Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November

[NTA]

Anyone in Sydney going along? I'm considering getting a cheap seat just for the spectacle.

[Kiwiwomble]

Yeah, cane was injured not that long ago, four big shifts, time for a break

[pakman]

If Ofa were suspended for a week, Is Nepo back? If not who would be first TH cab off rank in Mitre 10? Know Bower and Karl can play there but think I'd prefer a specialist.

[DMX]

@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Moody, Coles, Laulala, Tuipoluto, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane, Savea, Smith, Mo’unga, Clarke, Goodhue, Lienart-Brown, Ioane, B. Barrett

Smith to play 80 minutes.

Can't argue with that. I am guessing Fozzie still thinks Jordie is his first choice wing but he is due for a rest anyway.

[family man]

@DMX is laulala available or is he still in Nz waiting for birth of his child? If in Nz then lomax be starting and bower on the bench as he can play tight or loose head prop

[Bovidae]

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

[Duluth]

@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

Given his history they should be extra cautious. He shouldn't play again until Super Rugby

[nzzp]

@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.

I don't think he'll be back - but the return to play protocols can be satisfied in a week I thought? I have memories of folk going off for HIA, but then being back the week after.

That said, I'm with @Duluth, think he should take the time out and come back at Super next year

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp yeah I think they can fail an HIA in game but pass the rest during the week and be selected to play, similarly there have been ones passed in-game but failed the subsequent follow ups (delayed obviously)

[Kiwiwomble]

@DMX said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Moody, Coles, Laulala, Tuipoluto, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane, Savea, Smith, Mo’unga, Clarke, Goodhue, Lienart-Brown, Ioane, B. Barrett

Smith to play 80 minutes.

Can't argue with that. I am guessing Fozzie still thinks Jordie is his first choice wing but he is due for a rest anyway.

i cant imagine how hard it is being a professional rugby player in nz at the moment, your a wing with AB's aspirations so you ask your coach to keep referring to you as a fullback just so fozzie will notice you

[Machpants]

This our first ever test in Parramatta?

[Kiwiwomble]

@Machpants definitely at this stadium as its brand new

[dogmeat]

Last time we played out Western Sydney didn't go so well did it?

[NTA]

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

[Crucial]

@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

That's a deliberate ploy to keep lazy fat fuckers away so they can fit more seats in

[NTA]

@Crucial said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

That's a deliberate ploy to keep lazy fat fuckers away so they can fit more seats in

Also true!

The best thing Parramatta could have done was run a ring service light rail up that street to the stadium, then turn down into North Parramatta and back over the river.

[Bovidae]

@dogmeat said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

Last time we played out Western Sydney didn't go so well did it?

Luckily it's not that far west. What a shocker that game was. Thanks Laurie!

[Nepia]

@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:

@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.

EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.

I didn’t realise it was that long a walk - didn’t seem that long when I did it but we stopped at some shops and to have a bite to eat along the way.

[NTA]

@Nepia Bavarian Bier Cafe is kind of halfway.

[dogmeat]

@Bovidae Yep couple on debut five or six others that had played a handful of games at most and a couple of grizzled veterans that were past it.

Six I think never played for the AB's again after that tour. Lam being the "standout".