2025 All Blacks v France series
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My French friend emailed me using exactly that word last week.
It’s a completely different view if you don’t value the legacy of AB success.
@gt12 reminds me of one of the early Adidas campaigns when they came on board with the ABs.
"The legacy you face is more intimidating than any opposition"
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We don't have the same level of depth. They have 14 deep squads because of the season length.
@brodean said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
We don't have the same level of depth. They have 14 deep squads because of the season length.
I could easily find 17 uncapped NZRU contracted players and hand them an AB cap and say go smash ‘em bro
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@brodean said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
We don't have the same level of depth. They have 14 deep squads because of the season length.
I could easily find 17 uncapped NZRU contracted players and hand them an AB cap and say go smash ‘em bro
@ACT-Crusader said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@brodean said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
We don't have the same level of depth. They have 14 deep squads because of the season length.
I could easily find 17 uncapped NZRU contracted players and hand them an AB cap and say go smash ‘em bro
Brian McGrattan, Sean Fitzpatrick, Kevin Boroevich.....
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Cameron Woki, despite getting a red card from the Bunker on Saturday, is a free to play in the first test against the All Blacks. The French will be grateful to have one of the most experienced players in the squad available
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World Rugby need to fine associations who don't select their strongest available 23s for Test matches.
The fans of Dunedin, Wellington and Hamilton are being treated with contempt by the French Rugby authorities.
A bigger proportion of the gate receipts from the All Blacks next game in Paris should be given to NZR.
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I'm now happy that I didn't bother to buy a ticket to the 3rd test. The price certainly doesn't justify the strength of the French team. Of course, the game sold out weeks ago!
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Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
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@Frank said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
I don't mind a weaker French side. Gives the coaches more scope for experimentation.
Nah, gives them scope to lose to a terrible french side and say "see, looks what happens when you experiment, fuck that - give Dave, Ethan, George, Cullen , Tom and Dallas a call."
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Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
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@nonpartizan Is this something you had to register and pay for?
@Bovidae said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nonpartizan Is this something you had to register and pay for?
Bovidae, it was incorporated into the cost of the ticket - the name of the package was the "Black jersey pass".
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Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
@nonpartizan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
Two of New Zealand Rugbys best roosters. You'll be happy either way.
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Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
@nonpartizan That sounds great. Out of interest, is this promoted as a tourist event?
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@Tim I think it was available to allcomers - when I registered for the presale the email I got when sales opened gave the option of "Black jersey pass" which included the chance to watch the captains run.
Iirc the tickets were NZD $425 each but since it is my first trip to NZ and first time seeing the All Blacks I figured it was worth the money to have a never to be forgotten experience.
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@nonpartizan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
Two of New Zealand Rugbys best roosters. You'll be happy either way.
@MN5 said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nonpartizan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Amidst the disappointing news of a weak French team I got the personal good news today that I would like to share.
I was able to get tickets to attend the captains run in Hamilton and it will be either Conrad Smith or Stephen Donald hosting and discussing their career etc. Beyond excited. Just two weeks till we fly to NZ to visit for the first time and the time can't rush by soon enough.
Two of New Zealand Rugbys best roosters. You'll be happy either way.
Yes, I just found out today and am ecstatic. Two champions.
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@Tim I think it was available to allcomers - when I registered for the presale the email I got when sales opened gave the option of "Black jersey pass" which included the chance to watch the captains run.
Iirc the tickets were NZD $425 each but since it is my first trip to NZ and first time seeing the All Blacks I figured it was worth the money to have a never to be forgotten experience.
@nonpartizan That's a nice upsell for NZR.
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Last time Lions did a tour in 2021 France sent a weakened squad to Australia and nearly won the series with 3 tests that all went down to the wire.
@KiwiMurph said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Last time Lions did a tour in 2021 France sent a weakened squad to Australia and nearly won the series with 3 tests that all went down to the wire.
Yes, but Oz were in a pretty weak state by then
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@Bovidae said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nonpartizan Is this something you had to register and pay for?
Bovidae, it was incorporated into the cost of the ticket - the name of the package was the "Black jersey pass".
@nonpartizan said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@Bovidae said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
@nonpartizan Is this something you had to register and pay for?
Bovidae, it was incorporated into the cost of the ticket - the name of the package was the "Black jersey pass".
Excellent. As this is a first-time experience you might as well make it worth it for you and your son.
It looks like you don't just get access to the captains run.
With the Black Jersey Pass, you’ll enjoy:
The best seats in the house – Get closer to the action with prime stadium seating.
Your very own merch pack – Take home exclusive All Blacks gear.
Q&A session with a former All Black – Hear insights and stories from a rugby legend on the Friday before the match at Captains Run.
Access to the Captain’s Run – Step inside the inner sanctum on the Friday before the match and experience the All Blacks’ final training up close.
Player signing session – A rare chance to meet some of the game’s biggest stars. -
Last time Lions did a tour in 2021 France sent a weakened squad to Australia and nearly won the series with 3 tests that all went down to the wire.
@KiwiMurph said in 2025 All Blacks v France series:
Last time Lions did a tour in 2021 France sent a weakened squad to Australia and nearly won the series with 3 tests that all went down to the wire.
That was an absolute ripper of a series
