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by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

There are not too many significantly experienced test players at Razor's disposal. After Papali'i, Akira is the most experienced NZ test loose forward so that might be in his favour. More likely is both Savea and Papali'i will both be starters due to the experience factor. There are a few 50 plus AB...
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

I like Papalii. Love to see Razor do things with him... however I can see Razor playing Ardie Sava at 7 and someone else (Grace, Sotutu, Brayden Iose, etc) at 8. With Flanders at 6. But who knows.. no one has seen a Razor picked All Blacks... he may surprise us and pick Akira Ioane as a rampaging n...
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

On the topic of our 10 depth, am I allowed to say I think it sucks a bit that the Clan have spent the past two seasons with overseas 10s clogging up a spot that could potentially be developing young NZ 10s? I don't blame them, I'd probably do the same in their position and they're hardly the first ...
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1612

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Monkey Magic wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 am What's the vibe on Grace? Struggling behind a beaten up pack?

I hadn't seen the other saders games to see if hes been a standout in a beaten team
I think he's been one of the better players for the Crusaders but not last night
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1612

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Whilst I'll take the win the Blues are still a frustrating team to watch. Could have scored several more tries tonight if they were a bit more patient and clinical. Yup some silly mistakes but will take the win. Strong game from Tuipolotu was a happy positive. Two lovely breaks by Perofeta but both...
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1612

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

booji boy wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:52 am Whilst I'll take the win the Blues are still a frustrating team to watch. Could have scored several more tries tonight if they were a bit more patient and clinical.
Yup some silly mistakes but will take the win. Strong game from Tuipolotu was a happy positive.
by Pakia Pakia
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67646

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Yeah, It's a bit like the Craps against Aussie, hell the Canes usual form against the Saders, I think you are usually psyched out before you get boots on the field. Something about beating the blowhards from the big smoke makes the Crusaders players come alive and you're right, the Blues players ju...
by Pakia Pakia
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67646

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Crusaders fans can take some consolation that this weekend will be their annual hiding of the Blues game. Yeah, The Blues have lost 19 of the last 20 against the red and blacks in Super Rugby. It's a bit like the Craps against Aussie, hell the Canes usual form against the Saders, I think you are us...
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

Italy were the only NH team to improve in the 6N. For the RC probably only the Wallabies will improve from last year. So I think we should be fine in a rebuilding phase this year. Cameron and Perofeta are adequate back ups in that context. Well, apart from Italy, one side did improve.. a lot. At le...
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

Tony Brown isn't even working on the grass with the Blues though? He wasn't even shown in the coaching box the last few matches. Pretty sure he's in SA and is just working part-time via Zoom. Maybe that explains why the Blues attack is so shite if it's mainly been left to the likes of McGrath. McGr...
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67646

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Crusaders fans can take some consolation that this weekend will be their annual hiding of the Blues game.
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

When Cameron and Perofeta are our 2nd and 3rd choice 10's we're in serious trouble. There have been years in the past that the Crusaders as a single team have had better depth at no.10 then we currently have as an entire country. Nah we aren't in serious trouble. The NH teams were pretty average in...
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

Italy were the only NH team to improve in the 6N.

For the RC probably only the Wallabies will improve from last year.

So I think we should be fine in a rebuilding phase this year. Cameron and Perofeta are adequate back ups in that context.
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

Has our depth at 10 ever been weaker? Damien McKenzie is our starting 10 by default, and then who? Beauden Barrett? I've been impressed with Brett Cameron this year, but he's hardly got a reputation or body of work that should fill us with confidence. No. And yet still fans will stick their heads i...
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

Grace and Sotutu have been pretty good so far but nothing really to trouble Ardie if Razor likes him there. Our lineout was the best at the RWC with Ardie at 8 but Whitelock and Retallick are gone. Grace and Sotutu have both had strong lineouts this year.
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61237

Re: All Blacks 2024

When not playing the Canes, I have only seen snippets of the the Kiwi teams, so the below is subject to that: At the moment Aumua is nailed on at hooker. He's doing his core duties plus a beast on defence and causing havoc with his runs. That's not to say the throwing yips are not just around the c...
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Police in NSW
Replies: 18
Views: 691

Police in NSW

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-17/nsw-police-shot-western-sydney-man-bradley-balzan-inquest/103592578 I'm no lawyer but how can police go on someone's property and shoot them dead because they're wearing a hoodie? How is this not reckless? How is it not manslaughter? Why can't the police be cha...
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Ffs the ref forgets he had penalty advantage. :lol:

