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Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:02 am
by Gumboot
The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well! :wave:
Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:04 am
by handyman
Do we only have dates so far, no kick of times?

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:14 am
by Gumboot

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:15 am
by assfly
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:02 am The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well! :wave:
Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece
So no Whitelock, Smith or Mo'unga because their partners are having babies.

You really have to question where their priorities are.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:22 am
by Gumboot
No word yet on the replacement replacement captain? Spoilt for choice, really. I guess the Supe skippers are the logical replacement replacements.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:27 am
by Gumboot
He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:34 am
by Gumboot
So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong? :think:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:09 am
by Ymx
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:27 am He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.
Not the caps though. He’s a kid at international level.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:12 am
by Ymx
assfly wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:15 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:02 am The 35-man All Blacks squad left for Perth today, and four months on the road.

Fare thee well! :wave:
Forwards:
Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Ethan Blackadder, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs:
Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece
So no Whitelock, Smith or Mo'unga because their partners are having babies.

You really have to question where their priorities are.
You are kidding me! That’s ripped the heart out of the team. Yarpies must be licking their lips.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:16 am
by Ymx
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:34 am So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong? :think:
Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:17 am
by assfly
Ymx wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:12 am You are kidding me! That’s ripped the heart out of the team. Yarpies must be licking their lips.
The article I read seemed to imply they would eventually join the squad, but not sure how that'll work with quarantine.

I for one would like to see all three in the team for the Bok match. That would put both teams at full strength, which is what the fixture deserves.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:36 am
by Gumboot
Ymx wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:16 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:34 am So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong? :think:
Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.
Really not sure what AC's got to do with anything, but is Frizell on paternity leave as well?

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:40 am
by Gumboot
Ymx wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:09 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:27 am He's not a certain starter, yet, but I'd love to see Jacobson given a couple of games as captain. He has the pedigree.
Not the caps though. He’s a kid at international level.
True, but I like the cut of his jib. He'd make a fine deputy to Cane in the meantime, imho.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:41 am
by handyman
I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:48 am
by assfly
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:41 am I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.
Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time :grin:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:53 am
by handyman
assfly wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:48 am
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:41 am I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.
Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time :grin:
Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:55 am
by Gumboot
assfly wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:48 am
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:41 am I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.
Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time :grin:
Great viewing times here as well. Should be well primed by the evening double-headers.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:20 am
by Gumboot
Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:34 am
by OomStruisbaai
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:53 am
assfly wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:48 am
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:41 am I can't wait, 2 tests vs Aus and 2 tests vs NZ in 4 weeks, can't get much better than that.
Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time :grin:
Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.
Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:10 am
by OomStruisbaai
SMH
RA chief executive Andy Marinos told reporters on Tuesday that the home team in each of the eight matches to be played in Queensland would have their kick-off time tweaked to suit broadcasters in their country.

“Whilst they are all double-headers, there are certain games that are home games for South Africa and certain games that are home games for Argentina and New Zealand and Australia,” Marinos said.

“We have to balance that, in terms of the kick-off times so it hits those markets outside of Australasia at a reasonable time.”

Given the centenary Test is an All Blacks home game, the perfect kick off time for New Zealand viewers would be 5pm AEST.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:15 am
by OomStruisbaai
Pumas time fit well into our party table dancing time slot.

Look like the 100th match will be move to Sydney.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:16 am
by handyman
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:34 am
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:53 am
assfly wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:48 am

Looking forward to Saturday morning games again, it's been ages.

Big breakfast for kick-off, and then open the beers if we're winning at half time :grin:
Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.
Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.
Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning :lol:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:17 am
by handyman
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:20 am Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?
Well, say he does and they lose twice to South Africa, that might make his position a bit uncomfortable.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:50 pm
by Blake
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:16 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:34 am
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:53 am

Aussie games 12:00, awesome for a lekker kuier and braai afterwards. Kiwi games 9:00, watch while having a nice brekkie.
Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.
Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning :lol:
Yeah, I have no idea how Marinos thinks that promise is even remotely achievable.

Just play the fucking matches at 15:00 and 17:00 Ozzy time. The rest of of will figure out how to watch them FFS.
Don't over complicate an already complicated logistical exercise. Just try to fill the damn stands.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:52 pm
by handyman
Blake wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:50 pm
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:16 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:34 am
Our two home matches will move to 17h00 our time.
Cannot see us kicking off vs Aus at 1 o'clock in the morning :lol:
Yeah, I have no idea how Marinos thinks that promise is even remotely achievable.

