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Groot banned for two games. Ryan flips the finger at some PR posters: Forwards coach Jason Ryan said prior to the hearing that the All Blacks had sufficient cover in the position to feel comfortable about what lies ahead. ”It was probably questioned a little bit around how many front-rowers we took...

Murdoch

De Groot misses the next 2 tests.

So free to play the QF if NZ qualifies.

Https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blac ... -red-card/

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Rowlands tackle against Fiji

https://twitter.com/FMC_Rugby/status/17 ... 1373107389

No penalty at all.

Murdoch

I didn't enjoy the game as too one-sided. But I did have NZ winning by 68 on Superbru - get in there! As an aside, I would absolutely love to go to Namibia and explore their deserts. I have this fascination with them. Many years ago I spent 2 weeks in Morocco, a good chunk of it in the Atlas mounta...

Murdoch

Best chance De Groot misses suspension is if Taofifénua isn't cited.

Otherwise he might get lucky to be given a 3 week break with one week off for tackle school. Meaning he gets to play the QF.

Send Moody over if Clarke so much as gets a toothache.

Murdoch

There is only two players in the starting Tongan team less than 100kg. That's 13 players to break Johnny. Pack is 971kg. 6-2 bench. There's definitely enough quality and power in the Tongan squad to give the Irish problems. Shame it's William at first five and not David. Farrell continues to select...

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Greenavenger wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:25 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:00 pm
Hoof wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:18 pm Do they still have quotas? Get a lad in from the Township.
Jacob Dweba?
Agreed yea it’s Dweba’s time to shine.

Terblanche deserves that elusive cap.

Murdoch

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:55 pm
RodneyRegis wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:53 pm I hope the kiwis play the reserves again uruguay
I suspect they were going to... risky now...

Well, if Italy can beat France this still gives NZ a chance at topping the group.

Murdoch

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-national-anthems-replaced-after-surprising-kids-choir-versions-did-not-work/724PPDDYWNB3PKAFLLGOH5TAWU/ Looks like they're ditching the a cappella versions but keeping the kids. Seems like a good compromise between those that don't particularly apprec...

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Potentially terminal blow. Sounds like management are trying to convince themselves that they have enough hooker cover and will try use this as the chance to get Pollard back in. A real shame for Marx and team. Was interested to hear the Bok coaches talking of flankers with some hooker experience b...

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Fair enough. The rumor is Dmac starts at 10 and Jordan drops out of the 23 Called it!! Apparently they were really unhappy with Jordan's performance against France So drop him... rather than getting his confidence back against a minnow? Would have thought they'd be unhappy with BB as well? Especial...

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6. S Barrett 7. A Savea 8. S Frizell 6. Barrett 7. Papali'i 8. Savea If Barrett is at 6 then I think you might as well just keep Savea at 8 and play Papali'i at 7. There's enough height there without shifting Frizell to 8, that just looks desperate. You mean we aren't desperate? :D The pressure of ...

Murdoch

Grandpa wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:16 pm
6. S Barrett
7. A Savea
8. S Frizell

6. Barrett
7. Papali'i
8. Savea

If Barrett is at 6 then I think you might as well just keep Savea at 8 and play Papali'i at 7. There's enough height there without shifting Frizell to 8, that just looks desperate.

Murdoch

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:55 pm We have to win every game from here on to win the world cup. This is technically a knockout game.

Bus driver probably really feeling the pressure.

Murdoch

To be honest, I would prefer the All Blacks to go all out for every game and lose world cups than any crafty nonsense. I don't know if it's just because I'm getting older, but the way they were talking down the importance of this test really pissed me off. A lot of mentions of its fine to lose the ...

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UncleFB wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:43 am
Couch wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:40 pm
UncleFB wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:48 am
If that's Booth then I think it's time we get you committed.
Nope the bloke from manawatu which name escapes me because he was literally a late inclusion in the wider squad when all of our halfbacks were injured
That's Booth. He's tutae.

Sure he's not talking about Viljoen.

Murdoch

Is it fair to say Will Jordan's high kick chase can be considered a weakness? That was the worst high kick chase effort I can remember in some time. He looked like a dangerous headless chook out there causing carnage. Why can't the coaches and playmakers come up with a game plan that focuses on his...

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What a shit thread. If this is about the lost to France, then i would posit that we have a long list of names before we get to Finlay Christie It's indicative of a selection team that has made large investments in players who simply don't have the sort of ceiling or potential that warrants it. Vaa'...

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Beauden Barrett? Lol

Aldritt was close to the best player of the weekend.

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Hellraiser wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:18 pm Children ruin everything.

