2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027306#Comment_121027306

They have I agree, NZL have improved that there is no doubt but I've still remain unconvinced that they are really back to their pre 2020 best. Top 4 in the world obviously but anymore than that im not convinced and performances like tonight cast further doubts for me as these are the kind of games that have always been the big question marks over where NZL really stand.

MaddChris · 25-08-2023 7:19pm

New Zealand looking like the tribute band version of themselves

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:19pm

SA's attacking structure seems to be line out mauls and catching intercepts...

Clegg · 25-08-2023 7:23pm

Scott Barrett has always been a bit of a donkey. That's also a bit of thuggery.

Hopefully cops a ban.

SaoPaulo41 · 25-08-2023 7:23pm

That's a red and definitely will miss France game, stupid by Barrett

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 7:24pm

Scott Barrett RWC over

fitz · 25-08-2023 7:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027316#Comment_121027316

Like, I would never write them off, but they honestly look like a team lacking confidence. Don't think Foster has them playing to their potential.

Podge_irl · 25-08-2023 7:25pm

Well I'm a lot happier than I was before this game I have to say.

MaddChris · 25-08-2023 7:25pm

Braindead

Sidenote: Can't remember the last time I've seen a double yellow in a Rugby match.

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:25pm

First red card given without the bunker since the bunker was brought in. That is as blatant a red card as Vunipola last week so surely this decision will only take a minute or 2.

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 7:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027344#Comment_121027344

Jonny may xmas eve a few years ago forctwo deliberate knock ons

lawrencesummers · 25-08-2023 7:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027293#Comment_121027293

Well thats that now. Game over. Boks win

fitz · 25-08-2023 7:26pm

That will be Barrett out of the France game too, I suspect. Big loss for them. Idiotic from him. Thought he was one of their best players during the RC, but that was so dumb.

Eoinbmw · 25-08-2023 7:27pm

Great to watch these lads thump the heads off each other few weeks before the RWC!

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027337#Comment_121027337

Oh I definetly wouldnt write them off, they are definetly contenders but I'm seeing people claiming they are now the favourites which is wild considering they've only had one real test this year against SA a month or so ago.

realhorrorshow · 25-08-2023 7:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027336#Comment_121027336

I don't think he'll get a ban for that, we'll see if it's upgraded to a direct red but id be surprised.

DGRulz · 25-08-2023 7:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027344#Comment_121027344

I was just wondering the same and then it happened like I willed it into existence 🤣. Funny enough, I think the last one I can remember is from the same fixture a number of years ago.

murtyd17 · 25-08-2023 7:28pm

Wow, hard to understand what he was thinking there

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 7:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027352#Comment_121027352

Swinging arm to a prone players head/neck

He has had several bans in last few years. Can see him copping 4 weeks now

ersatz · 25-08-2023 7:28pm

Seeing Lomax and Scott B potentially miss the France game really underlines how money is a nefarious influence on the game. These teams have little to gain from this match and risk injuries and suspensions.

TheRona · 25-08-2023 7:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027349#Comment_121027349

Well it's a yellow, which becomes a red because it's a second yellow. I don't even know that there's clear head contact, but it's a dangerous clearout.

swiwi_ · 25-08-2023 7:32pm

NZ have been awesome.

Did I mention I’m high on drugs?

Clegg · 25-08-2023 7:33pm

South Africa have been very impressive in smothering New Zealand's attack and taking apart their lineout. But the Bok attack is very limited. They take contact too often and spurn a lot of good chances near the line. They've added an offloading and wide passing game recently, but they panic a fair bit when taking those options.

New Zealand have been shite.

fitz · 25-08-2023 7:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027361#Comment_121027361

I was gonna ask what his record is like...if he cops a ban, I'd expect it'll be a couple of games, can't see him getting 4 for it.

Brief_Lives · 25-08-2023 7:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027360#Comment_121027360

classic scott barrett.... total bellend. card magnet

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 7:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027382#Comment_121027382

4 weeks last year

3 weeks in 2019

realhorrorshow · 25-08-2023 7:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027361#Comment_121027361

I thought the point of contact was the shoulder but would like to see it again.

fitz · 25-08-2023 7:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027393#Comment_121027393

If he wears a nice suit, it'll be two or three weeks, I'd say.

Podge_irl · 25-08-2023 7:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027349#Comment_121027349

It was a yellow with bunker review, it was just a second yellow.

TheRona · 25-08-2023 7:39pm

The clearout is the most ridiculous thing in rugby. I don't even understand how it's legal at all, when you're supposed to bind to one of your own players when you enter a ruck.

standardg60 · 25-08-2023 7:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027357#Comment_121027357

I think you'll be the only one

Cateym · 25-08-2023 7:40pm

Completely idiotic. He spotted Marx and targeted him. He changed direction towards him on his way in.

standardg60 · 25-08-2023 7:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027376#Comment_121027376

Mo'unga has been awesome, apart from the penalty, the rest seem to be suffering from jet lag or something.

lawrencesummers · 25-08-2023 7:48pm

Marx did the perfect thing, stayed down getting treatment and forced it to be looked at. A lesson to all.

Iamabeliever · 25-08-2023 7:48pm

Definitely yellow and reckless but no definite angles to indicate point of contact.

Clegg · 25-08-2023 7:48pm

New Zealand have been incredibly poor at clearing their lines all game.

Fitting that a skewed kick from their own 22 leads to a Bok try.

standardg60 · 25-08-2023 7:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027404#Comment_121027404

Em no not sure why you think that

No upgrade to the yellow for Barrett, is the TMO Australian?

Brief_Lives · 25-08-2023 7:49pm

haha... what a con no red upgrade....

swiwi_ · 25-08-2023 7:49pm

Given Leinster vs big forward packs in the HC wouldn’t be writing SA off vs Ireland.

25-08-2023 7:50pm

This is turning into a bit of a demolition job. South Africa peaking at the right time.

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027459#Comment_121027459

Thank god it's Ireland playing SA!

lawrencesummers · 25-08-2023 7:51pm

So based on this performance France will beat NZ and top the group.

ongarite · 25-08-2023 7:51pm

Going to bring on all 7 forwards to beat up NZ even more.

Podge_irl · 25-08-2023 7:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027459#Comment_121027459

Leinster don't have an issue with big forward packs as can be seen by easily handling Toulouse. They just have two 1 point losses against one particular team.

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027463#Comment_121027463

Just in time for their clash with Scotland to decide who's runner up in pool B!

Clegg · 25-08-2023 7:52pm

Lol

Lmao

lawrencesummers · 25-08-2023 7:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027451#Comment_121027451

Maybe he is just doing the decent thing, because the first yellow was a team card for persistent infringements not a personal yellow.

lawrencesummers · 25-08-2023 7:54pm

Thats a way to announce yourself as a 13!

I didnt know you could kick the ball out of a players hands but hey some finish!

Shehal · 25-08-2023 7:54pm

The positive for NZL from this game is they get a reality check of where they truly are as a team pre World Cup.

Clegg · 25-08-2023 7:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027459#Comment_121027459

Meh. Leinster and Ireland play differently. Ireland's defence is more aggressive and they've a deeper squad to call from. And a better coaching team.

They've dealt well with the challenges posed by bigger packs over the last year.

2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

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