All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1
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A God of Football?
SBW is no mere minor deity like that.
He is THE God of Sport. It's this sort of unbelief that caused him to ignore the prayers for an Olympic Gold Medal and go into invisible mode.
How many miracles must he perform before everyone believes? Was not the miracle of the disappearing boxing rounds enough?
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@broughie said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@rotated I don't understand Naholo missing out. Rieko is still green. Both have x factor. I guess Rieko can cover center whereas Naholo is a specialist wing. Guess he should start learning to play center. It is a shame his talent is left out. Game breaker despite the constant moaning about him under the high ball.
I don't think it's something to get heated up about, last Lions tour the ABs used 4 different wings so there's a good chance that Naholo will get a run.
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@broughie im guessing the sides they usually play has something to do with it Reiko left, Naholo right
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@Chris-B. said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@dogmeat As they used to shout on the Basil Brush Show...."Who's that?"
Love that guy.
Boom-boom!
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@kiwiinmelb details details.
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heard on the radio that Hansen has said he will address any issues in the meeting with the ref prior to the game but wont be making a big deal in the media.
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@taniwharugby In the clip I saw Hansen wasn't that subtle when referring to tactics used in the maul and at the breakdown. That was obviously in response to a NH journo about blocking.
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@Salacious-Crumb said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Chris-B. said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@dogmeat As they used to shout on the Basil Brush Show...."Who's that?"
Love that guy.
Boom-boom!
Maybe this is one for the Palmerston North thread ( @PN ) but I saw Basil Brush at the Regent Theatre when he toured NZ
But I digress ...
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@Chester-Draws why do you think SBW has the best offload in traffic? I'd say ALB, with the likes of Coles, Read, TJP and Barrett there or thereabouts.
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I like the look and balance of the team. My only slight eyebrow raise is with Crotty at centre. He doesn't usually play there and neither does SBW. I do however trust his defence on the outside break.
The bench for both teams is key who will make the telling impact. -
@Bones said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Chester-Draws why do you think SBW has the best offload in traffic? I'd say ALB, with the likes of Coles, Read, TJP and Barrett there or thereabouts.
If you offload out of traffic I believe that is called a 'pass'.
Some teams struggle with this though.
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Pretty exciting team. Sux that Coles isn't fit.
Surprised but not surprised about the Rieko vs Savea selection. Hopefully Rieko goes well like he did for the Blues. Glad he got in agead of Naholo.
Surprised about the midfield. Didn't think it would be ALB who missed out if SBW was going to start.
I think Scott Barrett on the bench ahead of Romano will add to the "ball playing" ability of the reserves. Romano isn't bad but his one trick seems to be a midfield hit up. Not that effective against this Lions team.
Ine thing that hasn't been mention much is A Smith
claiming the starting 9 spot. I guess the Samoa game signalled it but 2 weeks ago plenty of people were sure it would be TJP. I think they have got it right. -
@MN5 said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Chester-Draws why do you think SBW has the best offload in traffic? I'd say ALB, with the likes of Coles, Read, TJP and Barrett there or thereabouts.
If you offload out of traffic I believe that is called a 'pass'.
Some teams struggle with this though.
SBW doesn't pass, he offloads.
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@No-Quarter said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@MN5 said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Chester-Draws why do you think SBW has the best offload in traffic? I'd say ALB, with the likes of Coles, Read, TJP and Barrett there or thereabouts.
If you offload out of traffic I believe that is called a 'pass'.
Some teams struggle with this though.
SBW doesn't pass, he offloads.
He doesn't play sports. He is sports.
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@MN5 said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@MN5 said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Stargazer said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
Poor Scotland.
Naa its good. Means i can support the ABs 100% and not hope a token Scot goes ok
With the emphasis on token
Sigh. Seymours hat trick will have to wait til next weekend
Comedy Gold
