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NZ vs USA Day 5: Shilling vs Lawrence by Jarrod Coutts

Fun fact of the day;

Shilling and Lawrence were born 6 days apart

22 Apr 2017 8:27AM (Tournament); 20 Readers

Both must be 21?

22 Apr 2017 8:27AM (Tournament); 20 Readers

Shilling B an K
Lawrence R an Y

B supershot which is very deep

22 Apr 2017 8:29AM (Tournament); 19 Readers

Lawrence c4

22 Apr 2017 8:32AM (Tournament); 13 Readers

Shilling hits 3rd turn but doesn't get a rush to h1 so will be making a leave

22 Apr 2017 8:33AM (Tournament); 14 Readers

Shilling rolls over to EB max distance.

22 Apr 2017 8:38AM (Tournament); 16 Readers

Lawrence misses into c4 and Shilling has first chance at a break

22 Apr 2017 8:39AM (Tournament); 16 Readers

Shilling overapproaches h2 but plays a good recovery shot and is through h2. Should be away now

22 Apr 2017 8:46AM (Tournament); 23 Readers

Shilling approaching h6 and in control

22 Apr 2017 8:58AM (Tournament); 37 Readers

Shilling approaching 3b and will be having a spread

22 Apr 2017 9:10AM (Tournament); 30 Readers

Shilling makes the spread. All other clips on h1.

22 Apr 2017 9:21AM (Tournament); 30 Readers

Lawrence lifts the WB ball and heads to c3

22 Apr 2017 9:21AM (Tournament); 33 Readers

Lawrence misses into c4

22 Apr 2017 9:22AM (Tournament); 32 Readers

Shilling just failed h4 to give Lawrence a 9 yarder for the innings

22 Apr 2017 9:39AM (Tournament); 33 Readers

Lawrence doesn't get in front of h1 and Shilling has a choice of 13 yarders - all of which give a break away with a miss. Takes the defensive option of playing with his 4b ball

22 Apr 2017 9:45AM (Tournament); 32 Readers

Good shot, will be making a leave

22 Apr 2017 9:49AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

Lawrence misses the 30 yarder and Shilling has a bit of work to do for the break, but has played some good shots to make it as easy as he could. Good rush to h4 required from WB

22 Apr 2017 9:58AM (Tournament); 31 Readers

Shilling hampered after h4

22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 27 Readers

Is faulted for his hampered shot

22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers

C Clarke not happy about it

22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers

Lawrnece hits the 6 yarder and is on his first break approaching h5

22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers

Shilling 4 and 4b
Lawrence: 1 and break

22 Apr 2017 10:15AM (Tournament); 28 Readers

Shilling 5 and 4b*

22 Apr 2017 10:29AM (Tournament); 35 Readers

MSL with the h5 ball at 3b

22 Apr 2017 10:30AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

Shilling hits the lift from c3

22 Apr 2017 10:32AM (Tournament); 36 Readers

Shilling decides to go to peg after he doesn't get the 4b peel set up going to 1b. I think for a player of his calibre, this is the right decision and will put a lot of pressure on Lawrences shot if he finishes with a good leave

22 Apr 2017 10:48AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

uh oh

22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

uh oh

22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

uh oh

22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

He's lining up a STP

22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 35 Readers

That's a wooptsie I think

22 Apr 2017 10:53AM (Tournament); 35 Readers

Get's the first peel

22 Apr 2017 10:56AM (Tournament); 36 Readers

Finishes penault and peg with a spread

22 Apr 2017 11:10AM (Tournament); 40 Readers

Lawrence hits the death shot with his h1 ball

22 Apr 2017 11:14AM (Tournament); 41 Readers

Finishing turn now

22 Apr 2017 11:15AM (Tournament); 41 Readers

It's going to plan for USA. One peel done and currently approaching h6 with peele in position

22 Apr 2017 11:34AM (Tournament); 34 Readers

Lawrence has the rover peele in the jaws and is currently approaching 4b in control that will be game 1 to usa

