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- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82898
Re: All Blacks 2024
It’s just a shame the Mo’unga didn’t show the same dedication to the Black jersey. Now that Robertson is Coach you’d think there would be a massive incentive to come back for a go at 2027.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Whatever happened to....?
- Replies: 178
- Views: 10748
Re: Whatever happened to....?
Guy Smiley? I am/was actually in touch with him when he moved back to NZ but he doesn’t respond to my texts. Last I heard he was in Tauranga.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: India: expert advice?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3384
Re: India: expert advice?
Going to Delhi and Mumbai for a bit. Usual work thing. This one will be interesting. I'm assuming I'll have to live on IPAs and G&Ts the entire time. Food too dangerous. Advice on where to go and what to do on days off? I missed the last part of your question - we didn’t do much in Delhi as it was ...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82898
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: India: expert advice?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3384
Re: India: expert advice?
Went to Delhi and Mumbai last year in November. You don't get "sick" from the food, it's your digestive tract adjusting to the local bacteria and micro-organisms. In the month leading up to your arrival eat food that will contribute to a robust and healthy digestive tract. When you arrive, eat fruit...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82898
Re: All Blacks 2024
:lol:@ Beauden coming back and causing clenched jaws. :lol:@ the idiots thinking Ioane isn’t our best centre. I don't think Robertson will continue with Reiko 'Ball Hog' Ioane at 13. In fact, I'm willing to be money on it. You cannot have a functional backline with a centre whose first instinct is a...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82898
Re: All Blacks 2024
Looking forward to 2024 already. Flushed the disappointment of the RWC and the Foster tenure away. Can’t wait to see what Robertson can do with what will be quite a clean slate. Only Jason Ryan returning from the current Coaching staff? Predicted Captain? I’d go for Ardie, best player in the World. ...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Well done Springboks. Better team on the day. Enjoy the triumph South Africa. Absolutely gutted for the All Blacks. So very close but so far. An end of an era and a terrible way for a number of them to go out but that would’ve been the same for the other players in the Springboks had the result been...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Obviously they think Laulala is a better scrummager for the style of game SA are likely to bring. I understand the selection, but feel for Fletcher Newell. He was done very little wrong to be dropped IMO. Doesn’t matter. You pick the players that win the game. Fainga'anuku had a good game against t...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Would love to see the ABs use Jordie to chase bombs, not just defuse them. 6' 5" he has to have a huge advantage over all of the SA back three. Even if they put up midfield bombs for him to chase, I know it's more cluttered in the midfield but it would be worth a shot and might even be good for mil...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Yeah, just checked. You can see SA's strategy here coming from a mile away. Yep. Just hoping the rain comes through early... People keep saying this but NZ play well in the rain. I'm not concerned at all if it rains. Hard to say they play well, but there is definitely more rain in New Zealand compa...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
- Replies: 4920
- Views: 215657
Re: Fozzie out
I hope everyone so confidently criticising Foster holds themselves to such a high standard. Surely you must, having full knowledge of all the details. But I seriously doubt it. Just a bunch of curmudgeonly, persnickety little bitches with a chip on your shoulder and a couple of brain cells shared be...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby Awards 2023 - Winners
- Replies: 114
- Views: 2835
Re: World Rugby Awards 2023 - Nominees
Fcuk it'd be good to see Fozzie get Coach of the Year and see the meltdown on this bored.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
- Replies: 201
- Views: 4913
Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Retallick.... https://rugbyonslaught.com/what-ioane-and-retallick-actually-said-to-irish-players/#:~:text=Brodie%20Retallick%20got%20one%20back,sword%2C%20you%20die%20by%20it. What Ioane and Retallick actually said to Irish players There’s been a lot of talk about what exactly All Blacks players ac...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
I'm glad Willemse is starting, I reckon we can target him. I'm shit scared of the 7-1 split. If it works - and it's obviously a big risk that no one in the backs gets injured - it'll be hard to stop. We can barely handle one SA pack... I reckon we'll almost certainly see a first half sub. The Irish...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
- Replies: 201
- Views: 4913
Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
would probably have gone for AB's because....Rassie....but some of the AB's behaviour post final whistle in qtr final leaves a bit of a bad taste ; shite talking during match is one thing but after final whistle, not so much Apart from Ioane, who else acted up? Retallick.... https://rugbyonslaught....
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
No. No it isn't. You need to watch more Bok games if you want to pass comment on them. In fact, the AB's slowed the game down as much as possible in the loss in Australia. Are you actually trying to dispute the fact that the Springboks prefer a slow game, set piece heavy game? Look at the ball in p...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
That makes little sense given we basically have 2 full packs. Yet it is something that the Springboks have been doing since the advent of the Bomb Squad. No. No it isn't. You need to watch more Bok games if you want to pass comment on them. In fact, the AB's slowed the game down as much as possible...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
7/1 split tacit admission that they're quite fatigued?
