Bledisloe II - Have a stab at the teams.
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It is a tactical masterpiece on reflection; not content with two props, two locks and then two opensides, now they're going for two 10s as well.</p></blockquote>
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What is the saying? When you have two first fives you have none. <br><br>
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<p>well. he did it, the crazy bastard. Easy defensive game, rush Cooper, force him deeper, and without anyone to dump it to but another 10. I expect a lot of ball to be kicked to our back 3 this week. </p>
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<p>Foley at 12.<br><br>
Simmons the major casualty (scapegoat).</p>
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<p>Simmons possibly a scapegoat but like most of his games I have seen him play he has been absent so he won't be missed. </p> -
<p>Cooper starting and Foley at 12, GAGR just went.....</p>
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<p>Sweet, cheers.</p>
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<p>Not a massive reshuffle except for 1st Five then</p>
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<p>Not massive. Certainly not the spilling of blood some were calling for. I see it like this:</p>
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<p>Coleman is a promising youngster at 24 - big lump, over 2m tall. Has skill and aggression, which he'll need to bring all of on the weekend.</p>
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<p>Fardy was a natural choice to strengthen the lineout (not that he's going to help piss-poor throwing) and add niggle.</p>
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<p>THe Quade/Foley combo is a result of losing 2 second fives, and Horne, to fill the hole at 12. Fuck knows who will defend the 10 and 12 channel!</p>
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<p>Kerevi at 13 is defensively... uh... sheet. I suspect he'll be crashballing off Foley's shoulder a LOT, and try to take out the new hyphen wearing black 12.</p>
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<p>Skelton is there to add impact late in the game</p>
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<p>Kuridrani is there because metric fuckton of injuries</p>
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<p>Hodge is there for the same reason. Plus he can play basically anywhere from second five back, so he's useful. Kid has pluck, a bit of pace, and ability to get through contact.</p>
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<p>We're still probably fucked, but I'm interested to see how Coleman goes on a wet and shitty Wellington night.</p>
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<p>our media is awesome....</p>
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<p>opening line in this article</p>
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<p>Boo-boys, get your vocal chords ready - Quade Cooper is back.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83550687/quade-cooper-returns-to-wallabies-side-for-rugby-championship-test-against-all-blacks'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83550687/quade-cooper-returns-to-wallabies-side-for-rugby-championship-test-against-all-blacks</a></p> -
<p>jesus that's rubbish. I'm not even going to waste time finding a gif, it's not worth the effort</p>
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<p>our media is awesome....</p>
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<p>opening line in this article</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83550687/quade-cooper-returns-to-wallabies-side-for-rugby-championship-test-against-all-blacks'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/83550687/quade-cooper-returns-to-wallabies-side-for-rugby-championship-test-against-all-blacks</a></p>
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<p>If we're really lucky Rattpoo or Treason might make the publishing deadline and throw their opinions in too.</p> -
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<p>not really pedant, I was guessing, I couldn't remember if it was 00 or 01, and just went with 01.</p>
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<p>What tests in 2000 or 2001? They never happened...</p> -
<p>Normally I'm incredibly wary of any Aus side, but damn the ABs should pump the living shit out of that lot. The only thing that will defeat them is complacency and I reckon there might be plenty of that. How do you mentally prepare for Cooper at 10 and Foley at 12 other than by wondering if Cheika is just taking the piss?</p>
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<p>Normally I'm incredibly wary of any Aus side, but damn the ABs should pump the living shit out of that lot. The only thing that will defeat them is complacency and I reckon there might be plenty of that. How do you mentally prepare for Cooper at 10 and Foley at 12 other than by wondering if Cheika is just taking the piss?</p>
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<p>I hope Barrett destroys the prick.</p>
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<p>I don't hate Cooper like so many kiwis seem to but seeing him and Foley eat dirt as big hard running munters like Kaino, Read, Fekitoa and Savea trample them would be most satisfying.</p> -
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<p>Back to UB40 there's actually two bands calling themselves that and touring as if one UB40 wasn't bad enough.<br><br>
They are facing legal action though, maybe we could sue the NZRU and get them to stop calling the bloody sevens team the all blacks?</p>
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<p>Ha, true I remember reading that. Not unlike the situation where Dave Gilmour tours with "Pink Floyd" and Roger Waters tours and does what songs he is legally allowed to ( all that embarrassing loudspeaker shit from the Wall era which sucks shit in comparison )</p>
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<p>Two UB40s really is hell on earth.</p>
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<p>On Cooper, there's any number of guys who've put some dirty cheap shit on Richie over the years, they don't get the same treatment. Grow up Stuff and Grow up New Zealand. You're just making fluffybunnies of yourselves now.</p> -
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<p>Yeah, not advocating booing the prick. That shit is old and stupid. He should be shown the respect he deserves and completely ignored. The silence will probably freak him out as well.</p>
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<p>I'm hoping he's handed his arse again so that idiots like Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaardo and lunatic Reds fans who think Kwade would have won them Lions series get served another dose of reality.</p>
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<p>Just saw that Kerevi is at 13. Good God. Surely Two Dads would have been a smarter choice.</p> -
<p>I'll never understand the continual non selection of AAC at 13. Completely baffles me.</p>
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<p>I do however suspect that many others know (and care) more about the Aussie backline than me.</p>
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<p>Looking forward to watching Quade play. I still think he owes us and some point will get some sort of redemption. May be this weekend, at 9-1 I think it's worth an outside punt.</p> -
<p>Cheika's plans were leaked last night, slipped under my hotel room door. Apparently the masterstroke involves this blueprint and these odd seats for some reason. I need to analyse further.</p>
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<p>I thought the booing got old years ago, still think Kqwuayde is a prize tool from the way he has behaved, and while been a while since he has been like that, thats the last I saw of him, so there you go....he hasnt redeemed himself in any way IMO</p>
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<p>I expect this will be closer than last week, but should still be 13+, Aussies may even score a try or 2.</p>
