This from Eddie Osullivan
“That’s a strong New Zealand backline but it’s not the perfect backline. I’m really happy about Barrett being at 15 because I don’t think he’s going to get his hands on the ball as much. I don’t think he gets his hands on the ball as much when he’s at 15. It’s practically impossible to bring him into the game as much as Richie Mo’unga will be. Joe’s got a very predictable, very solid, very experienced XV, compared to the All Blacks XV which is not as experienced and I would say not quite as solid. Richie Mo’unga has not a great kicking game. He’s not as astute at exploiting (the space) in the back field. That’s good for us. Especially, if it’s wet. It’s another weakness. It’s hard to believe we’re talking about All Black weaknesses. When you compare them to Sexton, if it comes down to a drop goal or a late penalty in a one-score game, that gives us an edge there”.

21 - Beauden Barrett made 21 carries in #NZLvIRE, the most ever by an @AllBlacks player in a @rugbyworldcup match, surpassing the previous best tally set by John Kirwan and Buck Shelford who both made 20 against Italy in 1987.
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@Yeetyaah said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

They're smaller fitting again. Had to get 2 sizes bigger than usual.

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@chimoaus said in RWC: All Blacks v South Africa (Pool :

Also how fit is Titsoff, that man got through some minutes.

He's a ginger, so not technically human

@voodoo said in Coronavirus - Overall:

@Nepia said in Coronavirus - Overall:

@SynicBast I have hypertension and basically don't tick any of those ... except the BMI tells me I've overweight because I'm vertically challenged.

Everybody in my family has it (had it).

BMI is such a load of shit. I'm technically overweight at 6'2 and 95kgs, which is ludicrous. I just have massive guns.

it's spelt with a T

@Yeetyaah Julian has been crap for years, a couple of moments aside, but Mourad has been a fluffybunny for much longer

@Catogrande said in Coronavirus memes:

@Tim said in Coronavirus memes:

@Machpants Well in this case, "Red Robin Yummmmm" is Red Robin's slogan.

There you go @Machpants . All clear now

@MN5 said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

@Yeetyaah said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):

@Machpants Friendlies if you will.

Old mate from Argentina blissfully unaware of the comedy gold he’s given the fern

@Bovidae but taking ABs laden squad to win super rugby is actually quite impressive the way the ABs are playing

@booboo said in North vs South:

@Machpants said in North vs South:

Bad look when the ABs captain can only make a 3rd XV!

3rd?

Well he's not in the top 30 players

Bad look when the ABs captain can only make a 3rd XV!

@Stockcar86 This is the parasite and cat's piss thing, again, isn't it?

As long as they only get our left overs, I'm fine with it.

@Kiwiwomble said in North vs South:

@kiwiinmelb i think if this was really a trial they would have done probables v possibles so they could specifically see people head to head or specific combos, this has to be entertainment as much as anything

It has trial elements cos the ABs coaches get a week with two teams worth to assess them in training. Then they see them in a (hopefully) high intensity game. It will be a trial for those they aren’t decided on, that week will make or break some selections, for sure.

@Duluth They were probably docking with it

@nzzp said in SA S15 Conference 2020:

@Machpants said in SA S15 Conference 2020:

@Stargazer Cool now they can't wimp out of the RC

that aged poorly

Pessimist! We’ll lock down, get it sorted, and be back up by then

@sparky said in North vs South:

If the Auckland lockdown continues could this game shift to Wellington or the Tron?

No,, Aucklanders aren't allowed to leave Auckland

Who decides who is a 'Top Ferner'? Or is there a criteria - Is it post count, time in the forum, what?

@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks Tests 2020:

Is he really that dense?

Does he not understand the concept of revenue?

I've not been made party to the conversations, but there's no reason why the All Blacks couldn't come here stay in a hotel to self-isolate and play five and six test matches across the autumn."

Fucking great idea, I agree, as long as
A. they can guarantee crowds
B. they share revenue 50-50.

We'd actually end up financially better off than we would with 3 games against Wales at home!

But really. What a knob