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<p>Pretty dodgy writing off a player's potential after less than a handful of seasons....I bet that Nonu will never amount to anything either...</p>
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<p>I agree! NZ's depth (at 10, but also other positions) means that some players - who are good enough for a spot in the AB no. 10 jersey - still won't be regular starters or will even make the squad. That will force them to try harder and harder, to get better than the rest.</p>
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<p>As long as Cruden, B.Barrett and Sopoaga keep pushing each other for that no. 10 jersey, they can only get better and better, and all have a chance to get a start at 10 (until age, injury and overseas' offers become a factor).</p>
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<p>Add to that the up-and-comers like Damian McKenzie, Mo'unga and possible other young first-fives, and you have a wealth of players who can only push the level further up. </p>
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<p>I don't see any reason why B.Barrett couldn't still improve to the point where he'll become the incumbent no. 10. He's only 25 for heaven sake! (Sopoaga is a few months older, btw)</p>
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Nz looking clueless with the ball! Wales looking much better<br><br><br>
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<p>Try Sam Nock under the posts. Good time to score, just before half-time.</p>
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<p>Barrett converts and its 14-10 to Wales at half time.</p>
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<p>Ref has in the mean time also warned NZ; have to be careful, otherwise one of the boys in black will also be send to the bin.</p> -
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<p>Wales no. 5 sent to the bin. If NZ can't take advantage of this, they don't deserve a semi-final spot.</p>
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<p>For the early tackle on the scrum half or coming through the ruck?</p>
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<p>If it's the latter, then wrong call IMHO. He came in from behind the last feet, tried to kick the ball, and then marched through the centre of the ruck.</p>
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<p>For the early tackle on the scrum half or coming through the ruck?</p>
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<p>If it's the latter, then wrong call IMHO. He came in from behind the last feet, tried to kick the ball, and then marched through the centre of the ruck.</p>
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<p>Or did I see something different with my one eye?</p>
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<p>I think it was for an early tackle, combined with the earlier warning for a high tackle by the same player.</p> -
<p>Several kicks now gone out on the full. Stop bloody kicking if you don't know how to do it. Stevenson has also been held up twice in a maul. It's a pity, he's done a few good things, too, but he's making mistakes that you wouldn't expect from a Super Rugby player.</p>
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<p>Geez, and now Sam Nock with a terrible kick. Super boys not showing why they're Super boys.</p> -
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<p>Jordie Barret sent to the bin for a no-arms tackle of a man off the ball. Just when Wales is back to 15 men.</p>
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<p>Good to see I'm not the only one watching with one eye :)</p>
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<p>Dirty, cheap, premeditated shoulder to the face. Could easily have been red. No place for petulant shit like that in the game. Save it for League.</p> -
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<p>Good to see I'm not the only one watching with one eye :)</p>
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<p>Dirty, cheap, premeditated shoulder to the face. Could easily have been red. No place for petulant shit like that in the game. Save it for League.</p>
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<p>Agree with the latter. Don't see what was one-eyed about my post though.</p> -
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<p>Agree with the latter. Don't see what was one-eyed about my post though.</p>
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<p>No intention to tackle IMHO</p>
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<p>I was only repeating what the TMO said: the reason for the yellow card. </p> -
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<p>I was only repeating what the TMO said: the reason for the yellow card. </p>
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<p>Try Stevenson! </p>
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<p>Great pace and footwork from depth. Much better ball protection from NZ. And down to 14 men too.</p>
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<p>Could be the turning point in the match.</p>
