2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand: Fixtures announced
Fixtures for the 12th British and Irish Lions tour in 2017 are now out, and what a feast of rugby it will be. They…
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Fixtures for the 12th British and Irish Lions tour in 2017 are now out, and what a feast of rugby it will be. They…
It’s a comment on the things we… NZ rugby- can control. We can’t control the Argie effort so its valid in that context. We can still discuss what NZ rugby needs to do without having to say ‘ the Pumas were great but’..
That aside, huge kudos to the Pumas. No test rugby for over a year against a hardened AB side with many learnings behind it already. Matera was awesome, Sanchez all class in ticking the points over in annoying consistency. That was some performance and not surprising if Argie take this series if they keep that up. They’ll thump back to earth at some point. Just depends when that is.
Watching Cheika was hard case… he had a ‘these guys make it look so easy’ look. 😁
Pumas beat All Blacks for the first time
woh…who’s this dude … 😱
Groundhog day for the Wallabies: Four talking points from Bledisloe 3
Hi ya NV, many in NZ think Barrett needs to go back to 10. So do I, mainly for leadership and playmaking reasons. At 10 he keeps the opposition focussed on him, thats not needed at 15 until hes involved. As good as Mo’unga is Barretts a rare gem in terms of options, and I think we’re gonna need a few rabbits pulled out to win one or both the Oz tests. We’ll certainly lose one. possibly two, unless we have one of those leaders not required players running havoc type matches.
Australia's kryptonite is back in All Black
Englands win doesnt fit PK’s criteria. Neither does Oz whipping the ABs in oz not long ago. Both sides were pretty much at their best. In world cups particularly ABs have faced sides that have played nowhere near the level they did prior to or after the match. France in 99 and 03 were far better than anything else either side. Oz literally played with France in the final and were thrashed by the ABs three months earlier. England coach Jones said theyd prepared two years for the AB match last year. They had a week for SA and both results showed. Boks were two good we know that but in investing so much in beating the ABs they couldnt repeat their efforts.
PK’s comment rings true for many matches in Oz. Theyve won several when theyve pinched it or held on at the end, Nick Whites solo try wining one, another I think when Kefu? went over late. Oz have won 20 times in Sydney alone, our worst venue by a mile, regardless of the reasons. Of any side Wallabies probably do win more matches vs the ABs while not at their best than anyone else. I think they’ll win the next two now that all ambushes for this year are over.
Australia's kryptonite is back in All Black
All Blacks dont lose many tests, they lose a lot less when the opposition is not at their best. World cups are good examples. But Oz have had a few wins at home when theyve just outpointed the ABs at the end.
In saying that I think the Bledisloe is going to walk.Too many standard ingredients go against us in a not so normal year. Winning in Oz is tough for AB sides recently and this is an AB side full with very good players but not so in leadership. Cane isnt in the top league of AB captains, Sams out is he? Across the backs theres youth, enthusiasm and skills, but not a lot of leadership. Barrett, who because of that really needs to lead the way at 10, and Smith maybe, but he rest are players jockeying for permanent spots. Players like Caleb will be great for ‘moments’ but in those critical moments in the last 15, decisions and pressure will count.
Then theres the coaching. Rennie will be licking his lips at two home matches and STILL be within a chance after drawing and losing a Bledisloe cup match- thats never happened before- Oz in it after no wins in two matches?
I’d say theyre favouries now. Love the Wallaby jerseys. I want one. 🙂
Australia's kryptonite is back in All Black
Tells me that he’s 29 already, when did that happen…geez. 😱
Australia's kryptonite is back in All Black
Hi PT,
Yep haven’t followed sport a lot this year. Watching everyone struggle to get parity in any sport has been hard to watch when you cant really do a lot. Good to see tests being played again. Hopefully the old Eden park jinx on the Wallabies after a draw or win carries the day. Doesn’t help Henry throwing Fozzie on the fire but you never know with these guys, that may be the plan. Catch them off guard. Wily old bgga’s.
All Blacks make raft of changes for Eden Park Bledisloe showdown
Was always going to thrive at anything he did under Eroni Clarke, one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.
