RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales
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@sparky said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Wayne Barnes given the whistle.
Whippee doo.
Barnes has morphed into a pretty good ref IMHO.
Way, way better than Garces & Poite. (not that's much of an endorsement)
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
We'll be fielding Neil Jenkins and a few supporters the number of injuries we've got.
Is it that bad Mike?
If so, it's a pity for Wales who of the 2 teams, probably have the most to gain from this match. Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Hansen would normally have been tempted to give some of his fringe players a run. But the risk for NZ is that they lose 2 in a row at a RWC (last achieved in 99 I think?) and that they give up their record against Wales.Welsh fans likely to be the more chilled of the two sets i would think come Friday.
@Billy-Webb said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Well, I guess the 1953 Welsh win was fake news.
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@Billy-Webb said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Well, I guess the 1953 Welsh win was fake news.
@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Billy-Webb said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Well, I guess the 1953 Welsh win was fake news.
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Billy-Webb said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Well, I guess the 1953 Welsh win was fake news.
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
@booboo said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
Deans scored in 1905.
1935 was probbly fake news.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Billy-Webb said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Swansong for Gatland (and Wyn Jones I think?), bronze medal and a first ever victory over the AB's.
Well, I guess the 1953 Welsh win was fake news.
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
The 1953 Wales win was the subject of one of the best sports books I've ever read - Dragons & All Blacks.
Highly, highly recommended.
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@booboo said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
Deans scored in 1905.
1935 was probbly fake news.
@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@booboo said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Not to mention 1903 and 1935.
Deans scored in 1905.
1935 was probbly fake news.
1905 d'oh.
1935 was one of the least successful All Black teams (lost two tests on tour) but captained by my Mum's uncle.
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Jack Manchester?
They were adjusting to the 3-4-1 scrum from the 2-3-3 IIRC. Major change in play for the AB's
Didn't they lose to England as well?
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Jack Manchester?
They were adjusting to the 3-4-1 scrum from the 2-3-3 IIRC. Major change in play for the AB's
Didn't they lose to England as well?
@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Jack Manchester?
They were adjusting to the 3-4-1 scrum from the 2-3-3 IIRC. Major change in play for the AB's
Didn't they lose to England as well?
Obolensky's match I think?
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Jack Manchester?
They were adjusting to the 3-4-1 scrum from the 2-3-3 IIRC. Major change in play for the AB's
Didn't they lose to England as well?
Obolensky's match I think?
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@Catogrande Ahh, so England are the instigators of poaching then. At least they have set a high level, a Prince no less. Still I'll settle for a Tokoroa Matai or a possible Nadi Ratu.
@Higgins Political and economic migrant, same as Willi Heinz.
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Perhaps RWC Mickey Mouse Final is an apt thread title name for this thread as well?
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You would assume Read, Crotty, SBW, Bender will be in the side as it is their last test for the AB's? You would then think some of the players that have not featured may get some minutes, Moli, Ioane, Weber, Coltman, Frizell. Then a dash of the top 15 who have a point to prove.
Or maybe Shag wants to put out the strongest side to ensure the win. I guess we sill see soon enough.
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So the team is named today right?
Does Hansen risk (his reputation) starting Cane and Rieko?
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@Nepia why would Cane be a risk?
TBF, a few players like Crotty, Ioane and BFA, havent played for almost a month!
@taniwharugby said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Nepia why would Cane be a risk?
Because he should have started last week. :angry_face:
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@taniwharugby said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Nepia why would Cane be a risk?
Because he should have started last week. :angry_face:
@Nepia still dont get how that is a risk...
We still want/need to win this game, so I expect they will roll out largely what they intended the final should we make it...with a 50 year record over Wales on the line, I dont htink there is room for nostalgic endings for the likes of Crotty & BFA!
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You would assume Read, Crotty, SBW, Bender will be in the side as it is their last test for the AB's? You would then think some of the players that have not featured may get some minutes, Moli, Ioane, Weber, Coltman, Frizell. Then a dash of the top 15 who have a point to prove.
Or maybe Shag wants to put out the strongest side to ensure the win. I guess we sill see soon enough.
@chimoaus said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
You would assume Read, Crotty, SBW, Bender will be in the side as it is their last test for the AB's? You would then think some of the players that have not featured may get some minutes, Moli, Ioane, Weber, Coltman, Frizell. Then a dash of the top 15 who have a point to prove.
Or maybe Shag wants to put out the strongest side to ensure the win. I guess we sill see soon enough.
I hope (and expect) Hansen's first priority is to win. Marc Hinto picked this team to start - but, that tight five would worry me.
Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, TJ Perenara; Kieran Read (capt), Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Dane Coles, Atu Moli.
