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The reality is that Sam Cane has never been as good as the All Back coaches people he would be. The guy has had a charmed existence as a pro-Rugby player. He became an All Black whilst he was still a bench player for the Chiefs, with Tanerau latimer preferred as their starting 7. In the AB's, he ha...

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1. Australia.
2. 13 (God bless the "Sporting capital of the world").
3. 20.
4. A few days.
5. Communications.

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I loved it when Ntamack hit the sexy button and ran out of his own in goal area and made the blind pass to his left from which France nearly scored. God bless you Romain, it was Blancoesque! Exposing Jordie Barrett's lack of pace in the process, a feat that is bound to be repeated. Am I right in he...

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The CHO tweeted the other day that of 19 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, 17 had not received any vaccine at all. He noted it was entirely preventable. It's sad that these people's misguided beliefs ultimately cost them their lives. They had a choice though, and unfortunately they made a fatal ...

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Varsity Way wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:15 am I loved it when Ntamack hit the sexy button and ran out of his own in goal area and made the blind pass to his left from which France nearly scored. God bless you Romain, it was Blancoesque!

Exposing Jordie Barrett's lack of pace in the process, a feat that is bound to be repeated.

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I think Lord in particular could develop into a very fine prospect indeed.

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booji boy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:04 am
guy smiley wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:31 pm

Gordon Ramsay has a chat with Fozzie

Brilliant. I'll be sharing that far and wide!

That was quite therapeutic to watch.

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Super Rugby Pacific looks exciting with its new 12-team format featuring the two PI sides and I for one am looking forward to it.

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Certainly the new Crusaders forward recruits I saw yesterday were the smallest looking Super Rugby forwards I've ever seen this millennium. I wonder if Robertson has been following Fosters lead to select smaller more mobile players? To be fair they are all babies and unlikely to play many/any minut...

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The jersey pull probably my favourite of the fine arts. Running out in support of the backs, opposition backline kicks through and knowing he has the wood on you for pace, go wind sailing on his jersey.

Ref is firmly focused on the bounce of the ball.

Good times.

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I agree with those who criticise the awards for their glaring omissions. Etzebeth should definitely have been in the running.

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Assuming nothing changes, with Foster at the helm, France will beat us in pool play sending us into the quarters against a better side, and we will lose. In the face of a public uproar, NZR will finally sack Foster and his team having come to the painfully obvious conclusion that they appointed the ...

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I don't think there's been a gap between NH and SH as such for years. As others have pointed out, any of the respective teams from each hemisphere could beat their opposite on any given occasion with NZ being the outlier... generally excellent and dominating for years. Now, NZ have come back to the...

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The OP illustrates why it was vital that South Africa were taken down a peg this weekend. I, for one, am thankful for the England rugby team for getting the job done. 1 out of 3 is pretty kak for the All Blacks 0 out of 3 for the Wallabies. You are stuck with each other on provincial level. Easy ru...

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From what I saw of Quade Cooper this year he was better at controlling a game using the fundamentals of structured 10 play than either Barrett or Mo'unga. Barrett, Mo'unga and McKenzie are all heavily reliant on their running game and struggle when falling back to the basics of test level 10 play. ...

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Marler is a character. Having a pint with the press. Could listen to him all day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvmQ1EyyIXU There was a surreal moment late in the game when the ref told Marler not to interfere with a ruck while he was on the floor and Marler carried on with the chat. Seriously le...

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Gregor Paul was on Irish radio during the week. He thinks not having the Saffa super rugby teams will be a problem for New Zealand as the players would have got used to the Saffa style before international window For us up north, having them is very good for us as they bring that physicality that o...

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AND-y wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:45 pm The Foster, the?

If challenged by the Planet Rugby Tribunal, the honourable Jake presiding, that will be my go to defence.

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Since it's clear Ian Foster is locked in until our group stage exit in the 2023 RWC, It appears only death will see him exited from the NZ coaching job with a far, far, far, far, far superior candidate installed in his stead. While I don't wish him a painful death, I think his untimely demise would ...

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The OP illustrates why it was vital that South Africa were taken down a peg this weekend. I, for one, am thankful for the England rugby team for getting the job done. 1 out of 3 is pretty kak for the All Blacks 0 out of 3 for the Wallabies. You are stuck with each other on provincial level. Easy ru...

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Another factor is the very real issue of Foster having always been a shit coach.

