Tri Nations 2005

[Burpey]

I fail to see how Chris Whittaker could be considered a better half back than his same age Wallabies captain George Gregan !!

They are very even. The fact that Whitaker doesn't seem to get a look in while many other Aussie positions are always highly contested is what irks me.

 

[Blaze]

Australia got demolished at scrum time and we dominated the rucks, winning lots more turnovers. I am surprised that AUS didn't start both Waugh and Smith and try and nulify McCaw. Aus have big problems with their scrum though, I haven't seen a top international team getting destroyed like that at scrum time for a long while.

 

[Somerset]

Australia got demolished at scrum time and we dominated the rucks, winning lots more turnovers. I am surprised that AUS didn't start both Waugh and Smith and try and nulify McCaw. Aus have big problems with their scrum though, I haven't seen a top international team getting destroyed like that at scrum time for a long while.

The Australian scrum was terrible TBH, I'm surprised they didn't conceed more penalties than what they did. Also agree that starting Roe ahead of Waugh was a slightly bizarre move, I definitely would've started with Waugh and Smith...strange.

Overall a good comeback from the All Blacks after an extremely slow start but certainly not the best performance we've produced - something still to work on for the coaching staff.

Anyone heard any news on Daniel Carter's injury?

 

[KennyD]

Roe was probably Australia's best forward in my opinion.

Drew Mitchell had a very good attacking game in his first run on test, only problem was missing Rockocko down the sideline.

On Joe, gee, he played pretty well. Loved that solo try of his at the end of the match.

And Whitaker is easily a better SH than Gregan. I wish Gregan would stop that bloody slow little tap dance he does at the base of each ruck before he delivers the ball.

 

[shaka]

So far its a tussle between SA and NZ, might come down to the Dunedin game between the two, bonus points might make or break the tri nations. Brilliant game by the Rok and Weepu had a good game as well.

 

[shaka]

Flatley is a late exclusion due to injury
SA lead 5-0 thanx to a Brian Habana try.

 

[Nate]

Hahah, didn`t see this thread...

 

[shaka]

I found it on the third page

 

[BoyBrumby]

Looks like the goalkicking might just cost the Boks. 3 misses already.

 

[shaka]

not a good start by Percy.

 

[James]

Goodness me - has there ever been a worse ref than this one!

 

[Nate]

Or a worse Aussie side...

 

[Blaze]

Goodness me - has there ever been a worse ref than this one!

He's doing alright and is quite a good ref from what i've seen in the past IMO. Both teams are going in hard to the breakdown area and slowing down the ball which always results in penalties. Australia really do need to find a decent front row.

 

[Nate]

I`m so sick of this happening...

 

[Nate]

Ah well, we deserved to lose.

We played like crap.

 

[KennyD]

Gregan die.

I love Drew Mitchell.

That ref, die.

 

[Simon]

haha Wallabies are crap, i hate them so much, they arent real australian's...

 

[James]

I thought Australia played quite well and deserved to win actually. South Africa were very lucky in getting two run away tries when the Aussies were on attack.

Drew Mitchell is one superb player!

 

[Blaze]

haha Wallabies are crap, i hate them so much, they arent real australian's...

Wow that's harsh. They have a lot of injuries and with the side they put out there, they punched above their weight. On paper it was a very ordinary side and it just proves they have very little depth.

All Blacks to beat Springboks by 20 next week.

 

[KennyD]

haha Wallabies are crap, i hate them so much, they arent real australian's...

This is all rather above you, isn't it.