Tri Nations: Wallabies vs All Blacks: MATCH THREAD: Sat 7th Nov

[the cursed]

For my liking, there are too many guys who have had little game time added to bedding in new combinations or making reacquaintances. There's also inadequate cover at 1st 5/8.

theyve had 5 or 6 weeks in camp to get reacquainted. I count 3 from the starting side and 4 on the bench (cant recall if Lomax got time, so maybe 5 - open to correction though) who havent played in the test season.

Realise it feels like Henrys rotation all over again, but we continually laud our great depth and we only have 6 tests this season, if not now when for the newbies? Do we really fear Aussie when looking at their team, its pretty obvious they are going to play narrow and kick for territory predominantly. do we really want to roll out SA's excuse? lets see how they go.

Dmac doesnt fill me with confidence, but theres always Jordie as 1st 5 (said tongue in cheek).

[Biffer]

So how many games are left in the series? This is longer than Game of Thrones.

[the cursed]

So how many games are left in the series? This is longer than Game of Thrones.

3ns is a 6 test series, play each other twice. started last weekend.

[Sandstorm]

So how many games are left in the series? This is longer than Game of Thrones.

3ns is a 6 test series, play each other twice. started last weekend.

Bledislow 4 is twice?

[Trapper]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

[Biffer]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

[Magpie26]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

There is always value in beating Oz.

[Ymx]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

[Gumboot]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

There is always value in beating Oz.

Yep.

Bloody ridiculous to complain about too much test rugby in 2020.

[Dan54]

Will be interesting to see how teams start today, I know normally they have a pretty settled match day schedule, but both teams will have to fly in during day and just hang around at Suncorp I assume?

[Dan54]

Some exciting players to come off the bench but I think there are too many changes to the starting XV for players who need time playing. Also, why the fuck is DMac there along with Jordan?

Is he not covering 10 more than 15?

Edit: agree with mrbrownstone about McKenzie not exactly inspiring confidence in that role.

If it is direct cover for 10, I would prefer Josh Ioane be there.

Did you watch Southland/Otago game last night, thank f*** he not near the squad at moment, geez he was below poor!

[Biffer]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once
every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

Yay, another SH poster who doesn't understand what a good competition looks like but who will be back complaining about why we've got more money before too long. Thanks for playing, we love you, honest.

[Guy Smiley]

That's good when it's only once
every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

Yay, another SH poster who doesn't understand what a good competition looks like but who will be back complaining about why we've got more money before too long. Thanks for playing, we love you, honest.

I’m over this petty hemispherical bitching. We’re getting test rugby in our backyards. We like it. You don’t.

Cool. Don’t watch.

Same for anyone not into NH rugby. Don’t watch it if you’re not into it. Leave the bitching out of it.

Boring repetitive twats.

[Biffer]

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Boring repetitive twats.

Yeah, we're not playing the same opponent we've played three times in the last month or so,

[Guy Smiley]

[

Boring repetitive twats.

Yeah, we're not playing the same opponent we've played three times in the last month or so,

Fuck off and find a match thread you like then.

[the cursed]

So how many games are left in the series? This is longer than Game of Thrones.

3ns is a 6 test series, play each other twice. started last weekend.

Bledislow 4 is twice?

see bolded bit

3ns = 6 tests in total

2 x AB vs Wallabies (3rd and 4th bleds)
2 x AB vs Argentina
2 x Wallabies vs Argentina

6 tests, not that hard.

[Jb1981]

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Boring repetitive twats.

Yeah, we're not playing the same opponent we've played three times in the last month or so,

Fuck off and find a match thread you like then.

I endorse this common sense advice .

[stemoc]

I don’t get why some people don’t like playing another team 4 times, it reminds me of the old days when there were tours, I long for those days. I would friggen love 4 test in a row against the Boks or England to sort out who’s actually the better team. What’s wrong with you people? Whinging about farking rugby. Jesus.

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

australia hasn't been a top side since 2003.

[Trapper]

I hope the Wallabies put up a better showing tonight and just play their own game instead of trying to match it with the ABs skill wise. I think they got sucked in to trying to match the ABs in areas where they just don’t quite have the skill set pull it off. Nick White’s half time interview suggested that was his thinking when he said if they had enough pill they could do to the ABs as they had done to the Wobbs. SAau showed to me that they had a more direct style of play, going hard around the fringes coupled with hard defence. I think that’s what the need to get back to. Get in the ABs faces, ruffle some hair and frustrate. Take points when they are on offer and try and build pressure. It would be good to see a tighter contest and the ABs under some pressure.

