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Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:21 am
by Gumboot
Flockwitt wrote: ↑Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:35 pm
We were all calling for a settled set of loosies, let a combination develop. Sotutu has been the casualty of that I think. He's got time on his side. He'll get his chances again. They might prefer him as sub against the Boks too I'm wondering and playing Ethan now vs. the Wobs in a horses for courses vein.
Hmmm.. just wondering if the coaches don't have one eye on what they're going to do when Cane comes back. Ethan has more utility value for the place holder in the squad as opposed to be expected to start and Sotutu may be the one for the chop going forward.
Yep, things will get really interesting once Cane's back. We could have Papalii, Sotutu, Ethan, Luke and Frizell (?) all fighting for just one bench spot. A good problem for the selectors to have.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:59 am
by Flockwitt
Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:21 am
Flockwitt wrote: ↑Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:35 pm
We were all calling for a settled set of loosies, let a combination develop. Sotutu has been the casualty of that I think. He's got time on his side. He'll get his chances again. They might prefer him as sub against the Boks too I'm wondering and playing Ethan now vs. the Wobs in a horses for courses vein.
Hmmm.. just wondering if the coaches don't have one eye on what they're going to do when Cane comes back. Ethan has more utility value for the place holder in the squad as opposed to be expected to start and Sotutu may be the one for the chop going forward.
Yep, things will get really interesting once Cane's back. We could have Papalii, Sotutu, Ethan, Luke and Frizell (?) all fighting for just one bench spot. A good problem for the selectors to have.
And that's not including Robinson. Who, if I were a NH scout, I'd be waving the cheque book at right now. He'd be a tremendous buy at any price.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:25 am
by Gumboot
Flockwitt wrote: ↑Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:59 amAnd that's not including Robinson. Who, if I were a NH scout, I'd be waving the cheque book at right now. He'd be a tremendous buy at any price.
Yep, he's another top prospect - probably unlucky not to be called up yet. I also rate young Flanders as one for the future.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:50 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Test start at 08h00 SA time.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:49 am
by Gumboot
Game day. Feels like an age since the last test.
Nothing beats sunny afternoon test footy, but still pretty nervous given the *spit* venue.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:36 am
by Kiwias
Gumboot wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:49 am
Game day. Feels like an age since the last test.
Nothing beats sunny afternoon test footy, but still pretty nervous given the *spit* venue.
3PM kick off here, an ideal time, giving me plenty of time to mow the lawns before the game. I am quietly confident that the ABs will do the business.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:05 am
by Ymx
Yes, finally some footie again!
Myself, I’m not confident.
We have our red card machine in Scooter starting
BB is steering our ship today.
We don’t have our (100%) 2021 captain today.
No Snecky, who has been at his best
Away in a dangerous ground
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:10 am
by Ymx
Sky coverage here only starting at kick off. That’s crap.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:26 am
by Sards
What a pleasant kick off time for us Saffers.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:33 am
by Gumboot
Ymx wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:05 am
Yes, finally some footie again!
Myself, I’m not confident.
We have our red card machine in Scooter starting
BB is steering our ship today.
We don’t have our (100%) 2021 captain today.
No Snecky, who has been at his best
Away in a dangerous ground
Yep, we're vulnerable all right. The absence of Smith, Mo'unga and Whitelock must have the Wallabies licking their lips. Hopefully Weber gets well protected coz if they knock him off his game early we'll be in big trouble. Will be watching the loosies closely. Papalii in particular still has a bit to prove on defence, imo.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:45 am
by Flockwitt
I'm more worried about the Wobs turning up this time round. They'll have had a look at the AB's game plan with the current squad. Worked on the things that went wrong for them... if they cut out the silly mistakes they'll be right in this.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:53 am
by Gumboot
Flockwitt wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:45 am
I'm more worried about the Wobs turning up this time round. They'll have had a look at the AB's game plan with the current squad. Worked on the things that went wrong for them... if they cut out the silly mistakes they'll be right in this.
They're a good side on the up. They could dick any other team in the world on their day, I reckon. Let's hope today's not that day.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:54 am
by Sards
Will be interesting to get a look at the 2 sides with the main event starting. Get an idea what we are in for
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:58 am
by Gumboot
Go, All Blacks!
