All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3
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found this interesting:
"That was an exceptional side and the only players from the current side that would have a chance of getting in would be Brodie Retalick and Read."
I think our 2017 forward pack as a whole is much better than the 2005 version. Our current locking pair is pretty special.
Obviously 2017 backline is inexperienced - but I would take Smith with one arm over Marshall.2005 team:
- Mils Muliaina
- Doug Howlett
- Tana Umaga
- Aaron Mauger
- Sitiveni Sivivatu
- Dan Carter
- Justin Marshall
- Tony Woodcock
- Keven Mealamu
- Carl Hayman
- Ali Williams
- Chris Jack
- Jerry Collins
- Richie McCaw
- Rodney So'alo
Never heard of that Rodney So'alo fella.
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while I dont agree with everything they say , a couple of mates , a kiwi and an irishman , have done some pretty good previews - reviews of the tour ,
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@Kruse said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
Fucking Norwegians have turned on us... forecasted precipitation is growing.
Goddamn Scandinavians, might have to go over and seduce some of their women - just for, you know, the principle of it all.We've had rain all week and it's cold and wet right now....
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@JayCee said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
found this interesting:
"That was an exceptional side and the only players from the current side that would have a chance of getting in would be Brodie Retalick and Read."
I think our 2017 forward pack as a whole is much better than the 2005 version. Our current locking pair is pretty special.
Obviously 2017 backline is inexperienced - but I would take Smith with one arm over Marshall.2005 team:
- Mils Muliaina
- Doug Howlett
- Tana Umaga
- Aaron Mauger
- Sitiveni Sivivatu
- Dan Carter
- Justin Marshall
- Tony Woodcock
- Keven Mealamu
- Carl Hayman
- Ali Williams
- Chris Jack
- Jerry Collins
- Richie McCaw
- Rodney So'alo
Never heard of that Rodney So'alo fella.
JK would eat Jerry Collins for breakfast
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@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
@Frye as much as I love JC, it's not a tough decision.
This
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@Kruse said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
Fucking Norwegians have turned on us... forecasted precipitation is growing.
Goddamn Scandinavians, might have to go over and seduce some of their women - just for, you know, the principle of it all.Don't do that. You might get stuck there for 12 years....
Have to trust the Norwegian weather forecasters. Other than cross country skiing, all they ever talk about is the weather.
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@MiketheSnow said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
Judases north of the border too
As cries of ‘Come on the All Blacks’ and ‘Greig Laidlaw should be starting’ come from north of the English border, the rest of us look on with a degree of incredulity.
Quite rightly the only starting Laidlaw will be doing is packing.
Scottish rugby is in full meltdown on the Facebook page I follow. It's fucken amusing. Aside from an argument for Seymour on the bench they're clutching at straws. I think some are still hoping for a late call up for Barclay or one of the Grays.
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@TeWaio said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #3:
For the first time in my life I have bet against the ABs as an emotional hedge. Sold the ABs points handicap @ +12.5. I feel dirty.
I don't know if the NZ Tab offers it but many online bookies offer a first half only head to head, start and points total. The odds aren't quite as good, but you get the same effect with the chance of a win/win.
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Seti Afoa interviews Stephen Jones who believes the All Blacks will win by a score. Interesting interview.
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Not that I'm a gambler but Oddschecker.com shows international bookies are rating the ABs.
https://www.oddschecker.com/au/rugby-union
NZ range from $1.18 (Sportsbet.com.au) to $1.25 (Betfair).
Lowest odds on the Lions $4.30 (a mob called TopBetta) up to $4.80 (William Hill), although they show Betfair at $5.30 but in a different category (anyone know what an "Exchange" is?).