North vs South

[Hooroo]

Going ahead in Wellybops.

No Crowd

So dull

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300091446/nz-rugby-confirm-north-v-south-game-to-be-played-in-wellington

[KiwiMurph]

The expected outcome.

Better than no game.

[sparky]

Really pleased it is going ahead and the killjoys haven't got their way.

[Bovidae]

Good for Sky but bad for NZR.

NZR has to provide some product to fulfil their broadcasting commitment.

[KiwiMurph]

@sparky said in North vs South:

Really pleased it is going ahead and the killjoys haven't got their way.

This is why you wait for announcements.

[sparky]

@KiwiMurph said in North vs South:

@sparky said in North vs South:

Really pleased it is going ahead and the killjoys haven't got their way.

This is why you wait for announcements.

Pro sport in empty or semi empty stadiums is the new norm around the world. It is not as good as full stadiums obviously. The idea that means you cancel everything is weak.

Looking forward to North Vs South and the players being able to compete.

[Bovidae]

Sky confirmed on Wednesday that it will feed in digital crowd effects for TV audiences during its North v South broadcast, having first used the technology during the closed-doors Highlanders-Hurricanes game Forsyth Barr Stadium a fortnight ago.

[Duluth]

The fake crowd sounded really bad in the Highlanders/Canes match - even worse than the NRL version

During that game I tried switching to the alternative audio without the commentary and that had the fake crowd too. That option shouldn't have the fake shit.

[Bones]

@Duluth I found it quite nostalgic, reminded me of this.

[Stargazer]

Replacing Alex Hodgman (family leave):

[Tim]

North v South preview from "The Chase":

https://thechaserugby.com/2020/08/28/steinlager-north-v-south-preview/

[KiwiMurph]

Looks like this game if it goes ahead will be on Fox for those in Aus.

[Frank]

Stuff "analysis" comparing our two first-five options

WEAKNESSES

Mo’unga: Big question mark has to be game management. Yes, he piloted the Crusaders out of a lot of tight spots in Super Rugby Aotearoa with last-quarter bursts. But, remember, it was him running the show as they struggled to put teams away earlier. Not at his best in the RWC semi either when the team was on the back foot from the off. Would have learned a lot that night. More a game-changer than a match-shaper.

Barrett: At his best there are few. Goalkicking is the obvious one, and sometimes can be a little too ambitious with his tactical nudges. Also falls off the odd tackle. A little short of form in 2020 and not at his impactful best. Needs to refind the attacking spark.

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So, apparently, RM's major weakness (his defence) is actually BB's

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300093996/beauden-barrett-v-richie-mounga--breaking-down-the-big-all-blacks-first-five-rivalry

[Nepia]

@Frank WTF. Did they get the names completely round the wrong way?

[Tim]

https://www.tab.co.nz/sports/event/585948/rugby-union/north-v-south-island-match/north-v-south-island-match/north-island-v-south-island

North Island $1.66
South Island $2.27
Draw $19.50

[Yeetyaah]

@Tim fuck imagine if we got a draw, that'd be so shit.

[mariner4life]

@Yeetyaah said in North vs South:

@Tim fuck imagine if we got a draw, that'd be so shit.

the most 2020 thing ever

[Hooroo]

@mariner4life said in North vs South:

@Yeetyaah said in North vs South:

@Tim fuck imagine if we got a draw, that'd be so shit.

the most 2020 thing ever

I'm punting it!

[Stargazer]

Good to see them wear their provincial jerseys, although BB seems to be wearing Scott's.

[Kiwiwomble]

so, are they wearing their current NPC jerseys or the ones that qualified them for the squad?