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mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:56 am Managed to put together a team with no money remaining. Taking that as a sign.

Hopefully the prices adjust based on performance as the season goes on.

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Geez that is such shit news about Sititi. The absolute last thing you want is a guy getting injured directly after his breakout season. Hoping it's not too serious and he comes back the same player. This rumour has been around for a couple of weeks about Wallace. Appears he was walking etc with no ...

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I received a vintage-style Warriors sweatshirt for Christmas, mimicking the design from their debut season. I love it and it was an excellent gift. However it does say 'Auckland Warriors' and I feel a tad dirty wearing it as a result. Makes me think of Carlos Spencer's sideline conversion and I get...

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The NRL have already got the NZ tV rights from the Warriors. They don't really need a second team. The money made at the stadiums isn't much for them I think. The NRL doesn't make any money off ticket sales for regular season games. That goes to the clubs. But you're wrong, the NRL is interested in...

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Yeah go on, twist my arm.

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Connecting one’s identity to a nation is pretty unusual. Nations are a pretty new invention. And most people in the world, I would think, would put their religion, tribe or ethnicity way before their nation of birth as a source of identity, if they pay any attention to nationality at all. That said...

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If Hawkes Bay had mild Sydney winters I'd move back there in a heartbeat, but living in Palmy broke me and I hate winter now, hell, even this year in Sydney was too wintery for me (worst winter/spring since I moved here 10 years ago). I think I'll wind in far north QLD at some stage. :lol: Hawkes B...

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Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 11:32 pm I'm in the tiny town of Reefton right now. Bacon and eggs are a staggering $25*. Time to leave NZ.

* - i just had a coffee instead.

Great wee town though, none the less.

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Cheers Fujikiwi, Dōtonbori sounds pretty bloody good.

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Deadtigers wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:10 am Kiwias is your guy for that. Him and Badman, if he is still around.

Haven't heard from Kiwias too much lately

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Jeff the Bear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:08 am Don't talk about the war.

Was hoping to bring it up.

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Off to Japan for the new years - 6 days in Tokyo, 4 in Kyoto, 2 in Osaka.

Any of you lot have any advice for a first time visitor?

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I read it was the third world title for Kelston - 1998, 2012 and now 2024. I wouldn’t mind seeing who was in that ‘98 team. I suspect a few All Blacks came out of that team. Tuitupou, Tuialii, Mils Muliaina (the Southland poach) etc Poaching bastards. You poached him from his Samoan preschool first...

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KBHS is my old school, and while I support the win I have to say I feel like that school needs funding elsewhere. That place was a shithole in the 90s and visiting around 6 years back it's not any better. I read it was the third world title for Kelston - 1998, 2012 and now 2024. I wouldn’t mind see...

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That's a ridiculous call, refs bottled that.

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I can't comment on the transfer as I've never done it. The train is so quick between the terminals that they should find a way to make that free - but capitalism. As for the passport scanny things I've never had a problem with these. Some people miss that there's a whole bunch of them after you hit...

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Right then, with all the SR squads released, it's worth having a quick look at the 10s, which remains our biggest concern in terms of longer-term depth IMO. CANES First five-eighths: Brett Cameron (28), Lucas Cashmore (22), Riley Hohepa (29) CRUSADERS First five-eighths: James O'Connor (34), Rivez ...

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That last try was insane. Most teams would play for a drop goal. The Aussies went for a shift and a brilliant try. The Aussie back three are really quick, and this midfield looks to be able to utilise this pace. The English defence totally bunched up waiting to charge the expected attempt at drop g...

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Australian backs have great handling skills, wonder if Schmidt has them line up and practice moving it as fast along the line as possible, breathtaking speed and accuracy at times. Where the other Aussie centre that was coming through a couple of years ago, did he get injured or leave for RL? name ...

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quarter2four wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2024 1:02 pm
Son-Of-Ulster wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:53 am
Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:41 am Have the Irish lads decided which province was at fault yet?

Or was it the referee?
Despite having no starters, I believe Ulster will bear the brunt.
Dead right, not doing their bit in terms of producing players.

Walked right into that.

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Bit of a twat? His celebration after that kick look like they won the WC quarter final. Ah stop. You'd have to be a dour cůnt to not allow him be delighted with that bit of play. Up there with Duponts efforts in the Champions Cup final for best kick of the decade, if Ireland had turned that advanta...

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mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:28 am
mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:26 am
WoodlandsRFC wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:23 am
He's a talent for sure, I was thinking the nephew of Mils.
Rico Muliaina?
Actually, he’s older. I think it’s Mika.

