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Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:19 am**

Gumboot wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:10 am
Enzedder wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:49 pm Vaa'i is very much a project player and I think we'll see him being released quite often. One for the future rather than the now I reckon.

He's good enough to play test rugby but the others are better
Fair enough, lock's a crowded position and he's the new boy on the block. But I've been super impressed ever since his emergence with the Chiefs last year, and when he's fit I'd play him ahead of Tuipulotu any day of the week.

And twice on Sundays.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:03 am**

Enzedder wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:49 pm Vaa'i is very much a project player and I think we'll see him being released quite often. One for the future rather than the now I reckon.

He's good enough to play test rugby but the others are better

How long has PT been a project player for. It’s been one long project ….

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:15 am**

Some of the Aussies have been naughty boys

Wallabies representatives Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani and Pone Fa’amausili won’t be eligible for selection in this Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks following a late night drinking session.

Three days out from the all-important match at Eden Park, the Wallabies released a statement explaining why the trio would not take the field.

“The group had dinner and drinks at the team hotel last Saturday night after a full training week, prior to a training free day,” reads the Rugby Australia statement. “Three players breached team protocols by continuing to drink alcohol well beyond an agreed time.

“As such, Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani will not be considered for selection for this weekend’s match.

“There was no illegal behaviour, no damage and no complaints made. No further investigation will take place, or any further action.”

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:37 am**

Enzedder wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:15 am Some of the Aussies have been naughty boys

Wallabies representatives Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani and Pone Fa’amausili won’t be eligible for selection in this Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks following a late night drinking session.

Three days out from the all-important match at Eden Park, the Wallabies released a statement explaining why the trio would not take the field.

“The group had dinner and drinks at the team hotel last Saturday night after a full training week, prior to a training free day,” reads the Rugby Australia statement. “Three players breached team protocols by continuing to drink alcohol well beyond an agreed time.

“As such, Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani will not be considered for selection for this weekend’s match.

“There was no illegal behaviour, no damage and no complaints made. No further investigation will take place, or any further action.”

Cant blame them. In SA they'll get paid in Covid.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 pm**

ABs team for Bledisloe 1 has just been named:

1. George Bower (3)
2. Codie Taylor (58)
3. Nepo Laulala (31)
4. Brodie Retallick (83)
5. Samuel Whitelock (125) - captain
6. Akira Ioane (4)
7. Dalton Papalii (5)
8. Ardie Savea (50)
9. Aaron Smith (99)
10. Richie Mo’unga (24)
11. Rieko Ioane (37)
12. David Havili (5)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (50)
14. Sevu Reece (10)
15. Damian McKenzie (30)

16. Dane Coles (76)
17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (18)
18. Angus Ta’avao (16)
19. Scott Barrett (42)
20. Luke Jacobson (5)
21. Brad Weber (9)
22. Beauden Barrett (91)
23. Jordie Barrett (25)

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:32 pm**

Good to see Rieko moved back to the left wing. Hope he stays there.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:35 pm**

Good to see Rieko on the wing -- still his best position -- and I wonder how long it has been since there was not a single Barrett in the starting XV

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:48 am**

All 3 Barrett’s on the bench. Sounds good to me.

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:24 am**

Funny though, that 3 brothers achieve to play for their country at the same time. Has that ever occured before? In other sports?

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:43 pm**

Still nothing on

https://www.wheresthematch.com/live-rugby-union-on-tv/

I complained as it was not listed but now is. Though still listed as TBC.

I asked rugbypass liverugby.net and they said it was a no “at this stage” whatever at this stage means.

Can’t believe I might not get to see this !!!

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:45 pm**

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:24 am Funny though, that 3 brothers achieve to play for their country at the same time. Has that ever occured before? In other sports?

It was mentioned at the time when they were first in the field at the same time/ in the 23. But don’t recall the answer

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:12 pm**

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:45 pm
boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:24 am Funny though, that 3 brothers achieve to play for their country at the same time. Has that ever occured before? In other sports?
It was mentioned at the time when they were first in the field at the same time/ in the 23. But don’t recall the answer

We have the Du Preez brothers. Robert, Jean Luc and Dan. Couple of years ago they have been in the springbok squad together at one stage, but didnt play together in a test as far as I know

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:07 am**

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:24 am Funny though, that 3 brothers achieve to play for their country at the same time. Has that ever occured before? In other sports?

Tuilagi's surely!

At least three, maybe even four?

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:34 am**

Niegs wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:07 am
boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:24 am Funny though, that 3 brothers achieve to play for their country at the same time. Has that ever occured before? In other sports?
Tuilagi's surely!

At least three, maybe even four?

Burgess Brothers in league? I know 4 of them played at the same time for the Bunnies, did they do the same for England/GB?

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am**

Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:50 am**

Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:44 pm**

Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule

That's a miracle.... how did that happen?

