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Social: 'For once the All Blacks were actually punished for their indiscipline'
Ireland held on for a historic first win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil, triumphing 23-12 in their second Test in Dunedin.
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Andrew Porter twice powered over to help the impressive Irish to a deserved 23-12 victory over the indisciplined All Blacks.
Captain Johnny Sexton – passed fit to play following concussion concerns – added 13 points as Andy Farrell’s side set up a tantalising third and final Test in Wellington thanks to a landmark result.
New Zealand cruised to a 42-19 success in Auckland last weekend but their quest to clinch series glory at the first opportunity was undermined by repeated infringements.
Replacement prop Angus Ta’avao was sent off for ploughing into the head of Garry Ringrose at the end of a chaotic 15-minute first-half spell during which team-mates Leicester Fainga’anuku and Ofa Tu’ungafasi were sin-binned.
Referee Jaco Peyper was at the heart of the gripping action and could arguably have punished the ragged hosts more severely.
Beauden Barrett’s improvised score and a late Will Jordan try gave the depleted Kiwis hope but they proved powerless to prevent a first home defeat to their opponents having won the previous 12 meetings.
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Social media was split between fans who rejoiced in the upset and others, mainly New Zealanders, who were sore at the refereeing of the contest.
“Monumental shift from Ireland to get their first ever victory against the All Blacks in New Zealand! Heroes all of them!,” wrote Andy Goode.
Monumental shift from Ireland to get their first ever victory against the All Blacks in New Zealand! Heroes all of them! #NZLvIRE
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) July 9, 2022
“Peter O’Mahony is all about aggression, but he laces his relentless snarl with some lovely flourishes of class,” wrote commentator and RugbyPass writer Jamie Lyall. “A 50-22, with the outside of the boot, against the All Blacks. The man is a totem.”
Peter O'Mahony is all about aggression, but he laces his relentless snarl with some lovely flourishes of class. A 50-22, with the outside of the boot, against the All Blacks. The man is a totem.
— Jamie Lyall (@JLyall93) July 9, 2022
Irish journalist Gavin Reilly wrote: ““Some are saying it’s the most bizarre game of rugby they’ve ever watched…” …why? Because for once the All Blacks were actually punished for their indiscipline?”
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“Some are saying it’s the most bizarre game of rugby they’ve ever watched…”
…why? Because for once the All Blacks were actually punished for their indiscipline?
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) July 9, 2022
“Ireland’s historic win was exceptional,” wrote South African reporter Brendan Nel. “All Blacks looked nowhere on that field. Weren’t allowed space and time on the ball, Irish defence smothered them. Well done. Are the cracks in NZ showing?”
Ireland's historic win was exceptional. All Blacks looked nowhere on that field. Weren't allowed space and time on the ball, Irish defence smothered them.
Well done. Are the cracks in NZ showing?— Brenden Nel (@BrendenNel) July 9, 2022
Losing count of the amount of times Peter O'Mahony has produced the game of life this season. A sensational big game player.
— Ciarán Kennedy (@CiaranKennedy_) July 9, 2022
2016 Ireland beat All Blacks for first time (Chicago)
2018 Ireland beat All Blacks for first time at home
2022 Ireland beat All Blacks for first time in New Zealand.Historic day.
— Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) July 9, 2022
Others were pointing fingers at All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, who is under pressure once again after a short reprieve after the first Test result.
Derek Alberts wrote: “Ian Foster’s critics will be sharpening their pitchforks given the fact that the All Blacks’ rare win last week coincided with him being nowhere near the coaching camp.”
Ian Foster’s critics will be sharpening their pitchforks given the fact that the All Blacks’ rare win last week coincided with him being nowhere near the coaching camp.
— Derek Alberts (@derekalberts1) July 9, 2022
“Ian Foster’s All Blacks continue to write the wrong kind of history while Scott Robertson’s Crusaders write all the right kind of history. Foster, as head coach of the Chiefs, won 50% of his matches over 10 years. Some things don’t change.”
Ian Foster's All Blacks continue to write the wrong kind of history while Scott Robertson's Crusaders write all the right kind of history. Foster, as head coach of the Chiefs, won 50% of his matches over 10 years. Some things don't change.
— Mark Keohane (@mark_keohane) July 9, 2022
Others took aim at referee Jaco Peyper, who gave the All Blacks two yellow cards and a red.
Sky Sports reporter Jamie Weir wrote ‘I really don’t like it when people just whine about the officiating… BUT… this has got to be one of the most appalling refereeing performances I can remember from Jaco Peyper. Lost count of how many big calls he’s got embarrassingly wrong
I really don’t like it when people just whine about the officiating… BUT… this has got to be one of the most appalling refereeing performances I can remember from Jaco Peyper. Lost count of how many big calls he’s got embarrassingly wrong
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) July 9, 2022
Neil Fissler joked that he would be run out of New Zealand. “Jaco Peyper runs the risk of getting cancelled or run out of New Zealand. Everyone knows you aren’t allowed to sin bin two All Blacks at home.”