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
:twisted: SA have played there hand... lets see if the AB's respond in kind. There's going to be a lot of 'South African timeouts' with water bottles and fatties lying on the ground sucking in the big ones. That makes little sense given we basically have 2 full packs. Yet it is something that the S...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Who's the scrum-half cover? Kolbe? All Blacks will be targeting Faf all day long I doubt it, I'd be getting those centres tired and targeting Pollard on attack. Deliberately trying to injure a player... what happened to the no dickheads policy? Don't equate people on internet forums with sane people.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
- Replies: 201
- Views: 4913
Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Apart from Ioane, who else acted up?ticketlessinseattle wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:02 pm would probably have gone for AB's because....Rassie....but some of the AB's behaviour post final whistle in qtr final leaves a bit of a bad taste ; shite talking during match is one thing but after final whistle, not so much
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
I’m starting to get the same feeling I had before the Irish game. Quiet confidence that the boys will be on and we’ll have a game plan that will come up trumps. BTW, I love listening to Jase Ryan in these pressers, also impressed with Papali’i not so sure about Easy Company” though. Where does one ...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
I don't think the All Blacks can win a kicking duel. Best bet is they keep the ball in hand ala 2011 and force the Boks to dackle, dackle and dackle some more and if they have to kick, try and find touch as often as possible. Our lineout has been a strength and I don't see any reason to give their ...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
All Blacks will kick a lot. But kick to keep the ball in play. Boks will kick a lot, but kick for territory and try to kick it out.Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:12 am Anyone reckon we'll get some ball playing or will both sides kick it deep aiming to stay well out if penalty range?
Any updates on the weather forecast?
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
It will contribute but it won't be the deciding factor.handyman wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:36 am24 hours more rest for NZ will be the decider.kiwidutchie wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:04 pm an All England Officials group might favour the Boks more as they will be more used to how they see the game..
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
This talk of gym metrics etc. is why Williams and Newell will be in the 23. Their work rates and skills are superior to Laulala and Tuʻungafasi. They may not be the best scrummagers but that’s a risk the Coaches are willing to make for better athletes and consistent repeated efforts around tackling,...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1239
Re: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
I usually ignore comments from losers.CM11 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:30 pmIt's almost as if I didn't already bump this thread today to say that. Almost.The Native wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:23 pm Whoever loses will drop to number three in the rankings and Ireland will climb to number two.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1239
Re: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
Whoever loses will drop to number three in the rankings and Ireland will climb to number two.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
If will Jordan scores this weekend and claims the outright record for most tries in a single RWC (overtaking Lomu, Habana et al.), how much does that enhance his legacy? Would be a nice record to have. I think any talk of Will Jordan's legacy is premature. Yes, amazing winger with incredibly strike...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
If New Zealand were to win, would this be the worst RWC-winning NZ side in their history? Excluding those that are still there from 2015 (which is still the best and most complete side to win a World Cup IMO), there's mostly a bunch of somewhat above-average players that will largely be forgotten a...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
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- Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Sure, but by a team with a very good kicker and some outsides that are better aerially than we are. As a strategy. I don't think we should be relying on it unless the weather and ground really crack up. Start ALB at 12 and play Jordie on the wing? I wouldn't go that far, but I do think it would ben...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Can't agree regarding the Bok attack. They put us to the sword in Twickenham and ran in tries against the French.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
I’m just happy they reached the final after several troubled years. I hope they don’t get thrashed like Twickenham though. That’ll be a real shit way to lose. ‘Bragging rights’ for the first country to win four world cups is on the line though. And Sam Whitelock to be the first three time Rugby Wor...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 47733
Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
I predict that the All Blacks will put out the same team as the semi except swap Retallick for Whitelock. I think the Springboks will go back to a 6/2 split on the bench and De Klerk and Pollard will start. I wouldn't be surprised if they go for a 7/1 either. I really hope that the alleged Mbonambi ...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 3468
Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
I hope they keep the same team. Newall got murdered in the scrums in that record loss to the Boks at Twickenham. I've missed the last few years. Why is Newall being selected regularly ahead of Laulala? Newall is a better player around the park, more mobile, fitter etc. Though Laulala is a better sc...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 3468
Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
I think De Klerk, Pollard and possibly Am will come into the starting 15. Wouldn’t surprise me to see Reinach, Libbock and Kriel drop out of the 23 and Kleyn and Williams come onto the bench. Big call for Am to come straight back in. I agree with Faf and Pollard starting. I expect SA to name a 6/2 ...