Hopefully not a one off and we get all of the RC matches too..

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:21 pm**

Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:44 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule
That's a miracle.... how did that happen?

Hopefully not a one off and we get all of the RC matches too..

They also confirmed that today

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:28 pm**

Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:21 pm
Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:44 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule
That's a miracle.... how did that happen?

Hopefully not a one off and we get all of the RC matches too..
They also confirmed that today

It might actually make the three months Now/Sky pass I bought for the Lions worth the price.

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:21 pm**

Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:21 pm
Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:44 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:31 am Seems this has just appeared on sky sports schedule
That's a miracle.... how did that happen?

Hopefully not a one off and we get all of the RC matches too..
They also confirmed that today

Thanks. Cheered me up no end. I only really bought Sky for the rugby.... then they slowly took it all away...

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:32 pm**

Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:21 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:21 pm
Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:44 pm

That's a miracle.... how did that happen?

Hopefully not a one off and we get all of the RC matches too..
They also confirmed that today
Thanks. Cheered me up no end. I only really bought Sky for the rugby.... then they slowly took it all away...

this is the confirmation that appeared today (yesterday now, I suppose)

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/n ... nd-ireland

I wish there was a one-stop channel for all rugby, but football calls the shots, rugby is little more than an add-on for the big broadband players

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:34 am**

Gumboot wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 pm ABs team for Bledisloe 1 has just been named:

1. George Bower (3)
2. Codie Taylor (58)
3. Nepo Laulala (31)
4. Brodie Retallick (83)
5. Samuel Whitelock (125) - captain
6. Akira Ioane (4)
7. Dalton Papalii (5)
8. Ardie Savea (50)
9. Aaron Smith (99)
10. Richie Mo’unga (24)
11. Rieko Ioane (37)
12. David Havili (5)
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (50)
14. Sevu Reece (10)
15. Damian McKenzie (30)

16. Dane Coles (76)
17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (18)
18. Angus Ta’avao (16)
19. Scott Barrett (42)
20. Luke Jacobson (5)
21. Brad Weber (9)
22. Beauden Barrett (91)
23. Jordie Barrett (25)

No Will Jordan???

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:36 am**

Australia:
15 Tom Banks,
14 Jordan Petaia,
13 Len Ikitau,
12 Hunter Paisami,
11 Andrew Kellaway,
10 Noah Lolesio,
9 Tate McDermott,
8 Harry Wilson,
7 Michael Hooper (captain),
6 Rob Valetini,
5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto,
4 Darcy Swain,
3 Allan Ala’alatoa,
2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa,
1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Jordan Uelese, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Matt Philip, 20 Fraser McReight, 21 Jake Gordon, 22 Matt To’omua, 23 Reece Hodge.

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:43 am**

Expecting Mo'unga and Havili's defence to be severely tested.

And we're fielding yet another new combo of loosies.

Starting to get nervous...

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:50 am**

Yep me too.

Battle hardened and victorious Australian unit coached by Real deal Rennie.

vs

Extremely easy run in AB chopped and changed team coached by a Flimsy Foster.

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:25 am**

Scott Barrett's crook and has been replaced on the bench by Tuipulotu.

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:28 am**

Must admit I’m looking forward to having the old boys back together with Whitelock and Retallick. Does it get any better than that pair!

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:36 am**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:28 am Must admit I’m looking forward to having the old boys back together with Whitelock and Retallick. Does it get any better than that pair!

Nope, they're the best ABs lock partnership I've seen.

Can't wait to watch Guzzler ripping into it again now that he has a few miles on the clock.

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:45 am**

Can be watched here allegedly ;-)

https://www.vipbox.lc/rugby-live

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:45 am**

Coles out, too!

We're dropping like flies. God help us!

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:53 am**

Coverage yet to start on my side …. Grrrrrr!

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:58 am**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:53 am Coverage yet to start on my side …. Grrrrrr!

try this link

https://www.vipbox.lc/bledisloe-cup-aus ... and-1-live

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:00 am**

https://www.vipleague.cc/bledisloe-cup- ... ing-link-1

Congratulations to Aaron Smith for earning his 100th test cap. Legend.

Go, All Blacks!

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:01 am**

ASMO wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:58 am
Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:53 am Coverage yet to start on my side …. Grrrrrr!
try this link

https://www.vipbox.lc/bledisloe-cup-aus ... and-1-live

Thanks. I’m now good on sky

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:02 am**

They pick someone who cant sing a note to sing the Wallaby anthem, nice

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:03 am**

ASMO wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:02 am They pick someone who cant sing a note to sing the Wallaby anthem, nice

They were dreadful singers

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:05 am**

Hooper watching the Haka with his usual shifty looks… probably imagining them all naked.

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:06 am**

And we are off !

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:10 am**

No clear release?? Maybe offside, but was released

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:11 am**

Aussie line outs

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