2018 New Zealand U20s

[Stargazer]

That was a great tackle from Proctor.

[98blueandgold]

Early we looked a little outgunned, very physical running from French. We looked rushed in backs.

[98blueandgold]

Flanders and hooker playing well. I think we miss our big outside backs who went hm inj. We need to play smart and territory

[Stargazer]

France 63% of possession thus far. No scores yet.

[Stargazer]

Was that French player onside when he stole the ball?

[Billy Tell]

Absorbing game.

[Stargazer]

Try France? Looked held-up, but we're going to the TMO.

[Stargazer]

Held up. No try.

Scrum close to our try line again.

[Stargazer]

Penalty goal France. 0 - 3 France

[Toddy]

French 8 picks up the ball in the scrum and stays attached. Surely that's a penalty.

[Stargazer]

There are some really big boys in that French squad. Their no. 8 is huge.

[Billy Tell]

Great defence. 3 points was a victory.

[Tordah]

ABs backs playing like they just met

[Victor Meldrew]

French are coming up very fast throttling the AB U20 attack

[kiwiinmelb]

Evidence of fatigue setting in on both sides ,

Gaps should start opening up

[Stargazer]

Our defence has been great, but France look the better team because they have had all the possession.

[Victor Meldrew]

@stargazer We are throwing away too much possession

[Stargazer]

Thank God, the French winger dropped that ball. That was close!

[Stag]

The basic skill level and discipline of the NZ players is very disappointing

[Victor Meldrew]

I'd be a bit pissed off if I was only 3 points up after all the possession and territory France have had