Yeah, that's the one. Been the 10 for Southland Boys since year 10, still another year of school and was named to the Barbarians U18's this year. One to keep an eye on.

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I've heard whispers of this... It's typically not a good sign, as an opposition fan, when you hear about a player before you've even seen them. Especially when said player is only 20. There's a young lad currently playing in Southland, meant to be the next Dan Carter, still only 17 too. Young Taylo...

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Irish fans: is this Crowley guy actually any good? Or has he just gotten the ultimate armchair ride as a 10, slotting into a settled side that's structured within an inch of its life? Just plug him in from the spreadsheet, maybe teach him The Loop, and that's about it. He’s decent but he’s just kee...

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DMAC tore the A team apart when he played outhalf a couple of years ago. This. Bloody shredded us on the inside shoulder of his channel especially. It was an 'A' game so has to be viewed through that lens but it was mildly terrifying how much better he was than our players. DMac and Shaun Stevenson...

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Wonder how the Ireland scrum will function? Leinster scrum hasn’t been as dominant recently. Wondering if Furlong (especially) and Porter are still playing at peak levels. That could be an area of dominance for the AB’s. Depends on if they go for Williams or De Groot, Williams is great around the f...

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People tout Kriel and PSdT as examples of how players can come straight out of Japanese rugby absolutely fizzing for international rugby. Actually, they are the exception. Most players take quite a while to readjust. Anyone who has watched a Top League match would understand immediately why this is...

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I suspect the Japanese Top League simply is not of a high enough standard for preparing players for international rugby. Seems only the freaks like Kriel return at their best. People tout Kriel and PSdT as examples of how players can come straight out of Japanese rugby absolutely fizzing for intern...

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Frankie Goldbrough will be the best 13 in the game by 2027, here first.

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Only glaring weakness in the AB team is Mark Telea. Not international standard at all He’s had better seasons. He can make lots of sideways yards and doesn’t seem to make much advantage. Always doubted his decision making under pressure. The very best make the right call most times. He’s error pron...

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True Blue wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:51 pm Rumor I've heard is that De Groot asked for extra milk in his tea.

A Southland tea, makes sense.

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Best first choice side. BB will enjoy the quick service. Can Roigard is definitely starting at 9 in the first choice team. I’d also probably take de Groot and Aumua. Still, it is very strong. De Groot absolutely he-f*cked the English scrum last time around, so much so the English media were demandi...

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:shock: Kerevi has 3 years on Bundee and not loads of miles on the clock. A bit soon to be writing him off, no? +100 He hasn't been injured and will play at most 3 games this year. Unless he's going to be available for most games, we need a 12. Would pick Kerevi in a second for the Lions though if ...

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Probably injected off the wing, but I agree 12 seems like the best long term option based on nothing other than some nrl highlights. The bugger of it is Foketti is a fine option at 12 at super Rugby level and he's had some decent test matches there too. As such, I'm not sure how the Tahs backline f...

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Zakar wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:43 pm Mason Gordon carved it up for the Reds vs the Wild Knights (who are no mugs). He's without a confirmed contract for next year, but I reckon he was really good with limited minutes for the Rebels.

Is this available anywhere for viewing?

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15. Jordan 14. Clarke 11. Lam 13. Proctor 12. Barrett 10. Moúnga 9. Roigard 8. Sititi 7. Savea 6. Mathis 5. Darry 4. Barrett (C) 3. Williams 2. Aumua 1. De Groot Not a bad call to have Williams at tighthead. I'd have Mathis on the bench for a 6-2 split. Riley Higgins at 12 with Jordie on the bench....

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Kahu wrote: ↑Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:48 am Southee will always be goated for the Laura rumour

What's that?

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mikeyboy123 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:42 am My degree is in no way related to the job and my education was not discussed at all in either interview, and I graduated 30 years ago so I'm not sure that they'll bother checking that.

Na, they won't bother with that, it's an irrelevance at this point.

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If Sotutu goes overseas and tears it up for England or Fiji, I wouldn’t begrudge him one bit. I wouldn't begrudge him either. In fact, I'd support him. I wouldn't limit his options to just England or Fiji though. He would be a tough player in the Irish forward pack. Bundee Aki version 2.0. There wo...

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I'll cheer for the officials if that's the case. :D :shock: That's cold. How is it cold? I dislike you both equally so why would a want either of you two to win? Anyway, decent article from Sumo (who once called me various names on the Fern when I said his commentating was shit). Even NZR is delibe...

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