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All Blacks vs Springboks II

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  • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

    @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..

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    #229

    @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.

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    • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

      @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.

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      #230

      @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.

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      • NepiaN Nepia

        @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.

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        @Nepia 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:

        @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.

        Blair
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        Caucaunibuca

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        • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

          @Bovidae 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….

          Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

          And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

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          @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

          @Bovidae 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….

          Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

          And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

          Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.

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          • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

            @Bovidae 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….

            Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

            And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

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            @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

            @Bovidae 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….

            Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

            And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

            Nehe ?

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            • nzzpN nzzp

              @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

              @Bovidae 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….

              Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

              And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

              Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.

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              MN5
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              #234

              @nzzp said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

              @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

              @Bovidae 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….

              Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

              And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

              Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.

              Rokokoko ? Sivivatu ? Both Gears at times ?

              Utter nonsense.

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              • BonesB Online
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                Bones
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                #235

                Top job ACT, that was too easy eh

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                • NTAN NTA

                  Watching a YouTube discussion on Game 1 between Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger, and Robbie Fleck.

                  Fuck me the whinging about the refs...

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                  #236

                  @NTA said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                  Watching a YouTube discussion on Game 1 between Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger, and Robbie Fleck.

                  Fuck me the whinging about the refs...

                  Can't comment as haven't seen it ... but am not surprised

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                  • Chris B.C Chris B.

                    I remember this try and commentary well. Andy Irvine needed another 10 metres to gun down GB.

                    A bit sad realising several of these guys are no longer with us!

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                    #237

                    @Chris-B said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                    I remember this try and commentary well. Andy Irvine needed another 10 metres to gun down GB.

                    A bit sad realising several of these guys are no longer with us!

                    Apparently the genesis of sports advertising. Got replayed so often that Schweppes a massive boost. Watch when Batty puts it down.

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                      #238

                      Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

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                        I like the starting XV and am interested in seeing how Carter plays. Hopefully the weather and the game plan suit.

                        I'm not sure DMac at fullback is the best use of him and Jordan.

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                        • F Frank

                          Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

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                          @Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                          Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

                          I wouldn’t go that far

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                          • MN5M MN5

                            @Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                            Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

                            I wouldn’t go that far

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                            @MN5 said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                            @Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                            Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

                            I wouldn’t go that far

                            I would (come back from the rebuttal!!)

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                            • nzzpN nzzp

                              @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                              @Bovidae 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….

                              Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

                              And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

                              Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.

                              ACT CrusaderA Offline
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                              ACT Crusader
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                              #242

                              @nzzp said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                              @ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                              @Bovidae 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….

                              Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.

                              And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job

                              Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.

                              And doing it better than some

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                              • BonesB Bones

                                Top job ACT, that was too easy eh

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                                ACT Crusader
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                                @Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                                Top job ACT, that was too easy eh

                                It’s a long time between now and kick off

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                                • F Frank

                                  Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

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                                  @Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                                  Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

                                  Didn't WR change the eligibility rules out of pure fear of him playing for the ABs? At his peak he was easily as good, but his peak wasn't long unfortunately.

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                                  • Chris B.C Chris B.

                                    I remember this try and commentary well. Andy Irvine needed another 10 metres to gun down GB.

                                    A bit sad realising several of these guys are no longer with us!

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                                    Victor Meldrew
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                                    @Chris-B

                                    Grant Batty was so good he once made JPR Williams look silly. Nuff said.

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                                    • F Frank

                                      Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

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                                      @Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                                      Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen

                                      Definitely better than Lomu.

                                      Rupes had better moves and near the same explosive power. No arm tackle was ever guna stop him (nor stop Lomu for that matter). But he was always guna flame out. Zero professionalism really - haha. Enjoyed himself much more back in Fiji I'd say.

                                      I'm thinking Cullen was just as good early on; but with the gap glide not the power. Then his knees went and it slowly faded away. Not the same player at the end.
                                      Bit sad watching him soldier on towards the back end, when you consider his first few seasons.

                                      The only player i'd rate better as stepper would be Barry Sanders (Detroit).

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                                        Pretty happy with the team. Good continuity and Hotham starting with Ginga on the bench is a good opportunity to develop new-ish talent backed by a 9 who's played pretty damn well in the last 2 games.

                                        Think the back 3 are way better with DMac at 15. Want Love to have some serious game-time.

                                        Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?

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                                        • Victor MeldrewV Victor Meldrew

                                          Pretty happy with the team. Good continuity and Hotham starting with Ginga on the bench is a good opportunity to develop new-ish talent backed by a 9 who's played pretty damn well in the last 2 games.

                                          Think the back 3 are way better with DMac at 15. Want Love to have some serious game-time.

                                          Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?

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                                          @Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:

                                          Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?

                                          Parker.

                                          Plus Vaai will be the captain by 2027...

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