Waratahs vs Hurricanes
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
That's just silly, Parra is an awesome ground to watch rugby at.
It's not about the ground. It's about the location. Tahs fans simply aren't going to travel half an hour further west than Leichhardt unless it's a final or something. It's just a fact.
Perfect example was the 2014 grand final - attendance of 62k. A few miserable Cantabs in there, sure, but overwhelmingly Tahs fans. Best atmosphere at that stadium since 2000 Bledisloe.
Contrast that to the SFS in Game 1 of 2015 - 17k to see the Force. So Tahs fans won't even go see the Tahs when it is around the corner, really. Was a beautiful February day so probably down the beach.
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
My concern is if Laubsher goes down we will have essentially three 7s in that back row.
Bring on IWL and give him a go at 6. Maybe
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
That's just silly, Parra is an awesome ground to watch rugby at.
It's not about the ground. It's about the location. Tahs fans simply aren't going to travel half an hour further west than Leichhardt unless it's a final or something. It's just a fact.
Oh yeah, I know that. It's still a good ground and unlike Olympic Stadium it isn't that difficult to get to if you don't live in the snobby suburbs.
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Does anyone know when the new Allianz stadium will be ready? Last time I heard is that it's opening in September.
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Does anyone know when the new Allianz stadium will be ready? Last time I heard is that it's opening in September.
September 2 for NRL.
I think September 3 is Wallabies-Boks which should be there too.
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Does anyone know when the new Allianz stadium will be ready? Last time I heard is that it's opening in September.
September 2 for NRL.
I think September 3 is Wallabies-Boks which should be there too.
Should be - was listed as TBC last time I checked. A few Project Managers will be shitting bricks.
Drove past the other day and it looks pretty fucking good from the outside.
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
Yeah was hoping the June test would be there.
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@Stargazer Walden’s wearing a blue jersey in those pics though. 🧐
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
I wasn't following it so was surprised at how quickly it has developed. Seems like yesterday it was a hole in the ground and they were fighting over who was supposed to remove the debris. Bloody Covid has screwed time.
It's the best ground for me - purely for the fact it's within walking distance (or quick tram distance) for me.
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@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
I wasn't following it so was surprised at how quickly it has developed. Seems like yesterday it was a hole in the ground and they were fighting over who was supposed to remove the debris. Bloody Covid has screwed time.
It's the best ground for me - purely for the fact it's within walking distance (or quick tram distance) for me.
It's also because you're comparing it to Homebush, which is one of the worst grounds around. Shit viewing, miles away, terrible food, no atmosphere
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@Canes4life Ah, missed that photo. You may be right. I looked at this photo, the player to the right of Ardie. Might be Roigard, although the number looks more like 22 or 23 than 21.
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@voodoo said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
I wasn't following it so was surprised at how quickly it has developed. Seems like yesterday it was a hole in the ground and they were fighting over who was supposed to remove the debris. Bloody Covid has screwed time.
It's the best ground for me - purely for the fact it's within walking distance (or quick tram distance) for me.
It's also because you're comparing it to Homebush, which is one of the worst grounds around. Shit viewing, miles away, terrible food, no atmosphere
Long walk for me to Homebush too ... but I've mainly been discussing Parra Stadium in this thread, which is a great ground, and actually fairly easy to get to from the city.
In saying all that, I wouldn't mind going to a game in Liechardt, but would prefer a league game as that's what I know it from.
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@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@voodoo said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
I wasn't following it so was surprised at how quickly it has developed. Seems like yesterday it was a hole in the ground and they were fighting over who was supposed to remove the debris. Bloody Covid has screwed time.
It's the best ground for me - purely for the fact it's within walking distance (or quick tram distance) for me.
It's also because you're comparing it to Homebush, which is one of the worst grounds around. Shit viewing, miles away, terrible food, no atmosphere
Long walk for me to Homebush too ... but I've mainly been discussing Parra Stadium in this thread, which is a great ground, and actually fairly easy to get to from the city.
In saying all that, I wouldn't mind going to a game in Liechardt, but would prefer a league game as that's what I know it from.
Haven't been to Parra yet but heard only great things (aside from it being in Parra... )
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@Stargazer yeah that’s Roigard but doesn’t look like a 21. Mind you Walker-Leawere is wearing 26 so the jerseys might not be completely accurate.
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
My concern is if Laubsher goes down we will have essentially three 7s in that back row.
Hold on a sec'
Isn't Ardie the undisputed best All Black Number 8?
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Waratahs
Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Will Harris, Charlie Gamble, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome
Reserves: Mahe Vailanu, Teterta Faulkner, Paddy Ryan, Ned Hanigan, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Ben Donaldson, Triston Reilly
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@Duluth said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Waratahs
Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Hugh Sinclair, Will Harris, Charlie Gamble, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome
Reserves: Mahe Vailanu, Teterta Faulkner, Paddy Ryan, Ned Hanigan, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Ben Donaldson, Triston Reilly
Horton out, Vailanu in.
Cridge out, Sinclair promoted, Hanigan in.
Ruan Smith out, Paddy Ryan in... uh....
No Hooper.One thing I do like is we're not changing wholesale week to week.
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@Nepia said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@NTA well it's been pushed back enough times.
I wasn't following it so was surprised at how quickly it has developed. Seems like yesterday it was a hole in the ground and they were fighting over who was supposed to remove the debris. Bloody Covid has screwed time.
Hope Christchurch is taking note. Just build the fucking thing already.
