Doubt very much that the players we currently have could live with that defence from the aussies. Most of the NZ squad play in the NRL and really struggled to make an impact for much of theame. Think we will struggle to mkatch teh NZ performance and if thezzies improve their ball control it could get embarrassing

Australia were faster and clinical but the bore the bloody pants of me.

Nothing boring about winning

were is russell smith these days anyway, is he still over there :s in the lower league

Oh i know but they are so 1 dimensional

australia are abit boring but there good at been boring

If we dont play there way.we can take them out as,IMO,they are too structured and dont have a planB.

They dont need one

bEEN WAITING FOR YOU





True though.

I agree with you about Australia they are pretty boring to watch at times.



But NRL. Get real man

NZ were cack. No line speed , No creativity ,No go forward, No passion ,No chance.

England will get better, probably the PNG game was what we needed. We might not beat the Aussies this week but we will beat NZ I reckon and have a good chance against the aussies in the semi's of the final. TS is a shrewd coach and will get it right.



Thought the aussies were workmanlike against NZ, very good defensively though. Much more to come from them aswell though.

Just watching the Tonga/Ireland game now, is there a worst defensive FB in RL than Platt.

Craig Hall

I take Hall at FB, at least he can catch, it's a great game though.

Really disappointed with NZ watching that. Halfbacks were terrible, forwards totally outplayed, out enthused etc.



Was similar to watching another black and white team from last year!

Due to australia's defence and closing down. Think you'll change your mind when NZ beat england in 2 weeks time.



Australia are awesome

NZ are average

England are rubbish

Best game of the WC so far Ireland v Tonga.



Thought Tonga were hard done too though. Two of Irelands tries were from forward passes and there was nothing wrong with Jennings second try. Love watching Felleti Matteo play.



Lets hope Agar has lined up Jennings and Kaufusi/Paea





Thought Manu went well.

Did you see Willie's pass that led to the centres try in the second half?

Manu has played the full 80 for us before so its not a first.

Leo Latu was awsome for Tonga. Jennings pass for the last try was sensational.



Best game by a mile.

I stand corrected

What a fantastic match Tonga vs Ireland was, if you missed it, make sure you try and catch a replay. Ireland had every chance to win the game. Tonga's ill discipline was as bad as I have ever seen. Some awesome hits from the Tonga team too.

Was it me, or did Australia look and play as if they couldn't even be bothered, yet still plastered them.



Ive seen much more complete performances from the Roos in the past that is for certain.