All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3

[JayCee]

found this interesting:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/neil-francis-only-two-all-blacks-would-get-in-their-2005-side-new-zealand-are-now-doubted-favourites-35900468.html

"That was an exceptional side and the only players from the current side that would have a chance of getting in would be Brodie Retalick and Read."

I think our 2017 forward pack as a whole is much better than the 2005 version. Our current locking pair is pretty special.
Obviously 2017 backline is inexperienced - but I would take Smith with one arm over Marshall.

2005 team:

15. Mils Muliaina
16. Doug Howlett
17. Tana Umaga
18. Aaron Mauger
19. Sitiveni Sivivatu
20. Dan Carter
21. Justin Marshall
22. Tony Woodcock
23. Keven Mealamu
24. Carl Hayman
25. Ali Williams
26. Chris Jack
27. Jerry Collins
28. Richie McCaw
29. Rodney So'alo

Never heard of that Rodney So'alo fella.

[taniwharugby]

@JayCee yea I'd take Whitelock over that duo too.

[Bones]

And Kaino.

[Frye]

@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

And Kaino.

Really? JC was in his prime. I'm not convinced Kaino is any more.

[Bones]

@Frye as much as I love JC, it's not a tough decision.

[kiwiinmelb]

while I dont agree with everything they say , a couple of mates , a kiwi and an irishman , have done some pretty good previews - reviews of the tour ,

[Kruse]

Fucking Norwegians have turned on us... forecasted precipitation is growing.
Goddamn Scandinavians, might have to go over and seduce some of their women - just for, you know, the principle of it all.

[Donsteppa]

Can we just have kickoff already.

Bloody waiting...

[canefan]

@Kruse said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

Fucking Norwegians have turned on us... forecasted precipitation is growing.
Goddamn Scandinavians, might have to go over and seduce some of their women - just for, you know, the principle of it all.

We've had rain all week and it's cold and wet right now....

[booboo]

@JayCee said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

found this interesting:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/neil-francis-only-two-all-blacks-would-get-in-their-2005-side-new-zealand-are-now-doubted-favourites-35900468.html

"That was an exceptional side and the only players from the current side that would have a chance of getting in would be Brodie Retalick and Read."

I think our 2017 forward pack as a whole is much better than the 2005 version. Our current locking pair is pretty special.
Obviously 2017 backline is inexperienced - but I would take Smith with one arm over Marshall.

2005 team:

15. Mils Muliaina
16. Doug Howlett
17. Tana Umaga
18. Aaron Mauger
19. Sitiveni Sivivatu
20. Dan Carter
21. Justin Marshall
22. Tony Woodcock
23. Keven Mealamu
24. Carl Hayman
25. Ali Williams
26. Chris Jack
27. Jerry Collins
28. Richie McCaw
29. Rodney So'alo

Never heard of that Rodney So'alo fella.

JK would eat Jerry Collins for breakfast

[booboo]

@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

@Frye as much as I love JC, it's not a tough decision.

This

[DMX]

@booboo

Would be more interesting if Neil Francis was not a complete dick.

[JC]

@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

@Frye as much as I love JC, it's not a tough decision.

Wait, what? You tart.

[Crash]

Aagh I can't stand it - is it kick off time yet?

[Rancid Schnitzel]

@Kruse said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

Fucking Norwegians have turned on us... forecasted precipitation is growing.
Goddamn Scandinavians, might have to go over and seduce some of their women - just for, you know, the principle of it all.

Don't do that. You might get stuck there for 12 years....

Have to trust the Norwegian weather forecasters. Other than cross country skiing, all they ever talk about is the weather.

[MN5]

@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

Judases north of the border too

As cries of ‘Come on the All Blacks’ and ‘Greig Laidlaw should be starting’ come from north of the English border, the rest of us look on with a degree of incredulity.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/disgruntled-scottish-rugby-fans-who-13296953

Quite rightly the only starting Laidlaw will be doing is packing.

Scottish rugby is in full meltdown on the Facebook page I follow. It's fucken amusing. Aside from an argument for Seymour on the bench they're clutching at straws. I think some are still hoping for a late call up for Barclay or one of the Grays.

[rotated]

@TeWaio said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:

For the first time in my life I have bet against the ABs as an emotional hedge. Sold the ABs points handicap @ +12.5. I feel dirty.

I don't know if the NZ Tab offers it but many online bookies offer a first half only head to head, start and points total. The odds aren't quite as good, but you get the same effect with the chance of a win/win.

[antipodean]

Seti Afoa interviews Stephen Jones who believes the All Blacks will win by a score. Interesting interview.

[booboo]

Not that I'm a gambler but Oddschecker.com shows international bookies are rating the ABs.

https://www.oddschecker.com/au/rugby-union

NZ range from $1.18 (Sportsbet.com.au) to $1.25 (Betfair).

Lowest odds on the Lions $4.30 (a mob called TopBetta) up to $4.80 (William Hill), although they show Betfair at $5.30 but in a different category (anyone know what an "Exchange" is?).

[taniwharugby]

@booboo historically the ABs bounce back hard from a loss, so no surprise the bookies arent offering too much.