2019 Rugby World Cup
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No they shouldn’t
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@Chris said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
No they shouldn’t
[link text](link url)http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/rwc-2019-japan/112399694/all-blacks-should-bend-the-rules-for-superstar-lima-sopoagaWas about to post that in here
Define "Superstar" ...
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Superstar? Come again?
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@mariner4life said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
Superstar? Come again?
He's in Ballers, starring alongside Dwayne Johnson. That's pretty up there in terms of stardom.
As an aside, I wonder how many other Dwayne Johnson's are dotted around Wainui/Upper Hutt?
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Priorities
Rugby World Cup committee warns Japan not to run out of beer
Issue was raised as part of briefing sessions in cities tipped to deal with the largest influx of international visitors
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@Machpants said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
Priorities
Rugby World Cup committee warns Japan not to run out of beer
Issue was raised as part of briefing sessions in cities tipped to deal with the largest influx of international visitors
Apparently the World Cup Committee hasn't been to Japan. It's not going to be an issue.
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@antipodean Better safe than sorry!
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If Shag decides to roll the dice and go with a few "bolters" at the WC, the choice at 10 is firming up somewhat. I think Black is slowly playing himself out of contention, whereas Ioane is playing himself into contention. Questionmarks still remain over Mitch Hunt's ability to control a game for 80, but seemingly not at the death when there are points on offer. An interesting conundrum.
The more I see of Ioane the more I like him, and his ability / confidence seems to be sharpening with every game. Here I disagree with Mauger. Shag, take a punt (literally) and include both Ioane's in the squad. Neither one will disappoint. -
@Jailbreak7 said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
If Shag decides to roll the dice and go with a few "bolters" at the WC, the choice at 10 is firming up somewhat. I think Black is slowly playing himself out of contention, whereas Ioane is playing himself into contention. Questionmarks still remain over Mitch Hunt's ability to control a game for 80, but seemingly not at the death when there are points on offer. An interesting conundrum.
The more I see of Ioane the more I like him, and his ability / confidence seems to be sharpening with every game. Here I disagree with Mauger. Shag, take a punt (literally) and include both Ioane's in the squad. Neither one will disappoint.I like Ioane's partnership with AS as well. Knows when to let him direct the play and creates a different version of the two playmaker thing.
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Much more interesting episode of The Breakdown tonight. Especially because they had Sir Ted on. A few things he said:
They need to take three 9s and three 10s.
Josh Ioane looks the best of the young 10s, but he also liked the look of Fletcher Smith in the NPC. We need to remember 2011, when Aaron Cruden started the final as a 21 year old - still in nappies. Beauden and Richie are both superb first fives.
He thought Wales were superb in the 6N - thinks this is the best Welsh team in 50 years.
Ireland will be very tough, defend well and very well coached.
England tough as well - should be the best in the world (subtle dig at Eddie?).
South Africa has got better - great for rugby.
Along with the ABs, the winner should come from those five teams.
Had a few general comments about how the NH teams will play differently to us. Won't put it through the hands as much. Strong at set piece. Kick more and kick very well.
Thinks Shag will have around 21 players already inked in and they'll have been watching the others and for bolters. Thinks they'll probably pick a squad of 40 for the Championship and play-off say 20 contenders against one another - choose the best 10.
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@Chris-B Great to hear what Ted had say.......
He is wrong on a couple of details.
- The great Wales team of 1971 were the best in the world and better than the current lot.
2 Ted 's 2011 RWC squad only had two first-fives initially. Cruden and then Donald came in after injuries:
All Blacks squad named for 2011 Rugby World Cup
Hookers Corey Flynn Canterbury (14) Andrew Hore Taranaki (54) Keven Mealamu Auckland (85) Props John Afoa Auckland (33) Ben Franks Tasman (11) Owen Franks Canterbury (23) Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75)
- The great Wales team of 1971 were the best in the world and better than the current lot.
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Maybe it’s just me...but what ted says seems pretty obvious, no?
