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by Dan54.
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Well that's not true. I think it is, basically played pretty similar, just tweaked things depending on team, even heard Bryn Hall talking about having a base game as all teams really need , as you don'twant to change too much each week. Almost every top team are same, Boks have one style , and make...
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6742
Views: 653330

Re: Official Golf Thread

https://www.jenquip.nz/product-page/trike-golf-fishing-electric-scooter Sorry this is the one they have. Cheers Kahu, actually saw one of these at golf club a week or so back at our open hamper day. Thought I would be just the man with one of those :lol: .But genuinely want easy pack up in car etc....
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6742
Views: 653330

Re: Official Golf Thread

I know this probably a little off theme, but wondering if anyone on here knows anyone who has a fourstar golf cruiser, you know those 3 wheel things. I thinking of getting one to get me around 18 holes, but don't know of anyone to ask what they are like. Thanks in advance for any advice. I think yo...
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6742
Views: 653330

Re: Official Golf Thread

I know this probably a little off theme, but wondering if anyone on here knows anyone who has a fourstar golf cruiser, you know those 3 wheel things. I thinking of getting one to get me around 18 holes, but don't know of anyone to ask what they are like.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Genuine question for a few of you fellas. Isn't this about 2024 ABs? Do you have so little thoughts on the ABs in 2024 you have to keep going back to Foster? I really can't see the point, I am more interested really in looking to how we will be looking after super etc in 2024, I genuinely think we ...
by Dan54.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Genuine question for a few of you fellas. Isn't this about 2024 ABs? Do you have so little thoughts on the ABs in 2024 you have to keep going back to Foster? I really can't see the point, I am more interested really in looking to how we will be looking after super etc in 2024, I genuinely think we w...
by Dan54.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6742
Views: 653330

Re: Official Golf Thread

A year ago I guess he’s changed his mind, it’s allowed, I checked. I really don’t see the problem, if he was a lawyer who had been head hunted by another firm and he was required to do less work but he was a going to earn a shit load more, we wouldn’t bat an eyelid, but for some reason a PROFESSION...
by Dan54.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

It will mean that BB has had a MASSIVE form improvement and is playing better than he ever did under Ian Foster. What we can assured of is that BB won't be an All Black playing like he has over the last four years. Well as Razor's back coach is Rangi MacDonald who has done an awful lot more coachin...
by Dan54.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 135
Views: 8699

Re: Hurricanes 2024. This year is not our year, again.

Yeah, the police college is just down the road..... absolute thugs come ruck time. Hurricanes with their normal PR absence. They are shockers, aren't they. You wonder what these people did for a living before they stumbled over a job at the Canes as PR/media liaison, CEO, CFO, etc. It certainly was...
by Dan54.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Let me explain it then. Barrett makes the squad by dint of his experience when we are missing a lot of it. But he is no longer the starting fullback. He might even play backup 10 or 15 if we need him too. It's not a surprise to see him get this contract. I think it's a smart move. And if Razor make...
by Dan54.
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

He signed his contract before Robertson was appointed didn’t he? I have heard what he has to say but also expect and hope we see him back this cycle. Well if he did ,he was only person in NZ who didn't think Razor was next AB coach. Of course I could be wrong and him and his agent may of had no ide...
by Dan54.
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I hope Kiwi fans are happy now - take 2
Replies: 114
Views: 4683

Re: I hope Kiwi fans are happy now - take 2

When games are hyped up as wars then this would be the result. Springboks go to war with the All Blacks once again and the refs get caught in the crossfire. We could have the same kind of carnival atmosphere as sevens where no one seems to notice the refs at all with a change of attitude. Agree, bu...
by Dan54.
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

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't coming back. :D He signed his contract before Robertson was appointed didn’t he? I have heard what he has to say but also expect and hope we see him back...
by Dan54.
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

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...
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

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....
by Dan54.
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Regardless I think it's brilliant that BB is sticking around, the more depth etc and players being loyal to country is all good regardless of all else. Does bring one question, I think we have an awful lot of posters that were saying thank f^^^ BB has gone, and now it seems that with Razor saying it...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

I am a lover, not a hater. However, as part of the Crusader area, I am aware that I have never suffered the relentless humiliation and emasculating domination that others have and it would be hubris to assume that I was made of any sterner stuff. I’d like to think I would be more mature and grounde...
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?
Replies: 82
Views: 4395

Re: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?

