Olympics Thread

[TeWaio]

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<p>Can we still make it through to the quarters?</p>
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Yes, top 2 of each pool + 2 extras (I guess on points diff? or repechage?). Need to thrash Kenya and ideally beat GB.</p>

[Davesofthunder]

Ok, that's good news that we need to flush and move on. <br><br>
Not a great start though

[Frye]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="TeWaio" data-cid="604447" data-time="1470759042">
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<p>Yes, top 2 of each pool + 2 extras (I guess on points diff? or repechage?). Need to thrash Kenya and ideally beat GB.</p>
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<p>We could lose again and still qualify.</p>

[Bones]

Joubert is having a fucking laugh. He's having a worse game than NZ.

[MiketheSnow]

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<div><span><span>TMO, Joubert, Eddie Butler & Clive Woodward all take a bow. All four of you fucking useless. Great tackle to dislodge the ball. No try</span></span></div>
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<div><span><span>Time for Joubert to retire</span></span></div>
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[G-Man]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tordah" data-cid="604441" data-time="1470757946"><p>unbelievable, Japan win against AB7s. 14-12</p></blockquote>
What fresh madness is this? Japan donâ€t beat major rugby nations…oh…wait…<br><br>
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[sparky]

Makes me weep with shame and anger to see the All Blacks 7s lose to Japan. They must redeem themselves by being awesome the rest of the tournament.

[JAF]

What is worse ... Boks losing to Japan at RWC or All Black 7s losing to Japan in Olympics? Ask big mouth Bones.

[cgrant]

<p>I don't see this AB Sevens team winning a medal. They looked pedestrian, unimaginative and made basic errors. Fiji were the most impressive of all the nations so far, with GB, France and SA not very far behind. Aussies were even worse than the AB.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Richie McCaw is in Rio. Put him on the field next game. Bet he can do it ...</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This may or may not be a serious suggestion.</span></span></p>

[booboo]

The ghost of Spinning Rhombus returns...<br><br>
Loss to Japan? Gah fuck.<br><br>
World Champ scullers gone.<br><br>
Good day in Rio.

[kiwiinmelb]

<p>Havent seen the game ,  just seen the result , but not overly surprised </p>
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<p>With the squad something has been lacking all year  ,  lacked the cool thinking on the spot decision makers that we have taken for granted during Titches reign </p>

[Billy Tell]

That plan to have SBW booster the RC midfield stocks 😪

[booboo]

So we've lost Dubs and Webber as well as to Japan. Great day in Rio ...

[Mokey]

<p>Wow. All the shit news from Rio - Sevens, Equestrian, Rowers, Swimmers, Sailors...</p>
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<p>I mean fucking seriously? Losing to Japan? (While the 15 side has done some great things, the sevens' side best achievement is winning the plate at the 2000 Japan Sevens.)</p>

[Gary]

Bad luck for SBW. Pretty sure Forbes was subbed might have worth while having s cool head on the pitch rather some young guy who thought running across field to get close to the touch line was a good idea.<br><br>
Might revise my thinking about what's a success for the men 7s from making the final to getting into the 1/4's.<br>
Was thinking that Titch was holding back in the World Series this year and bugger me the game plan at the olympics is exactly the same.

[booboo]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gary" data-cid="604467" data-time="1470768844"><p>
Bad luck for SBW. Pretty sure Forbes was subbed might have worth while having s cool head on the pitch rather some young guy who thought running across field to get close to the touch line was a good idea.<br><br>
Might revise my thinking about what's a success for the men 7s from making the final to getting into the 1/4's.<br>
Was thinking that Titch was holding back in the World Series this year and bugger me the game plan at the olympics is exactly the same.</p></blockquote>
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All part of the plan? Sweet.

[taniwharugby]

It's karma for our media talking smack about how many medals we will win....<br><br>
Apparently we may only be able to replace 1 of SBW or Webber? Bit of confusion about?<br><br>
jeez, SBW gone from TRC is the bigger blow for me

[Stargazer]

<p>According to One News, SBW is out for up to 9 months with a partially ruptured achilles tendon. I seriously hope for him that it won't be that long.</p>
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<p>With both flying reserves already used (Ormond had already replace Stanaway), they've only Messam left if another player goes down.</p>

[Donsteppa]

NZ Sevens has been relatively standing still for a few years now. <br><br>
When the push for sevens to be in the Olympics was in full swing, there seemed to be too many fans and administrators assuming guaranteed golds for NZ. <br><br>
Forgetting that the lure of the Olympics might just kick a few other nations into gear.