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by Adrianmole
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks v Los Pumas @ Christchurch (Aug 27) & Hamilton (Sep 3)
Replies: 1204
Views: 36790

Re: All Blacks v Los Pumas @ Christchurch (Aug 27) & Hamilton (Sep 3)

Nil Zilunds set peice dominance getting better rewards in the wet conditions. Aregies need to play, as opposed to just defend, like they did last week. With the momentum on wet ground you just head in reverse like the Ities in WW2
by Adrianmole
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who hasn't had the "Vid" Yet???
Replies: 157
Views: 6501

Re: Who hasn't had the "Vid" Yet???

No Vid yet for me and her. Both kids have and the boyfriend twice, he works in hospo.

Not to be sneezed at( see what I did there)
by Adrianmole
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7
Replies: 7666
Views: 322312

Re: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7

man shaming prison style... to quote Ali.
by Adrianmole
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7
Replies: 7666
Views: 322312

Re: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7

puku wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:51 am Faz Senior's pre match interview was fairly, um, low key.
Nowt ta say lud.
by Adrianmole
Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7
Replies: 7666
Views: 322312

Re: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7

Looking forward to this game with the result in doubt for the first time in many a year. The AB's have redemption on their mind while Ireland will be wanting to prove that last years effort was not an atypical result. If NZ get parity, and that is a big if, then the NZ backs and support play should ...
by Adrianmole
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 12th March
Replies: 244
Views: 11452

Re: Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 12th March

Ali's Choice wrote: Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:47 am I'd love to have Richie Mo'unga on my social mixed touch team.
As a guy or a girl?
by Adrianmole
Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations Ireland!
Replies: 47
Views: 4862

Re: Congratulations Ireland!

It twas a great game of footy. In the end though it was daylight second as far as the result goes. Scoreboard flattered Nil Zilund who were strangely passive. TJP while a tremendous competitor is too slow and we need to bring on the likes Weber and Chirstie in behind of Smith to gibe our outsides mo...
by Adrianmole
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How did you discover this exquisite theatre of balletic violence?
Replies: 72
Views: 6585

Re: How did you discover this exquisite theatre of balletic violence?

Remember being present during a presentation at my club during the evening when Dr Danie Craven gave a talk, mainly to us wee nippers. Did not really know about him at the time but Dad thought he was important. I remember him talking in his guttural Afrikans accented English telling us we had to get...
by Adrianmole
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct
Replies: 1334
Views: 87927

Re: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct

Foster has picked good team and the Spiritual Guardians will win by 10.
by Adrianmole
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 56039
Views: 10168955

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

The epitome of smug. The Nats are worried that they have bring back Shonkey.
by Adrianmole
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How did you discover this exquisite theatre of balletic violence?
Replies: 72
Views: 6585

Re: How did you discover this exquisite theatre of balletic violence?

As a Kiwi baby Boomer it was compulsory. The AB's were Demi gods and Pinetree was Zeus. Played bare foot in the frost Saturday mornings and weighed in a 3 St 13 lbs as a tearaway flanker aged 5 years of age. Finished my Presidents Grade career in the 1990's weighing 63 kgs. Nippy, feisty but physics...
by Adrianmole
Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: China on the brink of collapse
Replies: 147
Views: 14525

Re: China on the brink of collapse

If there is a knock on effect on world shares then there will be opportunity to buy some very good stock at a discount.
by Adrianmole
Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: All Blacks vs Springboks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept
Replies: 1158
Views: 83306

Re: Rugby Championship: All Blacks vs Springboks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept

An area that the Boks could pressure NZ is in the lineout. With Lood back they should back their lineout to contest NZ throw-ins.

May result in NZ going primarily to the front but that will reduce their attacking options, unless they can quickly drive and then recycle.

Fascinating battle ahead.
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: All Blacks vs Springboks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept
Replies: 1158
Views: 83306

Re: Rugby Championship: All Blacks vs Springboks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept

Looking forward to this game big time.

The only area where we could struggle is at lineout where th Boks have a number of options. We have had to go to the front lately, a low risk option but also low reward.

The mean green machine against the spiritual guardians.
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Pumas vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 555
Views: 38292

Re: Rugby Championship: Pumas vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

Good effort by NZ against a never say die Argentina. Great scrum, tidy lineout , excellent 2nd phase and good use of the pick and goes put the Argies on the back foot. Blackadder was strong and may have earned a spot in the 23 against SA. DMac was OK at first 5. If he was Quade he would be getting p...
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 528
Views: 40128

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

Well done Australia. The kicking you gave the Bok has done the Rugby world a good favour in so far as the style of play that the Boks and Lions have deemed to be the only style you can implement at the international level as a winning strategy. Essentially shown for it is is, a lack of ambition and ...
by Adrianmole
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Black Caps in Pakistan
Replies: 155
Views: 12490

Re: Black Caps in Pakistan

The outcome satisfies my biases that we should not be rewarding a country like Pakistan whose military and government openly supports the Taliban and their agenda...for reasons of self interest perhaps. The sub continent and their neighbours are a cess pool of toxic misogyny that is a shit stain on ...
by Adrianmole
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Pumas vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 555
Views: 38292

Re: Rugby Championship: Pumas vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

No. Only games featuring NZ, played on Prime TV delayed for a couple of hours or in the case of tonights game delayed for ~15 hours coming on at midday Sunday. Unless I go to a mates or the pub that is the way I usually view the games. There might be a brief highlights package perhaps but I have yet...
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept
Replies: 638
Views: 46621

Re: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept

Advance Austruckingfalia Fair Bruce. Bonza Ripper Grouse Boet.

