up the middle but terrible on the flank.

[taniwharugby]

@machpants I'm confused about a few penalties...I think hemopo got one before for not rolling away but he was out to the side away from the ball

[Nepia]

Yes, Evans is on, the Magpies newest AB.

[Tim]

Was going to say that we've been better this half, but we let another try in. Structure is shit.

[Billy Tell]

The 9,10,12 axis has been very impressive for NZ.

[Donsteppa]

Coltman subbed onto the left wing for Coles...

Will be good to have an additional tight forward again.

[taniwharugby]

@billy-tell not defensively

[Stargazer]

Who went off when Evans came on?

[taniwharugby]

@stargazer fifita?

[Nepia]

The back three were so hopeless than any of them could have been pulled for Bridge (yes, somewhat delayed comment).

[Stargazer]

Great try Naholo, but that was all Evans' work.

[Billy Tell]

@taniwharugby said in Japan vs All Blacks:

@billy-tell not defensively

Haven't noticed myself, but maybe you're right.

Jordie Barrett has had a mare.

[No Quarter]

@taniwharugby said in Japan vs All Blacks:

@stargazer fifita?

Honestly who knows if Fifita is on or off the field. What difference does it make.

[Donsteppa]

Very nicely worked try. Didn’t pass on the pressure too early.

[Nepia]

@taniwharugby said in Japan vs All Blacks:

@stargazer fifita?

Didn't they say he was going into lock? So Tuipolotu?

[rotated]

Calling it - first question at the presser is going to be about this shithouse defence and Hansen is going to reply by condescendingly imply the journalist isn't giving Japan enough credit, that Japan are a good side and we won so move on...

Four tries in 50 minutes just garbage, especially when they have total control in the physicality department.

[Steven Harris]

We are lucky their defence has been as leaky as ours has been.