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by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8107
Views: 474912

Re: All Blacks 2025

Auckland is already losing interest steadily and has been for a while. This will be controversial but in the case of AJ Lam where there is little difference between him, Tupaea and Tavatavanawai, the coaches should actually select AJ Lam first. Papalii over Jacobson Look, I see where you're coming ...
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance
Replies: 207
Views: 2841

Re: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance

Holy shit, this team naming just exorcised about 4 years of Fozzie trauma! - An actual 2m+ behemoth at lock! - A proper, world-class lineout option at 6! - Ardie's back at 7! - We selected a specialist 8! That's the best balanced All Black loose trio in how long? -Proctor at 13 and an established c...
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance
Replies: 207
Views: 2841

Re: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance

Akkerman wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:35 am Is Beauden now higher on the 10 pecking order than McKenzie ? Will he make the squad up to the next RWC or are you getting Richie back ?
Ritchie will be back with Love elevated .
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker
Replies: 123
Views: 5862

Re: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker

I've asked questions and posted facts. You’re embarrassing yourself again . I'm neutral on it. I think it's worth a shot but I'm not getting overly excited about it because I remember Vaa'i didn't player well the last time he started their for the ABs. In fact he was rated a 4 in the RugbyPass AB r...
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.
Replies: 607
Views: 51601

Re: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.

It flattened but hardly plummeted.

Obviously he was seen as a future world beater as centre .
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance
Replies: 207
Views: 2841

Re: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance

Ali's Choice wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:24 am Scott Robertson's post-selection press conference;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlkQcDjaKds
Man is he excited or what !?!

Love it .
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance
Replies: 207
Views: 2841

Re: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance

The Native wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:53 am Positive team selection despite the whinge-fest on this thread. Congratulations to all the debutants, especially Fabian Holland.
I’m very happy with it .

But want Proctor to start in all 3 tests - minimum.

Watching Norris being bent in half during the super final worries me .
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker
Replies: 123
Views: 5862

Re: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker

Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 2:02 am
Ali's Choice wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 2:00 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:57 am I've already said I'm neutral on it and its a wait and see for me. Don't be so argumentative.
So you're 'neutral' about it, but you've spent the last 30 minutes posting negatively about it.
I've asked questions and posted facts.
You’re embarrassing yourself again .
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker
Replies: 123
Views: 5862

Re: Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker

I've already said I'm neutral on it and its a wait and see for me. Don't be so argumentative. So you're 'neutral' about it, but you've spent the last 30 minutes posting negatively about it. Btw, I hope your man Hoskins Sotutu takes notes about how Christian Lio-Willie plays, and the reason why he's...
by Eugenius
Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance
Replies: 207
Views: 2841

Re: ALL BLACKS V France C 1st Test. Match Thread.. Theo will be in attendance

Ali's Choice wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:51 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:47 am Sevu Reece has cost us in multiple tests
You're hyperbole knows no bounds :lol:
Absolute nonsense isn’t it .
by Eugenius
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59343
Views: 4351474

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Isn't it all about increased productivity ?

:lol:
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

Chernobyl
Succession
Breaking Bad
Rectify *
Wolf Hall
Better Call Saul
Twin Peaks: The Return
True Detective ( series 1 )
Mr Inbetween
Justified -
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

Nah .

Second of the two seasons a few years old now .
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

Onto binging second season of MindHunter . Really didn’t need the stuff with the agents kid. It’s overegging it abit .

We get it ok ?!!
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Were the Crusaders given the golden chalice from the start?
Replies: 17
Views: 454

Re: Were the Crusaders given the golden chalice from the start?

Man are you overcompensating or what ?

:lol:
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 59343
Views: 4351474

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Whys that? You think 100kmh is dangerous on that stretch of road? No idea. I feel comfortable driving it at that speed, but I try not to do anything stupid. I don't know what the stats say about accidents before or after the changes. Or what the root cause of those accidents may have been. So when ...
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 8:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 100
Views: 1598

Re: Your 15 most favourite ( important ) bands

Important, not necessarily in order: Elvis Michael Jackson Beatles Prince Led zep Deep purple James brown Tina turner Dolly Parton Rolling Stones Bowie Queen Aerosmith Kiss Black sabbath My fave 15 important musical bands / artistes, again not necessarily in order: Led zep Deep purple Queen Aerosmi...
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 100
Views: 1598

Re: Your 15 most favourite ( important ) bands

I think one’s personal 1st XV . What you regard as you most important personally. So basically who were your favourite bands between the ages of 13 and 25? As that's when most people fix on their choice of musical styles. Nah only got into several way later - including the Beatles , Velvets , Beach...
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 100
Views: 1598

Re: Your 15 most favourite ( important ) bands

I think one’s personal 1st XV .

