Bledisloe II

[JC]

Could Franks look any less comfortable?

[taniwharugby]

@kirwan yeah seems odd their fitness is so far off the pace

[Stargazer]

@jc He'll look even less comfortable, once Kev hands him the mic.

[jegga]

@kirwan said in Bledisloe II:

@damo said in Bledisloe II:

Does anyone else feel a bit sorry for the Wallabies? They played pretty well tonight, but they were just outclassed by a much better team.

They're just so far off the pace that I am starting to think it is becoming unhealthy.

Nope, it’s up to them to improve.

First, sack the coach. Second, get the team fit enough for Test rugby.

Ideally after the next Rwc

[canefan]

@act-crusader said in Bledisloe II:

@damo said in Bledisloe II:

Does anyone else feel a bit sorry for the Wallabies? They played pretty well tonight, but they were just outclassed by a much better team.

They're just so far off the pace that I am starting to think it is becoming unhealthy.

I present to you my psychologist bills from 1998-2002

That win was a part of your continuing therapy

[Wairau]

Here's the try record list. Barrett has scored some amazing tries. Should get over 40.
DC Howlett 49
CM Cullen 46
JT Rokocoko 46
SJ Savea 46
JW Wilson 44
JT Lomu 37
JF Umaga 36
JJP Kirwan 35
JM Muliaina 34
BR Smith 32
MA Nonu 31
BJ Barrett 30

[Stargazer]

I've never heard Owen speak so many words.

[Virgil]

BB has outscored Oz 43-25 so far this series

[JC]

Jeez is that Owen’s missus? He’s punching well above his weight. And that’s a lot of weight. Well done that man.

[ACT Crusader]

@canefan said in Bledisloe II:

@act-crusader said in Bledisloe II:

@damo said in Bledisloe II:

Does anyone else feel a bit sorry for the Wallabies? They played pretty well tonight, but they were just outclassed by a much better team.

They're just so far off the pace that I am starting to think it is becoming unhealthy.

I present to you my psychologist bills from 1998-2002

That win was a part of your continuing therapy

The psych said it will take 30 years of retention to get over those 5

[Derm McCrum]

Great match to watch - New Zealand are on another level. Superb.

That wraps up the Championship for another year I reckon.

[Virgil]

When this year kicked off do you think Karl T had any thoughts of walking around with the Bledisloe Cup?

[Donsteppa]

@act-crusader said in Bledisloe II:

@canefan said in Bledisloe II:

@act-crusader said in Bledisloe II:

@damo said in Bledisloe II:

Does anyone else feel a bit sorry for the Wallabies? They played pretty well tonight, but they were just outclassed by a much better team.

They're just so far off the pace that I am starting to think it is becoming unhealthy.

I present to you my psychologist bills from 1998-2002

That win was a part of your continuing therapy

The psych said it will take 30 years of retention to get over those 5

As few as that? Mine said 50...

[canefan]

@derm-mccrum said in Bledisloe II:

Great match to watch - New Zealand are on another level. Superb.

That wraps up the Championship for another year I reckon.

[ACT Crusader]

The way our backline players back each other is something to behold. The trust that they have and then the skill to offload/step/beat the man.

[taniwharugby]

@act-crusader what years are you talking about? You guys need better psychiatrists!

[canefan]

@virgil said in Bledisloe II:

When this year kicked off do you think Karl T had any thoughts of walking around with the Bledisloe Cup?

Great story. That man deserves a meat pie

[Stockcar86]

5 year contract for Hooper :face_with_tears_of_joy:

[chimoaus]

I wonder if Rugby Australia still thinks 6 Million for Hooper is a wise investment.

[Gunner]

Thumping win, but I don’t think the ABs will be thrilled with that performance.
Plenty of dropped balls early on, strange how they all seemed to be dropped bullet passes which bounced away at a million miles an hour.
They also won’t be happy with the soft defence on the 2 Aussie tries.
Harris has to go, our lineout falls apart when he comes on. Time for Coltman to have a go.

That said, I always had the feeling that once we stopped dropping the ball we’d put plenty of points on the board, and we did score some great tries.
Any time the ABs thump Aussie it’s a great day.

BB and BBBR again both outstanding.

Well done Owen Franks on the 100 games.