Super Rugby Pacific 2023

[Insane_Homer]

ah, another stupid rule that needs to be changed...

[Torquemada 1420]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

[Torquemada 1420]

ah, another stupid rule that needs to be changed...

The Christie pen?

[Guy Smiley]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

Late as hell.

Commentators are shit.

[Insane_Homer]

ah, another stupid rule that needs to be changed...

The Christie pen?

Yup - commentator again requiring a rules change to allow for diving onto players on the floor.

[Kiwias]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

Bit harsh on Cane as he looked to have launched himself when BB kicked it, only to collect BB's knee in his goolies. Though my view may be coloured by my dislike of BB

[Insane_Homer]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

Bit harsh on Cane as he looked to have launched himself when BB kicked it, only to collect BB's knee in his goolies.

It was late, if jumps directly at the kicker, there is no other outcome if he gets it wrong.

[Guy Smiley]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

Bit harsh on Cane as he looked to have launched himself when BB kicked it, only to collect BB's knee in his goolies. Though my view may be coloured by my dislike of BB

Cane was very late. Lucky to get away with that.

[Torquemada 1420]

Blues players with hands like tits tonight. Gonna cost them the game.

[Torquemada 1420]

Gardiner incredibly picky on that pen against Christie and then what was a routine late hit by Cane is waived on.

Bit harsh on Cane as he looked to have launched himself when BB kicked it, only to collect BB's knee in his goolies. Though my view may be coloured by my dislike of BB

Cane was very late. Lucky to get away with that.

I can see why Gardiner missed it because he was looking the wrong way but what TF are the TMO and TJs doing?

[Torquemada 1420]

Blatant, no arms shoulder charge there on BB

[Guy Smiley]

Bit harsh on Cane as he looked to have launched himself when BB kicked it, only to collect BB's knee in his goolies. Though my view may be coloured by my dislike of BB

Cane was very late. Lucky to get away with that.

I can see why Gardiner missed it because he was looking the wrong way but what TF are the TMO and TJs doing?

Selecting the late hits they like.

[Kiwias]

Looked to have been carried back

[Torquemada 1420]

I assume Funaki is injured? Heem too because his direct running would have suited these conditions?

[Guy Smiley]

Barrett took DMac out in the air...

play on.

[Torquemada 1420]

Nobody does dim like the Blues

[Torquemada 1420]

Barrett took DMac out in the air...

play on.

Sh*te reffing as usual from Gardiner. Seems anyone is fair game for late hits in this one.

[Guy Smiley]

Nobody does dim like the Blues

Fortunately, we have a commentary team to complement their moronity.

[Torquemada 1420]

Nobody does dim like the Blues

Fortunately, we have a commentary team to complement their moronity.

I wish we had the option to mute commentators and just watch the game.

[Guy Smiley]

Nobody does dim like the Blues

Fortunately, we have a commentary team to complement their moronity.

I wish we had the option to mute commentators and just watch the game.

I know some broadcasters do that and leave you with the ref mic, but then....

[Torquemada 1420]

Terrible option to kick there by BB but Blues get lucky. He is such a busted flush.

[Guy Smiley]

what a clusterfuck

[Kiwias]

Blues players with hands like tits tonight. Gonna cost them the game.

You called that one very well.

[Torquemada 1420]

Blues' ruck speed is cripplingly slow just making it too easy to defend. Clarke pretty much sums up the Blues' handling all game with that.

[Torquemada 1420]

Blues players with hands like tits tonight. Gonna cost them the game.

You called that one very well.

TBF, it didn't take Nostradamus for that one

I really rate Leon but the Blues have gone backwards this season to the bad old days of playing like individuals rather than as a team and poor discipline back to haunt.

1/2 backs are 3rd rate. They really need to pension BB off and put Perofeta in at FH. Christie is sh*te: there are at least 1/2 a dozen better SHs in T14.

[Gumboot]

Chiefs stay top of the table.

McKenzie had the better of Barrett tonight. Weber was better than Christie too, imho.

