Rugby Championship Match Thread - Sat 2nd - SA v NZ / Arg v Aus

[Gumboot]

Sounds like Bled III is in serious doubt.

The third Bledisloe Cup test is in major doubt after the West Australian government introduced fresh quarantine rules for arriving New Zealanders in the wake of this country’s level 4 lockdown.

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan said on Wednesday he could not say if the game between the All Blacks and Wallabies would go ahead, as scheduled on August 28 in Perth.

His government is introducing a “low risk’ measure, effective from 4pm Wednesday NZT, which means New Zealanders arriving in Perth will have to quarantine for two weeks.

Whether the All Blacks get an exemption from that requirement – as the Wallabies did when they played the first two tests of the series in Auckland this month – remains to be seen.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... e-cup-test

Then there's the issue of the ABs needing to assemble in Auckland on Sunday to fly to Perth...with Auckland being in lockdown till at least Tuesday.

[Kiwias]

Sounds like Bled III is in serious doubt.

The third Bledisloe Cup test is in major doubt after the West Australian government introduced fresh quarantine rules for arriving New Zealanders in the wake of this country’s level 4 lockdown.

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan said on Wednesday he could not say if the game between the All Blacks and Wallabies would go ahead, as scheduled on August 28 in Perth.

His government is introducing a “low risk’ measure, effective from 4pm Wednesday NZT, which means New Zealanders arriving in Perth will have to quarantine for two weeks.

Whether the All Blacks get an exemption from that requirement – as the Wallabies did when they played the first two tests of the series in Auckland this month – remains to be seen.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... e-cup-test

Then there's the issue of the ABs needing to assemble in Auckland on Sunday to fly to Perth...with Auckland being in lockdown till at least Tuesday.

No way this game is going ahead.

[OomStruisbaai]

So they will share logpoints? Bonus for the Wallabies

[Chilli]

So they will share logpoints? Bonus for the Wallabies

It is the only way that the Wallabies will get any points against this All Black team.

[OomStruisbaai]

So they will share logpoints? Bonus for the Wallabies

It is the only way that the Wallabies will get any points against this All Black team.

Look like Brisbane is now the likely venue.

[handyman]

So they will share logpoints? Bonus for the Wallabies

It is the only way that the Wallabies will get any points against this All Black team.

Agreed. I really don't get how the kiwi posters have to build up the wallabies before every test, only to cruise to easy victories every single time.

[ASMO]

Willemse can vokkof
Fassi deserves a bench at least

Fassi will be great in midfield.

Guess what....he played 12 at school dude....now what have you got.......10.......

Oh dear, you think the refs were bad for the BIL series? Wait till you see Dickson, he is several magnitudes more shit than anything you have yet seen..Rassie will need a whole box of pens for this one.

[assfly]

Talk of the entire RC being moved to Europe

[Grandpa]

Talk of the entire RC being moved to Europe

Did that talk start here?

Or Japan.. they're ready to handle large numbers of sports teams already...

[SaintK]

Fassi will be great in midfield.

Guess what....he played 12 at school dude....now what have you got.......10.......

Oh dear, you think the refs were bad for the BIL series? Wait till you see Dickson, he is several magnitudes more shit than anything you have yet seen..Rassie will need a whole box of pens for this one.

quite. Hope Carley is one of the AR's or TMO

[assfly]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-ch ... -outbreak/

Four double-headers are tentatively being planned for Paris, London, Dublin and Cardiff.

[Grandpa]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-ch ... -outbreak/

Four double-headers are tentatively being planned for Paris, London, Dublin and Cardiff.

Crikey.. sounds serious... good on them if they pull it off...

[assfly]

Crikey.. sounds serious... good on them if they pull it off...

Great idea if you ask me. Let's hope it happens.

But I also remember hearing similar reports of the Lions tour being played in the UK, so let's see what happens!

[handyman]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-ch ... -outbreak/

Four double-headers are tentatively being planned for Paris, London, Dublin and Cardiff.

Crikey.. sounds serious... good on them if they pull it off...

Why not keep it in 1 city with 1 bubble? Minimize the risk.

[Grandpa]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-ch ... -outbreak/

Crikey.. sounds serious... good on them if they pull it off...

Why not keep it in 1 city with 1 bubble? Minimize the risk.

Yes, makes sense...

[Grandpa]

Crikey.. sounds serious... good on them if they pull it off...

Great idea if you ask me. Let's hope it happens.

But I also remember hearing similar reports of the Lions tour being played in the UK, so let's see what happens!

Well if they can play all the matches as hoped in Australia that's great too.. if not... then a city in Europe is the next best thing...

Lions tour at least got to be played...

[Chilli]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

[Grandpa]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Could the teams fly in without quarantine?

[Chilli]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Could the teams fly in without quarantine?

As far as I am aware

[Biffer]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

You'll get paying fans in Europe instead of empty stadiums in SA.

[sorCrer]

I'll be so happy if it's Europe and I'll be sad.