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You need Gatland. But you can't afford to get Gatland and payout Fozzie. You're stuck my friends. What idiot in his right mind would ignore Scott Robertson only to appoint Warren Gatland? That idiot is named Mark Robinson. Coz Gatland can bring what the ABs need. There's no doubt the talent is ther...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:24 pm You need Gatland. But you can't afford to get Gatland and payout Fozzie. You're stuck my friends.

What idiot in his right mind would ignore Scott Robertson only to appoint Warren Gatland?

That idiot is named Mark Robinson.

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MungoMan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:25 pm
Keith wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:06 pm There's some lovely language being used in here today

Stay classy
Great post, Keith

Very well put, Derp Derp (number 2).

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There is a real Auckland v Canterbury split developing on the board while both sides ignore the elephant in the room: Ian Foster and the rest of his B grade coaching team. Guy nailed it earlier in the day when he said it was pointless squabbling over individual players while the whole gameplan stin...

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Masterji wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:09 pm For the 1st time since 90s, The AB rugby is in crisis. The biggest problem is the centres, no power in defense or attack.

Yeah, Rieko Ioane is piss weak. Spot on as usual, maestro.

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There is a real Auckland v Canterbury split developing on the board while both sides ignore the elephant in the room: Ian Foster and the rest of his B grade coaching team. Guy nailed it earlier in the day when he said it was pointless squabbling over individual players while the whole gameplan stink...

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I felt that Jordie tried to overplay his hand in this game and didn't work well for us. Bridge had a bad game against the Springboks and got crucified in here. Jordie's first 30-40 minutes were worse by a considerable margin but he's getting a free pass. go figure. 😂 Good lord. Quick tip, The Nativ...

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Oh, scuse me, thought this was a rugby thread. Hello, England must have had a win. fatcat is online. Unlike the 2019 RWC final, it was good to see England turn up today against the Springboks. I dunno which game you were watching Jdog, I thought England were fairly poor. In another jaunty stroll in...

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fatcat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:35 pm Oh, scuse me, thought this was a rugby thread.

Hello, England must have had a win. fatcat is online.

Unlike the 2019 RWC final, it was good to see England turn up today against the Springboks.

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Jeff's ratings are accurate. That win has an asterisk bigger than the sun. 8) but not as big as the gap between NZ and France yesterday mate. ;) Oh yeah, unlike this win that one was legitimate. I am so happy with the way we won yesterday. 3 wins in a row against Oz is great. We lost about 6 times ...

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I'm a touch late to the party, but are we in Worst World Champs Ever territory yet? The 2004 England team, often said to have that title, lost 6 tests in 2004. South Africa have now lost 5 the season after winning their title. Gotta be in the mix, surely? Discuss. Worst World Champions does get ban...

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I felt that Jordie tried to overplay his hand in this game and didn't work well for us. Bridge had a bad game against the Springboks and got crucified in here. Jordie's first 30-40 minutes were worse by a considerable margin but he's getting a free pass. go figure. Not from me he's not, the big ung...

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The big dick envy from NI supporters, mainly from the Blues region, towards Crusaders players is so obvious.

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C69 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:42 am
jdogscoop wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:40 am Jeff's ratings are accurate. That win has an asterisk bigger than the sun.
but not as big as the gap between NZ and France yesterday mate.

Oh yeah, unlike this win that one was legitimate.

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Jeff's ratings are accurate. That win has an asterisk bigger than the sun.

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Jordie's kicking from hand was very average at the beginning of the game and put us under real pressure. His field kicking generally is a work on. Apart from that he's had a strong year, improved a lot, and been one of our form players. He's one of the few backs that can muscle his way though traff...

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It was a poor miss from both Mo'unga and Jordie who are two of our most experienced backline players who both have 30 odd tests each. It was worrying to see Jordie in particular done for pace relatively easily by a first five. Ntamack is a quality player who comprehensively out played Mo'unga. Fran...

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I'm a touch late to the party, but are we in Worst World Champs Ever territory yet? The 2004 England team, often said to have that title, lost 6 tests in 2004. South Africa have now lost 5 the season after winning their title. Gotta be in the mix, surely? Discuss. Coming in punchy tonight, mr b. Ni...

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It was a poor miss from both Mo'unga and Jordie who are two of our most experienced backline players who both have 30 odd tests each. It was worrying to see Jordie in particular done for pace relatively easily by a first five. It should come as no surprise. He's had a very good year so loathe to cr...

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