Sanchez Outkicks Allan In Rome
The Pumas ended their year on a win over the Azzurri in a terrible match at the Stadio Olimpico, with both sides happier kicking the ball instead of passing it.
The Pumas ended their year on a win over the Azzurri in a terrible match at the Stadio Olimpico, with both sides happier kicking the ball instead of passing it.
American fans were forced to wait until a soundless analyst video was made available via YouTube to watch the match, a complete debacle but a discussion best saved for later.
A brief review of the remaining results from the weekend taking place in England, Wales, Ireland and twice in France. The flurry of cards continued but also some fantastic tries.
The Springboks blanked sorry Scotland in a totally one sided affair on Sunday. That they only conceded one score in the second half was scant consolation for a comprehensive defeat.
Despite scoring the only two tries of the match, Canada came up short in Bucharest as a last second penalty goal by Florin Vlaicu gave Romania a one point victory.
What should have been a celebration of excellent rugby was instead an ugly spectacle marred by six yellow cards – five to Fiji – and a ridiculous penalty count against the visitors.
For the second week in a row the Eagles have been involved in a battle, one that will live long in the memory of those fortunate to have watched it.
Japan overwhelmed a hapless Russian side with a huge second half after stumbling to a half time draw. Male Sa’u scored two cracking individual tries in a starring midfield role.
Some great attacking rugby was played this weekend, though no doubt some defensive coaches will be losing some sleep. Read on for brief reviews of the five remaining test matches.
Poor discipline and missed opportunities cost Tonga as they crashed to defeat in a see-saw battle in Bucharest. Florin Vlaicu kicked 14 points including a late penalty for the win.