22 Apr 2017 11:46AM (Tournament); 38 Readers

+4 win in G1 to USA

22 Apr 2017 11:52AM (Tournament); 27 Readers

Some good turns from both players in that game

22 Apr 2017 11:52AM (Tournament); 28 Readers

G2 is about to kick off

22 Apr 2017 12:19PM (Tournament); 35 Readers

Shilling hit 4th turn but did something not ideal

22 Apr 2017 1:04PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Lawrence now taking first break round

22 Apr 2017 1:06PM (Tournament); 37 Readers

Shilling misses the short shot

22 Apr 2017 1:17PM (Tournament); 30 Readers

Lawrence has a standard TP for the match to give USA a 9-8 lead

22 Apr 2017 1:18PM (Tournament); 30 Readers

Or 9-9 if Chapman completes his turn

22 Apr 2017 1:18PM (Tournament); 32 Readers

Approaching 4b with two peels done. Will be sending rover peele to rover going to his penault pioneer which is 5yE of penault

22 Apr 2017 1:25PM (Tournament); 32 Readers

The above was meant for Chapmans match

22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 35 Readers

Lawrence failed to get in front of h1

22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Shilling has a 25 yarder

22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 36 Readers

Misses

22 Apr 2017 1:31PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Lawrence misses a hampered shot after h3 to give Shilling all the balls in lawn

22 Apr 2017 1:48PM (Tournament); 32 Readers

Shilling makes h1 with a nice hoop stroke and should be away

22 Apr 2017 1:49PM (Tournament); 34 Readers

Currently approaching 2b off partner and in control

22 Apr 2017 2:04PM (Tournament); 33 Readers

It will be another spread. Shock!

22 Apr 2017 2:07PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

oooh reverse spread

22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Cheeky!

22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Shilling now 1 and 4b vs 4 and 4b

22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 37 Readers

Lawrence lifts his h4 ball and hits the lift

22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 33 Readers

Lawrence does the hard work, then fails h5 giving shilling a 4 yarder with his 4b ball

22 Apr 2017 2:24PM (Tournament); 36 Readers

4 lawns all in black.. this is looking better

22 Apr 2017 2:29PM (Tournament); 39 Readers

Shilling making his leave..

22 Apr 2017 2:30PM (Tournament); 39 Readers

Good leave from Shilling..

Lawrences 4b ball S of h1
Lawrences h5 ball 1ft S of h2
Shilling laid up N of h2

22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Lawrence misses from h1

22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 37 Readers

Shilling has a standard TP to level the match

22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 39 Readers

He's done the hard part, made h1!

22 Apr 2017 2:37PM (Tournament); 38 Readers

Shilling, one peel done and approaching h5

22 Apr 2017 2:52PM (Tournament); 46 Readers

Hakes rushing to h1 with the other balls inlawn

22 Apr 2017 2:53PM (Tournament); 43 Readers

Shilling 2 peels complee and approaching 2b. Good 3b pioneer and rover peele close to the peg

22 Apr 2017 3:08PM (Tournament); 45 Readers

Maloof just beat Garrison. NZ 9 USA 9. NZ needs 2 wins out of Shilling/Clarke/Hakes. Shilling and Clarke are game down but are on winning turns. Hakes on a winning turn g1

22 Apr 2017 3:18PM (Tournament); 42 Readers

Shilling has a straight rover peel to force a 3rd

22 Apr 2017 3:22PM (Tournament); 41 Readers

Peeling straight from a yard

22 Apr 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 40 Readers

Huge shot

22 Apr 2017 3:25PM (Tournament); 36 Readers

Gets it.. nearly grovels through with the back ball and should be fine

22 Apr 2017 3:27PM (Tournament); 42 Readers

Completes the TP and forces a 3rd. Great work from the southern man!

22 Apr 2017 3:29PM (Tournament); 45 Readers

Shilling wins the opening in g3.. big opportunity for a 5th turn ball round

22 Apr 2017 3:46PM (Tournament); 41 Readers

NZ 9 USA 9
Clarke and Shilling and g3 of their matches. Hakes/Soo in g1. Whoever gets to 10 points first has a huge psychological advantage

22 Apr 2017 3:47PM (Tournament); 42 Readers

Shilling approaching h1 from the WB level with 1..

22 Apr 2017 3:49PM (Tournament); 41 Readers

Good approach but sticks in h1

22 Apr 2017 3:51PM (Tournament); 44 Readers

Lawrence middles the 15 yarder and has a laid break. That was a big shot in the grand scheme of life

22 Apr 2017 3:51PM (Tournament); 43 Readers

Not quite as big as the dam that you drive past from LA to Palm Springs. I couldn't believe we got see the hoover dam! ;)

22 Apr 2017 3:52PM (Tournament); 44 Readers

Lawrence hits his nervy 5y return after h4

22 Apr 2017 3:59PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Chapman has asked if I'm "managing to do the commentary OK?". That's good from him.

