Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2

[sparky]

With the marketing department dubbing this "The Grand Slam tour", the All Blacks are going to look like a bunch of muppets if they rock up in Edinburgh and London after falling at the first huddle.

Big pressure on Robertson's men this week.

[sparky]

Inside the All Blacks "Champion Event" in Chicago:

Oct 28  /  Sport

Money talks: The other side of being an All Black

Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.

[antipodean]

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

[Bones]

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

I like this kinda getting ahead of the game. When we lose we just claim it's hardly even a game of rugby, let alone a test.

[Bones]

@Kruse said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

@sparky said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Richard Knowler at Stuff suggests that this will be the All Blacks team.

What the fuck was ever the point of a media "Possible Team".
Either claim a "Predicted Team", or even "Preferred Team", put your name on it; or just fuck off.
"Possible team" - that's AI-speak. And inherently... ignore.

You had to be sober today huh? I can see how that might get you ornery.

[antipodean]

@Bones said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

I like this kinda getting ahead of the game. When we lose we just claim it's hardly even a game of rugby, let alone a test.

It was my excuse last time.

[Chris]

Tamati Ellison: All Blacks defence dialed in for ‘beautiful’ Ireland threat

All Blacks defence coach Tamati Ellison has praised Ireland's evolution on attack as

[Chris B.]

@sparky said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Richard Knowler at Stuff suggests that this will be the All Blacks team.

Proctor starting at centre ahead of Tupaea would surprise me. I'd have Billy on the bench.

Most of the rest looks close - might not be exact, but close.

[Bones]

@Chris Tams also getting ahead of the game. When we lose he can claim it's just an indefensible evolution of attack.

[booboo]

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

The Grand Slam Rules require a specific dimension?

Where are these Grand Slam rules codified?

[antipodean]

@booboo said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

The Grand Slam Rules require a specific dimension?

No, my point was twofold:

1. The field doesn't met the required dimensions.
2. My expectation is playing them at their home while we're not playing at ours.

Where are these Grand Slam rules codified?

www.Antipodean's_Irrevocable_Laws.com

[Jet]

@sparky said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Inside the All Blacks "Champion Event" in Chicago:

Oct 28  /  Sport

Money talks: The other side of being an All Black

Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.

Some load of bollocks.

Win some matches you slags.

[ACT Crusader]

@Chris-B I’d have QT start at centre and Ioane on the bench (because it’s Ireland!)

Beaudie gummon man????

I’d also give Jacobson a spot, might as well give him a game whilst he’s fit.

[booboo]

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

@booboo said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

@antipodean said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

How does a fixture on a neutral field that doesn't meet the minimum requirements set down in the laws qualify as part of a Grand Slam?

The Grand Slam Rules require a specific dimension?

No, my point was twofold:

1. The field doesn't met the required dimensions.
2. My expectation is playing them at their home while we're not playing at ours.

Where are these Grand Slam rules codified?

www.Antipodean's_Irrevocable_Laws.com

I larfed

[restofit]

Eddie Jones' unsparing verdict on Andy Farrell's Ireland

Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Ireland are on the downward slope of their recent golden era, suggesting they're “coming off their peak

I agree entirely with Eddie's verdict here... and think England will pose a much bigger threat to the Grand Slam.

[mariner4life]

@sparky said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Richard Knowler at Stuff suggests that this will be the All Blacks team.

Look, on paper

That is a desperately average all blacks side.

Fuck me, how did we sink to this 15? Look at that loose forward trio FFS.
It's just so very meh

[pakman]

@sparky said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Inside the All Blacks "Champion Event" in Chicago:

Oct 28  /  Sport

Money talks: The other side of being an All Black

Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.

FFS the ONLY thing which matters this week is SMASHING the fooking Oirish.

[pakman]

[Jet]

@pakman said in Ireland v All Blacks - Chicago2:

Ruadhri O Connor.

Insufferable twat.

[kiwiinmelb]

Ireland must be pretty bad for everyone to be writing them off against such an inconsistent team as ours .