Really enjoyed it today . Gee those Tongans can half tackle . Brilliant defence from them although I was a bit disappointed with the Italians attack . Couldn't work out if it was just great defending or poor attacking or a bit of both but Tonga deserved the win . My only gripe was this - did anybody else notice especially in the first half the Italian watercarrier / trainer on the pitch virtually every set of six they had . Mind you the Tongan equivalent was on almost as much . Definitely coaching as they were playing . Could the referee tell him to leave the field of the play or not? Apart from that a great day . When was the last time there were 10,000 fans for any game at the shay .

Watching highlights on the BBC now. A brilliant effort from everyone concerned. Lets hope the RFL take note.

As an aside, lets raise a cheer to the RFL for forcing licensing on the game to get crusaders in SL culminating in that massive crowd and great performance in Neath today.

Crowd was 3270.

Top day yesterday it was great to see the Shay so full although I wish all the schools had turned up to fill the Skircoat which was sadly facing the TV cameras but seeing the South & East Stands full looked terrific and having people actually in the North Stand.
The on the pitch stuff went well very professional and the half time dancing well done to all.

Oh and well done Tonga they deserved to win and at least they are genuine Tongans I believe not imports!

Actual crowd was 10,200 plus and it really was great to see the Shay as full as we are allowed currently. Neil Grace and I took over 500 photos, so if you were there, theres a good chance we snapped you see all the photos here halifaxrlfc.smugmug.com/Fax-Phot ... &k=kQk62tZ or here halifaxrlfc.smugmug.com/Fax-Phot ... &k=FkNbzcw Mike R

Actual crowd was 10,200 plus and it really was great to see the Shay as full as we are allowed currently. Neil Grace and I took over 500 photos, so if you were there, theres a good chance we snapped you see all the photos here halifaxrlfc.smugmug.com/Fax-Phot ... &k=kQk62tZ or here halifaxrlfc.smugmug.com/Fax-Phot ... &k=FkNbzcw Mike R

It was a cracking occasion, loved the extra Haka at the end too!!

Dutch , so you good you posted it TWICE ?Charlie was very happy to see the Shay with so many fans in attendance ,though not full by any means , however the Tongans did deserve to win , and Charlie cant argue there , however onwards and upwards the Scots will have John Hamish McDougall Caroli cheering them now .Ock Aye Tha Noo.

Good on him Charlie I like a good malt myself Old Pulteney`s the name I`ll raise a glass to him n all those who came to the Shay yesterday even the 1`s who moaned about the Stadium on VT.

Would be a pleasure to meet you at Voss's new local. Lol n u could meet me lad ( duchy the Fax fan) as well. For my shame the the last time I went to Leigh it was Hilton park. But will rectify that next season.

Dutch you must come to the LSV next season , we welcome everyone , with (Big Wallets )ask Halifaxjohn , about the Wren ?I even had Bentleyman pay a visit to Caroli Towers the season before last , that was a shock we can even arrange Guided Tours of Salfordlads Luxury Apartment for a small fee .

You and Duchy are most welcome anytime , as for myself I Never miss a trip to the 3 Pigeons on a visit to Fax , its all part of my Missionary work , and every day is Red Nose day for me , hope to see ya next season , who knows we may even have a pre-season friendly not even Charlie knows that .