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With the ABs playing well now, the question must be: Why haven't they played like this for the last 3 years? Ryan and Schmitt are the difference, because most of the players are the same. The difference is consistency in selection, players in their correct position, defined roles, technical improvem...

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Mate of mine was a chopper pilot based in Taupo. The cops commandeered his machine and ordered him to chase the plane which took off from Taupo and flew to Hamilton. The game was called off because they thought he was going to crash into the crowd. It was literally war in NZ. I went to Australia for...

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But not playing obviously We had a friend down from the east coast recently who was put of the group of protesters that made it to the centre of the pitch and caused the game to be called off. Interesting to hear about it from the perspective of a protester. She was in terror and hoping that she'd ...

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Four more days boys, four more days.....

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Hope Barnes doesn't pull a hammy or something. Be a disaster if Carley or Dickson take the whistle.

For both teams.

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Looks like World Rugby has dropped the crazy idea to not allow the All Blacks and Springboks to play each other in their iconic colours. I wonder if Adidas and Nike have had a quiet word with World Rugby Good, I was wondering about that. Surely even colour blind people can tell the difference betwe...

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Not really. He was at the top from 2013-2015. He declined thereafter and by 2017 (Lions tour) he was well on his way out. Longevity? Next you’re going to say BB is better than Christian Cullen because BB was around longer. Longevity is largely irrelevant when comparing players from different eras g...

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I'm not sure the Pumas would agree. They will be up for it, and it wouldn't surprise me if they got up over England, especially if England treat it like a nothing game. As Cheika said, it gives them something to play for, and considering where they've come from, finishing 3rd will send them off on a...

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As far as the officials go, no problem with Barnes reffing, but not so fussed on Carley and Dickson running the touch lines. Both pedantic pricks, you know they will not be able to resist butting into the game and nitpicking. Even worse if Barnes does a Jaco and has to come off. I think those two ar...

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I mean, the only guys from 23 that I'd have in an all time XV are guys who were also there in previous wins. AB XV RWC winners + 2023: Woodcock Fitzpatrick O Franks S Whitelock Retallick Kaino McCaw Read A Smith Craig Green Nonu Joe Stanley Kirwan B Barrett That's 4 from the current team, and neith...

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I'd like to cordially invite any brave Kiwis to share their all time All Black XV based only on players that have actually won the World Cup PLUS the players of 2023. Let's see if there's even a single one included as a consensus pick I mean, the only guys from 23 that I'd have in an all time XV ar...

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Yes, but on a braai? You don't have to torch everything on a BBQ. Scallops quickly fried in a little butter, oysters raw, and mussels steamed open. Entrees, starters. Then come the T bone steaks, medium rare to blue, pork ribs, chicken kebabs and grass for the wimmen and vegans, if they haven't alr...

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“An absolutely incredible match was undeservedly won by South Africa with almost the last kick of the game after a magnificent England performance, probably one of the best three or four in their history, in which they completely overturned the form book, banished every memory of their mediocre rec...

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Crayfish on.a braai, yes. But oysters and scallops? Who are you? Jamie Fukken Oliver? This lounge is allowed to have top shelf victuals. Besides in NZ anyone can enjoy oysters and scallops. You just have to go to the beach and get them. Paua (abalone) and mussels too. We have good quality seafood. ...

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I am on it. Nederburg double barrel reserve red, marinated pork loin spare ribs and neck steaks with slap chips and a nice bok kos green salad on the menu. Last nights Heerlik Brandy on the rocks calm the nerves and time to relax. No sitting busy braaiing. Still work on a semi babbelas Need to brin...

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This will not be good for the Boks. Rassie might just have given Barnes some leeway with 50/50 calls. Barnes will referee the Springboks for the first time since a 29-28 loss to France last November at Marseille. After the test, South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus posted tweets, including ...

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I am on it. Nederburg double barrel reserve red, marinated pork loin spare ribs and neck steaks with slap chips and a nice bok kos green salad on the menu. Last nights Heerlik Brandy on the rocks calm the nerves and time to relax. No sitting busy braaiing. Still work on a semi babbelas Need to brin...

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Curry needs to harden up. What a pussy.

Here, have a saucer of milk.

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Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:50 am

Shut up in the cheap seats. You are NOT involved.

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Mr Mike wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:21 am If NZ win we can quietly change the thread title to “Fozzie Outstanding” and move on as quickly as we can.

We can do that, but I'll need to think about the right wording.....

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Well, the Foz has made a final. Can’t deny the last month has had a sharp look to it either. Credit where it’s due and all that. C’mon the Foz! You're in the wrong thread... Well he’s gone anyway. It can’t be overlooked that they’re going ok at the minute though, and at least performing to a standa...

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sonic_attack wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:07 pm Well, the Foz has made a final. Can’t deny the last month has had a sharp look to it either.