Murdoch

Dunno what is wrong with you guys. It's a lovely touch. The crowd and players can't sing the anthem because the choir make it completely out of sync , you can see players laughing in some matches. No one knows what verse they are to sing or what's going on This. Nothing wrong with the idea but the ...

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I would say a huge part of an All Black’s head coach is identifying talent and developing them. A lot of the 2nd tier of players have been mismanaged and they should be a lot further along in their test careers had team selections earlier in his tenure been on point. With his results being so poor ...

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2019 team out of interest: My comparisons whether I think the current side is weaker or improved. 1. Joe Moody ( Weaker ) 2. Codie Taylor ( Weaker ) 3. Nepo Laulala ( Weaker ) 4. Brodie Retallick ( Weaker ) 5. Samuel Whitelock (Equal if Barrett in early season form) 6. Scott Barrett (Even) 7. Ardie...

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This will be one of the good spots to show it. I know the owner and he opened this up last year. https://theembassypublichouse.com/ He ran the Ambassador in Greek town before they shafted him on the rent. Paul? Yeah he's a good man. If I can get off work I might head down and check it out. Ambassad...

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This will be one of the good spots to show it. I know the owner and he opened this up last year. https://theembassypublichouse.com/ He ran the Ambassador in Greek town before they shafted him on the rent. Paul? Yeah he's a good man. If I can get off work I might head down and check it out. Ambassad...

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Enzedder wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:05 pm Go Black!!!

Yep, time to get behind them. Go Black!

Murdoch

Last time Havili came off the bench against France he gave away an intercept try. This game will be similar conditions to Fiji. At least the AB players have some experience in such conditions. The heat should at least favour NZ selecting a more mobile backrow than usual. Hopefully they push the tem...

Murdoch

De Groot sounds awfully South African. Good scrumager? He's an excellent player around the field and at the scrum. He's still young in terms of a test prop though so is going to get troubled occasionally at this level by opponents he's unfamiliar with. Scrum should be solid for NZ. Laulala is depen...

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So Narawa has been injured since his debut in Argentina and they've been carrying him since? And left the squad light at lock and loosie as a result? Carrying a rookie winger. Meanwhile every fit and available back five player has to suit up every game until Brodie and Frizell are fit. f**king geniu...

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Trostan wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:32 pm
True Blue wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:23 pm That team doesn't inspire me with confidence
Could it be a strategy to meet Ireland or Scotland in the QFs?

Uh no. It's the best team, according to the coaches.

Murdoch

Slim 293 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:25 am The Kiwis spying on themselves… again?

https://www.dw.com/en/new-zealand-rugby ... a-37457980

Found not guilty.

Australian cops eh.

Murdoch

Foster putting all his eggs in the Clarke basket when he clearly wasn't improving certainly didn't help the situation.

Can't wait to see the back of Foster honestly.

Murdoch

Former Ozzie prop. Owns a sports analytics company. Interesting conversation here. Mentions how wearing the away jersey seems to have a drop off of 20-40 % in performance. So for example if NZ in grey v france in blue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH7WGZNQ31Q Also there seems to be some off the ...

Murdoch

Definitely wing.

Forward positions require size (or athleticism) and heart.
Wing you just have to be quick.

Murdoch

I am not going to bother getting up in the middle of the night to watch games - I will just watch occasional replays in the mornings. I am struggling to drum up any enthusiasm for this world cup whatsoever. I'm the opposite. So pumped, planning my schedule out with my sleep schedule the best I can!...

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Frodder wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:11 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:59 pm
Cabbage wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:35 pm

There'll be at least, what, 20?
SA better call their line outs in English, Afrikaans would give their game away.
WP Nel and Schoeman can't do mathematics.
and the 2 wings

Won't Fagerson and Graham start?
(Over Nel and Steyn)

Murdoch

He is training with the players that should be playing anyway... I guess more to follow in the next few minutes/hours as they are giving a press conference... Was he opening up (running at full pace)? If there's any doubt about his hamstring then he wouldn't be sprinting. Must be fit if that's the ...

Murdoch

Fun starts if France win big with a 5-0 points tally NZ could beat Italy but still leave France knowing what is needed to qualify vs Italy and possibly let Italy sneak past NZ in the table Bottom line is that a thumping from France and close win vs Italy leaves the door open for a 5-2 points win fo...

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Roe and Ratima are very good prospects.

The post Smith era is exciting in a way as NZ perhaps won't be hamstrung to play a certain style.

Murdoch

Are France favourites with the TAB? As they are with UK bookies? Not if they're over 2 bucks. Bargain! Dunno mate, it's such a tough one to pick. Only one test in the last 5 years between them to use as a guide. And while it was a good victory to France, NZ have made good progress since. Obviously ...

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