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IKUR01

I realise that you'd love to believe your own horsesh1te; however, unfortunately for you, there is this thing called the internet, which provides the facts. For starters, Christchurch (who "haven't been good since 2010") played in the Crusaders region final in 2019 and made your country's top four ...

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And the fact is that Hamilton had their 2022 1st XV at this tournament and were still tested by a team a year below them with almost no experience at 1st XV level. You claim this is just an excuse (it is but it’s obviously a valid one) and then explain away the significance of previous results. I’m...

IKUR01

I realise that you'd love to believe your own horsesh1te; however, unfortunately for you, there is this thing called the internet, which provides the facts. For starters, Christchurch (who "haven't been good since 2010") played in the Crusaders region final in 2019 and made your country's top four ...

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Err...the last time SA schools played NZ schools when all the teams were the same age and it was during the rugby season was in 2019. The results were as follows: Glenwood (SA) 32 v John McGlashan (NZ) 17 Boland Landbou (SA) 30 Napier Boys (NZ) 25 Grey College (SA) 73 Christchurch BHS (NZ) 26 Paul ...

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kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:05 pm What is the Safa commentator talking about with front fixteen rugby?

Front 50. I assume it means play in the oppositions half?

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Much bigger? It’s men vs boys the other way around. Not surprising given its apparently an u18 vs an u17 team. Also the NZ u19 team played a bunch of scratch provincial sides :? Excuses are just engrained into you at birth in SA?? I knew there would be rubbish about ages etc. Just for reference, th...

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I've heard a lot about the strength of SA schoolboys after beating a weak Christchurch boys team a few years back. But the nz U19 team that travelled recently absolutely hammered their SA opposition and halfway through this world festival this SA school team Grey college is getting beat up. They re...

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I've heard a lot about the strength of SA schoolboys after beating a weak Christchurch boys team a few years back. But the nz U19 team that travelled recently absolutely hammered their SA opposition and halfway through this world festival this SA school team Grey college is getting beat up. They rem...

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Yes you have no idea. He did well against France but was lucky to keep his spot. Definitely wasn't peak Savea. Nominated for World Player of the Year in 2014. But not at his peak? So when was peak Savea? And who should have replaced him? I'm talking about 2015. My comment was Piutau last played for...

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Steven Luatua is another. Looked like taking the reigns from Kaino and ended up leaving shortly after Kaino did. He was coming into some great form before he left as well. Pity

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Yes you have no idea. He did well against France but was lucky to keep his spot. Definitely wasn't peak Savea. Nominated for World Player of the Year in 2014. But not at his peak? So when was peak Savea? And who should have replaced him? World player of the year is a nonsense award. There is no way...

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Julia was shit in 2015 onwards. Huge drop in form. Still made the ABs though abd won it. Are you seriously doubling down on this comment? Watch the world cup again and the championship leading up to it. He was considered by most the worlds best winger that year. His form fell off a bit in 2016 (not...

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Maybe he was thinking of Ardie? Certainly peak Julian era... Or maybe hes not smart Julia was shit in 2015 onwards. Huge drop in form. Still made the ABs though abd won it. Are you seriously doubling down on this comment? Watch the world cup again and the championship leading up to it. He was consi...

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:32 am
IKUR01 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:30 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:32 am
It wasn't peak Savea.
Piutau was an All Black 2013-2015. When do you think Saveas peak was? Of course this was peak Savea! He started in 2012 and was benched for Reiko in 2017. Im never wrong mate
Maybe he was thinking of Ardie? Certainly peak Julian era...

Or maybe hes not smart

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Also was he being jerked around selection wise by Hansen at the time? If you're the incumbent starting player your earnings must be significantly higher and a lot more secure then players that are in and out of the playing 23. As good as he was I don't think he had nailed down the starting position...

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Yep. But its the difference between having a legacy and being rich. He will always be a 'what if' rather than a great. Just for context, none of the AB's that played for a number of years are particularly poor. Good investment or buying property at the right time would have nearly made the same amo...

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Giteau was definitely world class inside centre, was there a better 12 in world rugby from '03 to '15 ? Jauzion, Nonu would be in the conversation but given he could kick I'd take Giteau over both. Yes, there were quite a few better than him in that timeframe. If you chose him over those 2 your tea...

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One way of looking at it, but I bet his earned a shitload more playing club rugby for Bristol than he would have in NZ. He definitely did not waste his earning potential. He did the right thing by his family in maximising his income but he clearly wasted his talent by not being available for test r...

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Despite NZ being objectively better, or at worst no worse than South Africa at any given point time? It seems like whenever England as South Africa play, it's never in doubt SA will win. England Vs All Blacks however seems to be a 50 50 toss of the coin. Since 2012 when England upset the All Blacks...

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Shrekles wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:11 pm Charles Piutau - had the makings of a great international career but wasted his talent on club rugby.

Yep. Played well at every level in any competition in the world. Consitently excellent at 13, 15 and the wing. Such a waste for international rugby

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How does David Havili’s test caps as of 2022 have anything to do with being an uncapped noob in 2017? As pointed out.. in 2017, four of the backline were uncapped... he had a pretty raw squad with a sprinkling of experience in the pack... But we don't care do we? We want overseas sides to think of ...

