All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test
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Blue sky, warm weather, sun out - an advertiseent for afternoon rugby.
Looking forward to this. Hopefully we're all wrong, Retallick and Whitelock step back up physically, ScoBa is awesome at 6, the backs unlock the rush defence and we dont get compromised in the linout. Fingers crossed!
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An interesting interview with O'Gara re tonight's test. He claims SH team follow the man on D whereas Ireland and the North follow the ball. He believes with enough bodies in motion NZ defensive players get confused and allow space and opportunity.
He also made reference that the NZ backline has not got a lot of minutes together and if Ireland take away time and space it should be interesting.
He also talked about players needing minutes in the position they play in test matches, he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
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@antipodean said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Dan54 said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@gt12 said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
This conversation is driving me fucking nuts.
We're playing a lock at 6 to hopefully make up for the fact that we are playing an impact 7 at 8.
At what point are the selectors going to man up and make a choice that it would be better for AB rugby to lose Ardie Savea, so that we could get some fucking balance?
Fuck him if he leaves because he has to play off the bench. We'd be better off.
So if Ardie is a 7 playing at 8, why is he picked in world VXs at 8, why does he look to be the first player named in any super team while playing at 8? He is a pretty capable 8, and because he can also play 7 doesn't stop him being a bloody good 8. Who has said he will bugger off if he is on bench, that is just making shit up and seemingly trying to make Ardie look like an arsehole.
People pick World XVs based in highlight reels. Just watch him play and how he never shifts bodies at rucks. Always leans or one out. Isn't tall enough to be a good option for lineputs.
Those are considerable gaps to be overcome in a loose forward trio.
Or based on sympathy.
Sergio Parisse got picked in lots of them despite over 100 test losses.
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@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
Hope so, hope he has a Kaino like match.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
Hope so, hope he has a Kaino like match.
Lol fuck and I hope Monica Belucci turns up on my doorstep in her underwear
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
Hope so, hope he has a Kaino like match.
Lol fuck and I hope Monica Belucci turns up on my doorstep in her underwear
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@nzzp said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
Hope so, hope he has a Kaino like match.
Lol fuck and I hope Monica Belucci turns up on my doorstep in her underwear
Even got her silver fern back drop
Good wife
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
I think he was referencing the Irish 10 in the Maori game who plays 12 for his club. But his comments are valid for SB also.
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@nzzp said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Nepia said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
he said you shouldn't be playing a different position for your club and expecting to have the skills for that position come test time.
have to think that is aimed specifically at the SB move, and given he worked with SB when he was at the 'saders, quite a telling comment?
But hey hope SB proves all the doubters wrong!
Hope so, hope he has a Kaino like match.
Lol fuck and I hope Monica Belucci turns up on my doorstep in her underwear
Even got her silver fern back drop
Good wife
Woof!!
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@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
He claims SH team follow the man on D whereas Ireland and the North follow the ball. He believes with enough bodies in motion NZ defensive players get confused and allow space and opportunity.
Sounds like we are a bunch of simpletons.-lol
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@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Gotta say I love test day, makes doing my chores and other things easier knowing I have a game to look forward to tonight. I hope you all enjoy your Saturday and get your jobs done so you can enjoy the rugby guilt free.
Same to you mate. Wife is out at her friend's wedding which I somehow managed to get out of, so it's me and my 3 boys at home for a boys night in. I've had ribs in the slow cooker all day, to be served with onion rings, chips and beer. Can't wait for the first test of the year, bring it on!
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@Ludraman said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Interesting to hear your opinions. I think as an Irishman I'd say we only have the edge in the starting props (reserve front row is a big step down), Josh Van Der Flier and Henshaw. I'd give it to the All Blacks in every other position.
And if you're right, that really speaks to how poorly coached our team is
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Had a brisket in smoking for a few hours. Dinner between tests
I've started drinking so I can get nice and ranty on here during the game
Happy first test day everyone
Carn the fucking All Blacks!!
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@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Had a brisket in smoking for a few hours. Dinner between tests
I've started drinking so I can get nice and ranty on here during the game
Happy first test day everyone
Carn the fucking All Blacks!!
I'll probably take one of my wife's anti-anxiety pills 20 minutes prior to kick-off (I'm not kidding)
