Wales vs Samoa KO 19:30 Fri 16th Nov - Match Thread/Build Up etc....

by HERSH Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:17 pm

First topic message reminder :

WALES V Samoa

Venue: Millennium Stadium Cardiff Date: Friday, 16 November Kick-off: 19:30 GMT

Coverage: Live on BBC One Wales & online; live on S4C; live commentary on BBC Radio Wales & online; live commentary on Radio Cymru

Seeing as no one has started a thread yet I thought I would.

Enjoy the discussion.

Leigh Halfpenny
Alex Cuthbert
Ashley Beck
Jamie Roberts
George North
Dan Biggar
Mike Phillips
Paul James
Richard Hibbard
Aaron Jarvis
Bradley Davies
Ian Evans
Ryan Jones (Capt)
Justin Tipuric
Toby Faletau

REPLACEMENTS:
Ken Owens, Gethin Jenkins, Scott Andrews, Luke Charteris, Sam Warburton, Tavis Knoyle, Rhys Priestland, Scott Williams

Samoa:
F Autagavaia (Northland)
P Perez (Eastern Province)
G Pisi (Northampton)
P Williams (Stade Francais)
D Lemi (Worcester, captain)
T Pisi (Suntory)
K Fotuali'i (Ospreys)
S Taulafo (Wasps)
O Avei (Bordeaux-Begles)
C Johnston (Toulouse)
D Leo (Perpignan)
T Paulo (North Harbour)
O Treviranus (London Irish)
M Fa'asavalu (Harlequins)
T Tuifua (Newcastle)

Replacements: T Paulo (Clermont Auvergne), V Afatia (Agen), J Johnston (Harlequins), F Lemalu (Mont de Marsan), T Fomai (Hawke's Bay), J Su'a (Tasman), J Leota (Sale), R Lilomaiava (Laulii).

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:52 am

I realise they're different players but they've had the same preparation. Maybe it's not working...

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:52 am

Penalty now for Wales. Welsh players doing a bit of a John Terry - too mouthy.

Halfpenny lines it up in front of the posts. And it's over.

7-3. Sighs of relief in Cardiff as the Welsh get on the board. Maybe it won't be a nightmare after all.

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:53 am

got to pick better passes. What is the point in going blind to a man on his own and then coming back open to a man about to get smashed by three forwards?

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:54 am

Samoa now starting to give away penalties and free kicks like confetti.

Wales attack again through Phillips. Halfpenny kicks and Samoa take it into touch.

Lineout just outside the Samoan 22.

by Duty281 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:54 am

Wales starting to pick up the tempo now.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:54 am

Hibbard never recovered from the forearme to the back of the head/shoulder.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:54 am

North had his eyes closed then!!!

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:54 am

A well placed competitive cross kick from Wales...its been a while

Hibbard off injured.

by EngInAuck Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:55 am

According to our friend Jonathan Davis Wales are being "too friendly" ????

Not sure what he means by that , is he implying that they let Samoa score out of curtesy ?

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:55 am

this is going to make me swear a lot! furious

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:56 am

Welsh scrum looks to have the edge, Fotuali unwilling to put it in.

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:56 am

EngInAuck wrote:According to our friend Jonathan Davis Wales are being "too friendly" ????

Not sure what he means by that , is he implying that they let Samoa score out of curtesy ?

I imagine he means they need to be a bit more smashy at the breakdown. They're competing but not blowing the opposition away

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:56 am

Lovely territory play from Pisi, they did that well against canada

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:58 am

Interesting maul. But Samoa held the ball player and he eventually has to drop it and it dribbles back to Phillips. Poor pass out and knock on.

More scurrying and eventually a scrum to Samoa. They win in and 10 icks to touch on the 22. Samoa in the lineout on Welsh throw. Samoa attack again.

Another ruck but Samoa go off their feet penalty To Wales. Relieving touch kick.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:58 am

Welsh defence has improved, but the Samoans are getting quick ball too easily.

by RogerLewis Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:58 am

100 mins no try...

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:58 am

Wales lineout is rubbish, the Canadians had a bit of joy there over Samoa and Samoa are getting the ball from wales!!!

by Taylorman Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:58 am

geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it down now... willing them on...ok for fans but a commentator...

theres only one side on his paddock.

