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- Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
- Replies: 4917
- Views: 211739
Re: Fozzie out
With the ABs playing well now, the question must be: Why haven't they played like this for the last 3 years? Ryan and Schmitt are the difference, because most of the players are the same. The difference is consistency in selection, players in their correct position, defined roles, technical improve...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 26490
Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
England stopped playing in the last 15 mins. Can't blame the ref for that.
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 26490
Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Good call Ben
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
You're an idiot. Ass breathing moron. Give credit when it's due. Foster has done a great job. Did you not notice the complete transformation in the All Black game plan since foster pushed his own coaches under the bus? Replacing them with Razor's assistant who has transformed the forwards into a co...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Anyone read the Guardian review of the game last night? Jeez talk about a whinge-fest. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... -argentina
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
I can't remember seeing Christie playing better for the ABs
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Will Jordan ftw
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
In general our kicking has been a bit poor if one was being critical
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Give over...freddie111 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:46 pm That penalty for the catch was bollix. Fair challenge, and then he stabilizes the kiwi so he doesn't land awkwardly. It would have been way more dangerous for him to let go.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
What about Sam Cane. Had huge boots to fill, but you know what, he may have suffered by comparison, but he is a damn good player, and will be regarded as one of the best. History should be kind to him. He's not McCaw, he's not Jones, but he deserves the jersey. I've not always thought so, but he do...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
fudge knows, shouldn't even be thinking about that game. I can see England winning the cup just to spite all the rest of us.mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:39 pmShould that happen, what would that mean for next week?not_english wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:35 pm Feels like we never play two good games in a row under Foster, so I hope they break that pattern tonight.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Feels like we never play two good games in a row under Foster, so I hope they break that pattern tonight.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 23427
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
I don't think I've seen a better halfback than Aaron Smith for the ABs. Unquestionably an all time great.
BB I think has had a decent year playing at fullback (likewise Richie at first five).
I thought our two great locks were past it a few years ago, but they have come back better than ever.
BB I think has had a decent year playing at fullback (likewise Richie at first five).
I thought our two great locks were past it a few years ago, but they have come back better than ever.
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Sam Cane and Savea having stormers. Not so much Frizzel. Thought the ABs looked very nervous at the start. Thought we should have contested that last lineout.
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
- Replies: 905
- Views: 13338
Re: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
Quite enjoying this game
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
- Replies: 905
- Views: 13338
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
- Replies: 905
- Views: 13338
Re: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
Yellow card for me
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Controversial opinion, but I think the team selection is ok really. Not exactly who I would have picked, but not bad
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Gotta say the thing that stands out for me from those youtube links the previous page is how many times the All Blacks are getting carded in these games. We might be ok if we can keep 15 on the pitch. That card on Taylor in 2021 was ridiculous looking back at that... not even a penalty... don't thi...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Gotta say the thing that stands out for me from those youtube links the previous page is how many times the All Blacks are getting carded in these games. We might be ok if we can keep 15 on the pitch.
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
One thing we need to avoid is getting carded. I feel like Sam Cane might be a culprit here if he is off the pace and tries too hard to make up for it.
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
I thought LF was rubbish most of the last game. Sam Cane offers nothing these days. Roiguard would be a massive upgrade. Foster is an idiot.Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:06 pm Bugger. Finlay Christie! Leicester in. Telea out.
https://twitter.com/AllBlacks/status/17 ... 5Cw6A&s=19
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
- Replies: 485
- Views: 22660
Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Sorry to hear your story Farva, you must be a strong man to get through it. For me, I feel my 40s has been a great time - kids get older and they are easier and more and more fun. Hang tough all you parents.
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
What do we think of Barnes being the ref? On the one hand I think he is very good and accurate, but on the other we always seem to lose when he is ref. Prefer him to any of the other English refs though.
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fiji Portugal
- Replies: 433
- Views: 6428
Re: Fiji Portugal
Some of the Portuguese defense is magnificent
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fiji Portugal
- Replies: 433
- Views: 6428
Re: Fiji Portugal
There is a lot of dross in this world cup and some will be in the QF
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
I rewatched the first half of the first test of the test series last year. I remembered that game as one where Ireland were probably under done by the trip over. However the ABs were ferocious at the breakdown and in defense which forced errors. We physically out did Ireland and our attack was also...
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 80763
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Any chance of Papalii starting? Fundamentally I think we need good lineout and scrum and no cards to have a chance.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
To be fair to the French they look very good
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is London in terminal decline?
- Replies: 280
- Views: 8798
Re: Is London in terminal decline?
Felt like the whole place was going to shit and then we went back to NZ on holiday and it turns out the problem is global
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
To be fair Nollie called the clear out as soon as it happened. Ugo is like some drunk at the pub not even watching the game.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Roll on the quarter finals...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Ugo is watching a different game where a card was given
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Wow that kick wasn't even close
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
No way is that yellow
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
- Replies: 502
- Views: 7946
Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Italian 9 spends a lot of time waving his arms every ruck
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fosters chief's record isn't quite as crap as i thought
- Replies: 39
- Views: 986
Re: Fosters chief's record isn't quite as crap as i thought
Just 3 more games and he might have won us the world cup.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
- Replies: 581
- Views: 9515
Re: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
The team more or less picks itself really. Let's hope the loosies from the Italy game start, and that all our props are ok. SW on the bench for me, and DMac and Roiguard.
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
- Replies: 581
- Views: 9515
Re: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
France Uruguay was a pretty good game