RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland

[Derm McCrum]

Fifteen minutes to go. Can't wait.

[stodders]

@Derm-McCrum until the 24 hour klaxon?

[Derm McCrum]

You guys are already 24 hours ahead - the game is on tonight.

PS - don't tell me the score.

[stodders]

@Derm-McCrum you give me a feeling of this fella

https://tenor.com/en-GB/view/its-my-island-island-ireland-irish-erin-gif-18011217

[DaGrubster]

@Bones

Now you are just talking shit.

I think he is a better scrummager than Newell at this stage of his career

[Machpants]

@Winger said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

“What would make you think it was discipline?” said Foster when quizzed on whether Roigard had stepped out of line.

Journos listening to George LOL

[frugby]

I don't actually think not picking Roigard is that big a deal... untested under high stakes, and has been shown at times to have a shaky pass.

The bigger crime is that Christie is playing, and that is a selection/preparation fuck up. Brad Weber just should be there, it is absolutely ludicrous that he isn't.

[canefan]

My expectations are low for this one. I think we can win if we play the right game. But I haven't seen us play that game for a whole 80 minutes during Foster's tenure

[Bones]

@DaGrubster said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

@Bones

Now you are just talking shit.

I think he is a better scrummager than Newell at this stage of his career

Maybe, marginally - I'd be happy for you to show me unequivocal proof though. So that would be how many less penalties and turnovers at scrum time Nepo gives, compared to the other options. Even better if you can convince me it balances out the shortcomings.

[Crazy Horse]

I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.

[canefan]

@Crazy-Horse said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.

Hope is the killer

[Bovidae]

@frugby Weber's passing has always been inconsistent too so I wouldn't be using that as a reason to select him over Roigard. Experience, yes. I think Roigard is the better kicker as well, even over Smith and Christie.

[nzzp]

@canefan said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

@Crazy-Horse said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.

Hope is the killer

Dropping a semi to Arg or Wal would be apex Foster and reflect where the team's at.

I'm living in optimism that BB has been looking after himself for the last 4 years to peak right now - kind of like Carter did back in '15. If he starts running hard and straight, he's a different player.

Annnnd it's the hope that kills ya

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp haha yep, that would sum up his coaching career...we beat beat Ireland by 20 and lose to whoever next week, conceding a YC and RC in the process, having one player banned for the always fun 3rd/4th playoff match.

[nostrildamus]

@taniwharugby said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

@nzzp haha yep, that would sum up his coaching career...we beat beat Ireland by 20 and lose to whoever next week, conceding a YC and RC in the process, having one player banned for the always fun 3rd/4th playoff match.

No Roigard, no Telea, no Sami T, who is going to score all these tries?

[nostrildamus]

This is depressing https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300988477/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-vs-ireland-head-to-head-ratings-for-the-quarterfinal

I thought they massively underscored the Irish and inflated some of our players but even in the article they outscored us in forwards and backs!

[taniwharugby]

@nostrildamus WJ, LF, RI, CT...

[MN5]

@nostrildamus said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

This is depressing https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300988477/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-vs-ireland-head-to-head-ratings-for-the-quarterfinal

I thought they massively underscored the Irish and inflated some of our players but even in the article they outscored us in forwards and backs!

I don’t know shit about scrummaging but I know damn sure Furlong is better than 6/10. Who writes this shit ?

[kiwiinmelb]

@nzzp said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

@canefan said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

@Crazy-Horse said in RWC QF: All Blacks v Ireland:

I can't wait for this game to be over and we can flush the dunny and move on. But if we manage to win I will have mixed feelings. The following week(s) will be like a slow painful death after being given a glimmer of hope from the doctor. Just plain cruel.

Hope is the killer

Dropping a semi to Arg or Wal would be apex Foster and reflect where the team's at.

I'm living in optimism that BB has been looking after himself for the last 4 years to peak right now - kind of like Carter did back in '15. If he starts running hard and straight, he's a different player.

Annnnd it's the hope that kills ya

I’m living in optimism that first 20 minutes at mt smart is the type of rugby they have been keeping in their back pocket for now .

But yeah , I know , I’m probably dreaming .

[Stargazer]

I love Aaron's passion. If the whole team has that passion, miracles can happen.

https://twitter.com/skysportnz/status/1712644299311993027