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Nick Evans at 10. He was much better than Cipriani but unfortunately spent his time on the bench behind Carter or playing 15.
Brussow was hard done by. Much better than Francois Louw but Meyer wanted size.
Samu Manoa would have looked good in a top International team.

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Giteau was a world class 12 and a ‘good’ flyhalf. From the mind that thinks Ikitau is one of the best 13's in Wallabies history and world class. Giteau was not world class! He had some good touches here and there and was supremely talented but never dominated games or a period of time and this was ...

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By the way, Larkham all day!! That man was a freak. One of my all time favourite 10's (just behind Carter). One of (if not) the best attacking 10's at setting a backline away. Best passer of the ball. Just brilliant

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Giteau was a huge talent, but I recall the board aussies raging because he always crabbed sizeways. Strangely he played some of his most consistent rugby outside Wilkinson at Toulon. I have to agree. Giteau did a few good things every now and then and made some amazing plays but i feel he is hugely...

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Horan, Latham, Burke, Tune, Mortlock, Giteau. A lot of my favourite players came around during the from the 90s ish on to the early 00s continuity. Most of those are greats of the game. Burke is my favourite fullback. Giteau just couldn't deliver consistently in the big games. Unlike the others you...

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I don't get the obsession with Razor. Zero international credibility, and has only really presided over settled teams absolutely chock full of talent. I have nothing to suggest Robinson is a bad coach. But as you say, let's not pretend coaching the Crusaders is the hardest job in the world. Unless ...

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Ardie scored more tries against Ireland than VDF scored all year. More running meters, post contact meters, Line breaks, assists, Line out takes, more turnovers. The only stat VDF beats him in is tackles made! He had a great year sure, but Ardie was another level.

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The “spent England” narrative is also strange considering they’d played less games in the tournament and had an extra day of rest before the final. They weren’t pushed all that hard in their semi either. Spent mentally. You have to put everything into beating the AB's and most teams cant get up to ...

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Great year for Ireland. Well deserved number 1 spot. I dont think they will win the world cup though after this end of year series. Sexton wont stay fit for 7 weeks in a row. Games against SA, France and NZ/SA before a final is too much for them. Their depth is not good enough (their a team ost to ...

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Hawk97 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:04 pm No, red cards will ruin the final and leave a bad taste

This!! Its going to happen in more than one game and ruin the contest. Hopefully the fish heads can sort their shit before the world cup so that these ridiculous application of the rules dont ruin a tournament.

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Thought Mounga was shit, missed kicks for touch, territorial kicking was poor, passes to no one and backline completely directionless. Needed a strong first five to make the most of all that go forward possession and take charge and really put the foot on the throat. He seems flakey and so does Bar...

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Great year for Ireland. Well deserved number 1 spot. I dont think they will win the world cup though after this end of year series. Sexton wont stay fit for 7 weeks in a row. Games against SA, France and NZ/SA before a final is too much for them. Their depth is not good enough (their a team ost to t...

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Savea is the best player on the planet currently and throughout the year and probably last year too! Ridiculous list. I think VDF is the best of the year but Sexton has been instrumental in Irelands success. They can win without VDF but not without Sexton. Am was really good but injured most of the ...

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You are just so unbelievably arrogant, and skynheilig. That word fits you just so perfectly. Arrogant is what a lot of people think about SA rugby fans. Living on world cup glory for 4 years after putting in average performances and lots of losses. But thinking you are still number 1. When SA can w...

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Skynheilig is 100% the perfect term for you lot! Look at the games I mentioned and have a think about the fallout, or lack thereof, post those losses. Lions series, RWC semi and Irish series are high profile occasions. No whinging close to what you guys achieve for a shitty end of year tour loss to...

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....anyway, hopefully one of the good guys France, New Zealand or Ireland topple these brutes at the World Cup..and save rugby.. Hopefully NZ beats them? Of course NZ beats them. Their rubbish style does not match up against NZ. They've won something like 5 games in the last 30! Even in our worst y...

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....anyway, hopefully one of the good guys France, New Zealand or Ireland topple these brutes at the World Cup..and save rugby.. Hopefully NZ beats them? Of course NZ beats them. Their rubbish style does not match up against NZ. They've won something like 5 games in the last 30! Even in our worst y...

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I Irish forward from a pack that fronted up and blunted the bok strengths. Doesn't seem right. Looking for the best number two currently playing, Dan Sheehan, Ireland. 24yo. 6ft 3 inches, 110 Kgs, fast and smart. Montoya, Marchand and Marx are holding a bottle party- can Dan hold their beers for th...

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Pivac, or the next coach, needs to do a John Toshack. Get rid of the old guard. I mean the whole lot. Bring in some fresh blood. We may lose, it may be bleak for a few years, but let’s lose with a purpose. All for the greater good. If I was in charge I would retire AWJ, Dan Biggar, Tipuric, Ken Owe...

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