22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Get it? Managing

22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

I still don't understand, but apparently it's a good joke

22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 56 Readers

I just hope he keeps playing games and does his job

22 Apr 2017 4:02PM (Tournament); 56 Readers

Anyway, Lawrence is now approaching h6 and in control

22 Apr 2017 4:02PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Both teams are 50:50 in my opinion at this stage

22 Apr 2017 4:06PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Lawrence has completed his spread

22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Looks like a good leave

22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

Little spread innit

22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

Big shot for Shilling.. a miss would put USA in a test winning position if him and Morgan complete their turns. I have a sneaky feeling he might monster the lift though

22 Apr 2017 4:13PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Shilling misses into c4

22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 52 Readers

First time that either team has been able to win the test

22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 51 Readers

It's looking very un NZ on the lawns right now

22 Apr 2017 4:17PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Lawrence has a shocker.. doesn't get a rush to h1 and will be rolling up from the peg

22 Apr 2017 4:19PM (Tournament); 51 Readers

Lags back at partner

22 Apr 2017 4:19PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

I'm surprised that he didn't take the hoop on.. but it gives NZ a chance so I'm not complaining!

22 Apr 2017 4:20PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

Shilling misses the 20 yarder.. USA back in test winning potential

22 Apr 2017 4:22PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

I know some people complain about AC being boring.. but test match croquet is what Polly wants

22 Apr 2017 4:22PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Flick me an email if you can't figure that one out. Chapman had to be told and he informed me 'that's awful'. I thought it was good from me

22 Apr 2017 4:24PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Lawrence fails h1 again

22 Apr 2017 4:25PM (Tournament); 52 Readers

Shilling misses another 20 yarder

22 Apr 2017 4:25PM (Tournament); 50 Readers

Lawrence has a lot of work to do for the break, but has the innings which is the main thing if you're a USA fan

22 Apr 2017 4:31PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Makes a hoop and resets. Shilling misses a 25 yarder

22 Apr 2017 4:35PM (Tournament); 51 Readers

Lawrence has played some pretty good rushes and is only 1 long rush away from having a laid break, will definitely be a delayed TP though

22 Apr 2017 4:38PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Lawrence has a rough rush, but plays a 15 yard take off to h3 and finishes in 1ft position

22 Apr 2017 4:40PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Lawrence runs the hoop well.. but still has an 8 yarder

22 Apr 2017 4:41PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Hits it

22 Apr 2017 4:41PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

It's a nice gee we're currently playing at, and the home crowd should be very excited at this stage

22 Apr 2017 4:43PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

Great turn under pressure from Morgan on lawn 3 and gives USA the lead with a +26TP in the 3rd.

NZ 9 USA 10

22 Apr 2017 4:44PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Lawrence runs h5 but has no pioneer at h6

22 Apr 2017 4:48PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

He's chasing the delayed TP pretty hard, that's a great result for NZ and I feel our best chance of getting another shot

22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Peels 4b from 8y and gets a rush to h6 so it's back on

22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

That's put USA in a very strong position

22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Test winning turn

22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

The fate of the entire USA is in the mans hand

22 Apr 2017 4:54PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

penault peele is set up 6" in front as he takes on another backwards takeoff..

22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

It looks short

22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

He's taking it on.. this is a huge shot

22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Really good hoop stroke and that should be enough to tidy up the turn

22 Apr 2017 4:56PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Misses his 2 yarder at the ball at penault

22 Apr 2017 4:56PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

NZ isn't dead yet

22 Apr 2017 4:57PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Shilling snicks his 5 yarder to regain the innings

22 Apr 2017 4:58PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Shilling plays a croquet stroke from near 5 loading 3 trying to get a rush on the ball just N of penault to h3.. it's not good and he has to run a 5ft hoop to roquet it..

22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Smoothes it through

22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Good 5 approach to h2.. big hoop

22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Runs it nicely.. choices now.

1. Ball to 4b and a spread
2. DPO leaving 1 and peg vs 2b alone

22 Apr 2017 5:03PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Runs it nicely.. choices now.

1. Ball to 4b and a spread
2. DPO leaving 1 and peg vs 2b alone

22 Apr 2017 5:03PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Shilling is in control at h3

22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Shilling is in control at h3

22 Apr 2017 5:05PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Partner goes to 2b after h5 so option 2 is ruled out

22 Apr 2017 5:14PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

The panel of experts have mixed views.. it's a 2-1 vote between Kruncher, Chapman and Garrison

22 Apr 2017 5:14PM (Tournament); 56 Readers

Looking calm and controlled. If I was a gambling man I would be willing to say you won't see much change in emotion between Shilling when he's happy and Shilling when he's sad

22 Apr 2017 5:16PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

Loves to talk though

22 Apr 2017 5:16PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Most ENG and AUS players have gone home.. I'm glad it's not tricky conditions or our NZ team wouldn't have finished many of their matches each day!

