Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11
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@Duluth If he hasn't already, I think PUJ will make a strong case to be that long term 13. He just looks to be the most natural centre in NZ. He has a great mix of size, speed, and skillset similar to his uncle that is perfect for the game today.
I've said this a few times on the thread aswell that we should also try J Barrett at 12. This means it opens up an opportunity for someone like Jordan to lock down the 15 jersey aswell.
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I'm actually starting to feel a bit giddy over some test match rugby. Sadly It'll probably be a bit shit, as we normally are first test of the year.
@Machpants said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
I'm actually starting to feel a bit giddy over some test match rugby. Sadly It'll probably be a bit shit, as we normally are first test of the year.
Yeah. That last bit is just a fact of life.
We can hope for a change? Nah. It will be shit from us (disappointment disappoints me, so I prefer the expectment management and then I won't be disappointed).
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@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@NTA Or he plays well and you still lose by 30.
You underestimate my ability to blame the Ponies for everything.
I'll admit, it is possible. But fullback is a pivotal defensive position so it is easy to blame them.
For example: Chris Fucking Latham in 2000 letting in 3 tries early. See?
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@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@NTA Or he plays well and you still lose by 30.
You underestimate my ability to blame the Ponies for everything.
I'll admit, it is possible. But fullback is a pivotal defensive position so it is easy to blame them.
For example: Chris Fucking Latham in 2000 letting in 3 tries early. See?
@NTA said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
For example: Chris Fucking Latham in 2000 letting in 3 tries early. See?
To which the follow-up comment is "Fucking Reds players. Always letting us down".
Next week in Welly: "That John Eales is a fucking great Aussie player. Surprising that he came out of Queensland".
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@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Bones said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Is bled 2 at ASB stadium?
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services. That should also read consents not concerts. They don't allow them either. In spite of a housing crisis apparently.
Set me off briefly there.
As for the rugby - if that is the Aussie team it won't be like like England where we got smashed off the park. I like that our coach has recognised that though, and selection gets more interesting. Loosies in particular, we don't have much choice at lock.
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
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@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
Can you take this elsewhere? We actually have test rugby to talk about for a change and you want to whinge about rates FFS!
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Training in Hamilton last week was very secretive as only authorised people were allowed through the gate at Waikato Stadium (sorry, FMG Stadium Waikato), and you can't see in from the outside. Who knows were the ABs are based in Wellington. Aussie is in Queenstown.
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@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Where are the leaks? Where are the rumours?
Pretty quiet for a Tuesday.
Yea! even the ole "Player X/Y/Z was training in the 12/6/8 Jersey
@Hooroo said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Where are the leaks? Where are the rumours?
Pretty quiet for a Tuesday.
Yea! even the ole "Player X/Y/Z was training in the 12/6/8 Jersey
Exactly. We normally have a media report of x and y were lining up at 10 and 12 etc.
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Training in Hamilton last week was very secretive as only authorised people were allowed through the gate at Waikato Stadium (sorry, FMG Stadium Waikato), and you can't see in from the outside. Who knows were the ABs are based in Wellington. Aussie is in Queenstown.
@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Training in Hamilton last week was very secretive as only authorised people were allowed through the gate at Waikato Stadium (sorry, FMG Stadium Waikato), and you can't see in from the outside. Who knows were the ABs are based in Wellington. Aussie is in Queenstown.
They usually train at Rugby League Park in Newtown.
And stay at the InterContinental if you want to make a breakfast booking. -
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
Great when it reaches Warkworth I'm happy to pay for it, and yeah we'll leave that there.
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
it's a Sunday game so everything is a day later.
Oh man. A Friday team naming. The world has gone to hell in a handbasket.
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@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
Great when it reaches Warkworth I'm happy to pay for it, and yeah we'll leave that there.
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
it's a Sunday game so everything is a day later.
Oh man. A Friday team naming. The world has gone to hell in a handbasket.
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
Great when it reaches Warkworth I'm happy to pay for it, and yeah we'll leave that there.
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
it's a Sunday game so everything is a day later.
Oh man. A Friday team naming. The world has gone to hell in a handbasket.
I'm so glad that meme tells us it is funny. I wouldn't have known otherwise
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@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@nzzp said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Snowy said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Auckland council don't really let you have anything. In spite of the fact that you own the place and pay them shit loads for rates for which you receive no services.
You're getting CRL though, that's where the money is going.
Great when it reaches Warkworth I'm happy to pay for it, and yeah we'll leave that there.
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
it's a Sunday game so everything is a day later.
Oh man. A Friday team naming. The world has gone to hell in a handbasket.
I'm so glad that meme tells us it is funny. I wouldn't have known otherwise
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Foster wouldn't reveal his selections early but he says the aim is to get the whole squad up to speed. "I know who's playing 10 yep. We probably spend less time focusing on the starting XV than what people think. You focus on the squad and getting that squad of 35 on the same page so that everyone is really clear on their roles and when or if they do come it, it's seamless." Foster says Sunday's Bledisloe Cup opener will be a "huge" test for himself and his Wallabies counterpart, New Zealander and former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie. With Super Rugby cancelled by Covid-19 and Australia and New Zealand hosting domestic competitions, the All Blacks didn't get to play against their Wallabies counterparts and neither side has played a test for almost a year. Sunday will be Foster's first test in charge of the All Blacks and Dave Rennie's first as Wallabies coach, while there are a host of fresh faces in the Australian team. Foster concedes both teams are heading into unchartered territory. "We've probably got the same difficulties as them. They've watched out domestic comp and we've watched theirs, but our players haven't played against each other. We've got two new coaching groups, some new players, a disrupted year and a little bit of the unknown, so that makes it a huge test on both sides."https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/427708/all-blacks-have-been-picked-who-will-start-where
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Foster wouldn't reveal his selections early but he says the aim is to get the whole squad up to speed. "I know who's playing 10 yep. We probably spend less time focusing on the starting XV than what people think. You focus on the squad and getting that squad of 35 on the same page so that everyone is really clear on their roles and when or if they do come it, it's seamless." Foster says Sunday's Bledisloe Cup opener will be a "huge" test for himself and his Wallabies counterpart, New Zealander and former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie. With Super Rugby cancelled by Covid-19 and Australia and New Zealand hosting domestic competitions, the All Blacks didn't get to play against their Wallabies counterparts and neither side has played a test for almost a year. Sunday will be Foster's first test in charge of the All Blacks and Dave Rennie's first as Wallabies coach, while there are a host of fresh faces in the Australian team. Foster concedes both teams are heading into unchartered territory. "We've probably got the same difficulties as them. They've watched out domestic comp and we've watched theirs, but our players haven't played against each other. We've got two new coaching groups, some new players, a disrupted year and a little bit of the unknown, so that makes it a huge test on both sides."https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/427708/all-blacks-have-been-picked-who-will-start-where
@KiwiMurph good article.
at the end of the day, to win is the same as ever. Dominate up front, and don't stuff up too many times in the backs. Ideally, find some magic somewhere, but kick goals, put pressure on and dominate physically.
I suspect they'll bring both Savea and DMac off the bench, and start ALB and RIoane. Can see Jordie somewhere too, with his long range goal kicking ability and general growth and development.
Friday team naming just seems ... weird?
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@KiwiMurph good article.
at the end of the day, to win is the same as ever. Dominate up front, and don't stuff up too many times in the backs. Ideally, find some magic somewhere, but kick goals, put pressure on and dominate physically.
I suspect they'll bring both Savea and DMac off the bench, and start ALB and RIoane. Can see Jordie somewhere too, with his long range goal kicking ability and general growth and development.
Friday team naming just seems ... weird?
