Rugby Union

[britbox]

Can I say I'm a tad disappointed that Wales didn't extend their lead just before the half?

But, this is way better than expected.... WAY BETTER!!

 

[Federberg]

Yes they really had good chances. ABs not putting their phases together yet. This is the time to take the chances

 

[britbox]

ABs will come at them in waves in the second half though... and they can score points very quickly.

 

[britbox]

More handling errors than you'd expect from the ABs

 

[Federberg]

Yes agreed. But I guess they're rusty. This is their first test since the finals right? Coming strong now though. Wales still have a chance. Awesome game

 

[britbox]

F**k, that's probably the game for the ABs... Wales kicked away too much possession (what little they had) in the second half.

 

[britbox]

That's definitely the match now. or was the last pass forward?

 

[Federberg]

That wasn't a forward pass

 

[britbox]

Wales need to keep the ball in hand.

 

[Federberg]

what a game!

 

[Federberg]

harsh final try

 

[Federberg]

Top that Eng-Aus!

 

[britbox]

Yeah, good match... credit the ABs... Last 15-20 minutes, totally ruthless... Wales were ragged at the end. Scoreline looks like thrashing now... but close match. Wales lacked some adventure in the second half, kicked away possession too often.. no point doing that to the ABs, they love running from deep.

 

[britbox]

Wales lost three critical line outs on their own throw deep in AB territory in the second half too... If you're kicking for touch, you need to be solid at the set piece. The welsh lineout was poor in the second half after being solid in the first.

 

[Federberg]

Yes true. And ironically the commentators here were just talking about how Wales were taking care of their line out really well when the first turnover happened! commentators jinx again!

 

[britbox]

Horrible start for England.

 

[Federberg]

impressive

 

[britbox]

England really stepped it up.

 

[Federberg]

Hope Lancaster is watching. What a joke of a coach

 

[britbox]

England far more exciting to watch under Eddie Jones... but this game isn't quite over yet. The Aussies are great with ball in hand.. can score quickly and they've only got 14 men on the pitch.