All Blacks XV v Japan

Machpants

What do people really see in Gilbert in the midfield. He looks like a bigger version of that guy who used to play for the Blues.

RTS?

gt12

@Machpants said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@gt12 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

What do people really see in Gilbert in the midfield. He looks like a bigger version of that guy who used to play for the Blues.

RTS?

I've fully blanked on it. Played fullback and was slow, then looked okish in the midfield.

Actually, he's the opposite of Glibert.

Edit: @Duluth you took the piss out of him plenty, who am I talking about?

Duluth

@gt12 Collins, that’s harsh on Gilbert

gt12

@Duluth said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@gt12 Collins, that’s harsh on Gilbert

That's it.

I think Gilbert is much better at FB than Collins, but Collins looked better in midfield than Gilbert.

gt12

Good win.

It'll be a fun evening in Kumamoto tonight.

The lady interpreting is funny as, she was like the first part was Maori and then they were talking about how they want to play well to become All Blacks.

Dan54

Good game in extreme heat from ABXV. Do like the work Ah Khuoi puts in in forward pack, and I thought midfield were bloody exceptional. I would have no probs with Goodhue on bench for ABs, and I think Proctor is just gettting batter and better at 13. Real happy, saw all 3 NZ teams win yesterday, so slept well!

Crazy Horse

Did anyone see Harmon get injured? Has there been any word on what happened to him?

Bovidae

TJ still couldn't resist pumping up those Ta$man players. I lost count on how many tackles Strange missed but it was Ah Kuoi that got subbed.

Stargazer

Still no full highlights of this game. Nothing from NZR or Sky, and the JRFU has only posted highlights of the first half.

Tim

@Stargazer Fortunately someone posted a full replay on YouTube.

Stargazer

@Tim Will need a VPN for that.

Tim

The ref was awful.

Tim

@Stargazer Ah, unfortunate.

TheMojoman

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Bones

As an aside. Not sure if it's been said already, but Asafo's daughter was very sick. Hence he headed home.

Dan54

@Bones said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

As an aside. Not sure if it's been said already, but Asafo's daughter was very sick. Hence he headed home.

Without being an arsehole, I am quite happy to hear that, and not as I feared maybe somthing he did wrong. Hope his little girl is ok!

Dan54

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Well unlikely, but by gee there's a lot to like about his play, really looks the part of a 13 doesn't he? I have to say I was impressed with Goodhue also, bigtime, even if he does reseble a draught horse when running!

Duluth

TheMojoman

@Dan54 said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

@TheMojoman said in All Blacks XV v Japan:

I really hope Proctor gets into the RWC squad ahead of Ennor.

Well unlikely, but by gee there's a lot to like about his play, really looks the part of a 13 doesn't he? I have to say I was impressed with Goodhue also, bigtime, even if he does reseble a draught horse when running!

I reckon Proctor is the most natural 13 we have. Best defensive centre as well.

Bones

Just watching the highlights. Odd Weber chose the dodgy kick for the sideline for halftime instead of the easy kick over the dead ball.

The Silver Fern

All Blacks XV v Japan