headhunter
International Vice-Captain
Wasn't up in time to view the game, but seems like we put in a decent performance in miserable conditions.
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Official Rugby Thread
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Somerset
Cricketer Of The Year
Ironically we're not into the coldest part of winter either....it did look bitterly cold though, good on Tony Johnson for letting him go and not asking him a series of pointless questions.
S.P. Fleming
U19 Cricketer
I thought the AB's played rather well against a gutsy irish side. I think Australia vs Ireland will be interesting next week, the Irish could spring a suprise.
ohtani's jacket
State Vice-Captain
I appreciated the Irish giving us a Test match, but I don't think they played a particularly smart game. Their pack was much better than ours, they just didn't use it. As for the All Blacks, the conditions were too bad to make any sort of judgements.
Game was won in the loose. McCaw was outstanding.
Game was won in the loose. McCaw was outstanding.
TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
Decent win by the Bok, Wales were a big disappointment, they made so many mistakes but Luke Watson had a good game, offloaded well and even Bolla, who really shouldn’t be infront of the likes of Rory Kockott performed admirably. If South Africa can get the wingers into the game next week, they could and should pummel Wales.
TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
BBC Scotland not showing it?
James
Cricket Web Owner
Post match interview for those who missed it:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid958992159/bctid1593347207
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid958992159/bctid1593347207
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
He could have died!
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
McCaw signs with NZRU until end of 2011
Players might be leaving in droves, but the signing of Carter and McCaw in recent days is massive.
Players might be leaving in droves, but the signing of Carter and McCaw in recent days is massive.
How long will it be, man of Volts, until New Zealanders wake up and realise Richie McCaw is superior to Michael Jones?
Apparently it has already begun...
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mickcleary/june08/richiemccawlaudedabovelegend.htm
Apparently it has already begun...
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mickcleary/june08/richiemccawlaudedabovelegend.htm
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
I would argue that McCaw is the better openside flanker based on their careers, but Jones the better all-round rugby player. Jones was unbelievable in the 7 jersey from 1987 until that fateful day against Argentina at Athletic Park in 1989 when he suffered the serious knee injury which put him out for a year (and which most players never come back from). Even after that, he was a world-class seven, but even adapted well when he moved to six upon the arrival of Josh Kronfeld on the international stage.
Jones’ athleticism, his vision and eye for a gap and his spring-heeled jumping at the back of the lineout (pre-lifting) had to be seen to be believed, whereas McCaw’s greatest attribute is his unceasing hunt for the ball at the breakdown, and turning up in places on defence where he shouldn’t be expected to be.
In an all-time NZ XV I’d have them both in there anyway – McCaw at 7 and Jones at 6. The opposition loosies wouldn’t have a chance.
superkingdave
Hall of Fame Member
Well i'm going to the Wallabies - Ireland game tonight, hopefully it'll be a decent game, otherwise i'll just get hammered.
Johnners
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Quite excited about the Wallabies game tonight actually. A number of new faces in the team, including the coach, will be good to see. Obviously not expecting them to gel straight away, but it will be interesting to see how much of a change in their Style of play Deans has implemented.
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