New Zealand 42 - 9 Wales
Australia 20 - 21 England
South Africa 29 - 13 Italy
Argentina 9 - 13 Scotland
Friday , June 18
New Zealand Maoris 31 - 28 Ireland
The Friday match was an exciting encounter, the lead changed hands several times, and in contrast to last week the NZ commentators were full of praise for the Irish side.
Jonathan Sexton put his hand up for next week, and apart from lock and front row it looks like there is depth in Irish rugby after all. This is what the Kiwis thought of it: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10652905
But smell the fear of the Springoks in NZ when you see an article like this: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10652999
Wales fell away disappointingly in the second half against the All Blacks in the second half, after acquitting themselves well in the first 40 minutes.
There’s a gulf in class though that’s all too obvious with the Blacks picking up some of the easiest trys you could wish for. Back to the drawing board for Warren Gatland, as he figures out how to instill the self belief his teams needs to try and cause an upset.
England meanwhile, finally looked convincing against an Aussie side who looked they thought they had an easy win on the cards.
Ben Youngs had a great match, and Martin Johnsons hairdryer approach to team talks adopted after last weeks loss is paying dividends.
It’s looking good for Ireland next week, and it could be a long Tri-Nations for the Green and Gold.
Scotland wrapped things up on in the evening with another victory over Argentina, their first series win in the South, and marking the rise and rise of And Robinson and the Scots.
Picture from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/rnbyrne/4448422881/
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