RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B)
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@Stargazer said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:I think Bridge has the potential to become a star like Rieko.
Looks a more complete, rounded player than Reece to me.
Thought Reiko showed some good touches tonight. He def. needs more game time.
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I'd like to take credit for starting the Perenara / Weber shit fight.
REality is that if you are choosing the big match day 23 after taking note of yesterdays match, you should be considering Weber in for Perenara. As yesterday, Perenara was pretty average, Weber looked great when he came on.
But of course, there are many more factors to it, and without a shadow of a doubt, it will be TJP in there.
Having said the above, what do you do if Aaron goes down? For me ... it's Weber to start and TJP on after 50 mins. I simply cannot think of an AB level match where TJP has been brilliant when he's started. He's had some fantastic effort when coming on, but I just don't think he's a starter.
If you can't shine when starting against Canada ... when can you?
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@No-Quarter said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:There is a fuckload of daylight between A Smith/TJP and our third best halfback
This.
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@MajorRage said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:Having said the above, what do you do if Aaron goes down? For me ... it's Weber to start and TJP on after 50 mins. I simply cannot think of an AB level match where TJP has been brilliant when he's started. He's had some fantastic effort when coming on, but I just don't think he's a starter.
The criticism of TJP when he started his AB career was that he wasn't suited as a sub because he was so wound up that when he eventually took to the field he wanted to win the game by himself. That usually resulted in early mistakes (i.e., knock-ons). Frantic would be a good description of his play. That was the main reason TKB was preferred at RWC 2015. Obviously Perenara has got better with age and experience but he can still have a game like yesterday.
Hansen downplayed any difference in the performance of Perenara and Weber in the pressa so Weber is still firmly no.3 in the pecking order.
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Main takeaways for top 23 to me where
-Sonny Bill probably keeps his bench spot, Goodhue stays in street clothes
-Todd probably replaces Fritzell
-Front row stays sameI never thought Rieko was a chance to oust encumbents but I believe he slipped even further. I think right now he is behind Ben Smith and Jordie should any injuries occur. Sure he can play himself back into form but I just doubt it will happen at this World Cup.
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An amusing 'troll' found on Rugby onslaught -
All Blacks introducing controversial goggles in yet another display of blatant cheating
When is enough, enough…? The All Blacks today released a brand new piece of kit in their All Blacks range. The “Offside 3000 Goggles” are to be launched mid-way through the World Cup and the team will be wearing these goggles in their match against Canada.Many online aren’t pleased about the introduction of the goggles which have 3 new features which the All Blacks will love to employ.
The features include…
Flash black to alert player when the referee isn’t looking.
Measurement calculator on the goggles to see how far they can go offside without ref noticing.
Special visor so they can avoid making eye contact with players after they cheap shot them.
Ardie Savea was seen in a video interview with the All Blacks saying that the goggles were designed to help with his eyesight.We’re simply not buying that Ardie, we know what they really do and so do the Rugby World.
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@Machpants said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:When was the last time an AB prop did the full 80 in a test?
I know yours was a rhetorical question but I think it was Woody in 2013.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool
:An amusing 'troll' found on Rugby onslaught -
All Blacks introducing controversial goggles in yet another display of blatant cheating
When is enough, enough…? The All Blacks today released a brand new piece of kit in their All Blacks range. The “Offside 3000 Goggles” are to be launched mid-way through the World Cup and the team will be wearing these goggles in their match against Canada.Many online aren’t pleased about the introduction of the goggles which have 3 new features which the All Blacks will love to employ.
The features include…
Flash black to alert player when the referee isn’t looking.
Measurement calculator on the goggles to see how far they can go offside without ref noticing.
Special visor so they can avoid making eye contact with players after they cheap shot them.
Ardie Savea was seen in a video interview with the All Blacks saying that the goggles were designed to help with his eyesight.We’re simply not buying that Ardie, we know what they are really for
What a major Fuck tard that troll was he forgot to mention if he clicks his heels 3 times and wishes ,Ardie will be back in Wellington.
