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Rugby Championship 2019 chat

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    #92
    Del.Monte
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    8.35 next Saturday. What a game in store, so much wider context.

    Honestly think SA are going to turn the ABs over again.

    Hope not and perhaps the Argentina game will have shaken them up. If they had run away with that game instead of barely scraping through I would be more worried.

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    #93
    [Deleted User]
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    Del.Monte wrote: »
    Hope not and perhaps the Argentina game will have shaken them up. If they had run away with that game instead of barely scraping through I would be more worried.

    The AB's can switch it on from one game to the next, but it was unusual to see them somewhat on the ropes in the latter stages against Argentina and South Africa finished pretty strong albeit were at home.

    There isn't always consistency from one performance to the next, the AB's will have more players back and will be more focused just from it being a bigger fixture.

    It's going to be a real battle though, I'm very much looking forward to watching the game as a neutral. Going to do up a big feed and stick the feet up!


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    #94
    swiwi_
    Registered Users Posts: 4,474 ✭✭✭swiwi_


    All Blacks team to play South Africa: Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, TJ Perenara, Kieran Read (c), Matt Todd, Shannon Frizell, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody. Reserves: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Angus Ta'avao, Vaea Fifita, Dalton Papalii, Aaron Smith, Anton Lienert-Brown, George Bridge.

    Only 3 players retained in the starting XV from last week's game.

    First time ever BB at 15 RM at 10.

    (team named is unofficial at present)


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    #95
    AdamD
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    That's their best 9,10 and 11,14,15 combinations in my opinion.


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    #96
    Squidgy Black
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    If it's confirmed, I'm beyond excited to see how it goes with Richie at 10.


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    #97
    sydthebeat
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    exciting team, but still experimental.

    new 9 / 10 combination, new 12 / 13 combo
    new back row combination

    pretty green back row and back 3 cover in Papalii and Bridge


    very very exciting and incredibly talented bunch.... lets see how they go together at the top level though


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    #98
    Yeah_Right
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    I like the look of that team. Replace SBW with Nonu and Todd with Savea and I would be very happy.

    Still not sure who the best blindside is. Have my doubts about everyone the ABs have used since Kaino retired. I could see Tom Robinson Luke Jacobson claiming the jersey post RWC.


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    #99
    damianmcr
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    This should be a great game.


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    #100
    hahashake
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    AdamD wrote: »
    That's their best 9,10 and 11,14,15 combinations in my opinion.

    Certainly the form 9,10 combo.

    Nice to see so many changes as it gives us fans something to talk about.:D


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    #101
    NeonWolf
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    Hansen has to try it. The idea is irresistible and has been for about two years now.

    Can’t wait to see the rush defence vs Mo’unga flat and spongebob coming from deep.


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    #102
    [Deleted User]
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    That line up has been confirmed. Gonna be some game.


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    #103
    swiwi_
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    That line up has been confirmed.

    Was it ever in doubt ;)


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    #104
    aloooof
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    Will BB still retain kicking duties?


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    #105
    sydthebeat
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    aloooof wrote: »
    Will BB still retain kicking duties?

    Mo'unga has been WAY better off the tee this season than BB

    Richies was 85.96% to Beaudens 76.45%

    Almost a direct flip on the previous season.


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    #106
    aloooof
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Mo'unga has been WAY better off the tee this season than BB

    Richies was 85.96% to Beaudens 76.45%

    Almost a direct flip on the previous season.

    I haven't seen much of the Hurricanes this season, but even in the SF, BB's kicking from hand as well seemed suspect (and I think lead to one of the Crusaders tries).

    This seems like a good approach at getting the best of both world's.


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    #107
    [Deleted User]
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    I presume I'm going to need a stream for this - it's not on any TV in Ireland I presume?


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    #108
    AdamD
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    I presume I'm going to need a stream for this - it's not on any TV in Ireland I presume?

    Sky Sports Action has all of the Rugby Championship


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    #109
    [Deleted User]
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    AdamD wrote: »
    Sky Sports Action has all of the Rugby Championship

    Fair enough, I don't have Sky either way so will be keeping an eye on social media for a sneaky youtube link or otherwise will be streaming.


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    #110
    [Deleted User]
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    This should be a good one.


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    #111
    troyzer
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    Can't wait for this.

    Boks by 4.


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    #112
    troyzer
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    Kieran Read just got speed bumped by Pollard.

    Hasn't been himself lately.


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    #113
    [Deleted User]
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    Not a good start for Mo'unga


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    #114
    [Deleted User]
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    Saffas already with a few off the ball plays. Going to try to get away with whatever they can, by the look of it.


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    #115
    [Deleted User]
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    Shakey start from NZ


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    #116
    [Deleted User]
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    Some steal from TJ


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    #117
    [Deleted User]
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    SA need more points on the board for all this dominance


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    #118
    ionadnapokot
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Fair enough, I don't have Sky either way so will be keeping an eye on social media for a sneaky youtube link or otherwise will be streaming.

    Any luck Venjur?


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    #119
    AdamD
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    Willie Le Roux just strikes me as a liability every time I watch him


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    #120
    awec
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    Woeful South Africa defence there.

    NZ try out of nothing.


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    #121
    [Deleted User]
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    36 minutes of SA domination, and the AB's score from nothing.


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