Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20

[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.

[Stargazer]

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

[Stargazer]

Average officiating. That looked like two knock-ons.

[Stargazer]

Finally, he sees the 3rd one.

[Stargazer]

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?

[Stargazer]

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.

[Stargazer]

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?

[Stargazer]

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

[Stargazer]

Kemara misses the conversion.

Chiefs U20 26 - 29 Crusaders U20.

[bobily2]

@Stargazer said in Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20:

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

Hard to tell. I believe Moli isn't a specialist prop, and has often played hooker at the top level. So my theory is that Olly Ryan is an improvement there.

[Stargazer]

@bobily2 Doing his father proud!

[Stargazer]

Crusaders James White's kick charged down, but did the Chiefs player really ground it? It's hard to see, both players claim it, the Chiefs' 21 (Te Aonui Wharawhara-Muriwai) gets the try. It's a pity there's no TMO.

Chiefs U20 31 - 29 Crusaders U20.