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by Dan54.
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
Replies: 174
Views: 5011

Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?

I understand why he got Red etc, but also understand why there was mitigation etc (Kriel change of direction etc), we all saw Brodie gwt his jaw broken last year by a direct contact to head that was downgraded (by Barnes) to a yellow becuase it was an absorbing tackle , I was actually happy with th...
by Dan54.
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
Replies: 174
Views: 5011

Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?

I understand why he got Red etc, but also understand why there was mitigation etc (Kriel change of direction etc), we all saw Brodie gwt his jaw broken last year by a direct contact to head that was downgraded (by Barnes) to a yellow becuase it was an absorbing tackle , I was actually happy with tha...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes gooooooooone
Replies: 89
Views: 2448

Re: Wayne Barnes gooooooooone

I assume he is retiring because he wants to and it is not the reaction to that world cup final performance or the ridiculous death threats etc? i.e. he's not doing a Bryce Lawrence is he? He always planned to retire after this world cup :thumbup: This I heard him say early in year this was his last...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes gooooooooone
Replies: 89
Views: 2448

Re: Wayne Barnes gooooooooone

Still, referee abuse online is disgraceful. But I’ve been talking about the grassroots abuse for years. Having seen unpaid volunteers getting called names and having decisions whinged about all the time. Without refs, we simply don’t have a game. I agree with this, but it's not just the ref abuse o...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
Replies: 174
Views: 5011

Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?

I have a question will be ineterested to see answer. I not arguing with red card (which is meant to be with force etc) but if reasons we give them is player safety, and it had been a contact with force and we concerned about player safety, why wasn't Kriel given an HIA? Same actually applies to Ardi...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mounga's Legacy
Replies: 166
Views: 3502

Re: Richie Mounga's Legacy

Excellent but hardly exceptional. Carter was exceptional IMO . At kicking? He was the full package. Amen , anyone who is putting those 10s in same class as Carter really have probably only watched game in last 8-10 years, christ almighty someone comes along has a few good tests and gets elevated to...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mounga's Legacy
Replies: 166
Views: 3502

Re: Richie Mounga's Legacy

Tragic that his prime years were spent so badly mismanaged, I have feeling we missed something special. Explain how Razor mismanaged him so badly. I think RMo was our best 10 of course, but perhaps we expect too much from him he did struggle like any 10 when pack wasn't giving him front foot ball w...
by Dan54.
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mounga's Legacy
Replies: 166
Views: 3502

Re: Richie Mounga's Legacy

Tragic that his prime years were spent so badly mismanaged, I have feeling we missed something special. Explain how Razor mismanaged him so badly. I think RMo was our best 10 of course, but perhaps we expect too much from him he did struggle like any 10 when pack wasn't giving him front foot ball w...
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

Ali's Choice wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:58 am I think the red card was a huge factor in the decision to turn down shots at goal. They felt pressured to retain the ball against 14 defenders. Had Cane not being red carded I suspect we take the penalty kicks.
Could well be the case too Ali, but guess we will never know.
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

I think he's best left to be what he is, the best No8 in the world, and don't need to burden him with extra stuff. I would say his judgement in penalty situations would have little to do with it, anyone who thinks the captain is the one who is sole decision maker on what happens at penealties doen'...
by Dan54.
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

I'm not as convinced as some on here that Ardie Savea should be anointed as the next AB captain. Other than being an immense player, I haven't seen much in the way of leadership credentials. He seems to offer little in the way of negotiation skills with refs, while I would politely describe his jud...
by Dan54.
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 810
Views: 59988

Re: All Blacks 2024

I'm not as convinced as some on here that Ardie Savea should be anointed as the next AB captain. Other than being an immense player, I haven't seen much in the way of leadership credentials. He seems to offer little in the way of negotiation skills with refs, while I would politely describe his jud...
by Dan54.
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
Replies: 174
Views: 5011

Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?

