Howard Atkinson Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I'm unsure why Wellington gets allocated All Black test matches. Leading into this weekend the All Blacks had lost 5 of their previous 6 matches played in Wellington. Now the record there is 6 losses from the past 7 matches there. Dunedin and Christchurch should get the odd test match - the Garden of Eden should get every other test match. Wellington . . . well . . . let's leave it right out of the mix. It ain't rocket science. The All Blacks don't go an inch there. Just saying. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Only a week to wait before a rematch at your beloved Eden Park. Razor has some serious thinking to do and decisions to make before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 17 minutes ago, Hesi said: Only a week to wait before a rematch at your beloved Eden Park. Razor has some serious thinking to do and decisions to make before then. Bring back Fozzy!😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 35 minutes ago, Hesi said: Only a week to wait before a rematch at your beloved Eden Park. Razor has some serious thinking to do and decisions to make before then. Did he drink from his shoe or a special dance tonight?. The wonder coach is finding the real world isn’t as easy as many thought, the knives will be being sharpened already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 40 minutes ago, Midnight Caller said: Bring back Fozzy!😁 Come on MC, Razor first has to first fix all the damage that Fozzie did, and that is not going to happen in a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkatime Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 27 minutes ago, Hesi said: Come on MC, Razor first has to first fix all the damage that Fozzie did, and that is not going to happen in a few weeks A bit like this national government? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 3 hours ago, Hesi said: Come on MC, Razor first has to first fix all the damage that Fozzie did, and that is not going to happen in a few weeks Being humbled by Argentina is part of the fix? Yeah nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Proof is in the puddin Hesi! All these matches mean nothing, the only thing that matters is the World Cup result in Aus in my eyes. Fozzy didn't do a bad job at the last WC,that's what counts.Fozzy had alot more rebuilding to do with retirement of key players than what Razor will ever have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Well, let's have some predictions for Sat at Eden Park, no use being the wise guy after the event, like your mate Thomass, MC. I'm picking they will rebound well for a comfortable victory, Will Jordan will start the game on the wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Yeah I don't know why Welly, is such a nightmare for the AB,s Howard. bugger all scrums ,where the AB's usually dominate. actually the Argies were more of a spectacle, and, that sidestep / swerve was brilliant. The ABs appeared to just be going their paces, with no razzle dazzle, plan, or finishing moves. I think next weeks a 50/50, toss of the coin both 12-)...for a bit of value and something to watch...GO DA ABs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) 8 hours ago, Hesi said: Well, let's have some predictions for Sat at Eden Park, no use being the wise guy after the event, like your mate Thomass, MC. I'm picking they will rebound well for a comfortable victory, Will Jordan will start the game on the wing I never predicted any result! Like I said, in my opinion the WC results are the thing that counts in this professional and rule changing game that rugby has become. Only supporters within NZ and SA are interested in these pre tournament results, the rest of the world couldn't give two fks! As I have said previously, I'm right behind Razor while he is in the drivers seat. Even though he is driving on his L plates. I would have loved him to get some international experience before taking over, but that is just my opinion. The AB's will lose more matches in the build up to the WC, but this is character building and fires a hunger within a team. If they don't win next week, the Eden Park faithful will be burning the dance floor. I always thought Thomo was someone's alter ego on these sites. Edited August 11 by Midnight Caller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Atkinson Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 I see that the Cake Tin was only 72% full for the game last Saturday. Which tells me that even Wellingtonians don't like test matches being in Wellington ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 18 minutes ago, Howard Atkinson said: I see that the Cake Tin was only 72% full for the game last Saturday. Which tells me that even Wellingtonians don't like test matches being in Wellington ! Eden Park not going to be full either. Sad commentary on rugby in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Rugby has lost its glamour, suspect NZRFU arrogance sheeting home … no surprise at all, a well earned result 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 49 minutes ago, Turny said: Rugby has lost its glamour, suspect NZRFU arrogance sheeting home … no surprise at all, a well earned result At least you blokes (AB's) are still always ''chance' of winning Tom. And will win at Eden Park Last Saturday night I was perusing a bit of Olympics and during the Ad break , flicked the TV guide button and it said Rugby Test. A quick click on that and up popped the Wallabies V Springboks on the screen. 😳. argh !! after a quick 'Gasp of Horror' (at the unfolding inevitable on the screen) and a loud Grunt of disapproval 🙄 , I couldn't get back to the 'Beach Volleyball' or the ''Rythmic Gymnastics' fast enough where the girls have better ball handling skills between them in a few minutes, than the Wallaby Rugby lads can produce in the Wallaby Rugby over a decade lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 LB I watched the first 15 minutes of the AB test which was ridden with the Ref whistle and stoppages, no play or hardly any Back to NRL, my game, and Olympics Rugby just not a viewable product for me anymore 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Well the coach has picked Perenara again. Unfathomable in my opinion. Also same loose forward trio that were so ineffectual in Wellington. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Atkinson Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 Perenara has given good service in the past, while all the time never in the league of Aaron Smith. We need to be moving forward, not being static in a 'holding' pattern while the 'young guns' Ratima and Hotham await their chance. Their chance needs to be now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Agree. Perennara, a lot of kicking just giving away possession Good to see Sam Cane back, they need a seasoned onfield leader for further down the track. One of the reasons Fozzie used to piss me off. Subbing off your captain (Cane) with 15 min to go and the game still up in the air. Nothing like a vote of confidence in your skip🙄 One of the things I was referring to when I said Razor has a lot of damage to fix. If Beauden was a forward, he should be captain, someone who can run and steady the ship. The guy plays like he has all the time and command in the world. It won't change, maybe be it will if he has another slip up, but Damien McKenzie should not be directing from first five. He doesn't know what he going to do next, so how can the rest of the team know what the plan is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Rugby halfbacks worldwide use the same boring playbook Chip over the top.chip over the top,chip over the top zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz That's why the NRL is so popular. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 On 8/11/2024 at 11:04 AM, Hesi said: Well, let's have some predictions for Sat at Eden Park, no use being the wise guy after the event, like your mate Thomass, MC. I'm picking they will rebound well for a comfortable victory, Will Jordan will start the game on the wing Well, a few will be sleeping better tonight after an emphatic win. 2 away tests in South Africa, one at altitude and one at sea level. 2 wins would be ideal, but i think most would regard a win and a loss as acceptable. Eden Park looked reasonably full, but I don't think it was sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryB Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 On 8/15/2024 at 1:40 PM, brown fox said: Rugby halfbacks worldwide use the same boring playbook Chip over the top.chip over the top,chip over the top zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz That's why the NRL is so popular. It’s just a shame the Warriors are the most over hyped & under performing side in NZ sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 14 hours ago, Hesi said: Well, a few will be sleeping better tonight after an emphatic win. 2 away tests in South Africa, one at altitude and one at sea level. 2 wins would be ideal, but i think most would regard a win and a loss as acceptable. Eden Park looked reasonably full, but I don't think it was sold out. JUST OVER 40K ATTENDED.DON'T KNOW HOW MANY IT CAN HOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: JUST OVER 40K ATTENDED.DON'T KNOW HOW MANY IT CAN HOLD. jUST READ THAT THAT IT CAN SEAT 50K BUT CAN EXPAND TO 60K WITH TEMPORARY SEATING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Caviar Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I think it holds around 44k. They would usually sell the last 4k with walk ups but because it was such a rough night that didn't get them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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