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by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3638
Views: 257577

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earning the French coin with Bordeaux for the past two years, and thus is ineligible on the basis of the terms that RA signed. But apparently...
by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3638
Views: 257577

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earning the French coin with Bordeaux for the past two years, and thus is ineligible on the basis of the terms that RA signed. But apparently...
by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3638
Views: 257577

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Apparently people read sensationalist headlines and don't actually check the detail. Jokeshop poster. I read the detail. It's garbage. Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earnin...
by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3638
Views: 257577

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Da iawn diolch wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:11 am
Zakar wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:08 am Aparently the Lions.ltd have blocked Pete Samu from playing on Tuesday, whilst drafting in a horde of Scots. Jokeshop organisation.
Apparently people read sensationalist headlines and don't actually check the detail. Jokeshop poster.
I read the detail. It's garbage.
by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3638
Views: 257577

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Aparently the Lions.ltd have blocked Pete Samu from playing on Tuesday, whilst drafting in a horde of Scots. Jokeshop organisation.
by Zakar
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

15. Berrick Barnes v Tom Wright = Even 14. Israel Folau v Jorgensen = 2013 13.Adam Ashley Cooper vs JAS = Even 12. Leulifano v Ikitau = 2025 11. Digby Ioane v Potter = 2013 10. JOC v Lynagh = 2013 9. Genia v Gordon = 2013 8. Palu v Wilson = Even 7. Hooper v McReight = Even (Hooper was still young) ...
by Zakar
Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Worse. But hoping to be wrong. It's better, but the 2025 lions are better than thr 2013 lions. 15. Berrick Barnes v Tom Wright = Even 14. Israel Folau v Jorgensen = 2013 13.Adam Ashley Cooper vs JAS = Even 12. Leulifano v Ikitau = 2025 11. Digby Ioane v Potter = 2013 10. JOC v Lynagh = 2013 9. Geni...
by Zakar
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

CrazyIslander wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:37 pm
tc27 wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:13 pm How do people rate this Wallaby team compared to 2013?
Worse. But hoping to be wrong.
It's better, but the 2025 lions are better than thr 2013 lions.
by Zakar
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

I asked the same question. Apparently he turned Australian when he breathed the air over there. He's pretty good, though. Didn't he go to school and university in Oz though? That makes him Australian, apparently. He moved to Australia aged 10. Formative years spent in Australia and learned his rugb...
by Zakar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Shame if true. Makes me also think Skelton will be starting if Hooper is at 6. Gotta be more than two in the lineout able to be lifted and reliably able to catch. Williams, Hooper and Wilson could do that. Skelton a likely starter, then. According to The Roar, Skelton is out too. Im always sus on a...
by Zakar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Slim 293 wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:11 pm Valetini And Gleeson likely both out for the opener…

Tom Hooper set to start at 6.
Shame if true.

Makes me also think Skelton will be starting if Hooper is at 6.
by Zakar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Crusaders Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 152311

Re: The Official Crusaders Thread

How I imagine this thread

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by Zakar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Telegraph… whose exclusives are always bang on… have leaked bits of the lions team. No Pollock but he apparently was very very close to making it. No Farrell, Marcus Smith makes it to the bench. Backrow is: Chessum Curry Conan Even though he's Welsh, I rate that Morgan fella. Looks like a big pack....
by Zakar
Tue Jul 15, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

They are only missing a handful of players. They wasn't a complete B team. Missing first choice 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and the first choice 6 was off the pitch injured 17 minutes into the game v Fiji. The first choice 14 only managed to play 54 minutes because he kept getting carded! ...
by Zakar
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Paul Gallen Vs Sonny Bill Williams
Replies: 117
Views: 2340

Re: Paul Gallen Vs Sonny Bill Williams

I can't wait for them both to fade into insignificance
by Zakar
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Doran reporting Tom Lynagh will start... https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/15/exclusive-wallabies-bombshell-as-schmidt-set-to-hand-lynagh-debut-start-against-lions/ Backline looks to be... 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgensen 12. Ikitau 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 21. McDermott 22. Donaldson 23. K...
by Zakar
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Planet Rugby and the All Blacks
Replies: 50
Views: 1694

Re: Planet Rugby and the All Blacks

So chippy :lol:
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Suspect these players will care a bit more than the Kiwi imports. LSL basically unleashed again. I reckon he'll play in the series at some point. He's got to be first cab off the rank in terms of locks in reserve. Agree with your second point, thought the Kiwi imports in the AUNZ side were shocking...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

I think it just reinforces how difficult it is for the Lions to come together every four years and look cohesive, particularly early doors. They got a bit of stick for losing to the Pumas but that result has really been put in perspective. It's essentially just Leinster with some additions, so cohe...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Team I expect to see 1. Bell 2. Pollard 3. 7As 4. Frost 5. Williams 6. Valetini 7. Mcreight 8. Wilson 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgo 12. Lenny 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 16. Faesler (Porecki injured right?) 17. Slipper 18. Tupou or Nongorr 19. Skelton 20. Hooper 21. McDermott 22. JOC 23. Dauganu...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

It doesn't have to be a copy of the Lions. It could be a chance for players on the outside of test selection for their respective nation to make a case for themselves at the beginning of the international test window. At the very least as first choice injury replacement. And it could be fantastic. ...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Farva wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:58 am Jorgo and Potter are first choice wings you think?

