All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3

[kiwiinmelb]

@booboo said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

Sir Clive!

https://mobile.twitter.com/CliveWoodward/status/882483137955086336

Interesting the Nh think this is the first time he has been under pressure, he is under pressure all the time ,
Every year we have must win games , part of being an ab coach and the winning expectation that comes with it , last one was Dublin .

[raznomore]

Woodwards tweet shows how at least on Englishman doesn't understand NZ rugby and why we are who we are and perhaps they are who they are. As already said - the pressure is always on. Always.

[taniwharugby]

yep, Dublin last year, a couple of return matches with Aus after they beat us, 2015 RWC semi & final, pressure isnt new to these guys, well most of them anyway.

[Unite]

Bit quiet on here...match eve and all that.

Shit load of Lions fans in Auckland.

[mariner4life]

I'm drinking a bottle of wine and watching Pirates of the Caribbean with my boys, relaxed as fuck.

We'll win, and when we look objectively, it will be viewed as one of the best given the players available and the level of the opposition.

[booboo]

@mariner4life said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

I'm drinking a bottle of wine and watching Pirates of the Caribbean with my boys, relaxed as fuck.

We'll win, and when we look objectively, it will be viewed as one of the best given the players available and the level of the opposition.

Am nervous as fuck ...

Crows conceded a goal just before the half time siren to put it within 3 ...

Pirates though ... excellent choice

[reprobate]

i reckon laumape might just have a stormer.

[TeWaio]

For the first time in my life I have bet against the ABs as an emotional hedge. Sold the ABs points handicap @ +12.5. I feel dirty.

[booboo]

@TeWaio you fucking should feel dirty

[mariner4life]

@TeWaio said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

For the first time in my life I have bet against the ABs as an emotional hedge. Sold the ABs points handicap @ +12.5. I feel dirty.

Someone ban this fluffybunny, for months

[mariner4life]

Oh shit, and now I've stumbled on Return of the King, where the tattered remnants of Middle Zealand defeat the hordes of white orcs on steroids; and beasts from both the bog and the pit.

Aaron Smith for MoTM. Closely followed by King Read

[TeWaio]

@mariner4life said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

@TeWaio said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

For the first time in my life I have bet against the ABs as an emotional hedge. Sold the ABs points handicap @ +12.5. I feel dirty.

Someone ban this fluffybunny, for months

Crikey. I thought this was a safe space

[mariner4life]

Wait, upon re-watching, Samwise Cane is the real MVP

[Wreck Diver]

@TeWaio how do 30 pieces of silver feel Judas. Remember when the cockerel crows 3 times you will end up hanging yourself.

[MiketheSnow]

Judases north of the border too

As cries of ‘Come on the All Blacks’ and ‘Greig Laidlaw should be starting’ come from north of the English border, the rest of us look on with a degree of incredulity.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/disgruntled-scottish-rugby-fans-who-13296953

Quite rightly the only starting Laidlaw will be doing is packing.

[Kruse]

All my doubts are now put to rest. I've remembered "logic".
Ioane scored 2 tries on his first start against the Lions.
Therefore Barrett & Laumape will also score 2 tries each.
Sorted.

[JayCee]

found this interesting:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/neil-francis-only-two-all-blacks-would-get-in-their-2005-side-new-zealand-are-now-doubted-favourites-35900468.html

"That was an exceptional side and the only players from the current side that would have a chance of getting in would be Brodie Retalick and Read."

I think our 2017 forward pack as a whole is much better than the 2005 version. Our current locking pair is pretty special.
Obviously 2017 backline is inexperienced - but I would take Smith with one arm over Marshall.

2005 team:

15. Mils Muliaina
16. Doug Howlett
17. Tana Umaga
18. Aaron Mauger
19. Sitiveni Sivivatu
20. Dan Carter
21. Justin Marshall
22. Tony Woodcock
23. Keven Mealamu
24. Carl Hayman
25. Ali Williams
26. Chris Jack
27. Jerry Collins
28. Richie McCaw
29. Rodney So'alo

Never heard of that Rodney So'alo fella.

[taniwharugby]

@JayCee yea I'd take Whitelock over that duo too.

[Bones]

And Kaino.

[Frye]

@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

And Kaino.

Really? JC was in his prime. I'm not convinced Kaino is any more.