[Guy Smiley]

I think Torq's summed it up pretty well

[Gumboot]

It probably won't happen any time soon, but I'd love to see Zarn Sullivan get a few games at 10.

[Kiwias]

A serious question on something I mentioned during the game.

The Blues were hot on attack and the Chiefs conceded a penalty, giving the Blues an advantage. The Blues spun it and BB crossed the goal line, only needing to ground the ball for the try. He tried to bring it around closer to the posts, only to step on the dead ball line, nullifying the try.

Yet Gardiner went back and gave the Blues the penalty, clearly reading it as there not have been sufficient advantage.

I reckon that was a bullshit call, as BB was in goal with the ball in hand.

Time for a review of the advantage?

[Kiwias]

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[Gumboot]

A serious question on something I mentioned during the game.

The Blues were hot on attack and the Chiefs conceded a penalty, giving the Blues an advantage. The Blues spun it and BB crossed the goal line, only needing to ground the ball for the try. He tried to bring it around closer to the posts, only to step on the dead ball line, nullifying the try.

Yet Gardiner went back and gave the Blues the penalty, clearly reading it as there not have been sufficient advantage.

I reckon that was a bullshit call, as BB was in goal with the ball in hand.

Yep, I reckon you're right. If that's not advantage, nothing is.

[Enzedder]

Played well guys

Hope you still have one or two left

[Kiwias]

A serious question on something I mentioned during the game.

The Blues were hot on attack and the Chiefs conceded a penalty, giving the Blues an advantage. The Blues spun it and BB crossed the goal line, only needing to ground the ball for the try. He tried to bring it around closer to the posts, only to step on the dead ball line, nullifying the try.

Yet Gardiner went back and gave the Blues the penalty, clearly reading it as there not have been sufficient advantage.

I reckon that was a bullshit call, as BB was in goal with the ball in hand.

Yep, I reckon you're right. If that's not advantage, nothing is.

Clearly, at present advantage only lapses when the attacking team scores a try but in this case that makes no sense.

[Kiwias]

Let's go, the Tahs!!!!

[Gumboot]

Played well guys

Hope you still have one or two left

They'll go deep with this pack.

[dkm57]

Brumbies handling blowing certain tries, Tahs trying to get as many men sent off as possible.

[Torquemada 1420]

Let's go, the Tahs!!!!

To the sin bin it seems

[Kiwias]

Let's go, the Tahs!!!!

To the sin bin it seems

[Grandpa]

Blues players with hands like tits tonight. Gonna cost them the game.

You called that one very well.

TBF, it didn't take Nostradamus for that one

I really rate Leon but the Blues have gone backwards this season to the bad old days of playing like individuals rather than as a team and poor discipline back to haunt.

1/2 backs are 3rd rate. They really need to pension BB off and put Perofeta in at FH. Christie is sh*te: there are at least 1/2 a dozen better SHs in T14.

Completely agree. Christie is ponderous and should be nowhere near the All Blacks. And BB should be worried about his chances of making the All Blacks squad this year... DMac is ahead of him for number 10 and 15... And Zarn Sullivan should be playing regularly for the Blues.. a crime he isn't......

[Guy Smiley]

You called that one very well.

TBF, it didn't take Nostradamus for that one

I really rate Leon but the Blues have gone backwards this season to the bad old days of playing like individuals rather than as a team and poor discipline back to haunt.

1/2 backs are 3rd rate. They really need to pension BB off and put Perofeta in at FH. Christie is sh*te: there are at least 1/2 a dozen better SHs in T14.

Completely agree. Christie is ponderous and should be nowhere near the All Blacks. And BB should be worried about his chances of making the All Blacks squad this year... DMac is ahead of him for number 10 and 15... And Zarn Sullivan should be playing regularly for the Blues.. a crime he isn't......

Zarn’s coming back from injury. His return has been a steady increase in minutes I think….

and the Blurs look a better team with him and Perofeta together in the backline. They complement each other and set the backline beautifully.