The thing is.. do we really want to become like SA? A World Cup winning side only? That's fine every 4 years... but what about inbetween? Do we want to be everyone's bitches? Or the Alpha Blacks rugby team everyone fears? No overseas players! It's our point of difference.. don't dilute it. :thumbup:
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?
Replies: 82
Views: 4395

Re: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?

Enzedder wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 6:35 pm Most of the players mentioned wouldn't qualify under the Giteau law - not enough international caps.

Basically, not in favour of anything that waters down super rugby even more.
:thumbup: X 100 or NPC
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?
Replies: 82
Views: 4395

Re: Is it time NZ adopted the Giteau law ?

No we shouldn't we been through it enough times. As pointed out Aus have done it and hasn't upped their performance, and not the players from overseas fault. But it one of the hinranses to theu super teams developing depth, and we got NPC we don't want f***ed with as well. Those of us who live here ...
by Dan54.
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 135
Views: 8699

Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!

And pleased to see Canes are playing Rebels in Palmy next year, so will be off down to that no doubt!!
Yeah starting to think about games I going to already!
by Dan54.
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Possible games 2024: Fiji - in NZ England - in NZ*2 Possible - vs Fiji in Fiji TRC - 2 games against / home and away - SA - Arg - Aus Nov 2 - England Nov 9 - ? Nov 16 - France Nov 23 - Ireland Nov 30 - Japan - in Japan https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/133292980/all-blacks-reported-to-...
by Dan54.
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is Music Bigger Than Sport?
Replies: 46
Views: 2406

Re: Is Music Bigger Than Sport?

Music is certainly more important... Agree,music isn't just about what concert is on etc, anymore than sport is just about matches at stadiums etc. I think almost everyone hums or sings a song. I would guess in NZmore people have heard song even if they didn't know who it was , than have watched a ...
by Dan54.
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian rugby schools not culturally safe
Replies: 226
Views: 11811

Re: Australian rugby schools not culturally safe

To be fair, is ir the fact that GPS schools etc the only way to top, or more the fact that kids who are bloody good get to go to GPS schools on scholarships so it appears the only pathway. A mate's son in Brisbane just gone into Reds squad this year, not a GPS kid or anything, because his grades wer...
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 135
Views: 8699

Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!

Like the other teams jerseys, no prob ,I know what my team is on the field, and that's all the jerseys are for.
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 717
Views: 66113

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

What's the big deal. it's Crusader's colours, isn't that all you need? I bet they sell as many of these to supporters as the other one, which is the whole point. Any new jersey will get some upset, remember the crap over AB WC jersey, until the players actually played in them. This will do the job a...
by Dan54.
Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: McLennan GGOOOIIINNGGG
Replies: 129
Views: 8253

Re: McLennan GGOOOIIINNGGG

Thank god this over hyped loudmouth is hopefully been shown the door by the Australian rugby states. He has lurched from dilemma to dilemma & most of them have been his doing. The list is remarkable. 1. Sacked Dave Rennie without consulting the States. 2. Then hired Eddie Jones (hot off being sacke...
by Dan54.
Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277592

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Waugh is noticeably quiet. So he should be, CEO keeps out of press at this stage. On the board for a long time including when Jones got hired. Hamsters captain’s pick for CEO. Nah if he had any dignity he should be going too. I think Hamish will be regretting his choice when Waugh went to press and...
by Dan54.
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277592

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

ROLDY wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:05 pm
Olo wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:03 pm Time for the Milkman to step off the bus before he is turfed out the back window at speed.
Waugh is noticeably quiet.
So he should be, CEO keeps out of press at this stage.
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...
Replies: 194
Views: 8223

Re: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...