[Carter's Choice]

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

australia hasn't been a top side since 2003.

Made a RWC final and beaten the AB's a stack of times since 2003. That makes them a top team in my books.

[Trapper]

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

australia hasn't been a top side since 2003.

Made a RWC final and beaten the AB's a stack of times since 2003. That makes them a top team in my books.

9 times with 2 draws. Boks 10 and 1

[wet-socks]

That's good when it's only once every four or five years. Oz and NZ do this at least 3 times a year, every year. There's no value to an individual test match between those two.

Well it’s a dam sight better than the speed dating NH autumn matches.

Plus, it’s rugby, with two top sides.

australia hasn't been a top side since 2003.

australia hasn't been a top side since 2015.

[Caley_Red]

Looking forward to this one, hitting a curry in the West first and then back for the game, I expect a much closer match but NZ by a converted score.

[Monkey Magic]

Going to miss at least the first half unfortunately.

Aussie pack should be fired up after couple of lackluster showings. Has at times almost seemed personal the way the packs have tried to have a go at teach other in scrums and marks which is great to see.

Fingers crossed handling on both sides is a heck of a lot better and rejigged all black backline stands up defensively and on attack

[Gumboot]

Is he not covering 10 more than 15?

Edit: agree with mrbrownstone about McKenzie not exactly inspiring confidence in that role.

If it is direct cover for 10, I would prefer Josh Ioane be there.

Did you watch Southland/Otago game last night, thank f*** he not near the squad at moment, geez he was below poor!

Yep, I like him but last night he was total shit.

[Jb1981]

Patrick Tuipulotu is unwell and has been replaced on the bench by Tupou Vaa’i.

[Kiwias]

If it is direct cover for 10, I would prefer Josh Ioane be there.

Did you watch Southland/Otago game last night, thank f*** he not near the squad at moment, geez he was below poor!

Yep, I like him but last night he was total shit.

Maybe a bit too early for the ABs.

[Chilli]

Patrick Tuipulotu is unwell and has been replaced on the bench by Tupou Vaa’i.

So All Blacks by only 29 points then?

[Ymx]

Did you watch Southland/Otago game last night, thank f*** he not near the squad at moment, geez he was below poor!

Yep, I like him but last night he was total shit.

Maybe a bit too early for the ABs.

Southland punish Josh Ioane's error-riddled night to shock Otago

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provi ... hock-otago

It was unfortunate timing kiwias. Just after this, which you’d not seen or heard about

[Kiwias]

Yep, I like him but last night he was total shit.

Maybe a bit too early for the ABs.

Southland punish Josh Ioane's error-riddled night to shock Otago

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provi ... hock-otago

It was unfortunate timing kiwias. Just after this, which you’d not seen or heard about

Prick chose the most recent game to play his worst one.

[Ymx]

Everyone has their off days ... the two of you just synchronised

[PCPhil]

Italian practice......................................... Tick
Tai Chi....................................................... Tick
Morning porridge with banana................ Tick
All Blacks thumping wobblies................

[stemoc]

Maybe a bit too early for the ABs.

Southland punish Josh Ioane's error-riddled night to shock Otago

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provi ... hock-otago

It was unfortunate timing kiwias. Just after this, which you’d not seen or heard about

Prick chose the most recent game to play his worst one.

not on jsport bro, arseholes.. will now watch on sku sports

http://rwc19.rf.gd/

[Ymx]

Italian practice......................................... Tick
Tai Chi....................................................... Tick
Morning porridge with banana................ Tick
All Blacks thumping wobblies................

What a sadistic start to a weekend !

[Jb1981]

Did the Welcome to Country speaker mistakenly say we were here for a game of Rugby League?

[Ymx]

Jesus that high note in god defend was terrible

[Not_Couch]

Why is Ardie holding his arms out during the anthem???

Protesting?

[Ymx]

Did the Welcome to Country speaker mistakenly say we were here for a game of Rugby League?

Really. Think someone might need to acknowledge that.

[PCPhil]

Jesus that high note in god defend was terrible

I know. Why do they do that sh1t. I was almost in tears of laughter.

[stemoc]

Jesus that high note in god defend was terrible

my ears stilk ringing ..ouch.the aussie singer doesn't know the lyrics lol