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  • MajorPomM MajorPom

    Three comments:

    For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

    Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

    Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

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    @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

    Three comments:

    For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

    Thanks for that, I still think that was the genesis game for the modern era of dominance. I was casting around for ideas on what to watch tonight, and now you've solved the problem for me.

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    • MajorPomM MajorPom

      Three comments:

      For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

      Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

      Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

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      @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

      Three comments:

      For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

      Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

      Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

      No that was Simon Barnes who wrote that piece.

      https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-trading-on-nothing-but-worn-out-myths-qqpnrxt0ddm

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      • MajorPomM MajorPom

        Three comments:

        For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

        Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

        Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

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        @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

        Three comments:

        For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

        Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

        Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

        Thought that was Simon Barnes?

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        • F Frye

          @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

          Three comments:

          For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

          Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

          Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

          No that was Simon Barnes who wrote that piece.

          https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-trading-on-nothing-but-worn-out-myths-qqpnrxt0ddm

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          @Frye said in Aura watch:

          @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

          Three comments:

          For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

          Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

          Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

          No that was Simon Barnes who wrote that piece.

          https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-trading-on-nothing-but-worn-out-myths-qqpnrxt0ddm

          That was not a booboo. He only beat me by a couple of minutes while I was typing my reply ...

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          • F Frye

            @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

            Three comments:

            For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

            Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

            Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

            No that was Simon Barnes who wrote that piece.

            https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-trading-on-nothing-but-worn-out-myths-qqpnrxt0ddm

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            @Frye said in Aura watch:

            @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

            Three comments:

            For the longer term TSFers, the above was written by the same bloke who wrote the legendary piece about how the AB's were shit before we destroyed France in 2004.

            Secondly, for all the criticism that the UK rugby media (rightly) gets, when they decide to do it properly, their research is usually very strong.

            Thirdly, given Walsh's usual ego-driven writings, I'm rather surprised he hasn't written more of his own opinions on the last 4 paragraphs ...

            No that was Simon Barnes who wrote that piece.

            https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-trading-on-nothing-but-worn-out-myths-qqpnrxt0ddm

            Stephen Jones wrote an article before the 2002 test vs England pointing out how pathetic the ab team was on paper. “ where’s McCaw, where’s Jack ?” And “ who is Ali Williams? Mr Johnson your breakfast is served “ were the stand out quotes from it .
            I tried to find it after the game but it was taken down .
            Where do they find these piston wristed gibbons?

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            • MajorPomM Away
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              Ok I’m confused as fuck. Or just getting old.

              Walsh was one of the first to write about Armstrong and Armstrong really came after him. I distinctly remember many a convo about him trashing us too, and I was sure it was that article.

              Well, there you go. All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

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              • MajorPomM MajorPom

                Ok I’m confused as fuck. Or just getting old.

                Walsh was one of the first to write about Armstrong and Armstrong really came after him. I distinctly remember many a convo about him trashing us too, and I was sure it was that article.

                Well, there you go. All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

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                @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

                All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

                Trust me it's really great. Absolutely nothing to lose.

                You can just call them "correcting fluffybunnies" and feel better about it too.

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                • SnowyS Snowy

                  @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

                  All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

                  Trust me it's really great. Absolutely nothing to lose.

                  You can just call them "correcting fluffybunnies" and feel better about it too.

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                  @Snowy said in Aura watch:

                  @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

                  All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

                  Trust me it's really great. Absolutely nothing to lose.

                  You can just call them "correcting fluffybunnies" and feel better about it too.

                  The one enduring gift Donald has given us is the phrase "fake news". Now any time someone calls me out or proves me wrong, I get to move on swiftly with no embarrassment or admission of my stupidity.

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                  • voodooV voodoo

                    @Snowy said in Aura watch:

                    @MajorRage said in Aura watch:

                    All the credit I’ve not built up on TSF over 14 years. Gone.

                    Trust me it's really great. Absolutely nothing to lose.

                    You can just call them "correcting fluffybunnies" and feel better about it too.

