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The Native

Jtah wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:07 am You pick your best team first.

Then select a captain from the players available.

Then Cane is a better player to pick going up against the Irish pack.

The Native

Tehui wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:28 pm
The Native wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:16 pm
mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:13 pm

There’s some utter drivel posted on game threads.
Yet you respond with equally as irrelevant and precious comments.
You've got some pretty big stones in that glasshouse.

What’s one or more broken panes? Besides, I’m aware of the irony. Many other aren’t.

The Native

Yet you respond with equally as irrelevant and precious comments. You've got some pretty big stones in that glasshouse. The sooner we all recognise that the Native doesn't like people, we can all understand each other a little better. I like plenty of people. Just not the negative, precious, unawar...

The Native

mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:13 pm
Tehui wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:12 pm
mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:08 pm

Except the previous time they played NZ there, when it really mattered.

There’s some utter drivel posted on game threads.

Yet you respond with equally as irrelevant and precious comments.

The Native

At least I’ll be amused with all the mental gymnastics posters will be going through pinning this one solely on Foster. Missed easy kicks at goal, tits for hands, terrible discipline, set piece going to shit. That's what a coaches job is. To organise and prepare teams not to do that. Nice little ba...

The Native

Cabbage wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:48 pm Will Ryan and Schmidt, who got 90% of the credit for their winning streak, receive even 10% of the criticism for this?

No. Because NZ Rugby fans are the worst in the world when it comes to rational thought post loss.

The Native

At least I’ll be amused with all the mental gymnastics posters will be going through pinning this one solely on Foster. Missed easy kicks at goal, tits for hands, terrible discipline, set piece going to shit. Yes, the game was merely an aberration given the four years of success Foster has had with...

The Native

At least I’ll be amused with all the mental gymnastics posters will be going through pinning this one solely on Foster. Missed easy kicks at goal, tits for hands, terrible discipline, set piece going to shit.

The Native

Cabbage wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:37 pm I think it's fair to say NZ will want Ireland in the QF.

Bold of you to think that they’ll get out of the pool.

The Native

Chilli wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:34 pm Great win by the Boks.
Hard luck New Zealand

No luck was involved. South Africa just far, far too good. Congratulations to your team.

The Native

Don’t think I’ve seen a team get knocked out of the REC before the Tournament even starts.

Going to be an interesting debrief. France will be grinning after watching this game. So will Ireland.

The Native

There are approximately 2 Billion males between the ages of 20 and 60 in the world today. That Rogan says there are fewer than 50 “untrained” men in this world that could take is patently ridiculous. He’s starting to disappear up his own arsehole.

The Native

Odds on NZ to win have shortened slight at $1.45. Odds on SA have lengthened to $2.80. Bookies have it NZ by 5 according to Two Cents Rugby and the result algorithm he uses has NZ by 9.

Jump on the Boks to win by 1-12 at $4NZD I reckon.

The Native

Surprised to see Havili not even in the 23. He's had 40mins of NPC and will go into the RC with minimal gametime. Thought he'd be there. Saying that, his non-selection also tells me that Jordie will not be substituted and Ioane will be covering the wings which means Fainga'anuku doesn't get a look i...

The Native

Super Rugby Titles won: Crusaders 14 Blues 4* :lol: *Includes the pathetic Super Rugby Trans Tasman title, a comp in which the Crusaders were undefeated Ian Foster 4/4 - Rugby Championship/Bledisloe Cup 3/3 - Freedom Cup Cute. White Knighting for your beloved North Island based All Black coach. Can...

The Native

For years Foster's win rate was in the 60% range. His criticism was well deserved. How about we wait until Robertson coaches his team to the same appalling record before we start pretending to know how Crusaders fans might react? We don't need to pretend, you're already white knighting for him. Hav...

The Native

You're not following the Foz hate narrative, mate. Pull your head in. I'll be very curious to see the attitude of our red and black brothers come the Razor era if the team ever has to face the type of challenges/failures that this era of All Black has had to deal with. My impression is that Roberts...

The Native

This game matter more to the All Blacks than it does the Springboks. The All Blacks need this win. They will not have played for three weeks come kick off and their top rank 23 will not have played for a month. Combinations and momentum matter for the All Blacks especially considering who they play ...

The Native

You're not following the Foz hate narrative, mate. Pull your head in. I'll be very curious to see the attitude of our red and black brothers come the Razor era if the team ever has to face the type of challenges/failures that this era of All Black has had to deal with. My impression is that Robertso...

