EOYT 2017
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@stargazer How is Shag treating the Baabaas game as a test match if he is leaving the likes of Kiran Read out?
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@stargazer True, but when you consider who is not playing v Baabaas it is a little tongue-in-cheek to say the least....I'd rather they just come out and downgrade it to a New Zealand xv rather than full-blown ABs match, but I guess that's not what will pull the punters in...
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Any one see who the mystery names for Maori were? Saw something about Shaun Stevenson, but couldn't find anything on Allblacks.com?
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@stargazer True, but when you consider who is not playing v Baabaas it is a little tongue-in-cheek to say the least....I'd rather they just come out and downgrade it to a New Zealand xv rather than full-blown ABs match, but I guess that's not what will pull the punters in...
I think they mean they are testing the players to see who can switch on and prepare right. Whether it's All Blacks, NZA, President's XV, whatever - they are wanting the players to show the mental engagement.
Works for some, not for others. It's hard to get up for a small game by pretending it's a big game
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@stargazer How is Shag treating the Baabaas game as a test match if he is leaving the likes of Kiran Read out?
I'm sure there have been test matches where we've rested McCaw..
Treating it as a test match against a tier 2 nation perhaps.. -
@stargazer How is Shag treating the Baabaas game as a test match if he is leaving the likes of Kiran Read out?
I'm sure there have been test matches where we've rested McCaw..
Treating it as a test match against a tier 2 nation perhaps..Hell, there have even been full blown All Black games where the entire 15 playing on a Wednesday is totally different from the team playing on a Saturday, whacky, I know.
Who's going to call those mid-week only All Blacks from the past and tell them they were actually only played for an NZ XV.
Sorry, Tabai, you're out. Now, does anyone have a Todd Miller's phone number?
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@tim It will be interesting to see who will be the Baabaas hooker. I haven't seen any further squad announcements from the Baabaas yet, although I'm quite sure George Bridge has been called up, too. Saw a photo on insta of him leaving for London. It would be awesome if they'd called up Riccitelli.
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With Kieran Read sitting out the Barbarians match at Twickenham, it could be No 8 where Kaino makes his return.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11938273
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Could the ABs lose this one?!
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The ABs lost to the Baabaas in 2009. That Baabaas team was stacked with SA players with some Aussies and only one KIwi - Rokocoko.
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The Baabaas game is probably the game I look most forward to. Great selection of players, great coaches and I love the style of rugby they are usually playing. They've only 5 days of preparation together (apart from the players who were also in the WorldXV that beat Japan on Saturday), so the ABs (even if team "B") will probably win this, unless they are taking it too lightly. Can't wait for the match-up between the halves, and the Bus and bulldozer Naiyaravoro on the wings could cause the ABs some head aches, too.
Another great thing is that Nigel Owens is the referee; he has the sense of humour that fits well with the Baabaas team. I'm sure he's going to enjoy this game as well and I hope he comes up with some cracking remarks or actions of his own.
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@stargazer said in EOYT 2017:
Another great thing is that Nigel Owens is the referee; he has the sense of humour that fits well with the Baabaas team. I'm sure he's going to enjoy this game as well and I hope he comes up with some cracking remarks or actions of his own.
Let’s hope his hilarity doesn’t reach the realms of French referees by awarding scrums for clear penalties.....
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@act-crusader or penalties for players hurdling people and being tackled.
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Looking forward to the highlights reel for this one. Not sure I will spend the $25 to watch live.
Free livestream for the first 2 each of AB and Maori games (not sure if it is region locked)
All Blacks v UK Barbarians
Saturday, 4 November | Twickenham, London
Kick off at 3pm GMTFrench XV v All Blacks
Tuesday, 14 November | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon
Kick off at 6.55pm CETCanada v Māori All Blacks
Friday, 3 November | BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Kick off at 7pm PDTFrench Barbarians v Māori All Blacks
Friday, 10 November | Bordeaux, France
Kick off at 9pm CET
