Good morning to you G&GRs. Nicely one other painful spherical for us Wallabies followers, however a Slice of Heaven (did you see that little Dave Dobbyn pun there) for our Kiwi supporters. With each video games being performed in sub-optimal circumstances.
So let’s take a look at the weekend’s video games, a evaluation of the TRC ladder (trace no surprises there) after which have a little bit of an ‘Outdated Man Shouting at Clouds!’ second. So strap your self in, seize a giant cup of you already know what ☕, and let’s get it on.
The Rugby Championsip Spherical 2
New Zealand 42 defeated Argentina 10
For those who didn get the possibility, take a look a the G&GR evaluation of the Kiwis V Argentinians right here.
As talked about in my evaluation of the sport, you actually dont wish to must play the All Blacks after they’ve come off a loss. And final weeks loss was an embarrassing residence sport loss in Wellington. They dont lose two in a row fairly often if in any respect, however then to must play them at Eden Park the place they havnt misplaced in over 50 years, was at all times going to be Arnhem! A Bridge too far!
The sport was thrilling and quick paced. And I imply actually quick paced. Blistering attacking raids and speedy breakdown work. The ABs had been actually out to extract some revenge, and that they did. The Argies got here out firing within the second half however alas it wasnt sufficient, contemplating the 35-3 margin at oranges.
An excellent match to look at the total replay of that’s for positive. Certianly extra entertaining than the Wallabies sport!
South Africa 30 defeated Wallabies 12
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Nicely I’ve watched this sport twice now, and for one am not sure if we had been higher or worse than the earlier week. Some elements had me going “sure we’ve got improved”, then different elements going “gee we’ve got regressed additional”! So total I’ll land on the balanced view that we had been as 💩 this week as we had been final week.
It is going to be fascinating to see what the ‘Participant Scores’ comeback with. However I believed we had just a few gamers on the market that had been busting a intestine, and others that simply had actually dangerous days. Right here is Bris’s participant suggestions dribble:
- Angus Bell – Good to see the massive ahead again. I although he put in an excellent shift, and added some starch to our tight 5 and the scrum.
- Angus Blythe – The massive Queenslander, who for the file I thougt was fairly lukcy to make the squad primarily based off little sport time this yr on account of harm, put in a stable shift and acquired his head in some darkish locations.
- Tom Wright – Had one other ‘rocks and diamonds’ form of sport. Some moments of talent and tempo, coupled with some poor determination making, dangerous kicks and defensive lapses. However to be sincere he wasnt on his Pat Malone there.
- Nic White – Time to maneuver this fella on. Sluggish passing from the bottom of the ruck and appalling whinging at referees. Itlooks like Tate Mc and Jake Gordon (scarily sufficient) might be our 9’s going ahead.
- Lolo – Yep one other Barry Crocker for the younger fella. And in addition to the poor efficiency picked up Nic ‘The Lips’ trait of whinging on the officers. Time so that you can go away the tribe.
- Seru Uru – I used to be so hoping for an excellent debut for the massive Fijian / Queenslander, however alas his debut was a little bit of a nightmare. A few penalties and a slice of 🧀, harm the massive fella. I do hope he can bounce again from it.
Anyway, lets see what the rating playing cards carry out, however it was a nasty night time on the workplace for our guys, and I dont count on their scores will mirror a lot in any other case. Time to focus ont he subsequent match
The TRC Ladder
Did we count on something completely different?
Outdated Man Shouting at Clouds
I’ve to be sincere and say there have been two issues that made me a bit cranky over the weekend. And for the second week in a row, the referumping wasnt it. It was the Wallabies dsicipline and the way in which we handled the Referumps. So lets have a shout!
Self-discipline – Nicely the primary half went fairly nicely with us being aggressive. However the second we get put below rating board stress our self-discipline turns to 💩. The second half we began conceeding penalties and for foolish issues. Seru Uru got here on and copped just a few, and not at all am I hanging it in him, however he simply gave the impression to be the person within the flawed place on the worng time. Two fast penalties and a 🧀, was expensive. The playing cards and the self-discipline have been a difficulty for the Wallabies for some time. If we had a deeper squad individuals could be dropped for subsequent week. However alas we dont. Perhaps Joe will get the gamers that actually ‘screw the pooch’ to forfeit their match funds or one thing. However there needs to be a consequence and there simply isnt. Ideas?
Coping with the Match Officers – Again in the dead of night days, I used to have a giant downside with the way in which our gamers and particularly Michael Hooper as Captain handled the match day officers. In latest occasions below completely different Captains this appeared to enhance. Jimmy Slips, Skelton, and seven A’s all appeared to have a way more nuanced strategy. Nicely final night time that modified and went to poo. It wasnt the Captain, who ever the Captain was at that time of the sport, because it was onerous to inform. However Nic the Lip White and Later LOLO Mc Lolo determined to be obnoxious, beligerent reprobates! You may even hear the referump warning Nic White. I believed Australia and the Wallabies had moved previous that time. However apparently not. Man these two lads should be dropped for that cause alone. It didnt assist that they had been additionally having a crap nights efficiency sensible. However I now not wish to see these two within the Inexperienced and Gold primarily based off that behaviour alone. Time for them to go and write their Autobiogrphies now!
Anyway sufficient of this fats previous man raving. Over to you G&GRs! Have at it.
