Crystal Glass XV
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Brendon Leonard and Solomon Alaimalo come to mind - both players' careers were arguably hugely affected due to some carelessness from other players.
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Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
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@Victor-Meldrew 8 games is like 3 seasons back then isn't it?
@Bones said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Victor-Meldrew 8 games is like 3 seasons back then isn't it?
Normally about 4-5 Tests a year plus loads of games on tour. Wilson went on a mini-tour to France in '77 where he got injured after the 3rd game IIRC. Injured until '79 when he got injured again and retired.
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Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
@Victor-Meldrew said in Crystal Glass XV:
Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
Trains racehorses near Ashburton these days. Does a good job with a small team.
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Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
@Victor-Meldrew said in Crystal Glass XV:
Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
Obvious segue is Clive Currie.
Dirty Welsh thugs. Glad they're still whinging and deluding themselves about Haden.
Karma's a bitch huh?
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@booboo said in Crystal Glass XV:
And that Muphry is nearly as bad as Murphy.
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@canefan Good shout, completely forgot about him.
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@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
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@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
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@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
He did actually play well and had presence when he actually made it on the park didn’t he ?
Not like those show ponies Ali Williams and Chris Jack
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@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
He did actually play well and had presence when he actually made it on the park didn’t he ?
Not like those show ponies Ali Williams and Chris Jack
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
He did actually play well and had presence when he actually made it on the park didn’t he ?
Not like those show ponies Ali Williams and Chris Jack
That's 100% the myth ....
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@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
He did actually play well and had presence when he actually made it on the park didn’t he ?
Not like those show ponies Ali Williams and Chris Jack
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@MN5 said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Nepia said in Crystal Glass XV:
@canefan said in Crystal Glass XV:
That lock from Waikato, Keith Robinson. Had a tough guy rep but was always hurt
In for a shot as one of the most overrated players in NZ rugby too. Always hailed as a saviour, never really delivered.
Jesus Neps. He did the business really well on the pitch if memory serves.
At least that’s what Bart and Red Beard always said on here.
If him and Troy Flavell had stayed fit/away from the judiciary I think NZ might have had the most feared forward pack of that era.
I took a calculated risk of RB not being around here anymore and Bart starting threads and then disappearing again so I took my shot - and I stand by it.
He did actually play well and had presence when he actually made it on the park didn’t he ?
Not like those show ponies Ali Williams and Chris Jack
Apparently it was a huge effort just to come back from that back injury he suffered. Recall him being pretty damn good before that injury.
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Another one from the past is Nicky Allen. Literally lost his life playing rugby. Was he as good as they say?
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Another one from the past is Nicky Allen. Literally lost his life playing rugby. Was he as good as they say?
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Crystal Glass XV:
Another one from the past is Nicky Allen. Literally lost his life playing rugby. Was he as good as they say?
I think Foxy said in his book that he only had his career because Allen had the wanderlust and didn't actually commit himself - IIRC he died playing rural rugby in Oz and that he knew he could die if he kept playing.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Crystal Glass XV:
Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
Obvious segue is Clive Currie.
Dirty Welsh thugs. Glad they're still whinging and deluding themselves about Haden.
Karma's a bitch huh?
@booboo said in Crystal Glass XV:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Crystal Glass XV:
Going back further, i nominate Bevan Wilson, the fullback from the late 70's.
After years of crap 15's he was the real deal in '77, calm under pressure, good goalkicker and pretty good on attack. Only played 8 times due to injuries an retired after 2 years
Obvious segue is Clive Curry.
Dirty Welsh thugs. Glad they're still whinging and deluding themselves about Haden.
Karma's a bitch huh?
Currie ... just for the record ...
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Another one from the past is Nicky Allen. Literally lost his life playing rugby. Was he as good as they say?
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Crystal Glass XV:
Another one from the past is Nicky Allen. Literally lost his life playing rugby. Was he as good as they say?
Big rep. Reading some of the biographies from that time and they wax absolutely lyrical about his skills.
