All Blacks vs Wales
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<p>Actually pick a combined 15, mine would be the All Blacks apart from Roberts, North and AWJ in for Crotty, Naholo and Romano. Warburton and Cane are a coin toss.</p>
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<p>That was fun.</p>
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<p>All All Blacks, except for Wyn Jones instead of Romano, and Roberts instead of Crotty. And Ardie would be 7 ahead of Cane and Warburton</p> -
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<p>Hang on....'cool ferners'......an oxymoron if ever I heard one.</p>
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<p>If I had a couple of beers at a suburban pub, then the rest at home, which category do I fal-... </p>
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<p>In case anyone missed it. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729'>http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729</a></p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="profitius" data-cid="586173" data-time="1465563759">
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<p>In case anyone missed it. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729'>http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729</a></p>
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<p>If only games were decided by Walesonline pre-game player ratings.</p>
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<p>Instead of a 34 point historical headstart, NZ is only marginally better, and Faletau is a better player than Read...</p> -
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<p>In case anyone missed it. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729'>http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729</a></p>
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<p>Nice of them to point out where some of our players were born. Can only assume the Welsh team are entirely Welsh born and bred.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Rembrandt" data-cid="586181" data-time="1465565264"><p>
Nice of them to point out where some of our players were born. Can only assume the Welsh team are entirely Welsh born and bred.</p></blockquote>
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Ha indeed. I can understand mentioning Naholo's origin but when you have a very limited number of words it just seems weird to dedicate a bunch to Kaino's birthplace. -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="profitius" data-cid="586173" data-time="1465563759"><p>In case anyone missed it. <br><a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729">http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729</a></p></blockquote>
This was the worst rugby read i've had in a while. <br><br>
Faletau better than Read? :::::::D<br>
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<p>in all honesty Faletau is a very good player in his own right but Read is one of the most complete players running around and undisputedly the best number 8 in the world.</p>
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<p>The article is poor- but I don't mind Read's rating too much. They point out he hasn't been at the peak of his powers in the past year, which is accurate. I would take Read over Faletau all day knowing his ceiling and the extenuating factors over the past 18 months - but if you are wanting to write an article like this 8 is a fair rating.</p>
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<p>Faletau having the same rating as Ben Smith & Brodie Rettalick is what is laughable.</p> -
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<p>In case anyone missed it. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729'>http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-blacks-head-head-11448729</a></p>
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<p>interesting that they believe we have the two worst players on the field in Crotty and Romano (6), and no Welsh players are rated lower than a 7.</p> -
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<p>interesting that they believe we have the two worst players on the field in Crotty and Romano (6), and no Welsh players are rated lower than a 7.</p>
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<p>To be fair, it's just a guy called Andy Howell who believes this - in fact he only wrote it and possibly doesn't believe it.</p>
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<p>I think Read is back to close to his best, Rotated - he's looked much better this Super season than he did last year. I'm afraid I don't watch NH rugby, so I've no idea about Faletau - or many of the other Welsh for that matter. I shall watch this Faletau fellow with interest, though! :)</p>
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<p>Against the other ABs, I'd give Crotty, Romano and Cane an extra point and given that everyone is now in a three point band (7-9) I'd give half-points to Read and Kaino and probably subtract half points from Moody, Fekitoa and Savea.</p> -
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<p>interesting that they believe we have the two worst players on the field in Crotty and Romano (6), and no Welsh players are rated lower than a 7.</p>
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<p>Walesonline trolls rugby, just like Rattue, Reason and Jones.</p>
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<p>Don't let them wind you up. Welsh fans are the best around, fantastic lovers of rugby and passionate about their team. Enjoy the tour and find some to have a beer and talk rugby with, they're quality all day long.</p> -
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Well that could only be SammyC, everyone else is just an old, boring, white git.</p></blockquote>
oh God, let it go precious :)<br><br>
I take it all back, dire straits are the coolest band in history. -
<p>least it looks like the conditions will be very good, bring it on! </p>
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<p>some betting advice from the lads plox. I am tempted to go Wales +18.5 given how shakey we always are early doors in the international season...I can see us winning but I can also see some handling errors and guys getting things wrong at the breakdown etc limiting the victory margin...any comments?</p>
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<p>oh God, let it go precious :)<br><br>
I take it all back, dire straits are the coolest band in history.</p>
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<p>Let's ROCK ON with some Eagles and Fleetwood Mac afterwards !!!! OHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH</p>
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<p>To be fair, it's just a guy called Andy Howell who believes this - in fact he only wrote it and possibly doesn't believe it.</p>
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<p>I think Read is back to close to his best, Rotated - he's looked much better this Super season than he did last year. I'm afraid I don't watch NH rugby, so I've no idea about Faletau - or many of the other Welsh for that matter. I shall watch this Faletau fellow with interest, though! :)</p>
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<p>Against the other ABs, I'd give Crotty, Romano and Cane an extra point and given that everyone is now in a three point band (7-9) I'd give half-points to Read and Kaino and probably subtract half points from Moody, Fekitoa and Savea.</p>
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<p>Faletau played well here in 2011 in the world cup but wasn't as good as Read. Haven't really seen him play since though</p>
