@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks vs Pumas I:
On Patty T - for what it is worth he was brilliant against Southland last Friday. His form also got better and better for the Blues as the season went on (a bit like Moala) so not sure what the go is.
I've heard that Hansen mistakenly thinks he plays for the Hurricanes, hence why he's not selected....
@kiwiinmelb said in Things that annoy you about rugby...:
Ex front rowers who become commentators that get over excited over fat unco blokes running slowly with the ball
Speaking of front rowers, one little annoyance is a packed stadium yelling out BEAST, every time said beast gets the ball and makes less yards carrying it than Owen Franks....
@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:
How to pronounce Jaguares properly
It’s pronounced ruh-nurs ah-p
@Chris said in RWC: All Blacks v South Africa (Pool 
:
Shitty unconvincing win we need to be a lot better then that to win the WC
No we don’t. All we need to do is win the game. Who really cares how.
There is a randomness that Garces brings and I’m pleased we dealt with it relatively well. No cards is a big tick for me.
@BartMan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win
The arrogance of new posters never ceases to amaze.
@No-Quarter said in Parenting:
@ACT-Crusader having 5 kids goes a long way to explaining his repetitive ongoing team selection Dad joke. The dude must be a fucking master at driving his kids insane with the same jokes over and over.
I might not get 5 laughs every time I tell my dad jokes at home but at least I get 5 upvotes for my AB selections.
Shout out to @Chris-B @Canerbry @shark @Chris @Stargazer
@winger said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Maybe the selectors need to have a good look at Garden Bachop.
It’s officially comedy hour....
Some say being beaten by 25 points at home is a humiliation.
I’m one of those.
@mariner4life I hope they continue with ALB and Goodhue. R. Ioane to the wing or bench.
I’d love to see
15 - B. Barrett
14 - R. Ioane or Reece
13 - ALB
12 - Goodhue
11 - Clarke
10 - Mo’unga
22 - J. Barrett
23 - R. Ioane or PUJ
@barbarian I believe he’s got rural property Victoria. It’s definitely no surprise he wants to go there.
On Geelong’s contracts and cap, guys like Selwood and Ablett would be on veteran contracts which helps when your top players are in that 10+ season class.
Moody, Whitelock, R. Ioane - will they be back?
Does S. Barrett come into the starting lineup if Whitelock unavailable?
Do we persist with Jordie on the wing?
Is DMac still out best bench option?
Are we still taking a massive squad with reduced games?
When is the team named?
@mariner4life said in The Cane vs Savea Debate:
are the last 2 weekends Cane's best tests ever?
It certainly is in terms of a more complete game. He’s been in the ABs for almost 8 seasons, so his time is now to really elevate his game.
I do remember a game back in 2013 where he and Messam and Read were our started loose trio and Cane showed us what could be possible.
On Ardie starting at no8, I wonder if he is part of the leadership team and he is going to be a key guy to help galvanise a few of our players. He’s made a few big plays for us in the first 2 tests so I think they will persist with it for at least the first Test in Oz.
So Cameron has told the Giants he’s going. Surprise surprise he wants to go to Geelong.
I haven’t read the article but I know it’s rubbish. In this case, this Fernism rings true...
@No-Quarter said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:
@Bones said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:
While we're on the topic of ludicrous....can we stop appointing Clarke as the next superstar midfielder? He's had one and a bit tests on the wing.
An Ardie-Clarke midfield would be barnstorming.
And Messam on the bench covering them.
@Bones he’s a rock, literally. About 5’8-5’9 and quick feet.
A genuine poach from the Aussies too
@Siam said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:
Did Caleb Clarke break any laws by just ignoring a tackle in his great break?
I’ve watched it a few times and it’s pretty close aye.
@Bones said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:
Loving people still banging on about SA and England, doesn't look stupid at all because they're extremely relevant right now. They are clearly leading the world at amazing rugby.
It’s hilarious. Some talk as if we are playing them next weekend.