All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2
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I can't believe NZers were posting at 8am this morning. Surely drinking yourself into oblivion is the only option after an AB loss?
Anyway, after a restless sleep full of nightmares some further thoughts...
First of all congrats to the Lions and their fans. It's been nearly 8 years since the ABs last lost at home, 14 in Wellington and to do it against the odds after being touched up in the first test is an incredible effort. That test was brutal as fuck, there'll be some very sore bodies today, but it was one for the ages and will go down in rugby folklore. Long live Lions tours!
The ref, I don't want this to sound like a whinge as he didn't cost the ABs the game, but as soon as Garces was announced a shockwave of nerves went through all rugby supporters. The 2nd test of the series was always going to be the most intense and full of niggle, and it was clear before the match that Garces was never going to be up to the task. He was very poor for both sides - inconsistent as fuck and straight up arrogant at times. His comminication with the rest of the reffing team was comical and showed huge incompetence. So that begs the obvious question - why was he selected for such an important match? Very frustrating as his performance will take away from what was an epic test now.
Despite that, this has been an awesome tour. Some absolutely cracking matches in the leadup to the tests, with some of the NZ teams showcasing the depth of talent we have (NZB, Blues, Canes and Landers) while the Lions showcased how clinical they can be with thier style of rugby (v NZM, Saders and Chiefs).
And now against the odds we are all off to Fortress Eden locked at 1-1! Will the heroic soldiers from Britian and Ireland have the strength to bring about the fall of Eden? Or will the noble men in black repeal yet another attack on our castle? An epic LOTR-style battle of Helm's Deep awaits us all - bring it on!!
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@jegga I still can't see much in the Naholo incident that would warrant SOB taking an enforced break.
What I can't believe after watching the replay is some fans trying to minimise Vunipola's actions. He was't clearing out a player in the ruck. He was clearing out a player who was already out of the ruck and he was damn lucky that his tucked right arm didn't connect with Barrett's head.
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@Billy-Tell There is a citing process but why anyone would have faith in it is beyond me.
As for pre-anticipating a tackle. That's a new one. Surely all tackles almost are pre-anticipated. It was Sinckler's actions that caused a dangerous situation and sets a dangerous precendent if the tackler is now responsible for the getting the ball carrier out of the predicament he got himself into.
As for the communication barrier between the officials. I believe that we need to move to referee teams that work together regularly so they can build combinations and understanding because too often they don't appear to trust each other and we get muddled application of the laws.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga I still can't see much in the Naholo incident that would warrant SOB taking an enforced break.
What I can't believe after watching the replay is some fans trying to minimise Vunipola's actions. He was't clearing out a player in the ruck. He was clearing out a player who was already out of the ruck and he was damn lucky that his tucked right arm didn't connect with Barrett's head.
The Naholo incident didn't seem like a red to me either. Vunipola was closer imho.
Really looking forward to next weeks game now, doubt I would have given a fuck to be honest if we had of won last night.
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@Nepia almost agree but accidental doesn't matter nowadays. Contact to head with swinging arm resulting in concussion and player leaving the field. O'Brien is a wonderful player and clean as but shit happens and the rules are about cleaning up technique as much as dirty play
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@jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga I still can't see much in the Naholo incident that would warrant SOB taking an enforced break.
What I can't believe after watching the replay is some fans trying to minimise Vunipola's actions. He was't clearing out a player in the ruck. He was clearing out a player who was already out of the ruck and he was damn lucky that his tucked right arm didn't connect with Barrett's head.
The Naholo incident didn't seem like a red to me either. Vunipola was closer imho.
Really looking forward to next weeks game now, doubt I would have given a fuck to be honest if we had of won last night.
Yep, definitely adds some spice to the series. I can see a 1993 style touching up of the Lions next week TBH. Or a 2005 second test version.
The ABs will spend the week fuming.
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@kev said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Nepia almost agree but accidental doesn't matter nowadays. Contact to head with swinging arm resulting in concussion and player leaving the field. O'Brien is a wonderful player and clean as but shit happens and the rules are about cleaning up technique as much as dirty play
I actually can't see the swinging arm. Of four of us watching together last night, 2 could see the arm and 2 couldn't - we need a Green and Gold style breakdown ....
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@Kruse I'm for a red card. It was an forearm to the head even if the head wasn't first contact. Coming son soon after the debateable penalty for the "late charge" that it is very hard to to not see it as Vunipola getting BB back for milking.
I'm not sure how if SBW gets a red for a shoulder to the head that does no damage a forearm to the head gets anything less.
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when (how long into game) did Naholo go off? Assume he failed the HIA?
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@taniwharugby 59min
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
First of all congrats to the Lions and their fans. It's been 14 long seasons since the ABs last lost at home, and to do it against the odds after being touched up in the first test is an incredible effort.
Great post. Being pedantic and all the ABs last home loss was in 2009.
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@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@No-Quarter said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
First of all congrats to the Lions and their fans. It's been 14 long seasons since the ABs last lost at home, and to do it against the odds after being touched up in the first test is an incredible effort.
Great post. Being pedantic and all the ABs last home loss was in 2009.
Ha! Seems I had wiped that from my memory...
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@Duluth yes I heard the 14 year stat in a drunken haze last night so went with that. Need to fact check myself.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@kev said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Nepia almost agree but accidental doesn't matter nowadays. Contact to head with swinging arm resulting in concussion and player leaving the field. O'Brien is a wonderful player and clean as but shit happens and the rules are about cleaning up technique as much as dirty play
I actually can't see the swinging arm. Of four of us watching together last night, 2 could see the arm and 2 couldn't - we need a Green and Gold style breakdown ....
Yeah , no we don't .
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@jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga You guys are no fun!
Planet rugby is just a click away bro.
I've already watched all the clips over there, they're too scatterbrained at the moment. Although the French have posted good videos of the incidents on Youtube. I guess they want to see how their star refs go on the tour.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga You guys are no fun!
Planet rugby is just a click away bro.
I've already watched all the clips over there, they're too scatterbrained at the moment. Although the French have posted good videos of the incidents on Youtube. I guess they want to see how their star refs go on the tour.
I wouldn't go over there for a while , Kid A must have an old fellow like Ray Charles elbow when he tried roller skating by now.
