2023 NZ Schools

[Stargazer]

Commentators correct themselves: the red-carded player can be replaced after 20 minutes.

[Stargazer]

NZ only scored one penalty goal during that red card.

[Stargazer]

That's a heck of a kick from the Aussie fullback.

3 - 3

[Stargazer]

Ahhhh, that attack looked so promising.

[Bovidae]

Some shocking passes being thrown by NZ and too much inaccuracy like getting bundled into touch.

Problems at LH.

[Dolamite]

One of the worst halves of rugby I’ve seen and you can’t even blame the conditions

[Stargazer]

Simpson is a good stepper but a terrible passer.

[Stargazer]

Finally.

[Nepia]

The inaccuracy of the NZ Schools team is frustrating, it's like they were deliberately trying not to score a try.

[Stargazer]

Excellent kick.

[Stargazer]

If there's a lot of wind, you have to adjust. Players aren't doing that and continue with those long passes.

[Stargazer]

That was great!

[Stargazer]

Running away with it now.

[Stargazer]

What a difference it makes, when passes stick!

[Stargazer]

Good workrate of the boys in black. They're working for each other.

[Stargazer]

A much better second half.

[Stargazer]

Full time score:

Spoiler

Australia U18 3 - 34 NZ Schools

[Stargazer]

Why are they presenting a trans-tasman cup with one more test to play? Wouldn't it make more sense to present it to the overall winner after the second test?

Or is it on the line in every test, so it could change hands if the win goes the other way on Monday?

[Bovidae]

I do like the look of Simpson as he has some size for a 1st 5.

Mathis' speed and strength was on display in the 2nd half. I've seen plenty of him playing and he is as quick as most wingers.

[taniwharugby]

Great comment on FB

"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"