Olympics Thread
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<p>It's gone. We just lost the quarter final.</p>
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<p>Well damn. Not surprised at all but still had a bit of hope left. Go Fiji!</p> -
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<p>While it is disappointing it is only 7s and I wouldn't want to see Super rugby or god forbid the All Blacks sacrificed for it so not sure how much of a rethink can be had other than a new coach and <strong>allowing our superstars to jet in when they have a window.</strong></p>
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<p>I'd go the opposite route and have a sevens programme that is completely separate from the ABs and Super rugby to avoid the issues with player availability that have occurred this year. Set-up a central base for fulltime training for the players and pay them accordingly rather than the piecemeal system used at present. Sevens won't attract the best rugby players in NZ but should be able to find enough young athletes across all codes who can become specialists.</p>
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<p>Most importantly, have a complete re-think on the type of players you need (i.e., speed and guile over size) and the tactics employed. </p> -
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Well, at least we made the "finals" I suppose. One win from four games. What a disgrace.</p></blockquote>
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That's it in a nutshell , we can sugarcoat this as much as we like , <br><br>
But from a proud rugby nation , 1 win from 4 games is not acceptable -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Donsteppa" data-cid="604844" data-time="1470863553"><p>If only it was that simple....<br><br>The whole 'don't sack the coach because it didn't work last time' only works when you've got the right coach. I don't think Grizz would have won in 95, Hart in 03, or Mitch in 07 for starters...</p></blockquote><br>It was a joke...<br><br>Great Britain gets through in extra time against Argentina.
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That GB vs Arg game was gripping.
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<p>It was a joke...<br><br>
Great Britain gets through in extra time against Argentina.</p>
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<p>I'm too blinkered by bitterness and twistedness this morning :)</p> -
Keeping the coach thing only really makes sense if the guy hasn't been there that long. GT has been there for 20 plus years hasn't he. Time for a change.
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<p>When you win one game from four, commenting on the ref should be the least of your worries...</p> -
Yeah it's pathetic. Just suck it up we were terrible.
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<p>Mixed emotions about losing to Fiji - bugger we lost but at least we didn't stop Fiji from getting a medal when it would have been a bloody crime for us to get one given the way we played. Titch got it wrong with the game plan - unlucky with injuries but that's been the case all year - maybe its his training program</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Donsteppa" data-cid="604863" data-time="1470865595">
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<p>When you win one game from four, commenting on the ref should be the least of your worries...</p>
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<p>make your own luck...</p>
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<p>Now the boys have to pick themselves up for the Plate....fun!</p>
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<p>Titch has been HUGE for the game of 7s and is a shame if this is how he is to bow out, but it seems the game may have moved past him in the last year or so.</p> -
<p>Four years ago we assumed we would be in the finals of both mens and womens - at least the ladies came through with their part of the deal. Biggest problem for 7s is that most players view it as only some nice padding for their CV as they try and get a SR contract and make the ABs. NZ Rugby need to scout better or at the very least get better organised.</p>
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<p>Four years ago we assumed we would be in the finals of both mens and womens - at least the ladies came through with their part of the deal. Biggest problem for 7s is that most players view it as only some nice padding for their CV as they try and get a SR contract and make the ABs. NZ Rugby need to scout better or at the very least get better organised.</p>
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<p>Yep, maybe they have a trial, a camp, and then maybe the final 2 legs of the World Series, and then Olympics, look outside and allow League players to trial as well, afterall, this is supposed to be the NZ Olympics 7s Team, not the All Black 7s.</p> -
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<p>When you win one game from four, commenting on the ref should be the least of your worries...</p>
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<p>Oh FFS not only did not not play like All Blacks, they are not not acting like All Blacks after the match. I know there are plenty of rabid fans that will crucify the ref, but to have the coach and players come out after the game and whinge like that is bloody pathetic. Just give Fiji their dues and take it on the chin.</p>
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<p>Those comments are frankly embarrassing. Time for Titch to be put out to pasture. Perhaps he and Quinn can go to the same retirement village and regale each other with tales of past glory.</p> -
It does remind me a little of the failed World Cup bids on the past , not through the level of disappointment , but more that the warning signs were there to see all year.
