@antipodean yeah true - wasn't sure if they'd commented on Cane's wrist, but if he trained then presumably it's sweet
RWC: England
Match thread
New Zealand (SF1)
@mariner4life
Eddie trying, in vain, that we feel more pressure because we want a three-peat whereas the English have no pressure. Says it about three times through the press conference - nice try Eddie, but a weak. I expected better.
@Frank said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@mariner4life
Eddie trying, in vain, that we feel more pressure because we want to a three-peat whereas the English have no pressure. Says it about three times through the press conference - nice try Eddie, but a weak. I expected better.
A bit like saying all the pressure is on Tom Brady and the Patriots to win a 7th SB because he's already won 6. Comical
Ok so don’t have full team this week... however, from inside the camp....
S Barrett replaces Cane at 6, Tuipolotu on the bench for Todd. Savea at 7. Cane on bench.
Perhaps wrist not great, or just want a bigger/taller team
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Ok so don’t have full team this week... however, from inside the camp....
S Barrett replaces Cane at 6, Tuipolotu on the bench for Todd. Savea at 7. Cane on bench.
Perhaps wrist not great, or just want a bigger/taller team
Can't say that makes any sense to me, our game has been all about the trio all year and now we go for a slower option to add height? I hope Cane is slightly injured and it's enforced because he leads our defence in the opening trench warfare.
@bayimports
Ardie does not hit nearly as hard in defence as Cane.
Might also slightly change the way we play because of Ardie not being able to be used on the blind.
@Nepia said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Ok so don’t have full team this week... however, from inside the camp....
S Barrett replaces Cane at 6, Tuipolotu on the bench for Todd. Savea at 7. Cane on bench.
Perhaps wrist not great, or just want a bigger/taller team
Can't say that makes any sense to me, our game has been all about the trio all year and now we go for a slower option to add height? I hope Cane is slightly injured and it's enforced because he leads our defence in the opening trench warfare.
Yeah this, we win sith speed and a ferocious and fast loose trio. Ah well in Shag we trust, if true!
hasnt it always been if they are carrying a niggle, they start so you can control thier gametime better.
My guess is, they have determined SB suits whatever plan they intend playing v England.
SB probably carries a bit better than Cane does, so expect he's there for that? SB is a good defender, but doesnt make as many tackles and obviously doesnt hit as hard.
No idea of the reasons guys, just passing on the oil. Prediction has been spot on so far though, I personally would have Cane playing if fit
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Nepia said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Ok so don’t have full team this week... however, from inside the camp....
S Barrett replaces Cane at 6, Tuipolotu on the bench for Todd. Savea at 7. Cane on bench.
Perhaps wrist not great, or just want a bigger/taller team
Can't say that makes any sense to me, our game has been all about the trio all year and now we go for a slower option to add height? I hope Cane is slightly injured and it's enforced because he leads our defence in the opening trench warfare.
Yeah this, we win sith speed and a ferocious and fast loose trio. Ah well in Shag we trust, if true!
Definitely for now, but if we lose I'm going to meltdown like a Cantabrian complaining about Mauger being left out in 07. :face_with_tears_of_joy:
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
No idea of the reasons guys**, just passing on the oil.** Prediction has been spot on so far though, I personally would have Cane playing if fit
Too late, in 5 years time we'll be discussing this as the @bayimports dropped Cane.
@Nepia said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Nepia said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Ok so don’t have full team this week... however, from inside the camp....
S Barrett replaces Cane at 6, Tuipolotu on the bench for Todd. Savea at 7. Cane on bench.
Perhaps wrist not great, or just want a bigger/taller team
Can't say that makes any sense to me, our game has been all about the trio all year and now we go for a slower option to add height? I hope Cane is slightly injured and it's enforced because he leads our defence in the opening trench warfare.
Yeah this, we win sith speed and a ferocious and fast loose trio. Ah well in Shag we trust, if true!
Definitely for now, but if we lose I'm going to meltdown like a Cantabrian complaining about Mauger being left out in 07. :face_with_tears_of_joy:
It's your right as an All Black supporter
@Nepia said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
No idea of the reasons guys**, just passing on the oil.** Prediction has been spot on so far though, I personally would have Cane playing if fit
Too late, in 5 years time we'll be discussing this as the @bayimports dropped Cane.
Bloody Hawkes fans 
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
hasnt it always been if they are carrying a niggle, they start so you can control thier gametime better.
My guess is, they have determined SB suits whatever plan they intend playing v England.
It does change the dynamic of the substitutions though because for Paddy T to come on then one of BBBR or Whitelock must be subbed, or both if SB moves to lock (VERY unlikely). It is possible that Ardie could end up at no.8 if Read's calf isn't 100% and SB remains at 6.
I'm hoping Shag has discovered that Eddie also reads the Fern, and has leaked this misinformation to throw him off.
@bayimports said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
No idea of the reasons guys, just passing on the oil. Prediction has been spot on so far though, I personally would have Cane playing if fit
So would I. I'd clone him if I could so he could take more positions - every team would give up running the ball and would kick to our famed counter attack.