Just play the fucking matches at 15:00 and 17:00 Ozzy time. The rest of of will figure out how to watch them FFS.
Don't over complicate an already complicated logistical exercise. Just try to fill the damn stands.
Agreed. If you can't make it live, set the recorder on DSTV.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:
Props: Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane.
Hookers: Joseph Dweba, Johan Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi.
Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie.
Loose forwards: Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Dan du Preez.
Utility forwards: Rynhardt Elstadt, Jean-Luc du Preez
Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams.
Flyhalves: Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard, Morné Steyn.
Midfielders: Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel.
Outside Backs: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi, Rosko Specman.
Utility backs: Damian Willemse, Frans Steyn.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:29 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:33 pm
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pm Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:

Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams.
Flyhalves: Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard, Morné Steyn.
Midfielders: Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel.
Outside Backs: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Sbu Nkosi, Rosko Specman.
Utility backs: Damian Willemse, Frans Steyn.
Very thin on the backs.....flyhalf solidly covered. Wonder which centre is on standby. Got a feeling that we have been very lucky with injuries in the backline besides scrumhalf.
Scrumhalves die bus is vol. Fafs back.......
Flyhalves.....sorted. Morne is a match winner. Has to be on the bench. Can cover centre too.
Centre's worry me. One injury and we will lose a lot. Nothing remotely like the starters in the squad. All lightweights. Only Morne really if you want as close as possible. Yes. Age is important for experience. Specman probably next.
Wings.....WOW......we can be proud really. World class quality.
Fullback....Willie is the man. Then next in quality would be Fassi really.

Really really impressive squad

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:38 pm
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pm Rassie remain in SA.

Springbok squad for The Rugby Championship:
Props: Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane.
Hookers: Joseph Dweba, Johan Grobbelaar, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi.
Locks: Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie.
Loose forwards: Siya Kolisi, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Dan du Preez.
Utility forwards: Rynhardt Elstadt, Jean-Luc du Preez
A lot of forwards....a lot. So much depth. Any nation would dream of a forwards squad like that.
The likes of Ox and Trevor have made a huge statement this year. Dweba not so much. Could be nerves. But that is a fully deserved starting lineup on merit that can take on and beat the best

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:12 pm
by OomStruisbaai
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:29 pm Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)
Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:15 pm
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:12 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:29 pm Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)
Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?
The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:32 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Sards wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:15 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:12 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:29 pm Match official appointments:
South Africa v Australia (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday, 12 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Australia v South Africa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Date: Saturday, 18 September
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Graham Cooper (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
New Zealand v South Africa (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)
Date: Saturday, 25 September
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: Damon Murphy (RA)
South Africa v New Zealand (CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast)
Date: Saturday, 2 October
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Gardner (RA)
TMO: James Leckie (RA)
Wonder if the 4 coaches will throw a Gatland tantrum over non neutral officials?
The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans
Gatland is a Kiwi

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 5:39 pm
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:32 pm
Sards wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:15 pm
The Kiwis don't whine like girls. In fact they are very involved in visiting hospitals and brightening the days of bed ridden fans
Gatland is a Kiwi
He has been influenced by his time spent in the NH

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:23 pm
by Gumboot
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:17 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:20 am Now that a few of our usual starters are confirmed absentees from the Perth team, I wonder if Fozzie will go all experimental in the name of growing depth for the long slog ahead. Or will he plug the gaps and hold the course?
Well, say he does and they lose twice to South Africa, that might make his position a bit uncomfortable.
I meant for the Perth test against the Wallabies. Not even thinking about the Boks yet. First things first.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:26 pm
by Gumboot
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pmRassie remain in SA.
Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:46 pm
by Chilli
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:26 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pmRassie remain in SA.
Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.
They might even start to think for themselves :shock:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:08 pm
by Gumboot
Chilli wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:46 pm
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:26 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:58 pmRassie remain in SA.
Risky move. Without Erasmus coming on the field every five minutes some of the Boks players could get awfully dehydrated.
They might even start to think for themselves :shock:
Let's not get too carried away.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sat 4th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:07 pm
by Calculon
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:36 am
Ymx wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:16 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:34 am So... 8 props, 1 first five, and no Shannon Frizell. And Perth...

What could possibly go wrong? :think:
Shannon Frizell was the name you picked out of all those missing.

AC isn’t on this forum to react.
Really not sure what AC's got to do with anything, but is Frizell on paternity leave as well?
? He's the All Black who beat up a woman and then sent a message telling her to hide and that he is going fuck her up

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/tell-y ... 7T63GUIKQ/

well done Australia for refusing him a visa :thumbup:

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:09 pm
by Ymx
Yeah, it sounds like legal proceedings are looming.

Rightly staying at home. No ones above the law. Let alone should be there with those charges.

Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:24 pm
by Calculon
He got a diversion which I think means he wont face legal proceedings?