NZ U19s

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae The times in the article don't line up: I think 2.30pm in Johannesburg is 1.30am in NZ (not 2.30am). The YouTube channel says 12.50am.

I checked the Lions Facebook page and that says 2.30pm local time.

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer That's why I didn't specify the KO time.

I'll watch later in the morning.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae That local time on the Lions page will be the correct time.

[OomPB]

The Viljoens

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0s4GTGYzGUumA5E4nVtZjqmjQ6nXfsG6BXcST56uXshkoKutV9rQ6MJkMux1PLC8cl&id=100030320898810

[OomPB]

@Stargazer starts in 15 mins

[Stargazer]

Lions Juniors Invitational that will be on duty against the New Zealand U19 Team at Emirates Airline Park.

14:30

Free

Emirates Airline Park

📺 https://bit.ly/3M38W4e

[Stargazer]

Livestream has started (1.15am). The game hasn't kicked off, yet.

[Stargazer]

It looks very hot in Jo'burg. @OomPB, any idea what the temperature is?

[Stargazer]

Great first try to Essendon Tuitupou.

[Stargazer]

Bad passing has cost us a few opportunities. First Viljoen throwing that intercepted pass, and now whoever tried to pass to Flanders.

[Stargazer]

And now a bad pass creating an opportunity for the Junior Lions.

[Stargazer]

Our no. 8, Semisi Ta’eiloa is a bit prone to giving away penalties. I noticed it in a previous game, too. NZ under a warning now.

[Stargazer]

Good try scored by the Lions' no. 7; even better grubber kick from their 10. No cover from NZ at the back.

[Stargazer]

Arrggh. Another bad pass. So sloppy. Fast is good, but only if you can actually throw the ball to a team mate.

[Stargazer]

Essendon Tuitupou scores his second. Defence absent.

[Stargazer]

Haha, the commentator saying that the video of the game will help the South Africans prepare for the U20 RWC next year. Not sure who our U20 coach is (is that Hammett, too?), but this team is far from the finished product; also, there are some big names missing from the NZ team.

[Stargazer]

Very good try to Ajay Faleafaga.

HT: Junior Lions 5 - 19 NZ U19

[OomPB]

@Stargazer 33 degrees at altitude. It's hot

[Stargazer]

@OomPB Wow, why aren't they playing this game later in the afternoon?

[Stargazer]

I agree with the commentators. This ref is too whistle-happy.