Highlanders v Rebels

[Derpus]

@siam You think it's getting any better? strap in for a whole season of this, but with Auckland divided along racial lines.

[Stargazer]

To'omua may still get cited.

[Siam]

@stargazer said in Highlanders v Rebels:

To'omua may still get cited.

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, who saw that tackle live thought " they'll have to have a close look at that"

But they didn't...

[Duluth]

[sparky]

@canes4life It's been great too see the Hurricanes finally get some momentum going. Honestly think we are dark horses for the competition.

[Siam]

@sparky said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@canes4life It's been great too see the Hurricanes finally get some momentum going. Honestly think we are dark horses for the competition.

Fuck off our thread!

[sparky]

@siam On the wrong side of the ruck and no complaints. Got what I deserved.

Back on topic then, some finish that by Jona Nareki. Hope Foster was taking notice.

[Siam]

@sparky nice one mate

I'm not sold on Nareki being an AB. He's super effective in super rugby right now and has improved his game admirably. Just reckon international wingers have a size component that has only ever been bested by crazy footwork or speed - Paulse, Shane Williams, Kolbe were/are all valuable but also stand out gifted

I fear Nareki would be another Reece. Dunno for sure though. Wouldn't hurt for another season to see. Will Jordan put together several season's of good work before his chance, Nareki has about a season and a bit.

[Bones]

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

Will Jordan put together several season's of good work

Eh? He debuted in SR in 2019. You thinking of someone else?

Edit: and Nareki has more than a season and a bit of good work.

[Siam]

@bones nah. I been watching Jordan for a while.

Even now he has a hugely greater body of work. Nareki was pretty flakey before Covid. He's good but not an AB I reckon. You'd actually get more game value playing jordie on a wing before Nareki

It's one thing slipping tackles from a resource dearth Aussie super team and another thing dominating international defenders

[Bones]

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

nah. I been watching Jordan for a while

Qué? Like I said, debuted in 2019 for the crusaders. Selected for the ABs in 2020. And hasn't he only played Aussies at test level?

Not sure I can take your argument very seriously...

[Kiwiwomble]

@siam Aussie is literally international

And jordie on the wing again?...ouch

[Siam]

@bones said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

nah. I been watching Jordan for a while

Qué? Like I said, debuted in 2019 for the crusaders. Selected for the ABs in 2020. And hasn't he only played Aussies at test level?

Not sure I can take your argument very seriously...

Does only super rugby count to be an All Black prospect? Everyone has seen Jordan do more and better rugby than Nareki in all their comparable schoolboy and NPC rugby. Will Jordan hasn't only been playing rugby since 2019 for fucks sake.

I'm comparing the body of work of the most recent all black winger to the body of work of a fucken flake who's having a great time running through heartland cup defences in a meaningless fucking comp. The only other good rugby your new fucking Jonah fucking Lomu has played was about 5 games last year in another meaningless fucking comp. He's only been a definite 1st XV member this year. That's how fucking All Black he is, he couldn't make the fucking Highlanders guaranteed

Can't take my argument seriously that the fucking Wes Goosen of Otago rugby is somehow on fucking par with the most recently selected AB winger and should be rushed in there quicksmart because some Aussie c unt on the fucking tele reckoned he could control the bounce of a fucking rugby ball with a special fucking kick??!! Fuck off

Stick your talent spotting skills and your argument fair up your fucking arse.

Jonah Nareki, All Black winger my fucking arse!!

Cheers Bro. Good night, love to the family.
Catch ya tomorrow

[Kiwiwomble]

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@bones said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

nah. I been watching Jordan for a while

Qué? Like I said, debuted in 2019 for the crusaders. Selected for the ABs in 2020. And hasn't he only played Aussies at test level?

Not sure I can take your argument very seriously...

Does only super rugby count to be an All Black prospect? Everyone has seen Jordan do more and better rugby than Nareki in all their comparable schoolboy and NPC rugby. Will Jordan hasn't only been playing rugby since 2019 for fucks sake.

