Carberry lost control of the ball, and Ioane never actually made contact with his head at any point in the tackle.
The ball left Smith's hand backwards hen he slapped it backwards.
Both were fairly clear-cut and I don't get how there'd be any controversy over either.
What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
I thought the Carberry one was right (and great tackle). The Smith one looked forward to me - I don't think the momentum / backwards movement point counts when you are just slapping at it.cashead wrote:Carberry lost control of the ball, and Ioane never actually made contact with his head at any point in the tackle.
The ball left Smith's hand backwards hen he slapped it backwards.
Both were fairly clear-cut and I don't get how there'd be any controversy over either.
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
Between the ball leaving Smith's hand, and the first bounce, it doesn't travel forwards. hth.
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
You must be new to these boards, welcome!cashead wrote:
Both were fairly clear-cut and I don't get how there'd be any controversy over either.
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
Just seen more replays and I think you are right. They never seemed to get the fully side on replay that would have made it clear.cashead wrote:Between the ball leaving Smith's hand, and the first bounce, it doesn't travel forwards. hth.
I actually think the yellow NZ did get was very harsh. He was a long way from the ruck and you'd think Murray could have avoided him.
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Re: What's Irish for "revenge?" All Blacks vs Ireland at Eden Park
He knocked it back like wot athletic players do keeping a ball in the air over the sideline in play.