All Blacks vs Wales

[Chris B.]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="JayCee" data-cid="586211" data-time="1465598609">
<div>
<p>interesting that they believe we have the two worst players on the field in Crotty and Romano (6), and no Welsh players are rated lower than a 7.</p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p>To be fair, it's just a guy called Andy Howell who believes this - in fact he only wrote it and possibly doesn't believe it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I think Read is back to close to his best, Rotated - he's looked much better this Super season than he did last year. I'm afraid I don't watch NH rugby, so I've no idea about Faletau - or many of the other Welsh for that matter. I shall watch this Faletau fellow with interest, though!  :)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Against the other ABs, I'd give Crotty, Romano and Cane an extra point and given that everyone is now in a three point band (7-9) I'd give half-points to Read and Kaino and probably subtract half points from Moody, Fekitoa and Savea.</p>

[nzzp]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="JayCee" data-cid="586211" data-time="1465598609">
<div>
<p>interesting that they believe we have the two worst players on the field in Crotty and Romano (6), and no Welsh players are rated lower than a 7.</p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p>Walesonline trolls rugby, just like Rattue, Reason and Jones.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Don't let them wind you up.  Welsh fans are the best around, fantastic lovers of rugby and passionate about their team.  Enjoy the tour and find some to have a beer and talk rugby with, they're quality all day long.</p>

[SammyC]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="586143" data-time="1465548694"><p>
Well that could only be SammyC, everyone else is just an old, boring, white git.</p></blockquote>
oh God, let it go precious :)<br><br>
I take it all back, dire straits are the coolest band in history.

[Mokey]

<p>First test of the year, first look at the team with so many legends gone, the opposition from a country equally fanatical about rugby...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CAN'T WAIT.</p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>least it looks like the conditions will be very good, bring it on! </p>

[Crash]

<p>Wall to wall rugby with the u20's nicely sandwiched in the middle, strap yerselves in!</p>

[hurricane]

<p>some betting advice from the lads plox. I am tempted to go Wales +18.5 given how shakey we always are early doors in the international season...I can see us winning but I can also see some handling errors and guys getting things wrong at the breakdown etc limiting the victory margin...any comments?</p>

[MN5]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="586218" data-time="1465601593">
<div>
<p>oh God, let it go precious :)<br><br>
I take it all back, dire straits are the coolest band in history.</p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p>Let's ROCK ON with some Eagles and Fleetwood Mac afterwards !!!! OHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Is it 7.30 yet ?</p>

[SabalomG]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="586212" data-time="1465599634">
<div>
<p>To be fair, it's just a guy called Andy Howell who believes this - in fact he only wrote it and possibly doesn't believe it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I think Read is back to close to his best, Rotated - he's looked much better this Super season than he did last year. I'm afraid I don't watch NH rugby, so I've no idea about Faletau - or many of the other Welsh for that matter. I shall watch this Faletau fellow with interest, though!   :)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Against the other ABs, I'd give Crotty, Romano and Cane an extra point and given that everyone is now in a three point band (7-9) I'd give half-points to Read and Kaino and probably subtract half points from Moody, Fekitoa and Savea.</p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Faletau played well here in 2011 in the world cup but wasn't as good as Read. Haven't really seen him play since though</p>

[sparky]

<p>Time to predict the score</p>
<p> </p>
<p>All Blacks 32 Wales 19.</p>

[JayCee]

<p>All Blacks: 27</p>
<p>Wales: 9</p>
<p> </p>
<p>really wanting them not to get over our line, meaning the ABs are already starting to gel together, especially the midfield</p>

[pooler fan]

I wouldn't worry about anything Andy Howell says in the Welsh media, he doesn't have the best reputation over here. <br>
I'm going for a score of :<br>
NZ 36-12 Wales<br>
From a Welsh perspective I hope we can give you a decent run out. Need our big players to step up to the plate & perform.

[taniwharugby]

<p>thats half the battle, having your big names fronting and firing, helps the other guys follow! </p>

[Donsteppa]

<p>Marshall channelling his best Phil Gould impression...</p>

[taniwharugby]

It's on baby!

[Crash]

<p>hERE WE GOOOO!!</p>

[rotated]

<p>How did we get 28 pages without decent mention that we've pulled the double whammy of Barnes and Ayoub tonight?</p>

[Crash]

<p>Aaaargh Ball through the hands Cruden...</p>

[No Quarter]

Cruden striking it well from the tee.

[Unco]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crash" data-cid="586286" data-time="1465630874">
<div>
<p>Aaaargh Ball through the hands Cruden...</p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p>He had the penalty advantage, may as well take a risk.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Fantastic first penalty attempt by Cruden, just a bit unlucky to hit the post. Gets his far easier second one though.</p>