What you regard as you most important personally.
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 100
Views: 1598

Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands

Listening to the music watching Mindhunter I realised that I couldn’t narrow them down to five - even 10. For me the XV The Beatles Velvet Underground Suicide Talking Heads Kraftwerk The Stooges Roxy Music The Sex Pistols The Cure The Beach Boys Underworld Wire Air Joy Division Massive Attack *
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The future of Moana Pasifika?
Replies: 175
Views: 8307

Re: The future of Moana Pasifika?

GoEagles - delusional .

But determined with it .
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

moosehead wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:41 am I don't really rate countries / culture by cheap gas and eggs

Sorry but there are way more important things to appreciate / enjoy
It’s a special kind of stupid that does .
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread
Replies: 15536
Views: 703851

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread

MungoMan wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:05 am
happytramp wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:26 pm IDF carry out terror attack at a cafe, killing at least 20.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62884y1pl5o
A waterfront cafe.

C2 hub for Hamas’ maritime forces.
Fake news !
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread
Replies: 15536
Views: 703851

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread

Christ it was actually funny and numbnuts opened the door. I feel so sorry for you miserable cvnts who only opine about how bad everything is. I'm beginning to understand why liberal women are generally overweight and unattractive....they have to come home to you fellows. The little white knight vi...
by Eugenius
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

And here I was thinking tourism for overseas down . Anecdotally I’m aware of several people that have cancelled trips wary of the potential authoritarian approach of officials . An academic colleague of my other was turned back because she had posted criticism of Israel’s invasion on social media ....
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

And here I was thinking tourism for overseas down . Anecdotally I’m aware of several people that have cancelled trips wary of the potential authoritarian approach of officials . An academic colleague of my other was turned back because she had posted criticism of Israel’s invasion on social media . ...
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread
Replies: 15536
Views: 703851

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread

Skiaddict wrote: Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:48 pm Image
Ski the propaganda disseminator.

It’s pure deliberate projection, are these IDF sources arguing exception fabricated ?
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

More good news. 1.34 million more people will travel this year in the US as we celebrate Independence Day. Why? Because gas prices are at a 4 year low. Beaches, Mountains, lakes, rentals, restaurants all expecting an epic holiday. Source: CNN https://x.com/i/status/1939657383900258552 Do you handwr...
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.
Replies: 607
Views: 51601

Re: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.

I don’t think he’ll react very well with being relegated to the bench .

Not at all .
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

So a very few can get even richer .

At the expense of millions .

The rest is all chaff .
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

‘The show's main characters, Holden Ford and Bill Tench, are fictionalized versions of FBI agents John E. Douglas and Robert K. Ressler, respectively. Wendy Carr is a fictional character inspired by Ann Wolbert Burgess, a researcher who consulted with the FBI. ‘ Obviously a lot of creative licence h...
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

Pretty sure most of this stuff happened .
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?
Replies: 12443
Views: 1518966

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2025?

Started Mindhunter and enjoying it thoroughly .

The other had strongly recommended it as she would , but after drowning in serial killer stuff with her I kinda put it off .

Thanks for the prompt !
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46270
Views: 2273784

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

Brian Krassenstein Brian Krassenstein is an American left-of-center political-commentary entrepreneur associated with the “#Resistance” movement, a critic of former President Donald Trump, and the brother of Edward “Ed” Krassenstein, with whom he often collaborates. Now that is a source we can all ...
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.
Replies: 607
Views: 51601

Re: IT'S TIME TO PICK ON Rieko AGAIN.

Either that or dump him .
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8107
Views: 474912

Re: All Blacks 2025

Watched the Razor press conference today. It was bloody hard to hear some of the questions, but sure I heard one asking about Jacobson's availability for this weekend, and Razors reply was 'no, still following HIA protocols'. I guess that means its either a Finau, Kirifi, Ardie back row, or if the ...
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2025
Replies: 8107
Views: 474912

Re: All Blacks 2025

He seemed to play on too long when he first did it . But I’m a huge fan of Bower who I think is playing his best ever . Won’t let us down . Lazy fudge around the field last time he was in black. Should be nowhere near this group again. You obviously haven’t been watching much rugby recently .
by Eugenius
Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Runit collision sport.
Replies: 26
Views: 2481

Re: Runit collision sport.

AnkleTap wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:10 am Dumb as shit, will not watch.
This