22 Apr 2017 5:17PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

For all those of you requesting fun facts.. here goes a good one

22 Apr 2017 5:18PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

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22 Apr 2017 5:18PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

Harps arrived yesterday and just said that today's 36 degrees is on par with Wellington. I think he's having a bubble

22 Apr 2017 5:19PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Back to the boring stuff

22 Apr 2017 5:20PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Shilling approaching 2b and in control.. will be a spread with Lawrence's 2b ball at the peg

22 Apr 2017 5:21PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Shillings hoop strokes have been really good. You would be proud of him Faye!

22 Apr 2017 5:22PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Shilling just played a very interesting shot.. putting the ball near the peg from about a ft in what looked like the right line, he clubbed it onto the peg and I think it's OK still.. not sure how easily it rushes to h1 though

22 Apr 2017 5:25PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Also didn't get a rush on partner to EB and is rolling them over from 7y WNW of peg

22 Apr 2017 5:25PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Shilling calls a referee ono.. I think it's to check if the ball is off the lawn

22 Apr 2017 5:26PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

He's safe.. looks pretty happy with the result and there is a heck of a lot of pressure on this shot from Lawrence

22 Apr 2017 5:27PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

Recap:

NZ 9 USA 10

Shilling 4b an 1 vs 2b an penault in g3 and has a spread

Hakes game up and Soo has first break in g2.

I can tell you this much for free, if NZ wins either of these games, I certainly wouldn't want to be playing in the deciding match!! It's hard enough watching it, let alone being on the court

22 Apr 2017 5:28PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

Lawrence looking at a target from where the ball lays near the WB

22 Apr 2017 5:29PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

probably 4 yards inlawn.. must have some of Yellow at the peg

22 Apr 2017 5:29PM (Tournament); 53 Readers

Lawrence taking his time deciding what shot to take

22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 56 Readers

Lifts the 2b ball from the peg and heads to c3

22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Has a 19 yarder at the balls on the EB and that's a pretty straight boundary

22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Squats down during the shot..

22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

Looking intriqued

22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

Misses! NZ have at least one more turn

22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

Misses to level with h4 on the EB so Shilling can get the TP out a bit easier if he wants it

22 Apr 2017 5:33PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

Shillings rush to h1 isn't even pointing at c1 so he needs a good shot now

22 Apr 2017 5:35PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Plays it well and has an approach from 3ySW

22 Apr 2017 5:35PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Runs a beautiful h1 and gets a forward rush

22 Apr 2017 5:37PM (Tournament); 55 Readers

in control and approaching h2.. I'm off to make the tea's for Hakes brb sports fans

22 Apr 2017 5:38PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

I shouldn't have left.. he's failed H2 and looks like it's in a nasty position

22 Apr 2017 5:43PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

off partner, so no easy shot for Lawrence, but Shilling either has a 5y shot with his 4b ball needing to go through 1b or has a very simple h2 if Lawrence misses

22 Apr 2017 5:44PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Lawrence shooting from h3 to the reception ball at h2

22 Apr 2017 5:45PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Really good shot from Lawrence.. it's his penault ball so Shilling could face a very long death short a few moments from now

22 Apr 2017 5:45PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Looks like b was pretty well in the jaws.. so he's rushed it 10yS of h2 and is making a leave sending it to 2b going to partner who is on the EB level with 4

22 Apr 2017 5:48PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Has an OK leave but the distance is poor compared with what it could have been. Shilling is forced to hit as there is a near both penault and 2b so hiding won't be an option

22 Apr 2017 5:49PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Leaves a rush with his penault ball

22 Apr 2017 5:50PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Shilling walks straight to his h2 ball 4yN of 2b and eyes up partner 5yW of 4b

22 Apr 2017 5:51PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Hits!! That had Dunedin written all over it! What that actually means, I have no idea, but I'll take it.

