The Rugby Championship - W3 - 29 July : Aus v NZ / SA v Arg

[Kiwias]

Fuck me that was impressive. Telea skinned Koroibete so easily

[Tichtheid]

Fuck me that was impressive. Telea skinned Koroibete so easily

knocked him on his arse with a sidestep

Telea has been very good, apart from the silly mistake with the tap

[Sandstorm]

Aussie backs are crowbars. Korobeti the worst.

[Sandstorm]

Only about 18 mins until Eddie’s next press conference #popcorn

[sockwithaticket]

Fuck me that was impressive. Telea skinned Koroibete so easily

knocked him on his arse with a sidestep

Telea has been very good, apart from the silly mistake with the tap

And I wouldn't hold that against him. It's one of those correct by the letter of the law, but called once in a blue moon scenarios.

[Sandstorm]

Aussie backs are crowbars. Korobeti the worst.

Now Kelloway

[Tichtheid]

Fuck me that was impressive. Telea skinned Koroibete so easily

knocked him on his arse with a sidestep

Telea has been very good, apart from the silly mistake with the tap

And I wouldn't hold that against him. It's one of those correct by the letter of the law, but called once in a blue moon scenarios.

Agreed

[Sards]

Australia is terrible

[Kiwias]

Slick by Richie there but the timing was slightly off on the challenge at the end

[sockwithaticket]

That is one of the thickest penalties I've seen a player give away. Following it up with the dive over the line is extra special.

[Guy Smiley]

I lost internet as Tupou was trying to stand back up. I've missed everything since then

[Gumboot]

That'll do.

[Kiwias]

38 - 7 and a bonus point win pretty much locks up TRC (I could be wrong). 21 years and counting.

[Tichtheid]

The ABs defence has been outstanding, Oz threw the kitchen sink at them and they stood firm, then when their turn came they were ruthless in converting their scoring chances - pretty much what any coach would want from their team.

[Kiwias]

Why are the wasting time interviewing a block like Clarke?

[sockwithaticket]

38 - 7 and a bonus point win pretty much locks up TRC (I could be wrong). 21 years and counting.

The Bled record is absurd. I'm trying to think what it would be like not to hold the Calcutta Cup in that long, to be that uncompetitive with one of your historic rivals... It's almost enough to make you pity the Aussies.

Almost.

Fuck you, Eddie Jones. Enjoy the loss you poisonous dwarf.

[Gumboot]

The ABs defence has been outstanding, Oz threw the kitchen sink at them and they stood firm, then when their turn came they were ruthless in converting their scoring chances - pretty much what any coach would want from their team.

Scott Barrett is a rock. I'd be happy if Razor names him captain next year.

[Guy Smiley]

38 - 7 and a bonus point win pretty much locks up TRC (I could be wrong). 21 years and counting.

The Bled record is absurd. I'm trying to think what it would be like not to hold the Calcutta Cup in that long, to be that uncompetitive with one of your historic rivals... It's almost enough to make you pity the Aussies.

Almost.

Fuck you, Eddie Jones. Enjoy the loss you poisonous dwarf.

NZ actually held the Bledisloe for 29 years way back around the 1950s... but the sheer volume of tests played now in comparison means that record means fuck all when you consider they would have played single tests for the cup some years.

[Gumboot]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

[Ymx]

The ABs defence has been outstanding, Oz threw the kitchen sink at them and they stood firm, then when their turn came they were ruthless in converting their scoring chances - pretty much what any coach would want from their team.

Scott Barrett is a rock. I'd be happy if Razor names him captain next year.

He’s a bit light up top. What was the nickname for Cullen?

[Guy Smiley]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Developing side, young players, on a path. NZ cheated.

[OomStruisbaai]

It put the Springboks performance last week in perspective in NZ.

[Gumboot]

The ABs defence has been outstanding, Oz threw the kitchen sink at them and they stood firm, then when their turn came they were ruthless in converting their scoring chances - pretty much what any coach would want from their team.

Scott Barrett is a rock. I'd be happy if Razor names him captain next year.

He’s a bit light up top. What was the nickname for Cullen?

He has great rugby smarts and anticipation. How good was he in Frizell's try? Captaincy experience, too.

