@Dan54 said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

Geez after watching the team naming press conference with Rennie and co, anyone else get the impression of a fair bit of openess etc from this group?

I have loved the subtle measured digs at the TMO/refs from Rennie and Barnes. Just planting seeds. We have been sorely lacking in those respects since the 2017 Lions series. We were more interested in winning as the good guys, than just winning at all costs.

I like that he said Sititi has been given clear messaging as to what’s expected.

I like how he said Mo’unga won’t be going to S.A.

It’s refreshing.

TAB odds:

Spread is 10.5 pts.

Some good watching on the morning of game day

Sky had the full replay of that game on last night.

Weather report?

@chimoaus looks like a perfect winters evening, c 13deg, minimal wind, no rain in forecast

@chimoaus said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

Weather report?

Lovely in the 09 today. Warm sunny with some cloud, light breeze

@canefan sounds similar to the mid 09, given '09' extends about 500km end to end

@taniwharugby said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

@chimoaus looks like a perfect winters evening, c 13deg, minimal wind, no rain in forecast

Great to hear, I have to admit I am looking forward to this game more than any game under razor, this new regime has me full of hope and I like what I see and hear from the coaches and players.

I have this memory of playing maybe under 13's early morning standing in a lineout thinking about how much fun I was having playing rugby and knowing at 2:30 the mighty All Blacks were playing that afternoon. As a kid that was my perfect day. I am just happy to be looking forward to the ABs playing.

@chimoaus said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

@taniwharugby said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

@chimoaus looks like a perfect winters evening, c 13deg, minimal wind, no rain in forecast

Great to hear, I have to admit I am looking forward to this game more than any game under razor, this new regime has me full of hope and I like what I see and hear from the coaches and players.

I have this memory of playing maybe under 13's early morning standing in a lineout thinking about how much fun I was having playing rugby and knowing at 2:30 the mighty All Blacks were playing that afternoon. As a kid that was my perfect day. I am just happy to be looking forward to the ABs playing.

Positive feels are back!

Anyone heading to the game tonight? What’s the buzz around Auckland atm?

Let’s go boys. Drogo, Gollum and Frodo sideline.

Looking forward to this game, have a feeling we are going to click

I hope this backrow combination can answer some questions

Where's James Lowe?

Excellent job of neutering the Irish national anthem with sweet, sweet voices at half speed

@MiketheSnow said in NC: All Blacks v Ireland:

Excellent job of neutering the Irish national anthem with sweet, sweet voices at half speed

Bloody good anthems.

The Irish supporters can't wait to belt out a rendition of the Fields of Anthenry

Let’s go.

Cmon boys lets fucking do them!