Fek this. I'm turning this shite off. No wonder rugby is going bankrupt. This is farcical.
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Are you blind? Ioane rolled off the maul. He had to be the ball carrier. Law 16.12 When players of the team who are not in possession of the ball intentionally leave the maul such that there are no players of that team left in the maul, the maul continues. Ioane rolled off the maul - different dire...
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Ref said the maul had become “stationary” and then a new maul was effectively created. Rubbish call here under current interpretations but as a matter of principle I hate players being able to peel off and continue on up the field without defenders having any ability to bring them down. The English...
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Obstruction Ioane is always bound. The maul continues. The TMO got that wrong. Are you blind? Ioane rolled off the maul. He had to be the ball carrier. Law 16.12 When players of the team who are not in possession of the ball intentionally leave the maul such that there are no players of that team l...
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

The Tahs are getting the red carpet rolled out here by the ref. The Blues are making hard work of it.
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

CrazyIslander wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:11 am Obstruction
Ioane is always bound. The maul continues. The TMO got that wrong.
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Perofetas goal kicking is pitiful
by Pakia Pakia
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

It's been a real arm wrestle this game.
by Pakia Pakia
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Monkey Magic wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:17 am Nit able to watch and just saw the score. What's going on, cripple fight or terrible conditions?
The top of the table team is leading.
by Pakia Pakia
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Tackling a player without the ball is technically dangerous play according to the laws of the game.
by Pakia Pakia
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Reece and Moorby have both been in good form. Reece looked like pretty much our sole attacking threat the last two weeks. It reminded me a bit of the Nemani Nadolo era where for a couple of seasons our attack was basically just "give it to Nadolo and hope for the best". Agreed. The midfield has bee...
by Pakia Pakia
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Reece and Moorby have both been in good form.
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Heinz is well past it. He can't even make it to rucks reliably now days. Definitely a bench only option.
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

The Canes are the team to beat and the Crusaders will be desperate to clock up their first win.
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

From what I've seen Riley Hohepa seemed like a solid and reliable player. Much more so than Kemara. Yes, I'd hope the 29 year old is the better player than the 20 year old, all else being equal. However, Hopeha is a 29 year old journeyman with fewer than 30 NPC appearances to his name. At that age,...
by Pakia Pakia
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

From what I've seen Riley Hohepa seemed like a solid and reliable player. Much more so than Kemara.
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread
Replies: 571
Views: 18654

Re: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread

The Gary Stead set up is stale, toxic and meat headed.

Players like Ravindra will be ruined if something doesn't change.

Stead needs to go along with Southee, Kuggel.

Southee isn't the kant the other two are but he's done.
by Pakia Pakia
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread
Replies: 571
Views: 18654

Re: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread

I reckon Williamson needs to stop getting a free pass and start having some hard questions asked. He’s never stepped up when it matters against Australia and only has done a few times against India (WTC was good) and England. As soon as you get his wicket you can just sense the shoulders drop. Just...
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6-2 split
Replies: 55
Views: 1606

Re: 6-2 split

Remember the old days when you only had 2 reserves who usually consisted of a hooker and halfback, and all players were expected to play 80 minutes? Nobody got concussion then either, you just drunk wet cement and hardened up. Yes let's further trivialise brain damage Concussion happened a lot less...
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 40
Views: 799

Re: Crusaders vs Drua Match Thread

Very tough next few games for the Crusaders.

Hurricanes, Blues and Chiefs. Of course they can take the Blues game to the bank but it will still take a lot out of them.
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6-2 split
Replies: 55
Views: 1606

Re: 6-2 split

I think the 6 - 2 split suited the big old Boks. The red card helped too.

Blues don't need a 6 - 2 split.
by Pakia Pakia
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana P v. Rebels
Replies: 34
Views: 507

Re: Moana P v. Rebels

Pukekohe was offered but ironically rejected because the MP CEO said it wasn't up to standard.

Sadly Moana look like a slow moving train wreck towards receivership.
by Pakia Pakia
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
Replies: 173
Views: 29563

Re: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread

I think it's fair to say we are struggling being down to our 4th and 5th choice locks. How do we end up in this position every season struggling for locks? It only took to the third game of the season. Sotutu has been good on attack but he's had some bad misses on defence this year including last ni...