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I don't share the same antipathy towards Ratima that many do. I think he's a decent talent with a big upside to his game and he'll improve off a pretty good starting platform. He's in the cauldron at the moment playing the best sides at home. While it's frustrating to see mistakes or slip ups happen in his game, he'll be better for the experience and we as a team will benefit.

I think some patience is in order.

Otherwise it'll be Canterbury product Noah Hotham into the mix and the Waikato massive will risk a trolling induced health incident.

That was a great game. I did not enjoy most of it but it was good.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:23 pm

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:18 pm

Moral Dilemma wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:15 pm Straight sub - at least from what I can gather going back and watching it again. Roigard was moving fine.

Well Razor isn't so smart after all

We don't have access to player data like the coaching box does. Roigard is still coming back from an injury layoff and it's likely they wanted to maintain pace pressure on Dupont.

It's frustrating but the overall improvement in this team throughout the season along with the introduction of new players with real flair suggests the ABs are in good hands and on the right track.

I hate it whenever the ABs lose but as you say, the team is growing really well through the season and there are a lot of seriously talented youngsters making their mark now. I hate to disappoint all the Ratima haters but I still am glad he is in the team as he has heaps of potential and will be a great deputy to Roigard over the next few seasons. Not forgetting young Noah Hotham making great strides with the NZ XV, who should be in the AB squad for 2025, more competition for the 9 spot.

Lakai and Sititi are both really young but look totally at home in test rugby, in the cauldron that was Stade de France.

Reece could have played his last test, as he has lost a lot of pace, though he still works bloody hard all over the field.

I don't dislike Ratima - in fact I think he's a good prospect - I just would have preferred to close this particular test out with TJP.

That was a fantastic game of rugby

I think I agree with Guy's assertion that the final scoreline ultimately is the result of Canterbury coaching

Very dissapointing result.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:06 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:47 pm France is outerly overrated and kak.

Your knowledge of rugby is outstanding.

I'll take that on the chin. Upset the mockers big time.

JM2K6 wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:44 am I think I agree with Guy's assertion that the final scoreline ultimately is the result of Canterbury coaching

See folks, this is a graceful piece of forumming. Subtle, balanced and ruthlessly effective.

I feel like the ABs and Argentina let the SH down

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laurent wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:09 pm a quick link to the best game summary ever

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laurent wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:09 pm a quick link to the best game summary ever

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JM2K6 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:33 am

laurent wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:09 pm a quick link to the best game summary ever

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and a poor translation

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Some absolutely spectacular turns of phrase in there

Ovale masqué is brilliant

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