@chchfanatic This Lashes guy said on Monday that Will Jordan told him he's playing 14 ? Don't no .
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Match thread
Springboks II
Liking the balance of this side. Looking forward to seeing how Carter goes, will add a bit of zip to our attack.
Hoping we attack more this game and give our backline more opportunity to show what they are capable of.
Hopefully they've given Carter the lowdown on expectations this week:
- chase Noah's box kicks and Beaudies up'n'unders, but not so hard that you might actually catch one
- if you do get to one on the full, just knock it somewhere, doesn't matter where
- you'll be expected to make a lot of tackles around the rucks, especially near our tryline
- don't worry about running support lines out wide as nobody will pass it to you there - if you want to actually touch the ball you'll need to take some crash-ball off 12 or a forward, or call for a cross-kick (this can often work, especially if you're heavily marked)
- if you do find yourself with the ball out wide, you have a few options - kick it away (chip or grubber, your call), slow down and cut back in towards the fatties, or pick a defender out and run straight at them. Under no circumstances are you to try and beat someone on the outside, or find a support player that tries to link up (unless you pop a pass aimed at their head or feet in order to end the play).
Good luck son!
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
@mohikamo said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@His-Bobness said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
giant compared with Grant Batty
Batty was a power house tho . . . if he got sucked into a mall, he'd be the one who finished with the ball!
I need some tips from Grant. When I get sucked into a mall, I usually end up with a pair of shoes... 
I remember this try and commentary well. Andy Irvine needed another 10 metres to gun down GB.
A bit sad realising several of these guys are no longer with us!
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
I would posit Shane Williams and Jason Robinson
They both bamboozled defences
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
I am more than happy to change it to:
According to a certain poster to have x-factor you need to play for the Blues..
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
I am more than happy to change it to:
According to a certain poster to have x-factor you need to play for the Blues..
Whatever floats your boat. Rupeni is in my all-time XV. Unlike most of the eye patch wearing supporters who seem to have this weird obsession with their provincial favourites (to go along with their anti-Crusader/Cantab obsession), I can see greatness regardless of the colour of the jersey.
For completeness Caleb Ralph and Scott Hamilton were a close 2nd and 3rd behind the great Fijian.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
I am more than happy to change it to:
According to a certain poster to have x-factor you need to play for the Blues..Whatever floats your boat. Rupeni is in my all-time XV. Unlike most of the eye patch wearing supporters who seem to have this weird obsession with their provincial favourites (to go along with their anti-Crusader/Cantab obsession), I can see greatness regardless of the colour of the jersey.
For completeness Caleb Ralph and Scott Hamilton were a close 2nd and 3rd behind the great Fijian.
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
@Nepia said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
According to a certain poster x-factor is a fat but fast Fijian.
I would dare not call anyone fat who was quicker than myself and the majority of pro rugby players.
I am more than happy to change it to:
According to a certain poster to have x-factor you need to play for the Blues..Whatever floats your boat. Rupeni is in my all-time XV. Unlike most of the eye patch wearing supporters who seem to have this weird obsession with their provincial favourites (to go along with their anti-Crusader/Cantab obsession), I can see greatness regardless of the colour of the jersey.
For completeness Caleb Ralph and Scott Hamilton were a close 2nd and 3rd behind the great Fijian.
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
Blair
Vunibaka
Caucaunibuca
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
Nehe ?
@nzzp said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.
Rokokoko ? Sivivatu ? Both Gears at times ?
Utter nonsense.
@NTA said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Watching a YouTube discussion on Game 1 between Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger, and Robbie Fleck.
Fuck me the whinging about the refs...
Can't comment as haven't seen it ... but am not surprised
@Chris-B said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
I remember this try and commentary well. Andy Irvine needed another 10 metres to gun down GB.
A bit sad realising several of these guys are no longer with us!
Apparently the genesis of sports advertising. Got replayed so often that Schweppes a massive boost. Watch when Batty puts it down.
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
I like the starting XV and am interested in seeing how Carter plays. Hopefully the weather and the game plan suit.
I'm not sure DMac at fullback is the best use of him and Jordan.
@Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
I wouldn’t go that far
@MN5 said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
I wouldn’t go that far
I would (come back from the rebuttal!!)
@nzzp said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
What is this thing called x-factor? It’s so elusive that it’s meaning has evaded me….
Think of Reece in an AB jersey. The opposite of that. I'm happy to be of assistance.
And the rest of them. The only winger that had x-factor in the last 20 years is Rupeni. Every one else just did their job
Peak Julian Savea 'just doing his job'. Wow.
And doing it better than some
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Top job ACT, that was too easy eh
It’s a long time between now and kick off
@Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
Didn't WR change the eligibility rules out of pure fear of him playing for the ABs? At his peak he was easily as good, but his peak wasn't long unfortunately.
@Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
Definitely better than Lomu.
Rupes had better moves and near the same explosive power. No arm tackle was ever guna stop him (nor stop Lomu for that matter). But he was always guna flame out. Zero professionalism really - haha. Enjoyed himself much more back in Fiji I'd say.
I'm thinking Cullen was just as good early on; but with the gap glide not the power. Then his knees went and it slowly faded away. Not the same player at the end.
Bit sad watching him soldier on towards the back end, when you consider his first few seasons.
The only player i'd rate better as stepper would be Barry Sanders (Detroit).
Pretty happy with the team. Good continuity and Hotham starting with Ginga on the bench is a good opportunity to develop new-ish talent backed by a 9 who's played pretty damn well in the last 2 games.
Think the back 3 are way better with DMac at 15. Want Love to have some serious game-time.
Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?
Parker.
Plus Vaai will be the captain by 2027...
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Wonder what's happened to the Vaa'i at 6 experiment?
Parker.
Plus Vaai will be the captain by 2027...
Or Sititi.
@mohikamo said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Frank said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
Rupeni was the most dangerous attacking player of all time at his peak - better than Lomu and Cullen
Definitely better than Lomu.
Rupes had better moves and near the same explosive power. No arm tackle was ever guna stop him (nor stop Lomu for that matter). But he was always guna flame out. Zero professionalism really - haha. Enjoyed himself much more back in Fiji I'd say.
I'm thinking Cullen was just as good early on; but with the gap glide not the power. Then his knees went and it slowly faded away. Not the same player at the end.
Bit sad watching him soldier on towards the back end, when you consider his first few seasons.The only player i'd rate better as stepper would be Barry Sanders (Detroit).
No
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
I can see greatness regardless of the colour of the jersey ... For completeness Caleb Ralph and Scott Hamilton were a close 2nd and 3rd behind the great Fijian.
Should have gone to specsavers.
@chchfanatic Was thinking exactly the same somethings got to give eventually
Rassie - "“You know, we are still two in the world, ..."
Ummm... sorry to break it to you mate, but...