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by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Locks aren't important right? :lol: Funny way to spell "aren't fit" :nod: That's what injury replacements are for ... but good to see you can still bust out your trusty white stead and shield to defend your boys in the coaching box. To be fair, Robertson did actually consider selecting Ah Kuoi, mak...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Don't mind me, I've just filled out yet another form for my annual PI insurance charity fleecing. Why the fuckers can't send them out all at once, has me beat.
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

No worries, mate. I'll just email Razor and get the official word from the horse's mouth (I'm not going back through them all, but listen to one of his recent team announcement interviews where this is mentioned). https://x.com/allblacks/status/1938096043142615125?s=46&t=wLxe8wG2Sn-R5nxB_qpuGw Chee...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Well, no, I didn't, because that actually happened. You may have, though. :lol: https://i.ibb.co/k6zgV5Dx/Screenshot-2025-07-17-at-12-05-19-PM.png Given the subsequent injury to another loose forward, Vai'i, presumably Papali'i remained as cover once Jacobson was fit again. Can you please point me ...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Yeah it's a well thought out selection given the players we have available. The Chiefs players should bring a strong level of cohesion. All this complaining about Finau being our reserve lock is just the usual posters being alarmist. Our lineout has been exceptional this year, so perhaps we should ...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Did I miss the announcement where he was officially called up? (Not trying to be a dick, genuinely asking.) I though he was always just training cover and they were relatively clear about that? You also missed when Papili'i was officially called in. Don't be a dufus, Mr B, it is unbecoming. Well, n...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Seems a bit of overkill having two opensides on the bench. Don’t get it. Yeah, not sure why they brought Ah Koui in... Did I miss the announcement where he was officially called up? (Not trying to be a dick, genuinely asking.) I though he was always just training cover and they were relatively clea...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Yeah, not sure why they brought Ah Koui in... Yep, even with Jacobson's ability to play all three positions at the pinch and Ardie covers 7 and 8, I don't like it. Finau ain't a lock. Ah Koui must be gutted and testing out another 4/6 would have answered some questions, but I guess Razer has reache...
by Ted.
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Seems a bit of overkill having two opensides on the bench. Don’t get it. Yeah, not sure why they brought Ah Koui in... Yep, even with Jacobson's ability to play all three positions at the pinch and Ardie covers 7 and 8, I don't like it. Finau ain't a lock. Ah Koui must be gutted and testing out ano...
by Ted.
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Paul Gallen Vs Sonny Bill Williams
Replies: 109
Views: 1637

Re: Paul Gallen Vs Sonny Bill Williams

I'm with Booji on this one. :nod:
by Ted.
Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46705
Views: 2309491

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

I'm for full transparency and releasing it all, including the box we have seen in the photos allegedly containing videos and tapes. My question is who gets sued and pays the bill for people caught in the collateral damage/crossfire that will surely follow? Is there a method or precedent for releasi...
by Ted.
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59455
Views: 4366161

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The Orange Roughy fishery is on the verge of collapse, yet again. Thankfully, Shane Jones is the Minister in charge of fisheries decisions. :thumbup:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/56 ... conic-fish
by Ted.
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59455
Views: 4366161

Re: NZ Politics Thread

If the consensus on Wellington Scoop is anything to go by then he's got a strong chance of being the next mayor. Which would be bad for Wellington as he can't seem to work with anyone on the current council - maybe there's some trust issues? Doesn't bode well for trying to form consensus on a very ...
by Ted.
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59455
Views: 4366161

Re: NZ Politics Thread

UncleFB wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:18 am
Ted. wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:56 am Speaking of Jones, surely the following is a fake?


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I all honesty that sounds like Jones of that era, before he became a "populist" .
A populist! He's now unequivocally a fuckwit and quite possibly a corrupt one with it.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Sensible Stephen wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:30 am Am I right in thinking this is your (and SA, Args) last game until the Rugby Championship? You'll be on ice until the Lions leave Australia?
I think so.

