@rotated it's been pretty self-evident that he has been trying too much since his debut v the Lions, which is where he comes unstuck. A couple of games for the Canes this year he just did the basics and absolutely carved up, was the difference between a close loss and a comfortable win. When he plays within himself he's world class.
@No-Quarter said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
When he plays within himself he's world class.
fucking wait on. He's a decent player but you don't need to pile all over it.
I find it a bit odd that someone who is 22yrs old, has played 50+ provincial games plus 7 times for the NZ U20's and 12 times for the AB's, is still trying too much "to impress his big bro".
It's one thing to still be getting a bit overawed by being on the biggest stage (haven't seen To'eava mentioned round here for a while...), but if he's still trying to impress his brothers then I'm a bit concerned!!!
in all seriousness though, i thought we all agreed not to trust a single thing that comes out of Steve's mouth at a press conference?
@taniwharugby said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
@voodoo id except trying to be better than your brother/s is something that the other brother/s have been trying to since forever.
Kane and Abel...true story.
I don't have any brothers so no 1st hand knowledge. But if have though sibling rivalry would be left at the fucking door along with the provincial version when you make it to the big dance.
Did Steve say it was rivalry? I don't have a rivalry with my brother but I do probably try harder whenever I play alongside him, especially if it's his mates and not mine.
@nzzp said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
there's only 4 days between Canada and Namibia - so I supsect all the available players will roll out next week. Cane, Retallick if fit, etc
I'd say it's either Cane or BFA as captain in the Namibia game. Read and Whitelock to be rested.
The Canuck No.6 - Rumball - has a great name. Beats Wales' Sampson Lee for sheer rugby coolness
@Crucial said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
@mariner4life said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
that is one of the most ridiculous things i have ever seen. he's not serious about playing in those is he? I'm being merked here right?
Fuck no! He is getting a special cape as well.
I thought it was a cloak, and Cane has it now no?
@nakosi said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
any news on the weather for tommorow?
I think someone said it will not be raining inside the Oita stadium. Apparently it's an enclosed stadium.
(Didn't know that until yesterday... )
Any match at where a typhoon would usually stop the match should automatically be moved to a closed stadium.
Fuck logistics and fuck it they have to play at midnight.
@voodoo said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
It's one thing to still be getting a bit overawed by being on the biggest stage (haven't seen To'eava mentioned round here for a while...), but if he's still trying to impress his brothers then I'm a bit concerned!!!
A bit of Trevor Chappell you reckon?
I don't know if it is about impressing his brothers, but it is never really surprising that if an athlete has an irrational confidence in themselves that they either an only child, youngest child or Australian.
@DMX said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
Not sure Whitelock can rest against Namibia if both Rettalick and Read do not play. I suppose they could get creative with the second row and back row bench.
Agree, two stints off the bench in four days for Whitelock. Locking combo Frizzell/Patty T for Namibia.
As Luke Whitelock showed they are going to pick the team with no consideration of the skipper and then pick the best available from the starting XV. Cane skippered McCaw off the bench last RWC so won't be an issue this time either.
@SammyC said in RWC: All Blacks v Canada (Pool B):
Don’t know why Ardie doesn’t just get contact lenses like all the others
He's prepping for a poss. Ireland game. Hoping It will make him even more intimidating in the haka apparently
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