Credit where it’s due and all that.

C’mon the Foz!

You're in the wrong thread...

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Surely a 'paddle' would have a longer handle too, and be less pointy? It's obviously a weapon and had no place at all in a rugby field . Looking for when they wheel out a stage and light show in years to come. Like the real spears wheeled out before matches in SA by the ceremonial displays? I repea...

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So ceremonial paddles are sharp and pointy? I am not an expert on ceremonial nor functional paddles so bow to your expert knowledge on such things. a: Yes they are. A spear would have a longer handle, but the Maori traditionally didn't use spears for fighting anyway. b: Happy to share the knowledge...

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It looks quite sharp and pointy for a paddle. Ceremonial, not functional... So ceremonial paddles are sharp and pointy? I am not an expert on ceremonial nor functional paddles so bow to your expert knowledge on such things. a: Yes they are. A spear would have a longer handle, but the Maori traditio...

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Chilli wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:05 am
obelixtim wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:46 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:44 pm

Coming from a Kiwi who perform a war dance with a fat assegaai before tests.

Where is your respect for history?
Its not a spear. Its a canoe paddle.
It looks quite sharp and pointy for a paddle.

Ceremonial, not functional...

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Magpie26 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:28 am
obelixtim wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:56 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:23 pm John Dobson Stormers coach late dad oom Paul

R365

The ABs beat England 15 - 0 on the tour in 1905. They scored 5 unconverted tries.
Wasn't at Twickenham

Careful, you'll cut yourself.

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John Dobson Stormers coach late dad oom Paul R365 SACS. He ran away to join the Cycling Corps in the South African War. He was wounded and nearly lost arm. He worked as a labourer to strengthen his arm and went on to captain South Africa on their Grand Slam tour of 1912-13, the first team to beat E...

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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:44 pm
True Blue wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:18 pm Why is a 125 year old war being discussed in a rugby thread about a world cup semi final?
Coming from a Kiwi who perform a war dance with a fat assegaai before tests.

Where is your respect for history?

Its not a spear. Its a canoe paddle.

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Created by pressure. Created by Wayne Barnes. 1st one shouldn’t have happened as their was a 2 forward passes just before smith touched it. And I don’t believe it was a try scoring opportunity Leicester’s try was off a forward final pass. So we’ll scratch off Aaron’s yellow, if you lads agree to sc...

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Didn't Argentina go ahead in 2011 quarterfinal... wasn't an easy game in the end... The hardest part will be emotionally getting up for this game against a perceived lesser team... if it was a Bok semi-final, the team would be wired this week... I wonder how wired they feel facing Argentina. The ps...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:17 am Karaoke bar is officially open

https://youtu.be/8sM-rm4lFZg?si=lsyD2UDnhFsU5BwK

Fvck karaoke. Pricks who can't sing murdering music.

Need some good hard rock. ZZ top, Stones, The Who, Tom Petty....

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Frodder wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:39 pm
Plato'sCave wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:07 pm
obelixtim wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:26 pm You guys should be drinking tap water only. Replace all the fluid loss from all the tears....
Get out

And stay out

You're safe. I don't like hanging around with losers....

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You guys should be drinking tap water only. Replace all the fluid loss from all the tears....

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At least it did disappear. Boks fans haven't stopped. :roll: Nah, never disappeared...all the bleating and hand wringing from you lot was a smokescreen. Us Bok fans saw right through it. It's true, we just slapped a bit of whitewash over it and hoped you wouldn't notice. Ali had the call. Rope a do...

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Kiwi's getting all their BS in nearly two weeks out from a "possible" matchup that may or may not materialize. Love the insecurity If the ABs and Boks make the final, I figure there will be a few twitchy bums in Bokland. You know the ABs can destroy the Boks if they feel like it. Certainly would be...

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:lol: Bloody hell. A second-string team cannot be sent out in a semi-final. That’s one sure way to lose. It’s a knockout match. Every match is a final now. There’s always time to give game time to others in the third place-off if they get there. Apart from Roigard, D Mac and Jacobsen, they are all ...

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No you're right but we don't hate you We genuinely hate losing to England We hate losing to them too. I think everyone does. Who do you like losing to? No one, but under our fat, useless coach we've had to get used to it. Losing is acceptable IF we've put up a good fight, but are outplayed. Can han...

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See you trolling deep. The mockers are watching. :o Love the overconfidence. Deep down the ABs worry the Boks. We know it, and YOU know it. ABs happy to be underdogs. We are NOT overconfidence at all. Worried about the Poms. Personally nothing will give me more pleasure to see the SH rivals in that...

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We will be playing the full strength team. Who the hell rests in a semi final :lol: My instincts tell me this is the way. But then I remember who our coach is... It’s a catch 22 isn’t it. Last week was the most intense game this team has played and we will need to reproduce the same effort in the f...

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