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What is up with AllBlacks.com in regards to this tournament and NZR attitude to marketing in general? Their reporting in terms of updates around the team, injuries and selection has been nothing short of appalling. Whoever is the manager of the NZ side should never again have anything to do with NZ...

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I like Usyk. But I got a funny feeling about this one. Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga I can't stop this feeling Deep inside of me Girl, you just don't realize What you do to me I'm hooked on a feeling. I'm not going to lie, that song is on my spo...

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I like Usyk. But I got a funny feeling about this one.

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Good job.

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There was a fair bit of hype around in anticipation, but the reality is almost as good. Hopefully he continues in that vein, which I don't see why he shouldn't. Let's see how he goes against the man mountain Springbok forward pack. I expect him to receive a 'welcome to test rugby' smash or two. I e...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:36 pm
mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:11 am Some reasonably famous surnames, in that Samoan team…
Just saw David Tua’s son is in there!

Does he posses a left hook from the gods?

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Magpie26 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:03 am Niko Jones on debut.

Poaching Samoan's

Ah, I had wondered what happened to him. He was obviously lured ashore by the promise of big bucks.

Good luck Samoa.

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To echo the sentiment of others on this thread, I like the AB side and the opportunity Razor has given some players to build depth. However, I don't like having two undersized loosies on the bench and no locks.

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:thumbup: I love that Holland is getting another opportunity to really sink his teeth into it and play another 80. IMO he's now a first choice All Black lock. I didn't expect him to look so comfortable so quickly. There was a fair bit of hype around in anticipation, but the reality is almost as goo...

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Another 'dad jokes' thread. They're always popular on PR.

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Flankerdownunder wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:41 am Isn't this the guy who liked to watch porn on the taxpayer's dime?

Knowing his ego, he was probably only watching porn that he was starring in, like Good Will Humping.

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I'd pay money to watch Eugenius v Jambanja over 3 rounds. The irresistible force meets the immovable object.

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True Blue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:21 pm A senile commentor mixes up players and suddenly it's disrepecful. Nisbett has been doing that for years, it's a meme at this point.

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I just the highlights of the NZ v France U20 game. Geez, there is some skillful players on both sides, in both the forwards and the backs. NZ will have to stiffen up their defence a bit in the final, particularly when it comes to the short ball. The Baby Boks will exploit that otherwise.

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Agree. Reckon he’s pretty good. Is Gordon Bray still commentating? I liked his commentating too. Used to love Bray but surely he's getting on a bit. I don't mind TJ as a play by play caller, if he has time to whinge like when he was a sideline man, that's when he sounds a bit shite. It's all subjec...

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Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:33 am
Tehui wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:19 am
The Native wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:12 am Scott Barrett rumoured to be out for the season?
Not for a calf injury. Unless something else is bothering him? Dr Eugenius did hint at this a few days ago.
As seen in the NBA finals, a tight calf can turn into an Achilles issue pretty quick

Aē, marika (absolutely).

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Does Ah Kuoi come into the squad with Vai'i hurt? What is the current status of Sam Darry/Josh Lord does anyone know? They should be the next two up IMO, not that I have an issue with Ah Kuoi either. I'm pretty sure that Ah Kuoi is the only fit player of the three you named. I have a feeling we're ...

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The Native wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:12 am Scott Barrett rumoured to be out for the season?

Not for a calf injury. Unless something else is bothering him? Dr Eugenius did hint at this a few days ago.

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towny wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:38 pm
Tehui wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:53 am
Eugenius wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:50 am

Nisbot has a history of confusing dark coloured players sadly .
I actually don't mind Nisbett, truth be told, but he needs to get his eyes checked again after that commentator blooper.
Agree. Reckon he’s pretty good.

Is Gordon Bray still commentating? I liked his commentating too.

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xhooker wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:52 am
Tehui wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:15 am We need to hold a remedial class for how to use the quote function for some posters.

Go easy on me, I'm 78 years old ex Carpenter

Using the quote function is a bit like using a level.

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We need to hold a remedial class for how to use the quote function for some posters.