Your lot will be good and toasty by the time the Championship comes around.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

mrbrownstone wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:05 am
The Native wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:12 am Scott Barrett rumoured to be out for the season?
That would be a massive loss, let's hope not.
I thought that had already been announced? Hang on, it was Goldy.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

I'd love to see Love at 1st 5 with Jordan at the back. Those two could cut some merry capers, I'm sure. Love is also a very handy kicker, though can take some risks at time. Holland said they currently see Love as a 15, with the ability to be a back up 10. Based on that it'll be Dmac and BB for the...
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8227
Views: 485607

Re: All Blacks 2025

obelixtim wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:54 am
Grandpa wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:15 pm So Scott Barrett is out for the season - so Jeff Wilson said... could be thin in the lock stakes in the Rugby Championship... hope they don't stick Vaa'i back to lock.
Lord, Darry?
Only a Mr at this juncture, but you never know.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

FujiKiwi wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:59 am Tupou Vai’i out for this test with a concussion. Hopefully Finau starts and makes the most of it.
Yeah, will be interesting which way they go with this. I certainly think Finau needs to get his arse into gear, but I also think he deserves a decent shot at it.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

obelixtim wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:57 am
Ted. wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:22 am I'd love to see Love at 1st 5 with Jordan at the back. Those two could cut some merry capers, I'm sure.

Love is also a very handy kicker, though can take some risks at time.
I thought I saw a comment somewhere that Jordan had a bit of a niggle.
Cantabs are gunna Cantab. :nod:
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

Clarke is out for 8 weeks.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360756955 ... eks-injury

What does that doe for our wing mix, more of the same? I'd like to see that.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59455
Views: 4366161

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Speaking of Jones, surely the following is a fake?


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by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59455
Views: 4366161

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Luxon discussing Fast Track and corruption.

https://x.com/nickarockel/status/1944508176969466352

When Jones is involved, the words are almost synonymous.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.
Replies: 124
Views: 2098

Re: OFFICIAL AB's V FRANCE 'Can we field the Love tonight" match thread.

I'd love to see Love at 1st 5 with Jordan at the back. Those two could cut some merry capers, I'm sure.

Love is also a very handy kicker, though can take some risks at time.
by Ted.
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8227
Views: 485607

Re: All Blacks 2025

Yeah, this news doesn't surprise me at all. He's obviously not been at his best. It will be better in the long term for both the players and the ABs to get him right.
by Ted.
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3327600

Re: War in Ukraine...

In this new drone dominated war the Ukrainians are restructuring all their heavy mechanised brigades, cutting the number of tank battalions by a third or a half and replacing them with IFVs battalions or similiar (where they can). The idea being is that there'll be a reserve of tanks to be able to ...
by Ted.
Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8227
Views: 485607

Re: All Blacks 2025

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
That's an odd euphemism! :P
by Ted.
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8227
Views: 485607

Re: All Blacks 2025

Not sure I understand the criticism of the the kicking game in the first half. The ABs generated three try’s off line out set piece. Generated by…….deliberate kicking tactics. +1, plus a lot of them seemed to be called by players coming through on the chase. I thought our tactics were good! Man som...
by Ted.
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs Azzurri second test Sat.12 July 2025
Replies: 164
Views: 4353

Re: Springboks vs Azzurri second test Sat.12 July 2025

CrazyIslander wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:39 pm Raassie is smart
That's like saying that someone who picked your front door lock and stole a bunch of your gear is smart because they were the first to do it to you. :uhoh:
by Ted.
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

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? Not when guys like Earl and Itoje are known globally for it. The Frenc...
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

I think everyone will agree that Patty was a step up from Dog Roll.
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

Ratima doesn’t do anything outrageously wrong, he’s solid but compared to Roigard there is a distinct lack of x factor. Think Hotham could make much more impact off the bench. Well he did botch a rolling maul with Samisoni. They both lacked imo It'd be nice to see Hotham get a run next week. Agree ...
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

The ref was very soft in the final quarter. Otherwise not a horror story.
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

Kirifi has settled nicely.
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

He's not bad on the wing, that fella.
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

This kicking the ball away in the oppo half rather than keeping it in hand must be the game plan, right?
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

Messy start to the 2nd. Eug! :x
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

Good coaching on display . Far more direct - better intensity and option taking . Had a feeling the team was threatening this . All the nay sayers are hiding behind their sofas now. Go AB’s ; a couple of great combination tries . Everyone stepping up . Crikey there are some thin skins on display he...
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

BB, why kick that you go blithering idiot?
by Ted.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.
Replies: 648
Views: 11252

Re: All Blacks V France B 2nd Test Match Thread.

What a try.