2023 NZ Schools
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@Bovidae said in 2023 NZ Schools:
This photo shows the size of Pledger, the starting halfback, compared to the two locks.
Pledger looks like a good sized lock for the Hurricanes!
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Posting this here, because the Aussie Rugby thread is too busy discussing the state of Aussie rugby.
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So much for my prediction.
The Māori made too many mistakes and got dominated at the breakdown, while the bounce of the ball went the NZ Barbarians way all game. Nathan Salmon got 4 tries.NZ Barbarians U18s 41 - 5 NZ Māori U18s (HT: 22-0)
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@Bovidae Salmon showed good pace, particularly for the 2nd try.
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@taniwharugby Yes. He got some ball in this game unlike against NZ Schools.
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Is this a minute's silence or a stare down?
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Yep, that's always a red card. He fell on his neck. Commentators say for the rest of the game. They don't do 20-minute reds cards in these games?
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Commentators correct themselves: the red-carded player can be replaced after 20 minutes.
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NZ only scored one penalty goal during that red card.
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That's a heck of a kick from the Aussie fullback.
3 - 3
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Ahhhh, that attack looked so promising.
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Some shocking passes being thrown by NZ and too much inaccuracy like getting bundled into touch.
Problems at LH.
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One of the worst halves of rugby I’ve seen and you can’t even blame the conditions
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Simpson is a good stepper but a terrible passer.
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Finally.
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The inaccuracy of the NZ Schools team is frustrating, it's like they were deliberately trying not to score a try.
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Excellent kick.
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If there's a lot of wind, you have to adjust. Players aren't doing that and continue with those long passes.
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That was great!
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Running away with it now.
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What a difference it makes, when passes stick!
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Good workrate of the boys in black. They're working for each other.
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A much better second half.
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Full time score:
Australia U18 3 - 34 NZ Schools -
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?
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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.
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@taniwharugby said in 2023 NZ Schools:
Great comment on FB
"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"
Fairly sure thats David Havilli with the shit haircut to the left as well.
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@taniwharugby said in 2023 NZ Schools:
Great comment on FB
"How did Finlay Christie get away with playing in the U18s"
Top right must be Ardie, trying to look taller with all that hair.
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Who knew Nisbo had so many accounts on the fern
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Was that a 20 minute red card..?
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@Steven-Harris Yes, it was.
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Monday 2 October 2023 - 2.05pm NZT (12.05pm AEST)
Australia U18 v New Zealand Schools
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The Aussies have published their team list:
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No wind in Canberra and we've got a game today. Both teams have been in front but NZ scored right on HT to lead 29-24.
And the silverware is up for grabs today.
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Oli Mathis is quite the prospect. Very good at this level. Hopefully he'll develop into a great player at the next levels, too.
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Final score: NZ Schools 55 - 36 Australian Schools/U18s
MOTM was Oli Mathis.
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Is there any footage of this game?
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