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@chester-draws said in Aura watch:
So our Aura is back, but we're in danger of losing her.
There's a discussion of how low our ratings will fall if the Boks beat us by 15 or more. If they do that, then our world ranking fall will not be what the fans focus on. There was much angst about a loss by two!
These stories are so much chop.
NZ might lose to SA. And then to Australia. And Ireland might lose to Italy and Argentina and Wales might beat ...,Zzzzz
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Aura spotted hanging with Stuart Barnes Monday this week ...
Stuart Barnes' talking points: New Zealand triumph, Bath's weakened team
Stuart Barnes on New Zealands dominance, an international league, Baths weakened side, and Europes biggest club derby...
2 The Championship comes to its conclusion this weekend with the Springbok v All Blacks rematch the headline act. The world champions might already have reclaimed the title but after Wellington's loss, don't think there will be anything 'friendly' about the game.
A second win for South Africa would suggest a vulnerability which Steve Hansen would rather not have his team project. Aura is an important, if invisible, part of the winning package. Defeat would be a massive psychological boost for one side and a major slip on the part of the other. This game will be played as if the World Cup final.
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@booboo said in Aura watch:
Last seen ... Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Still hanging around...
*There's still a ton of respect for the world champion All Blacks but The Times believes the armour of Steve Hansen's side has been dented by a resurgent South African outfit who have laid a blueprint with their aggressive defence and direct attack.
"It would be pushing it to say that New Zealand have lost their aura during the Rugby Championship, with one defeat to South Africa and one remarkable escape, but the Springboks have undoubtedly done the rest of the world a favour," wrote John Westerby.*
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@crucial said in Aura watch:
"It would be pushing it to say that New Zealand have lost their aura during the Rugby Championship, with one defeat to South Africa and one remarkable escape, but the Springboks have undoubtedly done the rest of the world a favour," wrote John Westerby.*
Clearly they didnt' watch last year. Narrow loss to Aus in Bris, and a narrow escape in Dunedin. So maybe we're just trucking along as usual, and play decent sides frequently.
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@nzzp yep, thats giving little back to the opposition and claiming it's us that are dropping.
Thing is, you need a bit of luck too, and when playing with confidence, luck jumps on for the ride.
I thought the Lions showed the blue print for beating the ABs, and now SA have, Eddie has had the blueprint for 2 years, is there anyone that doesnt have these magical blue prints?
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@taniwharugby said in Aura watch:
I thought the Lions showed the blue print for beating the ABs, and now SA have, Eddie has had the blueprint for 2 years, is there anyone that doesnt have these magical blue prints?
Blueprints are easy. Executing is hard. Executing consistently is very bloody hard. That to me is why this AB side is so good - they seem to rarely have off days like Chicago, where the prep and focus is not there.
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@nzzp said in Aura watch:
@taniwharugby said in Aura watch:
I thought the Lions showed the blue print for beating the ABs, and now SA have, Eddie has had the blueprint for 2 years, is there anyone that doesnt have these magical blue prints?
Blueprints are easy. Executing is hard. Executing consistently is very bloody hard. That to me is why this AB side is so good - they seem to rarely have off days like Chicago, where the prep and focus is not there.
What if you have a pact?
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The All Blacks might have an Aura, but according to Mick Cleary of the Daily Telegraph, England have "the Gods with them again......"
Mick Cleary's Verdict: Such a win for England with an under-strength team bodes well for their World Cup hopes
Redemption day for England, affirmation time for Eddie Jones.
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@jegga said in Aura watch:
@nzzp said in Aura watch:
@taniwharugby said in Aura watch:
I thought the Lions showed the blue print for beating the ABs, and now SA have, Eddie has had the blueprint for 2 years, is there anyone that doesnt have these magical blue prints?
Blueprints are easy. Executing is hard. Executing consistently is very bloody hard. That to me is why this AB side is so good - they seem to rarely have off days like Chicago, where the prep and focus is not there.
What if you have a pact?
Or the refs have ‘a deal’?
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Even Jones is bigging up the team aura - not individual, they're all crap like the over hyped Retallick individually, it's a team thing - awesomeness caused by aura.
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@sparky said in Aura watch:
The All Blacks might have an Aura, but according to Mick Cleary of the Daily Telegraph, England have "the Gods with them again......"
Mick Cleary's Verdict: Such a win for England with an under-strength team bodes well for their World Cup hopes
Redemption day for England, affirmation time for Eddie Jones.
Angus Gardner is a god?
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Apparently hanging with Mystique ...
... Russell Hargreaves with RS Brekky guys.
Listen from 7m20s (before that if you want to hear Eddie's interview) and specifically at 7m45s.
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2018.11.06-07.45.00-D.mp3
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@crucial said in Aura watch:
Or the refs have ‘a deal’?
basically you are f%cked if the refs have a deal, it over rules everything, INCLUDING Aura!
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The aura is ended even when we win?
"New Zealand played out time to preserve their one-point lead in a match, which, although it did not finish in England's favour, ended any aura of infallibility concerning New Zealand in the heads of Dylan Hartley and his team."