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:02 am
by Ymx
Ditto re thoughts on Papalii
You should not have to worry about a back rowers defensive game !!
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:03 am
by Sards
Here's to a great match
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:03 am
by Ymx
Anyone catch the conditions. Looks bloody sunny
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:04 am
by Ymx
Just checked and it’s 22 degrees.
A warm and sweaty one.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:11 am
by Sards
In the South you can see that the people are passionate about their countries.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:11 am
by Chilli
Rassie wants to know why the skew lineout throw wasn't blown up.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:15 am
by FalseBayFC
Awesome to watch a Bled test at 8am on a Sunday morning.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:19 am
by Chilli
FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:15 am
Awesome to watch a Bled test at 8am on a Sunday morning.
Bacon & Egg rolls have already been eaten
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:19 am
by Sards
We are going to need a post match video analysis of the opening stanza
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:20 am
by Sards
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:19 am
FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:15 am
Awesome to watch a Bled test at 8am on a Sunday morning.
Bacon & Egg rolls have already been eaten
The best.....
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:20 am
by FalseBayFC
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:19 am
FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:15 am
Awesome to watch a Bled test at 8am on a Sunday morning.
Bacon & Egg rolls have already been eaten
I'm doing coffee and fruit. Protein and beer overload last night so feeling a little eurgh.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:23 am
by FalseBayFC
Sounds like plenty of fleewees in the crowd.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:28 am
by Chilli
Game over already.
These thrashing will do nothing good for Australian rugby
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:32 am
by FalseBayFC
First box kick after 16 minutes. How boring.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:33 am
by FalseBayFC
Beautiful try. All Blacks are going to eat us alive.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:33 am
by Sards
Easy as......some serious skills. Thought they should have looked at playing the ball on the ground
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:35 am
by FalseBayFC
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:28 am
Game over already.
These thrashing will do nothing good for Australian rugby
Imagine how exciting their Super Rugby competition is going to be. May as well just hand the trophy to the Kiwi sides for the next 20 years.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:37 am
by FalseBayFC
And that is why we can't box kick to the All Blacks.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:38 am
by Sards
FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:35 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:28 am
Game over already.
These thrashing will do nothing good for Australian rugby
Imagine how exciting their Super Rugby competition is going to be. May as well just hand the trophy to the Kiwi sides for the next 20 years.
Not their fault we withdrew
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:39 am
by Chilli
FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:35 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:28 am
Game over already.
These thrashing will do nothing good for Australian rugby
Imagine how exciting their Super Rugby competition is going to be. May as well just hand the trophy to the Kiwi sides for the next 20 years.
Yeah.
It is going to kill rugbynin Oz off
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:44 am
by FalseBayFC
Aussie scrummie taking too long at the base. Same issue we have with our 9s. The AB's clear as quickly as possible leaving minimal time for opp to set the defence.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:46 am
by Chilli
Red Card.
Wait for the ref bashing to start.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:48 am
by Blake
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:46 am
Red Card.
Wait for the ref bashing to start.
Wonder if that will get the Wallabies into the match?
Vs 14 for 52 mins. Won’t get a better opportunity than that against the ABs.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:51 am
by Torquemada 1420
Retard option to kick that away with 1 man adv.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:51 am
by Chilli
Blake wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:48 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:46 am
Red Card.
Wait for the ref bashing to start.
Wonder if that will get the Wallabies into the match?
Vs 14 for 52 mins. Won’t get a better opportunity than that against the ABs.
Only 20 minutes
Then another player comes on, if I have the rules right.
Re: Rugby Championship Match Thread - next up - Sun 5th - Aus v NZ - 7am BST / 6pm NZT
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:52 am
by Torquemada 1420
Blake wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:48 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:46 am
Red Card.
Wait for the ref bashing to start.
Wonder if that will get the Wallabies into the match?
Vs 14 for 52 mins. Won’t get a better opportunity than that against the ABs.
Thought you lot had switched to 20 min red cards?
