RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales
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@Machpants said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets):
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Joe Moody (44)
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Dane Coles (68)
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Nepo Laulala (24)
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Brodie Retallick (80)
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Scott Barrett (35)
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Shannon Frizell (8)
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Sam Cane (67)
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Kieran Read - captain (126)
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Aaron Smith (91)
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Richie Mo’unga (16)
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Rieko Ioane (28)
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Sonny Bill Williams (56)
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Ryan Crotty (47)
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Ben Smith (83)
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Beauden Barrett (82)
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Liam Coltman (7)
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Atu Moli (7)
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Angus Ta'avao (13)
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Patrick Tuipulotu (29)
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Matt Todd (24)
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Brad Weber (4)
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Anton Lienert-Brown (41)
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Jordie Barrett (16)
Like this. Thought Nugget might get a rest, but that's a serious backline and will be an interesting comparison with Saturday.
Forwards exactly as I expected.
ALB and Jordie make sense on bench as cover so many eventualities.
And fans everywhere, including many English, want to see ABs show some Formula One rugby (BUT the right to go wide STILL has to be EARNED!!!!).
I'll be there...
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@pakman where are the fans? I am staying in Shibuya and haven’t seen anyone other than locals in Halloween outfits this week.
@dejo said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@pakman where are the fans? I am staying in Shibuya and haven’t seen anyone other than locals in Halloween outfits this week.
Go here for a drink - it's just down the road near Ebisu, you can use English, and it is required to get a 'Panda', which you shake like a slushy.
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@pakman where are the fans? I am staying in Shibuya and haven’t seen anyone other than locals in Halloween outfits this week.
@dejo said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@pakman where are the fans? I am staying in Shibuya and haven’t seen anyone other than locals in Halloween outfits this week.
Very few. I was in Shibuyu yesterday with my old Orange AB training top and had to bat off Jap TV crew desperate to interview rugby fans! Did speak to a couple of Welsh fans yesterday in Hama-Rikyu Gardens.
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Brasserie = place that makes beer
Brassiere = bra
Just saying...
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
Brasserie = place that makes beer
Brassiere = bra
Just saying...
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@Billy-Tell great being a pendant
@nzzp said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Billy-Tell great being a pendant
"It is" great being a pedant.
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I think the worst of the dark clouds is blowing over for me. Still gutted as but hey, we were beaten by a better team on the day. Keen to see how we respond against Wales, and don't want to miss the last appearance in black for the guys moving on. I think our tight 5 is going to ignite ALL of the remaining powder!!
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
That was s pretty good meme. In 2009. And if you ignored every other cup that wasn't the World Cup.
It appears to have been made with the England Soccer team in mind.
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Worth a watch. Im pretty concerned about where the players heads are at, they look devastated, Hanson was pretty impressive dealing with both Richie and Smith here.
I really hate the 3rd place game, not fair on the players.
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@Kirwan That's a hard watch.
@antipodean said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Kirwan That's a hard watch.
yeah like a eulogy
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Anyone else find that Hansen has been quite different in lead up and at this world cup?
He used to be quite a bit more abrasive and used to enjoy more taunting of the opposition. Now half the time he seems ready to pull out the guitar and sing kumbaya.
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Anyone else find that Hansen has been quite different in lead up and at this world cup?
He used to be quite a bit more abrasive and used to enjoy more taunting of the opposition. Now half the time he seems ready to pull out the guitar and sing kumbaya.
@Toddy he has been defensive of his team, plus I guess for him, this is his last hurrah so emotional times too.
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Anyone else find that Hansen has been quite different in lead up and at this world cup?
He used to be quite a bit more abrasive and used to enjoy more taunting of the opposition. Now half the time he seems ready to pull out the guitar and sing kumbaya.
@Toddy I first noticed this in the Lions series. Of course, I want the All Blacks to be humble and gracious.
But in the past couple of years, it has spilled into political correctness. Never winding the opposition on there coach up. Talking about out wonderful our opponents are. Etc.
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I want Rieko to go well but if he does it's going to piss me off that the coaches didn't play him back into form in the lead up to the WC.
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I want Rieko to go well but if he does it's going to piss me off that the coaches didn't play him back into form in the lead up to the WC.
@No-Quarter his job will be easier if our forwards front up...
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@Toddy I first noticed this in the Lions series. Of course, I want the All Blacks to be humble and gracious.
But in the past couple of years, it has spilled into political correctness. Never winding the opposition on there coach up. Talking about out wonderful our opponents are. Etc.
@sparky said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
@Toddy I first noticed this in the Lions series. Of course, I want the All Blacks to be humble and gracious.
But in the past couple of years, it has spilled into political correctness. Never winding the opposition on there coach up. Talking about out wonderful our opponents are. Etc.
You don't think he's playing a different mind game? The pressure discussion on Ireland worked a treat. Pity he couldn't bring it against Eddy
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I want Rieko to go well but if he does it's going to piss me off that the coaches didn't play him back into form in the lead up to the WC.
@No-Quarter said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:
I want Rieko to go well but if he does it's going to piss me off that the coaches didn't play him back into form in the lead up to the WC.
I was a little underwhelmed by bridge to be honest ,
Was all for his selection initially, but in the end , just think he Lacks a little strike power .