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It was for opposition mistakes etc Depends on the context and what happened in the lead up, but I agree with you in principal. Whooping and hollering for minor opposition errors is best left to Ben Earl and Maro Itoje. Chahooing is not a stereotypical kiwi thing? It used to be commonly heard after ...

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We had moved on from how guys played in 2023 That is why David Havili, Finlay Christie, Shannon Frizell & Ethan Blackadder are no longer in the Squad. Even Kiwi only peaked for one Melbourne Cup. Wouldn't it be better to pick our team based on their performance this year and future potential, rathe...

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I mean he had a great SR season for the Crusaders. Are North Island posters now demanding our most experienced lock be dropped based on the 1st test against France, when our set piece was excellent? Do you guys even watch Rugby, or is it all about trolling the Crusaders? In my view, Scott Barret ha...

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Naitoa Ah Kuoi could make a start this week . Vaa'i has failed his HIA, Barrett is still out and Patty has hurt his knee and is apparently only 50/50 whether he'll make it. Short on locks. Jordan still has his niggly knee injury so with the series in the bag may be rested giving Love a shot. He des...

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Worst kiwi performance tonight has been Grant Nisbett. How a commentator can confuse Ardie Savea with Timoci Tavatavanawai is baffling. Nisbot has a history of confusing dark coloured players sadly . I actually don't mind Nisbett, truth be told, but he needs to get his eyes checked again after that...

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Is this based on 1-2 games against a sub-strength French team? It is. But Scott Barrett will need to lift his performance when he returns, otherwise this narrative will only get stronger with time. I mean he had a great SR season for the Crusaders. Are North Island posters now demanding our most ex...

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And if we're going to be talking about potential RWC squads in two years time, we've got to talk about who the ABs' second half-back is. At the moment, there's daylight between Roigard and the next best halfback.

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Tbf we said the same last year about our 6 issues being over once Sititi emerged. Our backrow looks much more balanced with Vaa'i at 6, Sititi at 8 and Savea at 7. Yep, that combination has emerged as our best set of loose forwards. And the irony is that they haven't played a single game together i...

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Wilderbeast wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:05 am
xhooker wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:24 am Why is the 4th-best Lock Captain of the All Blacks?
Is this based on 1-2 games against a sub-strength French team?

It is. But Scott Barrett will need to lift his performance when he returns, otherwise this narrative will only get stronger with time.

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Semantics, shemantics.

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Worst kiwi performance tonight has been Grant Nisbett. How a commentator can confuse Ardie Savea with Timoci Tavatavanawai is baffling. Nisbett was past it a decade ago, the guy needs to retire. I do find it all a bit rich though, with Planet Rugby ranting about it as "disrespect" like the f**king ...

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obelixtim wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:23 pm
Eugenius wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:17 pm Proctor was good .
I thought he was pretty good, I hope he gets more game time. He'll get better.

I hope so. If he gets comfortable at international level, he'll make his team mates better.

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AUNZ are looking like a team who've just met each other for the first time. Sort of like the Lions a few weeks ago. The Lions have looked much sharper for me which suggests the training is starting to stick. Test series could be something else. It's would be interesting to know which Lions players ...

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AUNZ are looking like a team who've just met each other for the first time. Sort of like the Lions a few weeks ago.

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Big Patrick had a good game. Holland also very good. Ardie played very well, as did Va'ai. The pack will be very good when Williams and Lomax come back. Williams, Lomax and Sititi are arguably three starters in the ABs pack, who have yet to make an appearance this season. This AB pack has the poten...

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Neverwas wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am ABs coaches said we nailed the kicking at half time.

A golfer needs to chip the ball on to the green, not put it in the rough.

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kiwidutchie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:36 am Worst kiwi performance tonight has been Grant Nisbett.

How a commentator can confuse Ardie Savea with Timoci Tavatavanawai is baffling.

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Sprig wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:55 am
Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:53 am Think the biggest issue was the best chief went off. Vaa'i is quickly making himself one of the most important players we have on the field.
Day and Night difference between Vaa'i and Finau.

Tupou Vaa'i is fast becoming a player the ABs can't afford to play without.

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Ted. wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:14 am I think everyone will agree that Patty was a step up from Dog Roll.

Agree, based on this year's form. The pressure will be on Scott Barrett to step up in performance when he comes back.

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