RIP 2024
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I thought they'd all died years ago, including Pike.
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I was genuinely surprised they were all dead, and then I checked their wiki page to see if any of the non main cast actors but who were in multiple episodes were alive and most of that list was dead too - the first one who was still alive was Benedict Cumberbatch's old man.
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@Nepia Having lived through it I still contend they ignited a change. We hadn't really rated Northern Hemisphere rugby for a long time but all of a sudden they were schooling us.
No one (I think) had ever gone undefeated against every provincial opponent. Until that Lion's side. It was genuinely shocking. We kept on thinking they'll get there but no matter the opposition and / or game plan they were better than us.
We expected some razzle dazzle in the backs but to be monstered in the forwards was truly shocking.
It did lead to a change in how the game was played here. It didn't happen overnight as we didn't have the players or the coaches but it did happen.
Some of the other points raised: BG didn't live up to the reputation he'd gained in 1970 but rarely did.
The AB's of the 60's played great running rugby but the 71 Lions attacked from everywhere and had flair players everywhere We still had Fergie McCormick at FB even under Allen. That AB didn't revolutionise the game in the same way that the Lions did.
When Fergie was found to be too slow and too old we had to bring in Mains FFS - someone we were still using in 76. The Lions had JPR.
We would have actually won the series if a try had been worth 4 point. However in reality the Lions would have adjusted. they were simply better than us all over the field and that was unfathomable.
I agree pretty much with @Victor-Meldrew summation but I think we were very lucky to win in 77. It was the wettest and muddiest winter on record which was a real leveller and still we had the rub of the green We had improved significantly but I think the Lions were the better team. they weren't a happy side though. NZ had a lot of journeymen but prevailed. Mourie came in for the 3rd and 4thtests. Tane Norton captained the side.
We still had some more shit results to come in the 70's though.
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@Catogrande Didn't mind him to be honest. Chris Moyles on the other hand. 🤬😤😖
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Ridiculous stats, could well have been better than Paddles, Imran, Beefy and Kapil if given more of an opportunity.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mike-procter-south-africa-s-great-allrounder-dies-aged-77-1421603
I think SA have produced more brilliant all rounders than any other nation. Shame he didn’t get a chance at a longer career like so many of his teammates.
RIP.
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Efeso Collins, one time Auckland Mayoral candidate and Green MP (apparently) died suddenly at a public event. I was no fan of the man's politics, but he was pretty young and that is terribly sad
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/509745/green-mp-efeso-collins-dies-during-charity-run
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Efeso Collins, one time Auckland Mayoral candidate and Green MP (apparently) died suddenly at a public event. I was no fan of the man's politics, but he was pretty young and that is terribly sad
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/509745/green-mp-efeso-collins-dies-during-charity-run
Fuck. Not even 50.
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Steve Harley gone.
Most famous for Come up and see me, make me smile but I much preferred his earlier stuff like Judy Teen.
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One of life's genuine characters and real good guy
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/512215/rod-oram-remembered-as-brave-sharp-and-a-true-gentleman
Met Oram twice and have a book of economic articles he wrote.
A decent, caring guy with a very sharp intellect and latterly a real concern for the environment.
Sadly social media trolls are out in force with comments like should have happened sooner only could be better if it had happened on a protected cycleway.
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RIP Vernor Vinge.
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By absolute coincidence just started re watching CYE again, he was a huge part of it being as awkwardly hilarious as it was.
RIP.