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by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May
Replies: 108
Views: 2131

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May

Very happy with the bonus point win and the nature of the performance :thumbup: However, the injury toll does take some of the shine off. Grace, Havili and Lio Willie all limping off, and Ennor withdrawing before the game. We just can't take a trick this season. I've never seen an injury toll like ...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs v Brumbies GOTR
Replies: 90
Views: 1480

Re: Chiefs v Brumbies GOTR

Skiaddict wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 11:58 am I reckon Luke has my motm performance tonight. He has been massive.
:thumbup:
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs v Brumbies GOTR
Replies: 90
Views: 1480

Re: Chiefs v Brumbies GOTR

Farva wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 11:23 am Is it wrong that I am going for the chiefs?
A chiefs win guarantees top spot so they will field a 2nds team next week against the Force giving the Force a chance of a win to allow a finals berth?
I just posted on another forum that very thing Farva.
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

Pakia Pakia wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 11:48 am
Dan54. wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 11:34 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 10:24 am If Savea was playing at 7 he'd be winning the World Rugby Player of the year instead of Jvdf.
Only if you and a few posters on here were picking it probably PP
It's not a serious comment mate.
I realise that mate, don't take all my replies as serious.
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May
Replies: 108
Views: 2131

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May

I’m sure you like it as a canes fan but it won’t be enough to get in the top 4 for the Hurricanes. What difference would it make to Canes if Chiefs and Crusaders rest players? Won't impact how Canes end up. That would be a not too well thought out post (ie a bit dumb?) He means the Crusaders restin...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

Pakia Pakia wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 10:24 am If Savea was playing at 7 he'd be winning the World Rugby Player of the year instead of Jvdf.
Only if you and a few posters on here were picking it probably PP
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

I will also say that Ardie Savea shits all over Hoskins Sotutu. :nod: Plays bloody well at 8 for someone a lot reckon is no good there. :lol: By geez Telea was a bit reasonable tonight wasn't he? F*** me he had more than spiders on him, he won everything in the air, and was almost throwing tacklers...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

I will also say that Ardie Savea shits all over Hoskins Sotutu. :nod: Plays bloody well at 8 for someone a lot reckon is no good there. :lol: By geez Telea was a bit reasonable tonight wasn't he? F*** me he had more than spiders on him, he won everything in the air, and was almost throwing tacklers...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

I thinking Brett Cameron might be on fairly early in 2nd half?
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May
Replies: 108
Views: 2131

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May

:thumbup: Couldn't agree more JP, don't risk more than you have too I’m sure you like it as a canes fan but it won’t be enough to get in the top 4 for the Hurricanes. What difference would it make to Canes if Chiefs and Crusaders rest players? Won't impact how Canes end up. That would be a not too ...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May
Replies: 108
Views: 2131

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May

Throws up some interesting things for next week. Depending on Blues v Canes and Brumbies v Chiefs. Crusaders on 47 points now and if 2nd place is secured I’d have no problems with Robertson throwing in a C or D team vs the Canes next week. If Chiefs win tonight I expect McMillan to do the same vs t...
by Dan54.
Sat May 27, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May
Replies: 108
Views: 2131

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 27th May

Good win for Crusaders, must be rightfully gutted with more serious looking inujuries, doubt we'll see Havili again this year, looked a bad hammy injury. Cullen didn't look flash either poor bugger. On game, I thought Sam W was immense, but most of team went well. I assuming Richie Mo will get kick ...
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - Highlander v Reds – 7.05pm, Friday 26 May, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Replies: 136
Views: 2661

Re: SRP - Highlander v Reds – 7.05pm, Friday 26 May, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Injuries just smashed the Reds. Tate was hit high and went off and that's when their game fell apart. Some real lack of TMO interference tonight which was noticeable. Weird, but noticeable. There was a shoulder charge to the face of JOC in that worldie try the Reds scored and they replayed it about...
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - Highlander v Reds – 7.05pm, Friday 26 May, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Replies: 136
Views: 2661

Re: SRP - Highlander v Reds – 7.05pm, Friday 26 May, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Gracious as always Towny. Hard luck Reds. Deserved it as much as the Highlanders. Unfortunately for the Clan, having to play the Blues next week makes the rest of the path to the top eight pretty rocky. Who do the Reds play next week? Drua, in Fiji, who are playing MP in Fiji this week. If the Forc...
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2023
Replies: 4967
Views: 143625

