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Had a heated discussion with my National voting mum and brother (if he lived in NZ) the other night. The subtle art is knowing when to take the foot off the accelerator and just laugh darkly, muttering hilarious rather than really lose your shit.

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Tbf, Scott Hamilton was a very good player and was seriously underrated by know-nothing North Islanders. It's because he looked like a nerd, like a safe white boy. If he'd played exactly the same way that he did, but had full arm-sleeve tattoos and Kupu Vanisi dreadlocks, he'd have been widely hail...

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I saw Paddy T in Countdown the other week. Fvck he's huge. Looking fairly trim too, like an actual lock.

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On the pints, as much as I love a good session on the beers there is something truly wonderful with your self control when you have an enjoyable time with only 3-4 pints. Feel much better for it too 1. Spending time with friends 2. Health & wellness 3. Good quality meals 4. Ready salted chips/crisp...

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On the pints, as much as I love a good session on the beers there is something truly wonderful with your self control when you have an enjoyable time with only 3-4 pints. Feel much better for it too 1. Spending time with friends 2. Health & wellness 3. Good quality meals 4. Ready salted chips/crisp...

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:07 am The official naming of Razor as the next All Blacks coach. The rest of the year is a blur...

This.

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See you at The Powerstation. :thumbup: Well, I didn't see jdog to my knowledge (I have no idea what he looks like) but Alvvays were f'king awesome and can drop a beat better than almost any band I've ever seen. It were great. Agreed, mrs jdogscoop and I were very impressed. Alvvays put on a good sh...

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I'll be thrilled if Razor begins to instil into the ABs the kind of rugby intelligence the Crusaders are known for. That, and a 70-75% success rate, would be a very satisfactory 2024 season. Seems like a low win % for the messiah. You southern lot have been talking him for the entirety of the Foste...

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I'll be thrilled if Razor begins to instil into the ABs the kind of rugby intelligence the Crusaders are known for. That, and a 70-75% success rate, would be a very satisfactory 2024 season.

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Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:33 am 1. Family
2. Health
3. Strength training
4. Rosé

AC number 4 indicates your station in life as a member of the community's liberal elite.

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:roll: Yes, it was the refs fault NZ made all those errors. :roll: Don't get me wrong. The biggest problem in that final from a Kiwis perspective was NZ not taking available points, not the refs. No, NZ's biggest problem was they played poorly for the most part. Not that they didn't take points or ...

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CM11 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:34 am

Yes, it was the refs fault NZ made all those errors.

Don't get me wrong. The biggest problem in that final from a Kiwis perspective was NZ not taking available points, not the refs.

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I was worried about the All UK refereeing crew for the final and heavily bet against the ABs as soon as they got the nod. The game was a crawling disaster, the refs f**ked up and it was a devastating punch in the face for the sport. The one shining light was that I got paid out as expected. The jobs...

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What Mr B said. Which is also a neat response to Auckman's gleeful post. BB in Foster's squad and BB in Razors squad are not the same thing. :lol: :lol: :lol: Yeah, not sure if the logic there. Given the reason Mr B amongst others thought he should be dropped was he'd lost his pace, hadnt played a ...

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He probably will. Like many before him he is saying all the right things at the start of his Japanese sojourn. It's important to be committed to the cause. Wondering if RMo actually thought it was time to get out with the coaching group taking over the ABs? He seems to indicate in interviews he ain...

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It’s just a shame the Mo’unga didn’t show the same dedication to the Black jersey. Now that Robertson is Coach you’d think there would be a massive incentive to come back for a go at 2027. He probably will. Like many before him he is saying all the right things at the start of his Japanese sojourn....

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Auckman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:50 am
jdogscoop wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:56 am What Mr B said. Which is also a neat response to Auckman's gleeful post. BB in Foster's squad and BB in Razors squad are not the same thing.

I take it you are expecting Barrett to be the starting fullback in 2024. Interesting.

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What Mr B said. Which is also a neat response to Auckman's gleeful post. BB in Foster's squad and BB in Razors squad are not the same thing.

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I wouldn't be too upset if Beaudy made the AB squad. We are losing a lot of experience and he still goes alright out the back. Solid if not spectacular.

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I've been to a few games to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs and the speed has to be seen to be believed. Impressive shit.

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NZ never fully adjusted to Barnes but they generally don't go well under officious NH refs period. The bigger problem is not taking straightforward 3s in games of magnitude. Let's hope Razor promotes a more intelligent brand of code. Was Nigel Owens not a NH ref? Yes, but he wasn't officious. SH in...

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NZ never fully adjusted to Barnes but they generally don't go well under officious NH refs period.

The bigger problem is not taking straightforward 3s in games of magnitude. Let's hope Razor promotes a more intelligent brand of code.

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Aside from the captain's card and five hard points missed off the tee, let's not forget the two very kickable penalties that were spurned in favour of the sideline. In a World Cup final no less.

Let's hope the ABs play smarter rugby under Razor.

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:thumbup: You'll be back to supporting us in the CWC Semi. Partly due to the greater dislike of India and our being easier beats in any potential final. I'm happy to support kiwis in every single sport other than rugby, and actively do so. Maybe you're also insufferable when it comes to the America...

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Muttonbirds wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:05 am I don't support Australia in any sport, or anything outside of sport. I hope they fail in everything they do.

Bart Simpson / Sideshow Bob vibes.

I simply meant The Australia, The.

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Every teams supporters have a whinge when their team loses. It might be about the ref or simply their own team.

Anyone who claims otherwise is deluded.

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Proceed with caution. I had a bottle and a half one Christmas and the hangover was immense.

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Out in the first round of playoffs for these proven flakes. You should show a little more faith and kindness to the boys now that you're a Jaffa good time boy yourself. Jdog should concentrate on his highlanders rebuild instead of riding the Saders bandwagon every year :lol: I've been very clear in...

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:46 pm
jdogscoop wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:31 pm Out in the first round of playoffs for these proven flakes.
You should show a little more faith and kindness to the boys now that you're a Jaffa good time boy yourself.

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm a Cantab in Auck lannnnd.

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Out in the first round of playoffs for these proven flakes.

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Ennor is permacrocked these days isnt he?

I wonder how many rounds Blackadder will get in before he reinjures something.

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Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:48 pm
mdaclarke wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:04 pm Squidgy Rugby said in his World Cup video that all the other countries had adapted to the new laws about tackling, except for Japan, England and New Zealand.

Was there a statistical basis for that?

Prob just his reckons and strong vibes of the thing.

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It wasn't a rough call ffs But it was a "soak" tackle. No it isn't. He clearly steps forward and tries to power through the tackle https://twitter.com/KC_Ryback80/status/1718357633910837475?s=19 Interesting there was judged to be no mitigation. Unless Im mistaken and Jesse Kriel is actually 5 feet ...

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Clog50Percent wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:12 am Siyas head clash was more dangerous than Sams

As I said at the pub, if that is a red then rugby is dead.

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Every World Cup is claimed to be the best by online experts :lol: :lol: Actually doesn’t matter what the sport is , every event is claimed to be the best - this one really wasn’t that good, and it took SA winning close games to make it actually exciting, that’s how meh it was. When you have to rely...

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Random must have forgotten about the forward pass in the lead up to one of the ABs tries that Owens missed.

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I've always loved Nigel Owens.

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It would be quite the era changing statement if Robertson put Ioane back on the wing.

And dropped Beauden Barrett.

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Fergus Burke looks a bit like Handre Pollard, lets go with him.

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