I'm comparing the body of work of the most recent all black winger to the body of work of a fucken flake who's having a great time running through heartland cup defences in a meaningless fucking comp. The only other good rugby your new fucking Jonah fucking Lomu has played was about 5 games last year in another meaningless fucking comp. He's only been a definite 1st XV member this year. That's how fucking All Black he is, he couldn't make the fucking Highlanders guaranteed

Can't take my argument seriously that the fucking Wes Goosen of Otago rugby is somehow on fucking par with the most recently selected AB winger and should be rushed in there quicksmart because some Aussie c unt on the fucking tele reckoned he could control the bounce of a fucking rugby ball with a special fucking kick??!! Fuck off

Stick your talent spotting skills and your argument fair up your fucking arse.

Jonah Nareki, All Black winger my fucking arse!!

Cheers Bro. Good night, love to the family.
Catch ya tomorrow

I mean...2020 was his first super season and he’s been pretty constantly pick at 11 so a little harsh to say only locking down 1stXV this year is a bad thing

He’s also got over 70 games for all blacks sevens so it’s not like he’s some battler that’s had a couple of good games

[Siam]

@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@bones said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

nah. I been watching Jordan for a while

Qué? Like I said, debuted in 2019 for the crusaders. Selected for the ABs in 2020. And hasn't he only played Aussies at test level?

Not sure I can take your argument very seriously...

Does only super rugby count to be an All Black prospect? Everyone has seen Jordan do more and better rugby than Nareki in all their comparable schoolboy and NPC rugby. Will Jordan hasn't only been playing rugby since 2019 for fucks sake.

I'm comparing the body of work of the most recent all black winger to the body of work of a fucken flake who's having a great time running through heartland cup defences in a meaningless fucking comp. The only other good rugby your new fucking Jonah fucking Lomu has played was about 5 games last year in another meaningless fucking comp. He's only been a definite 1st XV member this year. That's how fucking All Black he is, he couldn't make the fucking Highlanders guaranteed

Can't take my argument seriously that the fucking Wes Goosen of Otago rugby is somehow on fucking par with the most recently selected AB winger and should be rushed in there quicksmart because some Aussie c unt on the fucking tele reckoned he could control the bounce of a fucking rugby ball with a special fucking kick??!! Fuck off

Stick your talent spotting skills and your argument fair up your fucking arse.

Jonah Nareki, All Black winger my fucking arse!!

Cheers Bro. Good night, love to the family.
Catch ya tomorrow

I mean...2020 was his first super season and he’s been pretty constantly pick at 11 so a little harsh to say only locking down 1stXV this year is a bad thing

This is making us look like dumb country hicks spruiking the next door neighbour .

Nareki hasn't exactly done much, if he had he'd have been picked before Caleb Clarke, Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece and probably George Bridge. But he hasn't. Oh granted he's in the otago 1st XV and the other umm... All Blacks aren't...ummm.

So, ok he should be an All Black. Let's go.
Who does he displace? Which wing and in which combinations or positions?
Are these considerations or do we just look at a dozen crowdless silverware free games and shriek " He should be an All Black goddammit!"

"Pretty constantly picked for arguably the worst and probably the second worst super team in the country. Screams All Black starter doesn't it?

Edit: don't tell me you used 7s rugby as evidence of his suitability to be an AB because then we'll have to pick timmy Mickelson too. 80 games of 7s as an argument hardly elevates your selection hot take

[Tim]

No need to argue, guys, I've already picked the squad.

[Bones]

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

your new fucking Jonah fucking Lomu

Good strawman bro. You're all over the show, first Nareki is running through weak defences so it doesn't count...oh but Will Jordan carved up Southland a couple of years ago! How much you had to drink? Yeah thought so...

[Siam]

@tim said in Highlanders v Rebels:

No need to argue, guys, I've already picked the squad.

He's in it isn't he?

[Tim]

@siam Nareki? Not a chance!

He might make it though.

[Siam]

@bones said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@siam said in Highlanders v Rebels:

your new fucking Jonah fucking Lomu

Good strawman bro. You're all over the show, first Nareki is running through weak defences so it doesn't count...oh but Will Jordan carved up Southland a couple of years ago! How much you had to drink? Yeah thought so...

Jordan has gobbled up all the fucken NZ super awards for 2 years running you buffoon. Nareki has played in losing teams for the same period. Nareki is better eh you fucken dolt.

You know nothing Jon Snowbones!

Please give my best to the wife and we still on for brunch at the pastry place Thursday? Totes excited about that catch up!