All Blacks make raft of changes for Eden Park Bledisloe showdown
What’s with the question marks?
A new dawn rises for the Wallabies, just don't expect blue skies straight away
Cheers Pete. Nice you’re still going strong chief.???? What a finish.,I’m playing a pool final when that final five minutes happened. What a weird five minutes. I always thought Rennie would focus on defence but it was a good mix. Not sure what to think but good to see all talking about it again. Cheers Pete????
A new dawn rises for the Wallabies, just don't expect blue skies straight away
Yeah gotta admit didnt recognise half the Wallaby side, not that I’ve been following rugby much at all. In a very weird year anyhing could happen, the separate NZ and Oz tournaments will clash tomorrow and I was pretty impressed with the NZ matches considering covid.
For me the AB backline looks stunning though Beaudys now out? DMac leapfrogs the subs straight into 15.
Really looking forward to Reiko at 13, could end up one of the greats once he gets his wingers going. We are now back to our hard running days at centre of Stanley, Bunce, Umaga type centres, all of whom developed late. ALB and Goodhue just didnt have the same power game as Reiko. Even with DMac a vey sharp backline.
Rennies a conundrum. How much has he been able to stamp his mark with all this pilava going on. He mentioned keeping the ABs down to 16-17 so for me that means a massive defence focus, something Cheika wasnt big on.
Good to see JOC at 10, he’ll be targeted but hes got big shoulders.
Good luck all, feels surreal we have a test on finally…
A new dawn rises for the Wallabies, just don't expect blue skies straight away
You’ve got a point there. Its been a while since I smashed over the top of my Project Manager to get to the watercooler. …been close a few times though… 😁
SANZAAR makes the call on Super Rugby season amid coronavirus crisis
yeah but no shaking hands after the match ok? no wait, I mean… 😱
SANZAAR makes the call on Super Rugby season amid coronavirus crisis
Im telling ya, its all a conspiracy to stop the Blues winning again. Theyve been storing this little thing away for 17 years now. 😡
SANZAAR makes the call on Super Rugby season amid coronavirus crisis
‘Yeah, Im from Whangarei…dont call them Auckland 😡 ‘
‘Yeah, Im from Palmy, dont call them Wellington 😡 ‘
‘Yeah….
the good ol days alright 😂
Super Rugby Round 7: go ahead Blues, make my day
A Lions win would be massive wouldnt it? Totally against the flow that we’ve come to expect from this very consistent Blues side… 😂
Super Rugby Round 7: go ahead Blues, make my day
You watch RT, now he’s picked them he’ll jinx them. It’ll all be Bretts fault. 😂
Super Rugby Round 7: go ahead Blues, make my day
Only taken 17 years Brett but we’ve finally got you round to our way of thinking. 😂
Cmon the Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuues!!!!!
Super Rugby Round 7: go ahead Blues, make my day
Pretty soon this circus is going to start getting picked????. Next week I look forward to seeing Brett proudly selecting the Blues for their match.
Super Rugby Round 6: Wollongong is beautiful this time of year
Feels like longer… off to the match today with my canes supporting partner????
Super Rugby: Five talking points from Round 5
Yes he was but he was also part of a game plan that relied heavily on goal kicking to gain points, particularly vs the higher tier one sides. In that respect no Oz or AB kicker has ever been relied on that heavily, Toomua nowhere near selection for primarily his goal kicking, where had JW not been a goal kicker he would not have been selected in the number of tests he was.
Super Rugby: Five talking points from Round 5
Yes, in a talking points of the round the unbeaten top side is beaten and the word ‘Blues’ doesn’t even figure once. Hmmm
Super Rugby: Five talking points from Round 5
Exactly, they’re called the Blues because they represent more than just Auckland. Don’t know why this keeps being a bugbear for some. The franchise names were chosen specifically to separate the sides from their provincial identities. Highlanders for eg are not Otago no matter how one wants to spin it.
Super Rugby: Five talking points from Round 5
Enjoy Carlos 👍
Pumas beat All Blacks for the first time