                    The one enduring gift Donald has given us is the phrase "fake news". Now any time someone calls me out or proves me wrong, I get to move on swiftly with no embarrassment or admission of my stupidity.

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                    @voodoo said in Aura watch:

                    Now any time someone calls me out or proves me wrong, I get to move on swiftly with no embarrassment or admission of my stupidity.

                    More likely to get called out for being right around here. Stick to fake news, (opinions, myths, fallacies, stereotypes are all fine too) avoid facts at all costs.

                    I like this, albeit yet another thread diversion:
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                      Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                      • jeggaJ jegga

                        Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                        https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                        @jegga said in Aura watch:

                        Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                        https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                        Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?![alt text]

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                          https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/opinion/116428956/rugby-world-cup-cheating-label-a-badge-of-honour-for-clever-all-blacks

                          It's Aura fucking with them

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                            If you are playing rugby, and you are not "cheating" then you are not trying hard enough

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                            • canefanC canefan

                              @jegga said in Aura watch:

                              Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                              https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                              Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?![alt text]

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                              @canefan said in Aura watch:

                              @jegga said in Aura watch:

                              Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                              https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                              https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                              Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                              I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

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                              • jeggaJ jegga

                                @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

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                                canefan
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                                @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                                Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                As long as those dubious calls are in our favour right??!!!?

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                                • canefanC canefan

                                  @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                  @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                  @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                  Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                  https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                                  Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                  I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                  As long as those dubious calls are in our favour right??!!!?

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                                  @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                  @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                  @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                  @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                  Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                  https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

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                                  Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                  I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                  As long as those dubious calls are in our favour right??!!!?

                                  Yep and all the things Neil Francis thrashwanked about

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                                  • jeggaJ jegga

                                    @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                    @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                    Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                    https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                    Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                    I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

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                                    @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                    @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                    @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                    Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                    https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                    Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                    I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                    I would probably prefer it if they lost because Sexton was red carded for a high tackle.

                                    Actually nah, let’s just thrash them by playing rugby.

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                                    • CrucialC Crucial

                                      @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                      @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                      @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                      Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                      https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                      Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                      I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                      I would probably prefer it if they lost because Sexton was red carded for a high tackle.

                                      Actually nah, let’s just thrash them by playing rugby.

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                                      @Crucial said in Aura watch:

                                      @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                      @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                      @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                      Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                      https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                      Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                      I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                      I would probably prefer it if they lost because Sexton was red carded for a high tackle.

                                      Actually nah, let’s just thrash them by playing rugby.

                                      How can a team that cheats with impunity beat anyone simply playing rugby ?![alt text](image url)

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                                      • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                                        If you are playing rugby, and you are not "cheating" then you are not trying hard enough

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                                        @mariner4life said in Aura watch:

                                        If you are playing rugby, and you are not "cheating" then you are not trying hard enough

                                        I coulda shoulda been an All Black if only I had been a better cheat

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                                        • CrucialC Crucial

                                          @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                          @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                          @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                          Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                          https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                          https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                          Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                          I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                          I would probably prefer it if they lost because Sexton was red carded for a high tackle.

                                          Actually nah, let’s just thrash them by playing rugby.

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                                          @Crucial said in Aura watch:

                                          @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                          @canefan said in Aura watch:

                                          @jegga said in Aura watch:

                                          Irish gunna Irish . Their former test captain claims the abs cheat with impunity. You bet your arse they do you whining man child

                                          https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-ex-ireland-forward-neil-francis-scathing-attack-on-the-all-blacks-says-they-cheat-with-impunity.html

                                          https://i.imgur.com/ZSdJll8.mp4

                                          Any sentiment I had about them winning the cup is gone. Perhaps they should own the fact that their success is predicated by the need for a ref that allows them to compete illegally for the ball at the breakdown and to constantly line up offside?

                                          I hope we play them in the quarters and the game is decided by a couple of dubious reffing calls .

                                          I would probably prefer it if they lost because Sexton was red carded for a high tackle.

                                          Actually nah, let’s just thrash them by playing rugby.

                                          I’d prefer if Sexton was yellow carded at a crucial moment for acting. The outrage would be delicious

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