Enzedder wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:37 am The red card was correct. He'll lose a few games of Super Rugby (that he was going to miss anyway)
Probably miss a couple of warm ups and maybe onr super game? Would seem about right.
by Dan54.
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Good news for All Black fans
Replies: 19
Views: 879

Re: Good news for All Black fans

Auckman wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:07 am If the All blacks could almost win a World Cup with its worst team, worst captain, worst coach in decades, and 14-men for 70mins, the only way is up.
And to top it off a player we apparently got playing out of position is the best player in the world!!
by Dan54.
Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes receive death threats
Replies: 81
Views: 2194

Re: Wayne Barnes receive death threats

I do think the whole death threat while shit ,is made too much of at time. It wasn't that unusual for someone to threaten to take someone's head off etc in games when I played, noone ever actually thought anyone was going to take off anyone's head in reality, same as I will kill you if I get my han...
by Dan54.
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes receive death threats
Replies: 81
Views: 2194

Re: Wayne Barnes receive death threats

I do think the whole death threat while shit ,is made too much of at time. It wasn't that unusual for someone to threaten to take someone's head off etc in games when I played, noone ever actually thought anyone was going to take off anyone's head in reality, same as I will kill you if I get my hand...
by Dan54.
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What are you looking forward to after the Rugby world cup?
Replies: 61
Views: 1486

Re: What are you looking forward to after the Rugby world cup?

Looking forward to watching a few premiership/urc games until Super starts, or better still club rugby starts here in NZ! Premier/URC games can be watched often at quite a civilised time of mroning here in Godszone.
by Dan54.
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Myth Busting "Sorry I didn't see the replay"
Replies: 87
Views: 2081

Re: Myth Busting "Sorry I didn't see the replay"

Really doesn't matter what was said or not said, the decision was made, the penalty kicked end of. I just wish the game was always thus!
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
Replies: 535
Views: 16748

Re: Eddie Jones has resigned

mrbrownstone wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:04 pm I've previously defended Eddie Jones, but this whole saga is irredeemable imo. Cowardly.
:thumbup: Yep he seems to of proved himself a liar too. By geez RA you got some problems and I said it before ,a lot starts with that lying arsehole you got as chairman, and seems to be filtering down!
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mo’unga
Replies: 77
Views: 1882

Re: Richie Mo’unga

mrbrownstone wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:45 am I think it's odd to single out any individual after that performance. We win or lose as a team.
Exactly
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mo’unga
Replies: 77
Views: 1882

Re: Richie Mo’unga

I assume you'll also be starting a thread about Jordie Barrett too? I'm waiting. You might be waiting a while. It was a more difficult attempt although it would’ve been really nice to get that over too. However, they should already have been 13-12 ahead at that point. Well within Mo’unga’s range. I...
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 44539

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Well kind of a strange game for me in a way. I wasn't all that jumpy or nrvey before game like I was before say Ireland QF. At end was disappointed for about 10 minutes or so, and the shrugged shoulders and carried on. Boks won and end of, so no arguments. I not overly despondent or anything, but de...
by Dan54.
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 25 July 1981 – Waikato v the boks, she was on the pitch
Replies: 65
Views: 1504

Re: 25 July 1981 – Waikato v the boks, she was on the pitch

My Brother in law was in charge of the army putting up the barb wire etc at games (among other things) almost wrecked him being part of that so we could have rugby a game he played,and loved (he was a Wnganui player and NZ combined servies player, so really into it. I never asked if he was for or ag...
by Dan54.
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 44539

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

I reckon only Moody, Reece & Tupaea were realistic selection chances I would say TJ ahead of Christie on the bench too, although he is long-term injured. If they are not putting Roigard on the bench due to his inexperience, then logically TJ would have been a shot. Not even close, I don't think if ...
by Dan54.
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 44539

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Toro wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:03 pm Got my tickets!! :o

And the right thread..
:thumbup:
and
:thumbup:
by Dan54.
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