[OomStruisbaai]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Developing side, young players, on a path. NZ cheated.

That blond 10 look fresh out of High School.

[lemonhead]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Everyone knows Jones' schtick by now. More interested in how the Rugby Australia board are still stealing a living.

Shafted Rennie just as they were starting to look like contenders.

[_Os_]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Developing side, young players, on a path. NZ cheated.

If he was honest:

"Maaaate, we're on the piss weak side of the draw no NZ, France, Boks, Ireland, Scotland. A bit of luck and we're in the world cup final, could also lose to Wales and Georgia and not make the quarters".

Fuck me they got lucky with their draw, and they could still be struggling.

[sockwithaticket]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Everyone knows Jones' schtick by now. More interested in how the Rugby Australia board are still stealing a living.

Shafted Rennie just as they were starting to look like contenders.

That's being very generous to the state of Rennie's team tbh. They weren't looking like contenders for anything, but I think he was getting what he could out of them. Australian rugby has deep, deep issues and there's only so much the head coach of the senior men's team can do.

[_Os_]

It put the Springboks performance last week in perspective in NZ.

ABs definitely much better than last year, it's annoying but they've turned the corner. Any team that isn't on their level and/or doesn't put in a full 80 against them stands no chance.

The two quarters from the AB and Bok pools now looks like the four best teams there play each other and two go home.

[Ymx]

Scott Barrett is a rock. I'd be happy if Razor names him captain next year.

He’s a bit light up top. What was the nickname for Cullen?

He has great rugby smarts and anticipation. How good was he in Frizell's try? Captaincy experience, too.

Bottle top.

I love Scooter. He’s a hard player. But he’s not bright. Not someone I’d want calling the game strategy when it needs a good head in a tight RWC knock out.

He wears his heart on his sleeve. But those sleeves have got him many red cards!

[Gumboot]

How good was that overhand offload to Telea on the gallop out wide? The guy's not all hard nuts, he's also a natural ballplayer.

[Gumboot]

Anyway, keeping the Wallabies scoreless in the second half is another plus.

[OomStruisbaai]

It put the Springboks performance last week in perspective in NZ.

ABs definitely much better than last year, it's annoying but they've turned the corner. Any team that isn't on their level and/or doesn't put in a full 80 against them stands no chance.

The two quarters from the AB and Bok pools now looks like the four best teams there play each other and two go home.

The All Blacks are in great form. The real test will come in London. The World Cup is a strange tournament. Qualify for the business end and then hit form.

That's where the Springboks have an advantage. Been there, done that ext

[Ymx]

How good was that overhand offload to Telea on the gallop out wide? The guy's not all hard nuts, he's also a natural ballplayer.

That helps select him to play, but not captain.

This conversation is confusing me. Have you forgotten he’s a crusaders player?

[lemonhead]

How is Eddie going to talk this up?

Everyone knows Jones' schtick by now. More interested in how the Rugby Australia board are still stealing a living.

Shafted Rennie just as they were starting to look like contenders.

That's being very generous to the state of Rennie's team tbh. They weren't looking like contenders for anything, but I think he was getting what he could out of them. Australian rugby has deep, deep issues and there's only so much the head coach of the senior men's team can do.

Curve was upward. Beat South Africa, won away in Argentina and if Iceman hadn't fecked around eking another three seconds they'd have beaten NZ as well. Also gave ourselves and France an almighty scare in the autumn.

With their side of the draw getting to semi final looked a formality. Not so sure now, and wouldn't be surprised in the least if Eddie's star burns out before 2027

[Gumboot]

How good was that overhand offload to Telea on the gallop out wide? The guy's not all hard nuts, he's also a natural ballplayer.

That helps select him to play, but not captain.

This conversation is confusing me. Have you forgotten he’s a crusaders player?

I reckon the Barrett bros are currently running the show. They're the heart of this team.

[Biffer]

Hardly a mention of the ref. Suggests Barnes was pretty good.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ellispark have lots of seats still open.

[Sandstorm]

Red
Red
Red

[Sandstorm]

Wot??????

[Sandstorm]

FFS Stander earned a red for exactly that 8 years ago!!!!