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by The Native
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

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.
by The Native
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whatever happened to....?
Replies: 178
Views: 10538

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.
by The Native
Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: India: expert advice?
Replies: 54
Views: 3337

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 ...
by The Native
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: India: expert advice?
Replies: 54
Views: 3337

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...
by The Native
Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

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...
by The Native
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

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. ...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211644

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...
by The Native
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby Awards 2023 - Winners
Replies: 114
Views: 2761

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.
by The Native
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4750

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4750

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....
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

7/1 split tacit admission that they're quite fatigued?
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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.
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Wow, that's a bold call from Rassie. And now we know there won't be too many tricks.
Tehui wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:59 am
Big Nipper wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:48 am 7 - 1 SPLIT!
What happens if your halfback or flyhalf goes down?
Willemse plays flyhalf.
by The Native
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4750

Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?

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
Apart from Ioane, who else acted up?
by The Native
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: 45722

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 ...
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Murdoch wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:20 pm Is Etzebeth injured? Knee?

He can't be 100% if he's getting dragged at 45mins.
Fatigued. Kolisi as well.
by The Native
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: 45722

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 ...
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

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?
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.
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

handyman wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:36 am
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..
24 hours more rest for NZ will be the decider.
It will contribute but it won't be the deciding factor.
by The Native
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: 45722

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,...
by The Native
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
Replies: 32
Views: 1226

Re: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking

CM11 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:30 pm
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.
It's almost as if I didn't already bump this thread today to say that. Almost.
I usually ignore comments from losers.
by The Native
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
Replies: 32
Views: 1226

Re: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking

Whoever loses will drop to number three in the rankings and Ireland will climb to number two.
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Sportsbet

NZ $1.80
SA $1.91

TAB NZ

NZ $1.67
SA $2.10

Sportsbetting SA

NZ $1.83
SA $1.91

Oddschecker

NZ 5/6
SA 11/10

Bet365

NZ 20/23
SA 23/20

So very close as far as sports betting.
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Bindi wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:38 am NZ to win comprehensively. Boks attack is too stunted and they've been bashed a few weeks in a row. Honestly don't think it will even be that close.
Can't agree regarding the Bok attack. They put us to the sword in Twickenham and ran in tries against the French.
by The Native
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: 45722

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...
by The Native
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: 45722

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 ...
by The Native
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Replies: 155
Views: 3362

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...
by The Native
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Replies: 155
Views: 3362

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 ...