Re: All Blacks 2023

Imagine if it was you though... the All Black dream which you got a brief taste of... was taken away and you feel miles away from being picked again... instead you can set yourself up for life financially... hard to blame him really... I'd probably do the same in his position... a bird in the hand....
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2023
Replies: 4967
Views: 143625

Re: All Blacks 2023

I don't really understand what you mean by babying him? UncleFB is just looking to start fights with posters. :lol: There's much better topics to start fights with than Lester, if I wanted to do that. I don't really have a huge problem with LF heading off shore anyway, I not convinced he is much be...
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2023
Replies: 4967
Views: 143625

Re: All Blacks 2023

Daniel Rona has just extended his contract with the Chiefs for a further 3 years. I think he will be in the midfield mix from next year as well (even though he's not from Canterbury) https://www.facebook.com/reel/6643468315683449/?s=single_unit Pleased for the lad. I was worried that he had already...
by Dan54.
Fri May 26, 2023 2:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2023
Replies: 4967
Views: 143625

Re: All Blacks 2023

he doesn't touch AB's till after RWC. So we won't be able to get him to fix anything. Interesting that Razor wants him and presumably Foster does not... or does Smith not want to be part of team Foster? It's not who wants him and who doesn't is it? He's come in too look after Bunting and Razor, hel...
by Dan54.
Thu May 25, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

Anyway I bit disappointed that Flanders is out Canes will miss him, but f*** it getting near end of season and just going all out with heart, Canes by a dozen points!!!!!
And stuff any reasoned discussions to prove me wrong. :lol:
by Dan54.
Thu May 25, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLUES V CANES SUPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.
Replies: 160
Views: 2831

Re: BLUES V CANES SPER RUGBY MATCH THREAD.

Proctor is surely gone for the rest of the season? He did not look right at all. Well that didn't last long did it mate?? :lol: perhpas not a medical man? (taking the piss, so don't worry) I thought he was bad too, but I wondered if there was a reason he didn't come off, obviously he and medical te...
by Dan54.
Thu May 25, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2023
Replies: 4967
Views: 143625

Re: All Blacks 2023

Stuff.co.nz headlines this morning that Fainga’anuku is definitely off to France at the end of this season. Huge loss to NZR the ABs and Crusaders. Anyone imagining what the Crusaders’ attack might look like with both Leicester Fainga’anuku and Levi Aumua on the park can forget it. In a major blow ...
by Dan54.
Tue May 23, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?
Replies: 160
Views: 10586

Re: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Best for both nations if they break apart and play their own competitions. Perhaps then we'll see the Bledisloe become competitive again. How so? Most AU sports fans are barely even aware that super rugby even still exists in some capacity? If we tried to ...
by Dan54.
Tue May 23, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?
Replies: 160
Views: 10586

Re: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?

Moana Pasifika is failing because NZR are not allowing them to pick the best PI eligible players in NZ. Instead they have to settle for fringe NPC players plus washed up veterans. How is NZR stopping them picking PI eligible players? And who are the eligible PI players that aren't getting picked. T...
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May
Replies: 71
Views: 2197

Re: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May

I'd argue that's a phrase we don't hear enough of :lol: :lol: Could be showing my age? Or perhaps listening to my old man way back. :lol: My dad used to use that term... a lot! Not heard it in a while.. :lol: Yep was high praise when Dad used it too! Hell I almost just started me thinking how much ...
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?
Replies: 160
Views: 10586

Re: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?

I still think a 2nd Auckland based team, that wasn't branded as Moana Pasifika, would have been a better option. South Auckland already has a sense of identity, call it that and base it out of Mt Smart Stadium. I guarantee you that more Auckland based PI's would support a team called 'South Aucklan...
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?
Replies: 160
Views: 10586

Re: How long until Moana Pasifika fold?

