Australia vs New Zealand

1st try to Liam Squire, replacement for the Kaino

 Hi sharkbok, ABs score but haven't had it all their own way so far.

 Riek o scores IMO, good finishing!

 Hi Justwin, good to see you. You have been missing for a while.
The game is pretty open so far- it seems the Ozzies are up for the game. 

 Rico is superfast. 

Snotty scores

 Two tries to Rieko in a couple of minutes.
Abs score again, they are fin ding their continuity.

 Aussies bearing the brunt of a drawn Lions series?? Better them than us.

 Aussie midfield being cut apart now.

 I dont like feeling sorry for the opposition .I would rather a decent hard match that gets the blood pumping .Hey guys !

 SBW scores !Make a few detractors shut up maybe ?

 I hope your boys go well against the Argies ,I do not revel in seeing out 2 greatest rivals bought low.

 Hi Wardad, ABs are starting to rack up a decent amount of points. Starting to look better.

 Hi Wardad. Hopefully the convicts up their game and make a game of it.

 Jeezum crow its looking like an old fashioned trousering now.

 ABs score like it's a practice run, that try looked so easy. SBW drew two players to give Crotty the space.

 Cheers guys ,Im afraid its not looking good after a decent enough start from the Aussies.I reckon a lot of SH woes are due the NH gits poaching players from down here .A transfer fee system is needed seeing as how we identify  build up and pour money into players to benefit the English and the other NH arseholes.

I can't help but get the feeling that it's rather a one-way affair at the moment.  

 Pakie its just bloody sad ,I was watching the last game high lights between the USA and NZ last night and they were doing better than the Aus sies at half time !

 Wee DM scores !Well done for his maiden try ,next up the bench !

Things are getting beyond embarrassing to a nightmare for the WallaBies. They are on the ropes with nowhere to go. 

Yeah WD, no one who loves the game can enjoy these white washes. Give me a good old tooth and nails down to the wire test match any day.
And NZ scores again...

 Bit of a training run now. Oz has to show something or else they will be beaten men physically and mentally.

 Wow, another relatively easy try for the ABs. Their defense is crap.

 Just horrible to watch now ,who the hell is their defensive coach ?I am actually happy to see Rona score a try ,and that says it all eh ?

 Let's see how the AB subs go. 
Oz score a decent try.

 Whats happening with Nehe Milner -Skudder ?

 Two quick tries to OZ. They are showing something. Abs have taken their foot off the gas.

 Liam Squire rockin the mullet eh ? hahaha!

It might be time to fire Australias coach- but do they have the players? The tackling has been poor.
Liam Squire seems to be ready for a starting position. I think he is currently better than Kaino who has seen too many winters.

 AB tackling suddenly looking suspect.

 Another turn over try for Oz. ABs not sharp now.

 Thats enough for the Aussies ,not feeling sorry any more hahahah!

ABs looking ragged now, plenty for Hansen to shout about after this game.

 Barrett can do it all, a charge down and looks like he scores.

 Congrats to the ABs, wobblies did enough in the second half to have some pride left. ABs will learn from the second half, that will keep their feet on the ground.

 A game of two halves sees the Ozzies walking away with something...

AB Ratings - Rugby Stuff

 

Damian McKenzie 9: Thrived on playing behind off-loading team-mates. Exceptional performance and was a constant threat to poorly organised defence.

Ben Smith 8: Just a typical performance from the man who does not make many mistakes. Deserves some time off but will be missed.

 

Ryan Crotty 9: Did everything right from the start. So calm in his decision making and continues to progress beyond rivals.

 

Sonny Bill Williams 8: Appeared to be in trouble early with head knock but shrugged it off and answered critics with fine performance.

 

 

Rieko Ioane 8: Showed his ability to finish and was a constant threat whenever he was afforded space. Looks more and more comfortable at test level.

 

Beauden Barrett 8: Put some indifferent form behind him and enjoyed the conditions, the pace of the game and attacking nature of the game.

 

Aaron Smith 7: Was a key cog in the All Blacks building up their massive lead in the first half. Just had to be a distributor and was.

 

Kieran Read 7: Showed in the first half that he is starting to find the form of old. Led well and made some important decisions from penalties. Got a bit loose in the second half and made some mistakes.

 

Sam Cane 7: Continues to put in above average performances but relies on front five working hard and dominating.

 

Liam Squire 8: Easily his best performance in an All Blacks jersey. Showed improved pace to score try and was strong on defence. Provides hope post Jerome Kaino.

 

 

Sam Whitelock 8: Just another top drawer first half from the someone who rarely has a bad test.

 

Brodie Retallick 9: Really influential in first half. Arguably the best 40 minutes of rugby from an All Blacks lock in professional era.

 

Owen Franks 7: Got more involved with ball in hand and came up with some some surprisingly good touches in the first half.

 

Match Stats — Team Stats

AustraliaV.New Zealand

AttackDefenceKickingBreakdownSet PlaysDiscipline

Attack

 

Tries

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

4             33.3%66.7%        8

Metres

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

650        50.3%49.7%        641

Carries

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

141        54%46%               120

Defenders Beaten

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

24           44.4%55.6%        30

Clean Breaks

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

10           35.7%64.3%        18

Passes

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

197        55.2%44.8%        160

Offloads

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

15           48.4%51.6%        16

Turnovers Conceded

Australia              Comparison        New Zealand

19           54.3%45.7%        16

Codie Taylor 8: Closes the gap on Dane Coles with each test. He showed real confidence as he approached some key first half lineouts that the All Blacks scored from.

 

Joe Moody 7: Another player who lifted his game from the Lions tour. Was not greatly tested at scrum time.

 

RESERVES

 

Nathan Harris (67th min) 5: Had to come on at a difficult time.

 

Wyatt Crockett (51st min) 5: Struggled to get involved and took serious head knock.

 

Ofa Tu'ungafasi (45th min) 4: Needed to make more of a statement but came on when All Blacks were flat.

 

Luke Romano (61st min) 5: Another who struggled as game changed.

 

Ardie Savea: Not rated.

 

TJ Perenara (55th min) 5: Did not enjoy the same sort of ball Aaron Smith did.

 

Lima Sopoaga (61st min) 5: Another who came on when All Blacks were defending more than attacking.

 

Anton Lienert-Brown (49th min) 4: Could do nothing to change second half.

 

 - Stuff

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The ratings of the starters are not a surprise as when a team racks up points like the ABs did in the first half you can expect this. The ratings of the reserves also show the fall off of the AB performance.

 Crotty had a very good game and having SBW inside him helps but it is not the full story. They will have a hard time dropping Crotty. Rugby 365 also rated him 9.

 Crotty is the best current midfield player in the world,.... and I would say the best backline player,.... untilll he left the game he organized the backline and the AB played one of their bests and most structured 50 minutes,... when he left the scoreboard was 54-6,.... he left the field and the team's structure felt apart and the wallies put 28 points on the AB

apart from that he got 2 tries, was a constant menace,... reads the game as no oone can,... and there's people who says that he's average,.... what a supine ignorance!!!!!!

@JW,
I cannot understand what you mean with:

"They will have a hard time dropping Crotty"

who wants to drop him? who would like to? he's the very best