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North vs South: South player ratings vs North

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Inter-island rivalry was cranked up again for only the third time in 33 years with the North South match up in Wellington.

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The South picked a Crusaders flavoured starting XV and it paid dividends as they played with cohesion and stayed in the game even with limited possession early on.

North hit the front halfway through the second half but the South had the last say to win 38-35. Here’re the South team’s ratings.

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Barrett and McKenzie talk tactics ahead of North vs South clash

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Barrett and McKenzie talk tactics ahead of North vs South clash

1. Joe Moody – 6.5

Good covering tackle on Beauden Barrett as he was haring though. Solid scrum time but gave away a couple of penalties. Off at 50.

2. Codie Taylor – 7

Unjustly robbed of a try with an obstruction call at maul time on 23 minutes. Set up Jordie Barrett’s try with a clever pass. Off at 50.

3. Nepo Laulala – 7

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Good halfback reflexes to pinch the first try. Solid scrummaging against the dangerous Big Karl and good hands late in the first half. Off at 50

4. Samuel Whitelock – 7

Flung Dunshea in the air most of the first half. Good turnover in the 74 after a sustained North attack to show he’s still got the energy.

5. Mitchell Dunshea – 7.5

Took his chance well in international company. Good fake on 2 handed line out take to gain penalty. Good snuff out of Ioane attack at 20. Spent a lot of time in open play hitching up his shorts, someone must have sabotaged his elastic. Off 67

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6. Shannon Frizell – 7

Always a handful with ball in hand. Hits hard as Tuungafasi found out after 44.

7. Tom Christie – 7.5

Looked really at home on defence and some nice work with the ball. Great turnovers after 42 and 56 on Reece and Barrett. Off at 60.

8. Tom Sanders – 8

Must have been close to Man of the Match with strong measures of carries and tackles. Great rampage off the scrum at 25 minutes and then 5 minutes later a nice bid for the line in an attack that led to Jordie Barrett’s try.

9. Brad Weber – 7

Played well above the form he’d shown so far this season and put in a good bid to retain the third AB 9 spot. Off at 63.

10. Richie Mo’unga – 6

Didn’t quite look 100% especially after his HIA test in the 28th minute. Linked well but we didn’t see the dazzle dazzle with ball in hand.

11. George Bridge – 7

Some good bursts on the left flank, even a line out take to his credit. Always dangerous and you’d think he’ll be the first wing picked in the All Black squad.

12. Jack Goodhue – 7

Looked a little tentative early on but was right up there with Sanders for carries and tackles. Good glue.

13. Braydon Ennor – N/A

Off at 13 with nasty knee problem.

14. Will Jordan – 8

Has the freakish ability to turn chances into metres gained and points. Great cover tackle on Reece at the end of the first half. In the second half he really started to shine; good pounce on the bobbling ball to get a 5 pointer in the 59th. And then the last try…..oh what brilliant skill!

15. Jordie Barrett – 7.5

Used his booming boot well in the swirling wind. Great co-ordination with Mo’unga for the grubber and chase and then brute power to get over for a try in the corner. Also smashed Savea with a menacing cover tackle at 53 minutes and always at the forefront running the ball up.

Replacements:

16. Liam Coltman – 6

On at 50 and lineout pill became a real issue on his introduction. To his credit he managed to get the last few right.

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17. George Bower – 6

On at 50 and performed his role well

18. Tyrel Lomax – 7

On at 50 and looked like his dad and former Kiwis star John bursting on to a ball in midfield for his try.

19. Manaaki Selby-Rickit – 7.5

On at 67. This guy looks like a real athlete and if he can fill out he has a rosy future. Some good line out ball  and awesome romping in open play.

20. Dillon Hunt – 7

On at 60 and played with a fiery intensity.

21. Finlay Christie – 7

On at 63 and tackled his heart out with his usual energy. Top tackles in less than a half on the field.

22. Josh Ioane – 7

Came on after 28 minutes with Mo’unga’s HIA and played the rest of the first half. Returned at 71 and rolled out a perfect cross kick for Jordan to win the game.

23. Leicester Faingaanuku – 6.5

On at 13 minutes in the 13 position and certainly didn’t let his team down. A couple of good strong runs and looked reasonably assured in defence against some talented opponents.

 

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JW 1 hour ago
'Passionate reunion of France and New Zealand shows Fabien Galthie is wrong to rest his stars'

Where? I remember saying "unders"? The LNR was formed by the FFR, if I said that in a way that meant the 'pro' side of the game didn't have an equal representation/say as the 'amateur' side (FFR remit) that was not my intent.


But also, as it is the governing body, it also has more responsibility. As long as WR looks at FFR as the running body for rugby in France, that 'power' will remain. If the LNR refuses to govern their clubs use of players to enable a request by FFR (from WR) to ensure it's players are able to compete in International rugby takes place they will simply remove their participation. If the players complain to the France's body, either of their health and safety concerns (through playing too many 'minutes' etc) or that they are not allowed to be part in matches of national interest, my understanding is action can be taken against the LNR like it could be any other body/business. I see where you're coming from now re EPCR and the shake up they gave it, yes, that wasn't meant to be a separate statement to say that FFR can threaten them with EPCR expulsion by itself, simply that it would be a strong repercussion for those teams to be removed (no one would want them after the above).


You keep bringing up these other things I cannot understand why. Again, do you think if the LNR were not acting responsibly they would be able to get away with whatever they want (the attitude of these posters saying "they pay the players")? You may deem what theyre doing currently as being irresponsible but most do not. Countries like New Zealand have not even complained about it because they've never had it different, never got things like windfall TV contracts from France, so they can't complain because theyre not missing out on anything. Sure, if the French kept doing things like withholding million dollar game payments, or causing millions of dollars of devaluation in rights, they these things I'm outlining would be taking place. That's not the case currently however, no one here really cares what the French do. It's upto them to sort themselves out if they're not happy. Now, that said, if they did make it obvious to World Rugby that they were never going to send the French side away (like they possibly did stating their intent to exclude 20 targeted players) in July, well then they would simply be given XV fixtures against tier 2 sides during that window and the FFR would need to do things like the 50/50 revenue split to get big teams visiting in Nov.

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