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@TeWaio said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@No-Quarter said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:
@TeWaio completely agree, especially when it comes to cards, refs have been extremely harsh on the ABs while overlooking stuff from the opposition in the same game. It's an ongoing thing - SBs card was such a good example of that - a YC for batting the ball away in his own half? What the fuck? Not a chance another team cops a YC for that. Frizell's YC another great example - how in the hell did they find a card there?! And then in the discussion over whether it should be a red, Barnes said something along the lines of "the YC stays as it was incidental after the cleanout". So basically said, we've reviewed it, and we'll keep it a YC because he got pushed onto someone's leg. That alone was an absolutely outrageous call.
We are the most carded team. Cards make it extremely difficult to win. At least half the cards we get appear to be complete horseshit, and not in line with how other teams are carded.
Is this a conspiracy against the ABs? Not a chance, but there does appear to be a bias against us at the moment. Maybe it's the black?
What @Dodge says is the most important point though. If they are not consistent then some teams will prosper from that, while other teams will get screwed in the biggest games of their lives. That's inevitable with the current application of the laws and brings the game into disrepute.
Ironically I think it's because we Kiwis may stamp our feet and drop the bottom lip but we're completely harmless while other nations raise holy hell and that has an impact. I just look back to that Lions decision. Holy fark the world would have exploded if that had been the other way round. Same with 2007. You reckon Barnes would ever been able to step foot in SA if they'd been on the receiving end of that one?
Kind of reminds me of the attitude of a French minister to NZ protests over nuclear testing in pacific. I paraphrase, but it was essentially: "We can live for 6 months without being liked by New Zealanders".
In truth nobody gives a shit what we think, even in a sport we've often dominated.
This is bang on. We are, as a nation, "nice". Are we too nice? I'd argue no - I've lived abroad for my entire adult life and enjoyed the fact that kiwis are generally liked and well though of everywhere. It is fantastic. If it means we get the short end of the stick around rugby decisions, I'm happy with that. Others might disagree.
Cindy ... ?
I've always thought we were nice. Until I was there last in 2019 and I really felt something had changed. I'll be there in 6 weeks, it'll be interesting see what I think now.
The odd thing is though, the one country I would say has the nicest people by an absolute country mile, is probably the most despised country on the planet. Good old US of A.
EDIT - Moved from RWC Final Thread.
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Right gents. 3 days in Northland, staying in Kaitaia the first night (arrive late) then Paihia the next 3 before heading back down to Auckland. Day 1 up to Cape Reinga to watch the sun rise then mosey back down to Paihia via a pub in Pukenui for some pies. Next couple of days we've got Waitangi and maybe a half day boat trip lined up around the Bay of Islands, along with JFC's and Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack for some eats. Thinking about a whistle stop to Tane Mahuta on the way down to Auckland.
The boat trip is take it or leave it. Anything else that would be a high priority? Food and activities high on the list.
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Family run, very informative ( I've done Waitomo, this stacks up okay ). I can't remember if we had to book but I suspect you can and should because groups are small
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@mariner4life you cleaned up your little tropical storm yet? We land in a few weeks and I've got my finger over the one-star rating for all of FNQ
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I swept the 5 leaves off my patio (okay used the leaf blower) so we yeah we good
Still a fair whack of water around and a few fallen trees but otherwise she's apples
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Right gents. 3 days in Northland, staying in Kaitaia the first night (arrive late) then Paihia the next 3 before heading back down to Auckland. Day 1 up to Cape Reinga to watch the sun rise then mosey back down to Paihia via a pub in Pukenui for some pies. Next couple of days we've got Waitangi and maybe a half day boat trip lined up around the Bay of Islands, along with JFC's and Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack for some eats. Thinking about a whistle stop to Tane Mahuta on the way down to Auckland.
The boat trip is take it or leave it. Anything else that would be a high priority? Food and activities high on the list.
Mmm. Hope you don't have too high hopes for Kaitaia. Having spent my teenage years there, and travelling back to visit the parents over several years I saw the town kind of boom and expand, but my goodness last time I was there (2019) the town seems to have regressed massively. Admittedly the weather was a bit drab which didn't help, so sunshine may shine a better light on the place.
The Cape however was magical on previous visit there (perfect midwinter day, crystal clear water and amazing buzz). Flowering pohutukawas will help too.
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@mariner4life said in Travel:
I swept the 5 leaves off my patio (okay used the leaf blower) so we yeah we good
Still a fair whack of water around and a few fallen trees but otherwise she's apples
I saw footage of someone's car - they parked right near what looked like the biggest tree on their street. Insurance job?
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@Bones Make sure you go to Russell.
There are beautiful beaches and bays all down the east coast of Northland. There's a wonderful little bay just near Cape Reinga, but I've forgotten its name.
Tutukaka is stunning, and closer to Auckland, Tawharanui is great. Cliff walk at Mangawhai Heads is worth it. Need to time it with the tides though.
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If you are travelling south from the Bay of Islands towards Whangarei try turning of SH1 at Hikurangi onto the Twin Coast Discovery Highway (Marua Rd). It takes you on a loop through farmland and onto some of the nice east coast beaches already mentioned. (Sandy, Woolleys and Whale Bays, Matapouri and Tutukaka).
Do not turn of onto the Whananaki Road unless you wish encounter very senior politicians on their summer break.
An unofficial guide to the best beaches in Northland