If Barnes wrote that in book I am prepared to say Barnes who I have always considered a top bloke and a ref, is probably a liar. Mind you I haven't read book so don't know if it in there, I did read one supposed bit where he reckons all the other refs were stunned into silence when it was read out h...
by Dan54.
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

I actually like the Crusaders - it’s a shame about their fans (even their new fans). Chiefs fans are the worst fans in the world after the disgraceful scenes following their humiliating SR final loss in Hamilton last year. Boo'ing and swearing throughout the entire trophy ceremony. That's never hap...
by Dan54.
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Got a question. All the talk about halfbacks etc, we all think it Roigard, then perhaps Fakatava, Christie, Ratima etc in no particular order etc, and not arguing. Just wondering why a few more aren't starting to throw young Hotham from Mako/Crusader in the mix. I strongly suspect with a decent sup...
by Dan54.
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Got a question. All the talk about halfbacks etc, we all think it Roigard, then perhaps Fakatava, Christie, Ratima etc in no particular order etc, and not arguing. Just wondering why a few more aren't starting to throw young Hotham from Mako/Crusader in the mix. I strongly suspect with a decent supe...
by Dan54.
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Just because BB has an NZR contract doesn't mean he'll play for the AB's. On 2023 form he's barely a starting player at SR level. Someone said Razor was involved in BB's new contract.. is that true? I wouldn't know if that is true or not. All I know is that over the duration of his successful caree...
by Dan54.
Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

:lol:@ Beauden coming back and causing clenched jaws. :lol:@ the idiots thinking Ioane isn’t our best centre. I don't think Robertson will continue with Reiko 'Ball Hog' Ioane at 13. In fact, I'm willing to be money on it. You cannot have a functional backline with a centre whose first instinct is ...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Well I make no secret, the more players that come back to NZ or recommit the better in my opinion. I said same when Crotty etc came back, it's f***en good for the game in country. The more players in selection frame whether they get picked or not is what we need , it all adds depth! Also add to brea...
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 135
Views: 8699

Re: Hurricanes 2024. This year is not our year, again.

As you say, the lock position has been the Hurricanes' achilles heel since Super Rugby began. In fact, if I look back at Wellington sides pre- Super Rugby, only Murray Pearce stands out as a starting lock in an AB side during my lifetime (I could be overlooking somebody). And even Pierce was allowe...
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Chappel brothers can rest now. Worse than the underarm
Replies: 45
Views: 2101

Re: The Chappel brothers can rest now. Worse than the underarm

Not a real cricket man etc, but what the f*** was he doing walking out without checking if his helmet was ok anyway? Ffs doesn't bowling team get fined if they don't bowl a certain amount of overs etc? Well I think a batsman can at least check to see if bloody helmet is ok can't he. The game seems ...
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 135
Views: 8699

Re: Hurricanes 2024. This year is not our year, again.

As well as Eaton, Thrush & one-test-wonder (?) Broadhurst, I think the only other Hurricanes to play lock for the ABs this century would have been Bryn Evans & maybe Dion Waller? (Fifita a loosie for ABs I think). Other than the first two, bit of a rag-tag collection. As you say, the lock position ...
by Dan54.
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Chappel brothers can rest now. Worse than the underarm
Replies: 45
Views: 2101

Re: The Chappel brothers can rest now. Worse than the underarm

Not a real cricket man etc, but what the f*** was he doing walking out without checking if his helmet was ok anyway? Ffs doesn't bowling team get fined if they don't bowl a certain amount of overs etc? Well I think a batsman can at least check to see if bloody helmet is ok can't he. The game seems a...