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The poms wont half be confident after that free flowing, try laden effort against the Boks. Hell, playing at HQ (

) must be about the most intimidating ground for any visiting team not withstanding their behemoth pack and expansive backs. Poms by a mile.

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Any word yet from the Bored's resident uber-troll? Ali's Choice wrote: My worst fears about Damien McKenzie were realised. He lacks the temperament and skills to manage a team from no.10 at test level. The frustrating thing is that this has been obvious to everyone but Steve Hansen and his 'yes men...

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All Blacks are reffed harsher than others. Last year they conceded less total penalties then their opposition but were shown more cards. Hideous inconsistency but they just get on with playing Rugby. That's probably one of the reasons they're the best team in the world. No excuses despite the lopsi...

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Ali's Choice wrote:The defining contest in this match will be Mo'unga vs McKenzie. This should be a trial for the Al Black no.22 jersey.

Mounga has no versatility outside of first five so why would the selectors put him on the bench? Duh. Stick to watching rugby in Q'land, Frodo.

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He turned down a cap, and captains the jewel of New Zealand’s super rugby franchises. Shields play for the Crusaders? ;) Shields was called up to the squad as an injury replacement but his baby was being born at the time. Likely wouldn't have been capped even if he was available. I don't know why y...

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grievous wrote:Kiwis telling us how it is in their multi coloured rainbow tinted glasses......is there a more arrogant sanctimonious sports fan worldwide?

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Salient wrote:Pfft Chiefs supporters will not be heard all night, they will be too busy trying to spot Qade in the backline

Reds to break the drought, here first

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True Blue wrote:He is contracted to play for the Hurricanes so should be expected to play out that contract. Otherwise what is the point of one. Seems perfectly reasonable. England will just need to wait a bit longer in their poach.

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I went off a couple of times but one has to say there were no defining moments in the match he influenced. Before the first all black try, their hooker missiled over the ruck Bakkies Botha style, but hey ho. When Lions had a certain try on at the start of second half and the All Blacks were deliber...

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The Lions have been weighed.

They have been measured.

They have been found SERIOUSLY SERIOUSLY wanting!

Now go back to your 6N and keep telling yourselves how awesome you are. Pfft!

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Great to see an early season All Black team play the sort of rugby the rest of the world can only dream about particularly compared to the dross the Lions have shown. Now on to next week.

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All Blacks in a blackwash.

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Good luck to the ever entertaining Chiefs and to LM6, 150 games for the Tribe is awesome. #ChiefsMana

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A journeyman, the WC showed that. Ponderous, limited skillset, a perfect fit for poms. I'm sure he'll retire happy that he won 6N titles.

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Stuff the poms! As Floyd Mayweather likes to say, 'we're the A side' the poms are the 'b side'. So Tew should should tell the poms to rack off and wait your turn. If they want a shot at the champs, get on your BA waka and get your proverbial candy a$$ down here and bring it.

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Thanks for playing.

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Both winning streaks are impressive, as are any long winning streaks whether by Cyprus or some club team. However neither streak is as impressive as the All Blacks unbeaten streak from 8 Jun 2013 to 27 Sep 2014 - unbeaten for 22 games and only one game not against a tier 1 nation (Japan on 2 Nov 20...

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The stats of both although it would be interesting to see the mileage covered by both teams from their respective countries.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/ar ... d=11815697

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As expected, a good Chiefs win highlighted by superior tactics and nous. Next up, the Rebels and the rubbish they represent.

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It's the same routine every time a top Kiwi players announces he's moving to Ireland. The Irish posters act cool, play it down, and say how much they don't need him. They'll then go on about how much better their own players are. Yet within days of stepping on Irish soil said player becomes one of ...

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Chiefs by 6.

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Shrekles wrote:The New Zealand conference needs a new title - 'the conference of awesomeness' perhaps? Maybe a poll to decide?

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JM2K6 wrote:Tip of the iceberg

How's that iceberg working out for ya?

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World Cup-in the bank
Bledisloe-in the bank
4N-in the bank.

A good year. Now for the Lions scalp, again.

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Just for the record the abs would still win almost every game but their win ratio would maybe be a few single digits lower - is what i'm arguing If NZ joined up with the 6N, the biggest difference you'd see would be with the other teams. They'd focus more on countering the speed with which NZ play,...

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JM2K6 wrote:Advantage Ireland.

Muppet.

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The Irish need to destroy NZ at the bdown, totally annihilate any intent to go wide, and break their spirit. Then, during the last quarter of the game, they need to be up there in fitness and so they need to smuggle some slick stuff in at HT. It needs to be elusive at testing, non-addictive and rid...

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Just checking, no mention of any tribute in Eden Park for Anthony Foley before their game with Australia. Nothing? The rugby world stopped for that tragedy. Cheika paid tribute as did many across the globe. All bar NZ and Hansen... Fair to say NZ proving themselves to be classless plum once again? ...

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The Herald and especially Rattue are a boring read, very much an Auckland answer for Stephen "chip on my shoulder" Jones. I also don't know a single local that thinks its boring. The fact is the AB's are awesome to watch, period.

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I wonder which kiwi coach will take up the challenge for their national team?

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PC49 wrote:Hello All.

I was wonding the thoughts of everyone around the globe regarding the anoucment today of
the Maori All Black side to tour the USA and UK.

Should there be such a team?

PC49

Here come the rednecks.

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#18 W's in a row. Love it!

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Matt Henjak wrote:Sportsbet have Australia at $11.

Only $11?

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In 6 short years NZ has: 6 Bledisloe cups 5 tri / four nations trophies 2 rugby world cups (first back to back winners) 4 Super Rugby championships An international unbeaten calendar year Equal most consecutive wins on the trot(soon to be broken) Only lost to 3 countries (South Africa, Australia an...

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Eddie Jones has kindly mapped out his plan for world domination and at least he has been honest about the limitations the poms have with their players. Yes, they will play set piece rugby and slow the game down and for the most part kick either to the corners or high balls. The thing the poms don't ...

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Sad to see our great rivals in the state that it is. All those concerned over there need to sit down and make philosophical changes in how they need to play the game. 10 man rugby is a fossil, although England persevere with it, but if anyone wants to beat the AB's then they better offer more than k...

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assfly wrote:What if we actually win?

Then you'll wreck my Sunday.

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Go the Puma's.

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Oh Jaysus not Ireland.

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