CrazyIslander wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 10:52 am Moana Pasifika is failing because NZR are not allowing them to pick the best PI eligible players in NZ. Instead they have to settle for fringe NPC players plus washed up veterans.
How is NZR stopping them picking PI eligible players? And who are the eligible PI players that aren't getting picked.
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May
Replies: 71
Views: 2197

Re: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May

Ali's Choice wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 8:19 am
Dan54. wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 8:15 am He is solid as buggery,
I'd argue that's a phrase we don't hear enough of :lol:
:lol: Could be showing my age? Or perhaps listening to my old man way back. :lol:
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May
Replies: 71
Views: 2197

Re: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May

Just thought I needed to put in a Crusader's thread that even though I a rusted on Canes man, in Dallas MacLeod the Crusaders have one of my favourite super rugby players. He is solidas buggery, and I don't think he let's them down if stuck on wing etc. The kind of player I really like , just goes ...
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May
Replies: 71
Views: 2197

Re: Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 19th May

Just thought I needed to put in a Crusader's thread that even though I a rusted on Canes man, in Dallas MacLeod the Crusaders have one of my favourite super rugby players. He is solidas buggery, and I don't think he let's them down if stuck on wing etc. The kind of player I really like , just goes a...
by Dan54.
Mon May 22, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

Only just watched the game, work is taking precedent presently. I thought the Chiefs defence was pretty good last night. Chiefs loosies schooled the Canes and we’re the difference. Good game by the ref, a mate from NZ is over and he commented he was liking the ref staying out of the game. Thought t...
by Dan54.
Sun May 21, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

Jeez, where are the Chiefs fans? Only just watched the game, work is taking precedent presently. I thought the Chiefs defence was pretty good last night. Chiefs loosies schooled the Canes and we’re the difference. Good game by the ref, a mate from NZ is over and he commented he was liking the ref s...
by Dan54.
Sun May 21, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

I hope the AB selectors take this game as further proof that DMac is not a test 10s ringpiece. He can make it as a supersub though. So you would take his play in a downpour as your proof and not the game where he buttfu c ked Mo'unga when they were matched up against each other. On Saturday, I reck...
by Dan54.
Sun May 21, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

Was impressed by Sowakula. His hands have been poor in the past, and if ever there was a night when that would be exposed it was last night. He might have lost the ball post tackle once, I don't recall, but he had a lot of carries, and they were always effective. Worth another ABs stint? Temporary ...
by Dan54.
Sun May 21, 2023 2:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

Imagine if the game wasn’t wrecked by AB “rest protocols” ? I recon rest policies are being made an excuse, look at Canes run in, they were always going to rest players around this game, they got Blues next week, then Crusaders followed by they hope 3 finals, no way in world would they want players...
by Dan54.
Fri May 19, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Reds Vs Blues @Suncorp 7:35pm Friday May 19th 2023
Replies: 87
Views: 2688

Re: SRP Reds Vs Blues @Suncorp 7:35pm Friday May 19th 2023

Jock Campbell has the name, stature and game of an earnest Brisbane club player generously granted a rep game for the Reds. Right on thr first two. He's a decent enough fullback though. Yep can't quite understand the people were pushing him as a Walaby, and comparing him to Ben Smith earlier in sea...
by Dan54.
Fri May 19, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Reds Vs Blues @Suncorp 7:35pm Friday May 19th 2023
Replies: 87
Views: 2688

Re: SRP Reds Vs Blues @Suncorp 7:35pm Friday May 19th 2023

You should be PP, almost looked from start how the Blues are looking to play for last part of season.
by Dan54.
Fri May 19, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

That's a really old school way of dealing with attitude. Mentoring rather than ignoring is the way to go. They're just young kids who dont know how the world works and how to deal with emotions. Young people today have all kinds of pressures that didnt exist when we were growing up. Even Billy Guyt...
by Dan54.
Fri May 19, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

Per Hurrifan's infor, if he has a piss poor attitude, how is it taking so long to correct, especially when you consider he did so well for Wellington and didn't seem to manifest any such thing? To be clear, I am not denying the info, just how i n the hell is it taking so long. The kid is probably g...
by Dan54.
Thu May 18, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 80 years ago tonight
Replies: 40
Views: 2516

Re: 80 years ago tonight

F*** me was that only 80 years ago. The reason I am amazed is last Friday was me and wife's Golden Wedding anniverary, and our wedding was only 30 years after the Dambusters?? I was born in 1956. It is a bit unsettling to subtract your age from your birth date. In my case the result is 1889, the ye...
by Dan54.
Thu May 18, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....
Replies: 203
Views: 5044

Re: CHIEFS V CANES Super Rugby Match Thread Part 2....

I buggered if I know what is going on with Higgins Ted, I did hear that he had a slight injury eraly in year that they were taking it easy with him, but that was real early. I wonder if there a problem with attitude traing? Think he would get a bit of time. Per Hurrifan's infor, if he has a piss po...