Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20

[bobily2]

Kemara apparently has a touch background and it shows. Some good stepping - throws some nice passes.

[Stargazer]

The Chiefs U20 steal the ball from a Crusaders line-out and kick the ball out.

It's half time.

Chiefs U20 21 - 19 Crusaders U20.

[Stargazer]

@bobily2 Best Chiefs player on the field.

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This game is a really good contest.

The Crusaders look the slightly stronger team (especially their pack), but the Chiefs have been very good in the fewer opportunities they got and have taken advantage of Crusaders' mistakes. Some great individual performances.

[bobily2]

I'd like to see what the Crusaders backup halfback is like - Shearer looks a little slow at times. Although, I expect with the wind behind them this half, the Crusaders might kick a little more. Parker has a big boot on him, so wouldn't be surprised if they make use of that.

[Stargazer]

Bartlett looked really strong there.

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I agree with the commentator that the Crusaders U20 scrum isn't going well.

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Average officiating. That looked like two knock-ons.

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Finally, he sees the 3rd one.

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Beautiful try to Macca Springer! Chip & chase done perfectly.

Parker converts.

Chiefs U20 21 - 26 Crusaders U20.

[Stargazer]

Crusaders U20 Nikola Vikena is a strong player, but he doesn't look quick enough for a winger. Maybe he'd be better at centre?

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Who was the Chiefs player that limped off?

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20:

Crusaders U20 Nikola Vikena is a strong player, but he doesn't look quick enough for a winger. Maybe he'd be better at centre?

He usually is a centre.Good spotting

[Stargazer]

The Crusaders U20's handling errors are stacking up. They've lost several opportunities because of it. Sometimes due to Chiefs' pressure, but most of the time there seems to be a bit of impatience.

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Haha, Jack Parker was like a speed bump for the Chiefs' hooker Taine Kolose, but the Crusaders U20 regain possesion and now go for the penalty kick. Jack Parker slots it.

Chiefs U20 21 - 29 Crusaders U20.

[bobily2]

Parker kicks a penalty from 50m out. Not too shabby - mind you, he has the wind behind him

[Stargazer]

If the Crusaders U20 were more accurate, they'd be more ahead. They need to tidy that up.

The Chiefs U20 struggle a bit with the Crusaders' defence.

The ref now misses a forward pass from the Chiefs.

[bobily2]

Crusaders scrum goes better after a couple changes. Is it better because of those changes? As a wing, I have no idea. Chiefs have mixed things up too.

[Stargazer]

@bobily2 Not sure whether the Crusaders U20 scrum has become stronger or the Chiefs U20 pack weaker. Maybe both?

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Another try to Kemara! The Chiefs' have a real prospect there! A really good 10!