@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.

Top job ACT, that was too easy eh

@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:

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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.