2017 New Zealand U20s

[Stargazer]

@mimic Haha, yeah, that worked really well for them!

[Stargazer]

49': First French try after a line-out: 36-5. The conversion is good: 36-7 NZ.

[Stargazer]

Another try to the French in the corner. Going to the bench has worked for them. Arrate converts really well: 36-14 NZ after 53 minutes.

[Stargazer]

Lindenmuth > Fidow

[Stargazer]

Try France. Baby Blacks seem to have switched off already. Not good.

36-19 to NZ after 64 minutes.

[Stargazer]

Great attack from the French, resulting in a try to their right wing: 36-24. The French bench has had a real impact, but NZ defence inadequate there.

The try has been converted: 36-26 to NZ with 10 minutes to go. Baby Blacks need to play better.

[Stargazer]

Penalty goal Falcon, who has kicked 6 from 7 tonight.

NZ 39-26 France with 3 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

The French left winger is playing really well this half. Where was he in the first?

[Stargazer]

Full time: NZ 39 - 26 France

NZ will play England in the Final!

[mimic]

Tian must be cursed whenever I watch his games..
Every time I watch him play he looks poor.. good kicking though

[Stargazer]

@mimic What are you talking about? He had a very good game! He dropped one ball and got held up in a maul, but that was it. Excellent ball distribution, passing and kicks in play, and a great boot. Also scored a try.

[Bovidae]

I think the 2nd half struggles will be a good thing preparing for the final.

NZ need to work on discipline and defending mauls/lineout drives.

[mimic]

I missed the whole first half..
In the little bits I watched he knocked the ball on twice (got called once), and he got held up, and then he slipped when going for a run.. but like I said, every time I tune in to watch he always makes an error.. maybe I shouldn't watch the final

His goal kicking and kicking for touch was great

[Stargazer]

@mimic Sounds like you only saw the errors and didn't see the good stuff. He had a good game with just those few errors. Hardly a reason to say he didn't play well.

[Billy Tell]

Anyone got highlights?

[Stargazer]

@Billy-Tell

Highlights:

[KiwiMurph]

That behind-the-back ball from Falcon was sensational.

[Chris B.]

That hooker, Aumua, looks a real prospect.

Sort of guy who could get Wellington out of the Second Division!

[Rapido]

Sounds like a Twickenham 99 come back from the French!

I watched about the first 25 mins during my breakfast: France were a shambles at that stage.

Glad NZ were put under pressure. Flakiness can provide good learning experiences.

[Billy Tell]

Speaking of Wayne Barnes, that first NZ try was off a fairly clear forward pass.

And what was Carlos Spencer doing playing for the U20s. Haven't seen that sort of cheeky pass in a while.

Some nice French tries in the 2nd 40.