22 Apr 2017 5:52PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Management says we can keep playing until about 7.20 so we have 90 minutes to go

22 Apr 2017 5:54PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Rushes from EB into the jaws of h2 - or possibly on the wire

22 Apr 2017 5:54PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Shilling runs h2 and has a rush to c4 with the other two balls; 3yE of h4 and on the NB between 3 and 6. 2 good rushes and he can have a standard TP

22 Apr 2017 5:57PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Gets the rush towards SB but doesn't get a good rush back to the ball at the NB. Ref if on.. this could be off the court..?

22 Apr 2017 6:00PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Walks off the lawn.. but I think he's safe and just getting a drink

22 Apr 2017 6:00PM (Tournament); 54 Readers

Average rush.. 4y approach to h3

22 Apr 2017 6:02PM (Tournament); 50 Readers

Smooth hoop but has a 5y return

22 Apr 2017 6:02PM (Tournament); 52 Readers

Regardless of who wins this match, it will be a deserved win and though there have been patches of brilliance and patches of averageness

22 Apr 2017 6:03PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

It's been great to watch!

22 Apr 2017 6:03PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Clarke gives him a clap of approval.. partner is at 4b and gets a rush on the ball near h2 down to the ball at h4 so is a regular delayed TP now

22 Apr 2017 6:04PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

Shilling in control at h4

22 Apr 2017 6:06PM (Tournament); 59 Readers

Escape ball in position at 4b.. peele not in position going to h5 so still has some work to do

22 Apr 2017 6:08PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Doesn't get a good rush out of 5 but can get it northwards enough with a good cut

22 Apr 2017 6:10PM (Tournament); 60 Readers

Lining up the peel going to h6..

22 Apr 2017 6:12PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

It's in the jaws at best.. and has some sort of rush to h6

22 Apr 2017 6:13PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

3y approach to h6

22 Apr 2017 6:13PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Smooths it and hits the 5y return

22 Apr 2017 6:16PM (Tournament); 66 Readers

Taking off from 10ys of h2 to the ball at 4b.. this needs to be rush peeled or bounce out of the jaws or life suddenly gets difficult

22 Apr 2017 6:16PM (Tournament); 65 Readers

Good take off and it was in the jaws so it's no problems.. 1b pioneer is OK but is still on track with the delayed TP

22 Apr 2017 6:17PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Test match equalizing turn so lots riding on it

22 Apr 2017 6:18PM (Tournament); 57 Readers

Makes 1b and still in control

22 Apr 2017 6:19PM (Tournament); 58 Readers

He's off for another drink

22 Apr 2017 6:21PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

Back on court and currently putting out the escape ball.. still in normal conditions and will be making partner off 2b

22 Apr 2017 6:23PM (Tournament); 64 Readers

Wants to get a good rush out of 2b here.. stalks his 1ft 2b from N of the peg

22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 63 Readers

Typical Shilling fashion, he stalks with the mallet to the right of his body, then straightens it

22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 62 Readers

He's teasing us.. re stalks again

22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 61 Readers

Another great hoop stroke and has a rush. Positioning the penault peel from S of the peg. Was going 3yards past, but clips the hoop and finishes 1yNW

22 Apr 2017 6:26PM (Tournament); 64 Readers

Rushes escape ball into position and has a take off back to a good 3b pioneer

22 Apr 2017 6:27PM (Tournament); 69 Readers

It's finally cooling down.. shade is covering half the court now

22 Apr 2017 6:29PM (Tournament); 71 Readers

Great take off and gets a good rush out of 3b

22 Apr 2017 6:30PM (Tournament); 68 Readers

Disaster

22 Apr 2017 6:30PM (Tournament); 67 Readers

Trying to get a rush on the penault pioneer.. roquets it and won't be getting the peel going to 4b

22 Apr 2017 6:31PM (Tournament); 69 Readers

It's going to come down to a straight double

22 Apr 2017 6:31PM (Tournament); 70 Readers

Approaching 4b

22 Apr 2017 6:32PM (Tournament); 66 Readers

Penault peele looks 4ft WNW

22 Apr 2017 6:33PM (Tournament); 67 Readers

Disaster round 2!

22 Apr 2017 6:33PM (Tournament); 65 Readers

After 4b.. rushes reception ball into the jaws of 4b

22 Apr 2017 6:34PM (Tournament); 65 Readers

Gets the reception ball out of 4b as he takes off to oppo which is a few yards S of penault. Think we will see the abort now and just have a spread

22 Apr 2017 6:36PM (Tournament); 68 Readers

Is he looking at the straight double??

22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 70 Readers

Abort Shilling! Abort!