Thankyou and it is goodnight Nurse.
by Adrianmole
Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Ardie Savea conundrum - where does he fit in a full strength All Black's backrow, if at all?
Replies: 87
Views: 6760

Re: The Ardie Savea conundrum - where does he fit in a full strength All Black's backrow, if at all?

Cane was the AB's best player last year by some distance. When fit he will be back in as first choice at No 7, certainly under Foster and would not disagree. Savea has versatility so should be in the 23 as he can fill in at 7 & 8 and occasionally 11:) Akira if he continues his form will take the 6 s...
by Adrianmole
Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August
Replies: 911
Views: 81173

Re: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August

Throughly enjoyed the night. The rugby was great, the result even better and the queues for the beer/food and dunnies were minimal :lol:
by Adrianmole
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does reffing incompetence have any consequences?
Replies: 133
Views: 16090

Re: Does reffing incompetence have any consequences?

Incompetent Reffing allowed the B&IL's to draw a series with the AB's in 2017. :x
by Adrianmole
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August
Replies: 911
Views: 81173

Re: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August

AB's were well worth their win with the Wallabies chasing the whole game. But they certainly showed alot of belief and ticker in clawing back the scorboard. Like the Aussies continuity plat with the support players proving contunuiity. NZ supports were too flat imo meaning forward passes were alway...
by Adrianmole
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August
Replies: 911
Views: 81173

Re: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August

AB's were well worth their win with the Wallabies chasing the whole game. But they certainly showed alot of belief and ticker in clawing back the scorboard. Like the Aussies continuity plat with the support players proving contunuiity. NZ supports were too flat imo meaning forward passes were alway...
by Adrianmole
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August
Replies: 911
Views: 81173

Re: Bledisloe II: All Blacks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 14th August

AB's were well worth their win with the Wallabies chasing the whole game. But they certainly showed alot of belief and ticker in clawing back the scorboard. Like the Aussies continuity plat with the support players proving contunuiity. NZ supports were too flat imo meaning forward passes were always...
by Adrianmole
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The official Lions 2021 thread
Replies: 4571
Views: 421099

Re: The official Lions 2021 thread

Competative game of two halves, if a somewhat hard game to watch as a Neutral. Both sides will need to take a few more risks if people actually want to win rather not lose. More recent match play has aided the tourists with the Bokke looking short of gallop. If only the Saffers ever learnt to play a...
by Adrianmole
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand's response rated best in the world: Bloomberg
Replies: 254
Views: 21467

Re: New Zealand's response rated best in the world: Bloomberg

Well done Dark! Full credit to you. No chance in hell I would be back on a thread after taking such a beating. There are advantages to being too dumb to know you've been mauled. I honestly don’t think he has the insight nor distance to be aware of quite how silly and downright mental his political ...
by Adrianmole
Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
Replies: 347
Views: 30254

Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT

Far more focussed effort by the AB's to play a simpler game. They had bony hard nosed forward pack to do it too which helped. The Argies play with great determination and their defence was outstanding again. Kept the game from blowing right out. Hopefully Wallbaie and SArgies knock seven bells out o...
by Adrianmole
Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The enormity of the Democrats' US Election crime
Replies: 540
Views: 45995

Re: The enormity of the Democrats' US Election crime

The Orange Roughy inflicted mortal damage to his campaign by insisting that postal voting was a security risk. Turned off Republicans and encoured Democrats to post their vote. Much like like what Don and Melania did. Too funny.
by Adrianmole
Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
Replies: 347
Views: 30254

Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT

I like the look of the pack. Has a harder edge than the previous incantations. If and it is a big IF NZ gets some front foot ball against this willing Argie side then I can see a bonus point win
by Adrianmole
Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bledisloe 4 - Good v. Evil - Stolen Oz/NZ match thread
Replies: 542
Views: 32046

Re: Bledisloe 4 - Good v. Evil - Stolen Oz/NZ match thread

Exciting game with real sporting drama. In the end the better team won me thinks.
by Adrianmole
Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 56039
Views: 10168955

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

My mate's daughter again (I think she has crabs) https://scontent.fhlz3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/120727081_709923542932145_4888045113005931068_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=knBUTmD3disAX8cnuhb&_nc_ht=scontent.fhlz3-1.fna&oh=b6f8e5b763ed1e20220da3439ae4488e&oe=5FBA7B27 (Yes, her FB ...
by Adrianmole
Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bled III: Aus v NZ: MATCH THREAD: Sydney 31st Oct
Replies: 432
Views: 25789

Re: Bled III: Aus v NZ: MATCH THREAD: Sydney 31st Oct

If Frizzels supposed act of aggression was worth a yellow card what was the unpunished Wilson hit on Cane worth?
by Adrianmole
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 56039
Views: 10168955

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

see my post re Merve and Marge.
by Adrianmole
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It's official, Sweden declare themselves the Covid winners
Replies: 1153
Views: 77401

Re: It's official, Sweden declare themselves the Covid winners

Muttonbirds wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:59 am
Adrianmole wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:58 am I need proof of the health of Sweden. Especially the women.

Rule No 1 FFS!
Word is they are hot, and feverish. May also have a slight cough.
If they lose their sense of smell I could be in.
by Adrianmole
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It's official, Sweden declare themselves the Covid winners
Replies: 1153
Views: 77401

Re: It's official, Sweden declare themselves the Covid winners

I need proof of the health of Sweden. Especially the women.

Rule No 1 FFS!
by Adrianmole
Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 56039
Views: 10168955

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

Must have been the amateur days with Marge doing the typing for Merve and getting the year wrong :blush: