Wales v All Blacks Match thread, Poll, and Previews

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Nov 2012, 4:29 pm

First topic message reminder :

So this week saw the fans calls for players unused the week before who are in form this season answered and we lost to Samoa, we also lost more players to injury.

So what next...?

Wales offered little in impetus yet again. Few of the form players made a difference against Samoa. Wales have to make a massive improvement in every aspect of their game for next weeks match vs the ABs but what are your suggestions...???

Wales team:
Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North; Rhys Priestland, Mike Phillips; Paul James, Matthew Rees, Aaron Jarvis, Bradley Davies, Luke Charteris, Ryan Jones, Sam Warburton (captain), Toby Faletau

Replacements:
Ken Owens, Gethin Jenkins, Scott Andrews, Aaron Shingler, Justin Tipuric, Tavis Knoyle, James Hook, Scott Williams

New Zealand team:
Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Daniel Carter, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock.

Replacements: Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Brodie Retallick, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Ben Smith.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:32 pm

Terrible drive from Wales, just awful

Turnover.

Why didn't they take a shot?

by disneychilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:32 pm

Apologies to Wales that was a cheap shot. No place in the game for that crap. Sorry guys.

by **LondonTiger** Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:33 pm

thebluesmancometh wrote:Why does Mccaw not get pinged for taking the space? First ruck and he stands alone the wrong side using the ruck to aid him!!

Law 11.10 Exceptions to the Offside Law

Offside cannot occur if you are Richie McCaw.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:33 pm

Brilliant defensive scrum by Wales

I said that Andrews had been impressing me this season.

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:33 pm

disneychilly wrote:Apologies to Wales that was a cheap shot. No place in the game for that crap. Sorry guys.

Fair play chilly.

I really hate that sort of cowardly attack.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:34 pm

Trying to use Liam Williams in the air - clever idea and it kindof works.

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:34 pm

Did the AB's just get penalised for laying on the wrong side of the ruck after being told to roll away? Shocked

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:35 pm

Dead, again!!! Oh FFS

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:35 pm

Preistland boots it dead Sad

WHY IS BIGGAR INJURED!

by flyhalffactory Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:35 pm

Good afternoon Bretheren
Just got back to the homestead, couldnt even stay out for a pint after watching our shower of sh1te performance, so excuse me if I am a bit grouchy

Massive statement of intent by Wales going for touch instead of the posts, and mixing the game up. Priestland has had a good first 5 mins

All the best Wales

by Guest Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:35 pm

Kick the points you idiots!

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:36 pm

Preistland missed touch ends with a NZ shot at 3.

This is why you cannot make those mistakes against the All Blacks.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:37 pm

flyhalffactory wrote:Priestland has had a good first 5 mins

by glamorganalun Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:37 pm

Well done Preistland kick dead now 3 points for the AB's, why is he playing

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:37 pm

0 - 3

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:39 pm

Rees and Phillips being sneaking in the lineout...now where have I seen that before.

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:39 pm

I was a very big fan of Priestland but i just cant defend him anymore, he really is just looking poor. Wellies would be a much better option.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:39 pm

Oh Cuthbert...

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:40 pm

Liam Williams clap

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:40 pm

Roberts knocks on

ABs lineout in the Welsh 22

Excellent defence by Liam Williams

by glamorganalun Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:40 pm

Well done Liam

by Looseheaded Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:40 pm

Great hit Liam Williams.
Can we bring lynch mobs in just for Priestland and Howley?

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:41 pm

WTF???? Use it whistle????

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:41 pm

Why did Wales go for the scrum?

It was knocked on into touch - couldn't they have chosen a lineout?

by flyhalffactory Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Faletau, Warburton, Jones........ rewind that Liam Williams tackle! thats how you nail a player

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Early???

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Early engagement? Thought that it was a great Welsh scrum myself!!!

1/2p clap

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Watching a few minutes behind but I think we may see a citing for a tip tackle

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Terrible defensive positioning there - Halfpenny shouldn't have had to cover across like that.

by glamorganalun Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:42 pm

Cuthbert must tackle of we are stuffed

by Looseheaded Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:43 pm

Very good clearance kick from the Priest

by PJHolybloke Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:43 pm

I'm absolutely certain that Hore had no intention targetting a Wales lock in the first minute, and that the fact that Wales have no 2nd row on the bench is absolutely not connected to that incident in anyway.

There must have been some previous there, maybe he didn't show the Haka enough respect? warning

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:44 pm

Liam Williams is putting himself about a bit

by flyhalffactory Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:44 pm

Cuthbert is a big lump but he is a revolving door........ yet again in another match 1/2p has to cover for poor defensive backs

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:44 pm

PJHolybloke wrote:I'm absolutely certain that Hore had no intention targetting a Wales lock in the first minute, and that the fact that Wales have no 2nd row on the bench is absolutely not connected to that incident in anyway.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:45 pm

Jamie roberts back on his feet.

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:46 pm

How can Wales be in from of the kicker when NZ kick it? Intersting...

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:46 pm

Struggeling to understand this ref...

by kiakahaaotearoa Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:46 pm

HELP! Anyone know a link I can watch the match on. My usual doesn't have the game.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:46 pm

So are Wales billy

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:47 pm

Good kick

0 - 6

Jamie Roberts is off injured Doh

3 injured in 18 minutes.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:48 pm

Davies what are you doing???

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:48 pm

Jonathan Davies drops the ball Rolling Eyes

Pity

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:48 pm

Bless little Jamie looks in a lot of pain :/

Wales doing very well all things considered...problems going to be a lack of replacements late in the game when they need the spark to stay in it

by flyhalffactory Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:48 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:HELP! Anyone know a link I can watch the match on. My usual doesn't have the game.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_two_england/watchlive

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:48 pm

Ryan Jones is down injured...we will be down to 14men soon.

by glamorganalun Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:49 pm

Good riddance with Roberts off offering nothing in attack.

by eirebilly Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:49 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:HELP! Anyone know a link I can watch the match on. My usual doesn't have the game.

PM for Kia

by wales606 Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:49 pm

One NZ player turns over ball with 8 Welshman on the deck. *sigh*

by Guest Sat 24 Nov 2012, 5:50 pm

Why are we never able to cope with the physicality in terms of injuries? Is it because our league is so much less physical and therefore they're not used to it???

3 off injured, Ryan jones looking ropey

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