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:59 am

Taylorman wrote:geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it own now...

theres only one side on his paddock.

well he's commentating to a British audience. If you want a samoan perspective watch samoan tv

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:59 am

Dreadful backline passing by Wales as they look to attack and eventually a knock on results.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:00 am

Brilliant kick from Biggar running backwards - almost worked with the bounce too.

by Duty281 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:00 am

Ooh, the bounce so nearly favours Wales there. Samoa's defence looking pretty good at the moment but they need to improve their discipline.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:00 am

thebluesmancometh wrote:Wales lineout is rubbish, the Canadians had a bit of joy there over Samoa and Samoa are getting the ball from wales!!!

was the samoa v canada game on tv?

by AFewTooManyKnocks Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:00 am

Taylorman wrote:geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it own now...

theres only one side on his paddock.

Worst commentator in sport. Period

by GLove39 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:01 am

AFewTooManyKnocks wrote:
Taylorman wrote:geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it own now...

theres only one side on his paddock.

Worst commentator in sport. Period

+1

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:01 am

Harsh decision from the ref there. Ryan coming out too early but Wales were clearly in control

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:01 am

Jones pinged for a technicality when half the Samoan team are infringing to keep competitive in the scrum,...

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:01 am

Scrum to Samoa on their 22 line.

Fooutali calls attention to infringement ad ref obliges. Penalty to Samoa.

He takes direction easily.

by Duty281 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:02 am

With this ref it's a case of who shouts the loudest.

by Taylorman Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:03 am

mckay1402 wrote:
Taylorman wrote:geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it own now...

theres only one side on his paddock.
well he's commentating to a British audience. If you want a samoan perspective watch samoan tv

Oh...so British audiences prefer biased commentators. Glad youve clarified that for me.

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:03 am

My word but Samoa are quick at the breakdown.

And another penalty. To Wales. At the breakdown.

Lineout on the 10 metre line inside Samoan half.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:03 am

Leinsterfan

Not that I know of but I got a copy of the game from a mate.

by IanBru Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:04 am

Who is Photo Louis? Is he the WRU's new media chief?

Jonathan Davies seems to be a big fan.

by RogerLewis Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:04 am

Roberts looking strong.

by Breadvan Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:05 am

IanBru wrote:Who is Photo Louis? Is he the WRU's new media chief?

Jonathan Davies seems to be a big fan.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:05 am

Wales are fighting back well now, still some errors but seem to be shaking off some rust.

Biggar is playing pretty well which is good.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:05 am

Wales just starting to keep ball and showing glimpses of a possible threat, we're getting there, we just need to make some sort of break now.

by mckay1402 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:06 am

Taylorman wrote:
mckay1402 wrote:
Taylorman wrote:geez isnt Davies annoying... we this we that. chase it own now...

theres only one side on his paddock.
well he's commentating to a British audience. If you want a samoan perspective watch samoan tv

Oh...so British audiences prefer biased commentators. Glad youve clarified that for me.

do me favour highhorseman. kiwi commentators are hardly bastions of impartiality.

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:06 am

And Samoa infringe again at the breakdown.

Shot for halfpenny. And it's over.

6-7 with 29 minutes gone.

by Duty281 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:06 am

Samoa appear to be a very raw team with quite a lot of potential - but I've been saying that since 2003. 6-7 now after 29 minutes.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:06 am

The man that never misses

6 - 7

Halfpenny has 200 points in international rugby

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:07 am

Ryan Jones you moron!!

Why is Samoas restart contested by Samoa and Wales restart contested by samoa!!!

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:07 am

And they immediately give away a penalty Doh

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:07 am

And Wales infringe immediately from the kick off. It goes well wide to the left. Not so easy Pisi.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:08 am

Lucky Samoa don't have a decent place kicker.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:08 am

Halfpenny having a stormer at FB.

by wales606 Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:09 am

ASHLEY BECK INTERCEPTION!!!

That's what he can do!

11 - 7

by thebluesmancometh Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:10 am

Try means nothing except nerve settler IMHO, we still havnt created and worked into their 22, and they have in ours plenty of times!!

by Pot Hale Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:10 am

Samoa steal again at the breakdown and attack. Good offloading and support.

But they're lazy and it's an intercept!

Wales have finally managed to score a try. Things could be looking up.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:10 am

Opportunity knocks. Nice intercept and run from Beck.

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