Jaco Peyper runs the risk of getting cancelled or run out of New Zealand. Everyone knows you aren’t allowed to sin bin two All Blacks at home. #NZLvIRE
— Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) July 9, 2022
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I’m guessing Carl Hayman would have preferred to have stayed in NZ with benefit of hindsight. Up north there is the expectation to play twice as many games with far less ‘player management’ protocols that Paul is now criticising. Less playing through concussions means longer, healthier, careers. Carter used as the eg here by Paul, his sabbatical allowed him to play until age 37. OK its not an exact science but there is far more expectations on players who sign for Top 14 or Engl Prem clubs to get value for the huge salaries. NZR get alot wrong but keeping their best players in NZ rugby is not one of them. SA clubs are virtually devoid of their top players now, no thanks. They cant threaten the big teams in the Champions Cup, the squads have little depth. Cant see Canes/Chiefs struggling. Super has been great this year, fantastic high skill matches. Drua a fantastic addition and Jaguares will add another quality team eventually. Aus teams performing strongly and no doubt will benefit with the incentive of a Lions tour and a home RWC. Let Jordie enjoy his time with Leinster, it will allow the opportunity for another player to emerge at Canes in his absence.
4 Go to commentsLove that man, his way to despise angry little men is so funny ! 😂
4 Go to comments“South African franchises would be powerhouses if we had all our overseas based players back in situ. We would have the same unbeatable aura the Toulouses, Leinsters or Saracens of this world have had over the last decade or so.” Proof that Jake white does not understand the economics of the game in SA. Players earning abroad are not going to simply come back and represent the bulls. But they might if they have a springbok contract.
22 Go to commentsA lot of fans just joined in for the fun of it! We all admire O'Gara and what he has done for La Rochelle
4 Go to commentsThe RFU will find a way to mess this up as usual. My bet is there will be no promotion into the the Premiership, only relegation into National League One. Hopefully they won’t parachute failed clubs into the league at the expense of clubs who have battled for promotion.
7 Go to commentsWell that’s the contracts for RG and Jordie bought and paid for. Now, what are the chances we can persuade Antoine to hop over with all the extra dosh we’ll have from living at the Aviva & Croke next season…??? 🤑🤑🤑
13 Go to commentsWow, that’s incredible. Great for rugby.
13 Go to commentsYou probably read that parling is going to coach the wallaby lineout but if not before now you have.
14 Go to commentsIf someone like Leo Cullen was in O’Gara’s place I don’t hear Boo-ing. It’s not just that La Rochelle has hurt Leinster and O’Gara is their Irish boss. It’s the needle that he brings and the pantomime activity before the game around pretending that Munster were supporting LaRochelle just because O’Gara is from Cork. That’s dividing Irish provinces just to get an advantage for his French Team. He can F*ck right off with that. BOOOOO! (but not while someone is lying injured)
4 Go to commentsDid the highlanders party too hard before the game? They were the pits.
1 Go to commentsWhat a player! Not long until he’s in the England side, surely?
2 Go to commentsHe seems to have the same aura as Marcus Smith - by which I mean he’s consistently judged as if he’s several years younger than he actually is. Mngomezulu has played 24 times for the Stormers. When Pollard was his age he had played 24 times for South Africa! He has more time to develop, but he has also had time to do some developing already, and he hasn’t demonstrated nearly as much talent in that time as one would expect. If he is a generational talent, then it must be a pretty poor generation.
6 Go to commentsThe greatest Springbok coach of all time is entirely on the money. Rassie and Jacques have given the south african public a great few years, but the success of the springbok selection policy will need to be judged in light of what comes next. The poor condition that the provincial system is currently in doesn’t bode well for the next few years of international rugby, and the insane 2026 schedule that the Boks have lined up could also really harm both provincial and international consistency.
22 Go to commentsJake White is a brilliant coach and a master in the press. This is another masterclass in media relations and PR but its also a very narrow view with arguments that dont always hold water. White wants his team to win, he wants the best players in SA and wants his team competitive. You however have to face up to the reality of a poor exchange rate and big clubs with big budgets. SA Rugby cant compete and unless it can find more money SA players will keep leaving regardless of Springbok eligibility and this happened in 2015 - 2017. Also rugby is not cricket. Cricket has 3 formats and T20 cricket is where the money is at. When it comes to club vs country the IPL is king but that wont happen because the international calendar does not clash with the club calendar in rugby. So the argument about rugby going down the same path as cricket is really a non-starter
22 Go to commentsNZ rugby seem not to have learnt anything from professional rugby. Super rugby was dying and SA left before they died with the competition. SA rugby did a u turn on their approach to international players playing overseas and such players are now selected for Bok teams. As much as each country would love to retain their players playing in local competitions, this is the way the world is evolving my friends. Move with it or stay 20 years behind the times. One more thing. NZ rugby hierarchy think they are the big cheese. Take a more humble approach guys. You do not seem to have your players best interests at heart.
4 Go to commentsBeaches? In Cardiff? Where?
1 Go to commentsHe is right , the Crusaders will be a threat. Scott Barrett, ( particularly), Fergus Burke , Codie Taylor, ( from sabbatical) etc due back soon for the Crusaders. There are others like Zach Gallagher too. People can right the Crusaders off, Top 8 , here we come !!
1 Go to commentsWe will always struggle for money to match the other sides but the least the WRU can do is invest properly in Welsh rugby. Too much has been squandered on vanity projects like the hotel and roof walk amongst others which will never see a massive return. Hanging the 4 pro sides out to dry over the last decade is now coming back to bite the WRU financially as well as on the pitch. You reap what you sow.
1 Go to commentsWhat do you get if you cross a doctor with a fish? A plastic sturgeon
14 Go to commentsWhat happened to feleti Kaitu’u? Hasnt played in a while right?
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