22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 69 Readers

He's telepathic, he's cancelled it

22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 69 Readers

At a guess, it's going to finish; Peg an penault for NZ vs 2b an Penault for Lawrence

22 Apr 2017 6:38PM (Tournament); 68 Readers

Should be easy enough to set up a spread from where he is

22 Apr 2017 6:39PM (Tournament); 68 Readers

I'd love to have a heart rate monitor on him right now

22 Apr 2017 6:39PM (Tournament); 70 Readers

He's through rover and currently setting the spread..

22 Apr 2017 6:41PM (Tournament); 65 Readers

What is going through Lawrences head right now??

22 Apr 2017 6:42PM (Tournament); 64 Readers

Shilling has rushed to within inces of the other oppo ball - both within 2ft of the peg on the western side. Partner is 7yS of h3

22 Apr 2017 6:43PM (Tournament); 66 Readers

Croquets R (penault) to W of the peg and rushes Y (2b) off the EB.. it'll be a reverse spread and distance wise looks quite good

22 Apr 2017 6:46PM (Tournament); 76 Readers

Doesn't rush to the boundary and rolls them off near c2

22 Apr 2017 6:48PM (Tournament); 74 Readers

Lawrence makes the decision that the panel of experts like.. lifts the ball at the beg and heads to c3

22 Apr 2017 6:49PM (Tournament); 72 Readers

Misses the 19 yarder down into c4 but it's no easy finish for Shilling

22 Apr 2017 6:49PM (Tournament); 75 Readers

Shilling taps it.. leaves partner in c2, takes off to the 2b ball peg high on WB

22 Apr 2017 6:52PM (Tournament); 72 Readers

EB*

22 Apr 2017 6:52PM (Tournament); 73 Readers

Croquets that to 2ft SE of 2b going to the ball in c4.. 1/2 balls is 4 yarder

22 Apr 2017 6:53PM (Tournament); 78 Readers

Croquets that up the EB and will be returning to partner near c2.. just don't leave a double!

22 Apr 2017 6:55PM (Tournament); 77 Readers

Leaves a rush pointing to the NB level with h2 but it guarantees no double

22 Apr 2017 6:56PM (Tournament); 79 Readers

Lawrence shoots with the ball near the EB at the ball near 2b..

22 Apr 2017 6:58PM (Tournament); 81 Readers

Looked like a very good shot, but just misses into c1

22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

Shilling has a 30 yard takeoff which falls 7y short

22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

Has a 5 yarder on Y or a 7 yarder into the ball at the corner for the finish

22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

Takes the shot at the ball in corner..

22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

Twists the hands..

22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 81 Readers

Hits! Good croquet stroke and a 20y rush up next

22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 78 Readers

Loading rover from c1 getting a rush on the 2b ball which is 2ft SE of 2b

22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 76 Readers

Gets a 5ft rush to slightly W of penault

22 Apr 2017 7:01PM (Tournament); 78 Readers

Cuts it badly to 7yE of the peg

22 Apr 2017 7:01PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

Is rolling it to c3 playing for position at penault

22 Apr 2017 7:02PM (Tournament); 84 Readers

It's not in position so Lawrence gets another shot folks

22 Apr 2017 7:03PM (Tournament); 88 Readers

Lawrence misses from 5y towards c3

22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 81 Readers

Shilling rushes to 2yW of penault and plays the approach

22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 83 Readers

Runs penault and has a 3y return

22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 83 Readers

Hits it. Hakes has a rover peel to go and will be first finished unless there's an error

22 Apr 2017 7:08PM (Tournament); 81 Readers

Great rush from c3 to 1yN of rover

22 Apr 2017 7:09PM (Tournament); 80 Readers

18" rover hoop.. probably wont get a rush back to peg ball

22 Apr 2017 7:10PM (Tournament); 76 Readers

Shilling has a 5y return, Hakes has a 7y return

22 Apr 2017 7:11PM (Tournament); 75 Readers

Shilling middles it! Needs to get a rush to the peg

22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 75 Readers

Shilling middles it! Needs to get a rush to the peg

22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 75 Readers

Has a 2y rush to the peg

22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 77 Readers

Great rush and has a 5ft peg out

22 Apr 2017 7:13PM (Tournament); 77 Readers

Shilling lining up the peg out

22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 73 Readers

Shilling lining up the peg out

22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 73 Readers

He's done it! Wins g3 and NZ win the test 11-10!!

22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 75 Readers

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