Thats a fair bit of pace, but would we want to see say Daugunu at 11 for a bit of size?

Lynaugh starting is a big call too. I wouldnt be surprised to see Donno there, but I dont think we will win if that happens.
Dungers is smaller than Potter
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Not to sound too negative, but that team will get flogged. I think they will lose, but look better than the ANZAC team 1. There are existing combinations in this group (e.g Goddard/Debra) 2. Most have been training together as part of the wallabies train on squads for some time 3. They might actual...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

In the build up to this there was a lot of talk about what a great concept the AUNZ was and how it should be used more often. I guess this result and game has killed the idea dead. Use it like the Lions do. Pick your elites. This was just a load of piss artists having a chuck around. Mind you, woul...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 479
Views: 10344

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Team I expect to see 1. Bell 2. Pollard 3. 7As 4. Frost 5. Williams 6. Valetini 7. Mcreight 8. Wilson 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgo 12. Lenny 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 16. Faesler (Porecki injured right?) 17. Slipper 18. Tupou or Nongorr 19. Skelton 20. Hooper 21. McDermott 22. JOC 23. Dauganu ...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46804
Views: 2317473

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

Skiaddict wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:59 pm Unfortunately for her an "opinion" is not a criminal verdict. She is liable and she knows her shielding via the constitutional debate clause does not extend to public space forums. Stupid mistake.
Awww did she hurt your man crushes widdle feelings?
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Bell over Robinson Moore over Porecki 7as over Alexander Frost over Douglass Horwell over Williams Bobby V over mowen Hooper over McReight Wilson over Palu Genia over Gordon Whoever over JOC as a ten in 2010 Digby equal to Jorgo Lenny over Christian Aac equal to JAS (better defender at these stages ...
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Thomas wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:10 am The 2025 Wobs squad is so much better than the 2013 squad it isn't funny.
Agreed.

Unfortunately Lions also better.
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

CrazyIslander wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:09 am
Zakar wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:47 pm Fiji just dismantled Scotland, and barely looked to get out of 2nd gear doing so.
Fiji beat a second string Scotland by just 15 points.
They are only missing a handful of players. They wasn't a complete B team.
by Zakar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

This was our squad for our first test last tour

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by Zakar
Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Fiji just dismantled Scotland, and barely looked to get out of 2nd gear doing so.
by Zakar
Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Bindi wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:11 am Thought Edmed went OK. Biggest surprise was how Pete Samu went. LSL was clearly playing for a spot in the main squad. Samu wasn't.
Biggest surprise was how shit some of the Kiwis were. Stephenson, who i previously rated very highly, was gash. Same with Laumape
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682102

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Lsl would do a job. Nobody else from the aunz team stood up.

Korobiete as slow as a work safety training module.
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

From AUNZ

GOOD:

LSL
Havili
Fakatva

Bad:

Everyone else.

Frizell would have been in the good category but for his shit discipline.
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tier 2 Japan Vs Tier 3 Wayuls - match fred
Replies: 75
Views: 1751

Re: Tier 2 Japan Vs Tier 3 Wayuls - match fred

Ain't nobody beats Wales 19 times in a row.
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

AUNZ playing pretty well. Is that sarcasm or are you watching something else? They're not short on effort from individuals. But as a team they're playing like a 4th grade club side that was thrown together the morning of the match and don't even know each others names. That's not surprising as it's...
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Fiji - on now.
Replies: 36
Views: 910

Re: Scotland v Fiji - on now.

towny wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:39 am Australia could have had Tui - he wanted to be a Wallaby, but moved to his Grandma’s country when he couldn’t get a gig.*

He doesn’t count imo.
* for the money on offer elsewhere
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Fiji - on now.
Replies: 36
Views: 910

Re: Scotland v Fiji - on now.

Can’t do much when the Lions take most of the first XV. Playing in these places and against this kind of opposition is good development for the second stringers. Which actual Scots are in the Lions? Russell and Jones? Am I missing anyone? Obviously they are also missing the saffas and aussies they ...
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 6:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11166

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

Just popped in to my local Uncle Dan's to buy some drinks for drinking this afternoon and evening (going to fire up the fire pit and so forth before the game) and decided to wear my brand new Wallaby supporter jersey ($45 Best and Less version). As I walked down an aisle, some bloke yelled out "Les...
by Zakar
Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland v Fiji - on now.
Replies: 36
Views: 910

Re: Scotland v Fiji - on now.

Working Class Rugger wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:47 am
Zakar wrote: Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:45 am Fiji 15 - Sco 7 at half time.

Scotland without their mercs.
And a scoreline not reflective of the dominance the Fijians have displayed.
I thought it was no mercs, but there were a few kiwis. Crusaders legend fergus Burke was the 10.