We've been traumatised by Foster. It's post traumatic stress disorder. :lol: Fair enough, but I suggest if someone you don't know is causing you disorders , there are a number of counselling places online. ;) They're useless. They don't even know who Foster is! I've been told to stop calling. PR is...
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 26160

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

I remember Joos vd Westhuizen related how Zinzan Brooks gave him the same compliment. Together with a sound slap. Did not phase Joost - suggest Curry harden up.. To be fair Curry was only asking BOK what he could do about it, ie smack him in the mouth. I think that's fair enough. From someone who p...
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

How does a thread on the WC semi, won by ABs descend into a discussion on whether Wayne Smith resigned etc?/ FFS fellas ABs won, learn to celebrate!!! Some have seemed to be posting on here too long, and only know how to take every discussion back to something negative or anti?? We've been traumati...
by Dan54.
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

How does a thread on the WC semi, won by ABs descend into a discussion on whether Wayne Smith resigned etc?/ FFS fellas ABs won, learn to celebrate!!!
Some have seemed to be posting on here too long, and only know how to take every discussion back to something negative or anti??
by Dan54.
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 25692

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

I enjoying this, might not be open etc, but just edge of the seat struggle and arm wrestle. Also kind of good to see how game can be played well different ways. Have to say Pom forwards are going well, and Mitchell looks good at 9. Also think BOK is reffing this well, and it shows when both sides of...
by Dan54.
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

The way the All Blacks were trying to run up the score with the clock in the red was appalling sportsmanship. Kiwi teams routinely do this, and when I call them out the simpimg kiwi posters cry about points difference. No points difference in a semi final when you're up by 50 points. Just a bunch o...
by Dan54.
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
Replies: 680
Views: 19945

Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023

Yes, great to see the Naki boys get up in an entertaining game. Doubt we'll hear from Dan54 tonight - he'll be out tying one on after taking in such an exciting win. :D Na mate. got home, didn't tie one on, an hour drive back doen't lend itself to it, plus I tend to be a prettyq quiet drinker thse ...
by Dan54.
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

And anyway this game is over and time to head to New Plymouth for NPC final.
I love this game of rugby.
Go The Naki!
by Dan54.
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Ted. wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:35 pm Apart from a bad missed tackle and once instance of messiness at the breakdown that could have got worse, I thought the ranga did ok. :nod:
:nod:
by Dan54.
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

The way the All Blacks were trying to run up the score with the clock in the red was appalling sportsmanship. Kiwi teams routinely do this, and when I call them out the simpimg kiwi posters cry about points difference. No points difference in a semi final when you're up by 50 points. Just a bunch o...
by Dan54.
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Pretty bloody pleased with that. Not like last week's win, but just as satisfying. The thing I enjoyed most was it a real team effort. I know it's great work for Jordan to score 3 tries (still reckon he looks f***en good at 14) and our front row was supberb etc, as was whole pack. Also the the likes...
by Dan54.
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:40 pm If the rumours are true about Christie and McKenzie not coming on if the game is in the balance near the end why not have a 5/2 bench split and keep our forwards fresh?
Because perhaps the rumours are just that? Rumours :roll:
by Dan54.
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

With BBBR on the bench for this game, I wonder if the tactic will differ from last weekend's match and for him to replace Whitelock without shuffling Scott Barrett to blindside. I know Frizzel didn't have his best game last week, but if we get through this game, then I think he will be key to be on...
by Dan54.
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Cause we need pictures... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8t4CdnaQAApeip?format=jpg&name=medium Great to see Taukei'aho given a chance. Maybe a barnstorming 30 minutes off the bench sees him given a shot at the final. A luxury to be able to rotate the locks. But I do feel they are saving Retallick for...
by Dan54.
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 22552

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Maybe I'm just scarred as a blues fan after the super rugby semi final - can't say telea has better defence after that Yep unfortunately neither option on the left wing fill me with confidence on defence, LF cause heart palpatations when he has to turn etc , so for me a coin toss. Yeah he is slow t...