Alll Blacks v Australia (Bledisloe Cup)

Abel Tasman

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Anybody just watch the game?

I don’t think I’ve seen a final minute like that. Having just levelled at 16 -16 the All Blacks gave away a penalty after 80 mins. Up stepped Rhys Hodge who is known for his long range penalties. He hit the post and there then followed 8 minutes of play with both sides camped on their oppositions line and neither chose to go for the drop goal win.

T’was breathless stuff. As an All Black fan relieved our unbeaten run against the Aussies is intact
 
Anybody just watch the game?

I don’t think I’ve seen a final minute like that. Having just levelled at 16 -16 the All Blacks gave away a penalty after 80 mins. Up stepped Rhys Hodge who is known for his long range penalties. He hit the post and there then followed 8 minutes of play with both sides camped on their oppositions line and neither chose to go for the drop goal win.

T’was breathless stuff. As an All Black fan relieved our unbeaten run against the Aussies is intact
Superb game of rugby. Quality and commitment to win from both sides. Fair dooz to the Aussies for putting such a professional performance together.

Dreadful mistake by NZ to fail to ground the ball at the end of the first half.
 
I did see it. Australia looked the better team for long periods of that game. Are the All Blacks rebuilding?
 
I did see it. Australia looked the better team for long periods of that game. Are the All Blacks rebuilding?
Not really. We had three debutantes on the bench but that was an experienced side - all in the World Cup squad from Japan. terrible loss of concentration from Rieko Ioene to lose control of the ball over the try line like that
 
I didn't even realise they were playing as I would have watched. Rugby union needs a strong Australia so it's good for the game they're playing well.
 
With Saracens out of the picture for now should see Exeter dominate.

2nd Bledisloe Cup game next Saturday at Eden Park.
 
With Saracens out of the picture for now should see Exeter dominate.

2nd Bledisloe Cup game next Saturday at Eden Park.

There's a good article in the Observer today about Saracens and what Exeter really think of their salary cap cheating.
 
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