@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks vs Pumas I:
On Patty T - for what it is worth he was brilliant against Southland last Friday. His form also got better and better for the Blues as the season went on (a bit like Moala) so not sure what the go is.
I've heard that Hansen mistakenly thinks he plays for the Hurricanes, hence why he's not selected....
@kiwiinmelb said in Things that annoy you about rugby...:
Ex front rowers who become commentators that get over excited over fat unco blokes running slowly with the ball
Speaking of front rowers, one little annoyance is a packed stadium yelling out BEAST, every time said beast gets the ball and makes less yards carrying it than Owen Franks....
Come on fellas, some of the provincial stuff coming out now and fluffing is terrible.
But hasn’t Richie, Whitelock and Goodhue played well
@majorrage Timmy came up with some big moments with both bat and ball. Had the odd “big” moment in the field that let us know our hearts were working too!
Really was a strange test but what a great result. The fact that the 4th innings was the best to bat in adds to the mystique of it. Whoever said it, low run tests tend to deliver the drama.
Also on Virat, I reckon he’s a class act. Think that we had to endure Ganguly and others. In fact it’s hard not to like this Indian side. They are a professional outfit with hard workers. Not unlike our beloved Blackcaps. Fitting final in my view.
@barbarian you’re doing a pretty amazing job bro. Holding down a job, being a dad, supporting your missus. Things that might seem like every day stuff, but cannot be sniffed at in these uncertain times.
That’s not to say that even when we are putting forth our best effort we don’t experience the highs and lows, emotionally and physically.
After lockdown 5 in Melbourne was announced I was pretty emotional about it because one of my daughters (just turned 11yo, grade 5) who had just got back into the swing of going back to school again was going to be taken out again and then all the readjusting would have to happen in two weeks. Lockdown 6 then happens and earlier this week she can’t help but feel excited about going back to see her friends at school, lockdown extended and yesterday was a tough day for her. Nothing I can do about the situation other than love her, talk to her, encourage her.
Sometimes things simply do not work out the way we think - relationships sour, kids get depressed, jobs are lost, businesses go under, another lockdown, families can’t be visited, loved ones are lost - things that are sometimes outside of our control. Something my old man taught me back when I was going through a challenging time, resilience isn’t about not experiencing the bad things in life, but maintaining a positive outlook when there are a thousand reasons not too.
Not always easy but I believe that each day there is a chance to put it to the test. Sometimes it’s during a walk outside or quiet moment at home, or an epiphany like moment that @mariner4life had 
that we can reflect on our life and make a choice.
@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:
How to pronounce Jaguares properly
It’s pronounced ruh-nurs ah-p
@Chris said in RWC: All Blacks v South Africa (Pool 
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Shitty unconvincing win we need to be a lot better then that to win the WC
No we don’t. All we need to do is win the game. Who really cares how.
There is a randomness that Garces brings and I’m pleased we dealt with it relatively well. No cards is a big tick for me.
@BartMan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win 😉
The arrogance of new posters never ceases to amaze.
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@Tim said in All Blacks 2022:
Elliott Smith: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Akira Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Ofa Tuungafasi, Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman
Reserves: Samisoni Taukeiaho, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Dalton Papalii, Finlay Christie, Richie Mo'unga, Jack Goodhue.
Don’t mind that side, except for the starting loosehead
That fullback for the Rebels, Nick Jooste, played a very good game. Runs hard, has size, covers the ground well and has good timing coming into the line.
@African-Monkey said in Moana Pasifika v Brumbies:
They seemed to lift funnily enough once Kepu got red carded.
Agree. It was a big game for Kepu, 150th, final match for the season, big turnout of whanau and friends. He looked pretty emotional after the game.
What a second half by Freo. Huge win against the Dees at the G.
The hit the 50/50 balls with far more effort than the Dees. Then backed it up with some straight kicking.
A nomination for goal of the year with a sweet no look flick back by Frederick and snap by Shultz.
Happy for Lilo. Played a hell of a game running the cutter.
There was some real venom in the MP ball runners tonight. Great to watch.
We dropped our heads and lost our shape after that non-call for a repeat set when SJ grubber kicked and Milford clearly stuck his leg out to stop it.
@Yeetyaah said in Drua vs Chiefs:
Aussie commentators be like "Sourcooler" rather than Sowakula
Sam Wykes pronunciation is pretty good. Clarkieeeeeee is just that.
Not a bad half by the Chiefs.
Kicking has been excellent. Limiting the opportunities for the Drua to feed off broken play is key.
@Yeetyaah said in Drua vs Chiefs:
Wasn't he offside? Like 5 meteres?
No because it was a Chiefs player that kicked it back
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Big advantage to the Warriors
Hopefully the additional rest time before the finals will give Porter Jnr and GP2 time to get fit.
Jimmy Buckets doin the business. Huge game.
But the defensive effort to read the Celts iso and kick game.
Tatum has been poor down the stretch.
Super Rugby final guide: How to say Jaguares