Classic Rugby Videos
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@mikedogz https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_National_Provincial_Championship
Was a Manawatu supporter in those days (lived in Pahiatua as a kid), but then the mighty Bush made First Division under Sir BJ! And '10' beer was launched in green and red...
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/4808/old-people-talk-about-the-olden-days?_=1745559782287
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Today, 38 years ago ...
https://twitter.com/rugbyworldcup/status/1925416330930335771?t=8dJ8KIuLay_-83Z0Y3pvSw&s=19
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I was at that game, me and about 50 other people.
Google tells me it was a Friday.JKs try was running towards us, but not sure I remember it or if I'm remembering one of the 100 times I've since seen it on tv/you tube.
The opening ceremony was a sight to be hold.
I can honestly say that it was the best RWC opening ceremony up to that point. -
I was at that game, me and about 50 other people.
Google tells me it was a Friday.JKs try was running towards us, but not sure I remember it or if I'm remembering one of the 100 times I've since seen it on tv/you tube.
The opening ceremony was a sight to be hold.
I can honestly say that it was the best RWC opening ceremony up to that point.@WestieFella I remember the Friday, was opening game of WC, and was really struggling to catch the imagination of the public (in NZ at least). I know I made sure I got home from work for it. JKs try was one of things I think was a bit of wake up call to everyone that WC was actually happening.
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
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@WestieFella I remember the Friday, was opening game of WC, and was really struggling to catch the imagination of the public (in NZ at least). I know I made sure I got home from work for it. JKs try was one of things I think was a bit of wake up call to everyone that WC was actually happening.
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
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@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
@Kruse said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
I’m picking David Campese or Paul Carozza. The latter was a very dirty player, blatantly nosing Richard Loe in the forearm. Should have been banned for life.
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@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
@Kruse said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
Geez Kruse, you can see I usually only on computer while watching tv or something !:confounded_face:
It was ex Wallaby captain Andrew Slack! -
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Played with John Orwin the England second row
Twilight of his career, still a monster
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
I am more than happy to change it to:
According to a certain poster to have x-factor you need to play for the Blues..Whatever floats your boat. Rupeni is in my all-time XV. Unlike most of the eye patch wearing supporters who seem to have this weird obsession with their provincial favourites (to go along with their anti-Crusader/Cantab obsession), I can see greatness regardless of the colour of the jersey.
For completeness Caleb Ralph and Scott Hamilton were a close 2nd and 3rd behind the great Fijian.
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
@Nepia said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
Been going over some old (2001) footage of Rupeni playing for Northland, enough said!