The Native

I also think Ofa T is probably a better bench option than Moody because he's dual-sided. Having a dual-sided prop on the bench (or even two if he's alongside Williams) gives us lots of options and minimizes the chance that we force Golden Oldies. Not sure I agree with that. Give me the better speci...

The Native

NZ have Peyper then three English refs with no feel for a fluent game of Rugby. Should be good conditioning for the armwrestles that are the knockout stages.

The Native

When Tuʻungafasi came on in Dunedin the All Black scrum started to win penalties. And he's a better ball carrier than Moody. No he isn't. Consider this, Havili was selected off the back of 40 mins NPC. Moody was not despite the same oppurtunity of game time. Therefore Tuʻungafasi>Moody. Ofa is a be...

The Native

When Tuʻungafasi came on in Dunedin the All Black scrum started to win penalties. And he's a better ball carrier than Moody.

The Native

Since this has become the forum's quasi resistance training thread, what are people's thoughts on pre-workouts? I've always considered them to be an absolute waste of money, and just another way that the supplement industry can squeeze extra money out of gym enthusiasts. I've always just had a doub...

The Native

My predicted team. 1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock 6. Luke Jacobson 7. Sam Cane 8. Ardie Savea 9. Aaron Smith 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. Mark Telea 12. Jordie Barrett 13. Rieko Ioane 14. Will Jordan 15. Beauden Barrett 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho 17. Ofa T...

The Native

I think we’d all prefer anyone else to Clarke but with his ability under the high ball - real of perceived - and the tactical kicking the All Blacks have been employing this season it points to his inclusion. I think anyone coming back from injury, especially players that aren’t considered certain ...

The Native

I think we’d all prefer anyone else to Clarke but with his ability under the high ball - real of perceived - and the tactical kicking the All Blacks have been employing this season it points to his inclusion. I think anyone coming back from injury, especially players that aren’t considered certain t...

The Native

My predicted team. 1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock 6. Luke Jacobson 7. Sam Cane 8. Ardie Savea 9. Aaron Smith 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. Mark Telea 12. Jordie Barrett 13. Rieko Ioane 14. Will Jordan 15. Beauden Barrett 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho 17. Ofa Tu...

The Native

Current TAB odds:

NZ $1.50
Draw $18
SA $2.60

New Zealand 1 - 12
2.60
New Zealand 13+
3.00

South Africa 1 - 12
3.70
South Africa 13+
7.00

I’d be putting an insurance bet for SA to win by 1-12. Surprisingly short odds for the All Blacks to win.

The Native

That’s a strong Bok pack, but the backline is an unknown for me. Isn’t Libbok have an erratic kicker? Strange seeing a Bok backline in a big game without Am and le Roux not being there. Who will lead the defence for the Boks?

The Native

Didn’t know the story but love the titular song. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

The Native

Pollard is “completely fit” so expect to see one of the Springboks get injured this weekend opening the door for Handré.

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/comple ... ain-report

The Native

I think one aspect not covered here is the joy of grand children. Once your kids have kids you get all the benefits with none of the work. And the joy you feel as a parent when your kids go to their Grandparents for a stay during the school holidays. Now I know what my parents felt like. Additional...

The Native

Says all the old wit kant that are basing their opinions on nothing but their own biased observations.

The Native

They knew about the Frizell injury before the squad was named. That means for France either Vaai will need to start with Whitelock and then Barrett at 6 or one of Papali'i/Jacobson will need to start at 6. Not sure why they felt the need for 5 wings. A bone headed decision. He tweaked his hamstring...

The Native

So the pundit knows better than the coach (who also happens to be a physiotherapist ?) Yes. Nienaber named the trio as standby players for the World Cup, implying that they would be fit nearer to the start of the tournament. He’s hedging his bets. He also mentioned that they could come into the squ...

The Native

Wilson calls bullshit on the Springboks - https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-half ... sob-story/

The Native

I think it will be All Blacks topping the pool with France second and they'll meet again in the final with France winning it. Very likely scenario. Or the opposite. France with all the pressure at their home World Cup come out desperate to prove themselves and beat the All Blacks. All Blacks with n...

The Native

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3qQzgwXcAA473s?format=jpg&name=large Interesting stats from Opta sports. France still marginal favourites according to them. Pretty much how I'd rate it, just with Ireland and NZ swapped around. Aus probbly a touch too high and Arg and Scotland both a touch low too. Cle...

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Compare him to Laurie Mains. He put together a superstar team in 1995 that led to many yearS of success after him, and that was not enough to redeem his legacy. I am too young to remember anything much prior to the 95 RWC - except the loss at Eden Park in 94 - and am surprised that people aren’t as...

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