It makes it a great viewing time for all of us in the real world's timeline.

It also means getting pissed up several times which you can side step for 9am games in New Zillund.

[Chilli]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

You'll get paying fans in Europe instead of empty stadiums in SA.

.........and 10 days quarantine.

[Chilli]

I'll be so happy if it's Europe and I'll be sad.

It makes it a great viewing time for all of us in the real world's timeline.

It also means getting pissed up several times which you can side step for 9am games in New Zillund.

Early morning braai with beers could be good

[Grandpa]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

You'll get paying fans in Europe instead of empty stadiums in SA.

.........and 10 days quarantine.

Is that just for flying from SA? As NZ and Australia can fly in without quarantine...

[Biffer]

Move the whole shooting match to Sun City.
Each team has its own hotel.
There are plenty of fields for training.
Play double headers at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

You'll get paying fans in Europe instead of empty stadiums in SA.

.........and 10 days quarantine.

Oz / NZ -> Singapore -> UK is no quarantine apparently. Would SA / RGs have to quarantine in Australia on arrival?

[assfly]

Oz / NZ -> Singapore -> UK is no quarantine apparently. Would SA / RGs have to quarantine in Australia on arrival?

Can't seem to find out about SA. But if they are, then perhaps a 10 day stint in Jersey like what the Lions did upon their return is possible.

[Biffer]

Oz / NZ -> Singapore -> UK is no quarantine apparently. Would SA / RGs have to quarantine in Australia on arrival?

Can't seem to find out about SA. But if they are, then perhaps a 10 day stint in Jersey like what the Lions did upon their return is possible.

That's kind of what I was thinking. I can't believe that they wouldn't have had to quarantine in Oz, so what's the difference?

[assfly]

That's kind of what I was thinking. I can't believe that they wouldn't have had to quarantine in Oz, so what's the difference?

Not much from an SA point of view, but I'm sure they'd prefer the UK to Aus becuase of the timezones and fans.

[Grandpa]

Both South Africa and surprise venues in Europe have been reportedly touted as alternative options for hosting Rugby Championship matches following renewed Covid-19 concerns in Australia and New Zealand.

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/shock-relo ... by-champs/

[assfly]

For the love of god, don't do it in South Africa. We needs crowds again.

[OomStruisbaai]

Well I hope that 100th test between the Springboks and the All Blacks will be in either SA or NZ.

[Grandpa]

I hope it's this year...

[Sards]

I hope the ABs aren't manufacturing this to avoid playing the boks

[Sandstorm]

I hope it's this year...

This. Kiwis are getting very nervous about Covid.

[Grandpa]

I hope the ABs aren't manufacturing this to avoid playing the boks

Jacinda doesn't care for rugby...

Anyway... Queensland favourite now....

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... ternatives

[Sards]

I hope the ABs aren't manufacturing this to avoid playing the boks

Jacinda doesn't care for rugby...

Anyway... Queensland favourite now....

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... ternatives

Let's hope it's sorted out

But then I read this...

The third Bledisloe Cup clash will not take place as planned, with New Zealand Rugby deciding against sending the All Blacks to Perth to face the Wallabies, while also confirming they will not host the Boks this year.

[handyman]

I know the kiwi's and Aussies like to thrown mud at SARU, but how shit are they when they can't organise a game between each other? They played just last week. Piss poor organising.

[Sards]

I know the kiwi's and Aussies like to thrown mud at SARU, but how shit are they when they can't organise a game between each other? They played just last week. Piss poor organising.

The Kiwis know that they are not the quality we expect from them and have decided to rather avoid the Springboks. Easy way out....a bit disappointing for a once proud nation that does silly war dances to somehow emasculate themselves......

Let us give credit where it is due. The BILs came, gave their all and although the whole series was a bit of a letdown off the field at least they had the guts to face the Springboks.

[handyman]

I know the kiwi's and Aussies like to thrown mud at SARU, but how shit are they when they can't organise a game between each other? They played just last week. Piss poor organising.

The Kiwis know that they are not the quality we expect from them and have decided to rather avoid the Springboks. Easy way out....a bit disappointing for a once proud nation that does silly war dances to somehow emasculate themselves......

Let us give credit where it is due. The BILs came, gave their all and although the whole series was a bit of a letdown off the field at least they had the guts to face the Springboks.

It's a bit of a disgrace really.

[Sards]

I know the kiwi's and Aussies like to thrown mud at SARU, but how shit are they when they can't organise a game between each other? They played just last week. Piss poor organising.

The Kiwis know that they are not the quality we expect from them and have decided to rather avoid the Springboks. Easy way out....a bit disappointing for a once proud nation that does silly war dances to somehow emasculate themselves......

Let us give credit where it is due. The BILs came, gave their all and although the whole series was a bit of a letdown off the field at least they had the guts to face the Springboks.

It's a bit of a disgrace really.

Shameful....what example are they setting for the youngsters that have heard about the All Blacks