All Blacks vs Wales
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<p>some betting advice from the lads plox. I am tempted to go Wales +18.5 given how shakey we always are early doors in the international season...I can see us winning but I can also see some handling errors and guys getting things wrong at the breakdown etc limiting the victory margin...any comments?</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="586218" data-time="1465601593">
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<p>oh God, let it go precious :)<br><br>
I take it all back, dire straits are the coolest band in history.</p>
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<p>Let's ROCK ON with some Eagles and Fleetwood Mac afterwards !!!! OHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH</p>
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<p>Is it 7.30 yet ?</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="586212" data-time="1465599634">
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<p>To be fair, it's just a guy called Andy Howell who believes this - in fact he only wrote it and possibly doesn't believe it.</p>
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<p>I think Read is back to close to his best, Rotated - he's looked much better this Super season than he did last year. I'm afraid I don't watch NH rugby, so I've no idea about Faletau - or many of the other Welsh for that matter. I shall watch this Faletau fellow with interest, though! :)</p>
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<p>Against the other ABs, I'd give Crotty, Romano and Cane an extra point and given that everyone is now in a three point band (7-9) I'd give half-points to Read and Kaino and probably subtract half points from Moody, Fekitoa and Savea.</p>
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<p>Faletau played well here in 2011 in the world cup but wasn't as good as Read. Haven't really seen him play since though</p> -
I wouldn't worry about anything Andy Howell says in the Welsh media, he doesn't have the best reputation over here. <br>
I'm going for a score of :<br>
NZ 36-12 Wales<br>
From a Welsh perspective I hope we can give you a decent run out. Need our big players to step up to the plate & perform. -
<p>thats half the battle, having your big names fronting and firing, helps the other guys follow! </p>
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It's on baby!
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Cruden striking it well from the tee.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crash" data-cid="586286" data-time="1465630874">
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<p>Aaaargh Ball through the hands Cruden...</p>
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<p>He had the penalty advantage, may as well take a risk.</p>
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<p>Fantastic first penalty attempt by Cruden, just a bit unlucky to hit the post. Gets his far easier second one though.</p> -
Poor start to the match for B Smith.
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Also poor read on D from Naholo, didn't need to cover inside just had to stay on his wing.