@mikedogz https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_National_Provincial_Championship
Was a Manawatu supporter in those days (lived in Pahiatua as a kid), but then the mighty Bush made First Division under Sir BJ! And '10' beer was launched in green and red...
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I was at that game, me and about 50 other people.
Google tells me it was a Friday.
JKs try was running towards us, but not sure I remember it or if I'm remembering one of the 100 times I've since seen it on tv/you tube.
The opening ceremony was a sight to be hold.
I can honestly say that it was the best RWC opening ceremony up to that point.
@WestieFella I remember the Friday, was opening game of WC, and was really struggling to catch the imagination of the public (in NZ at least). I know I made sure I got home from work for it. JKs try was one of things I think was a bit of wake up call to everyone that WC was actually happening.
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
@Kruse said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
I’m picking David Campese or Paul Carozza. The latter was a very dirty player, blatantly nosing Richard Loe in the forearm. Should have been banned for life.
@Kruse said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Dan54 said in Classic Rugby Videos:
On JK I was at a lunch in Brisbane a few years back, and he was asked the who he thought the best player he had played with or against, he said without doubt it was JK. He only had one call on the field "Give me the ball", and then was a nightmare to try and tackle.
.... ah... pretty critical bit of information missing there sorry @Dan54 ... who was asked?
Geez Kruse, you can see I usually only on computer while watching tv or something !:confounded_face:
It was ex Wallaby captain Andrew Slack!
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Some classic tries here. I'd argue that DC's second try against the Lions in 2005 and Jonah Lomu's fourth try Vs England in 1995 are better than the ones chosen for this vid.
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@Nepia said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
I want to see this all-time XV of Rupeni and XIV Cantabs/Crusaders immediately.
Been going over some old (2001) footage of Rupeni playing for Northland, enough said!
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
I was going to send you the Caleb Ralph/Scott Hamilton double header but I won’t bother now
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Topical when one of our major distributors for the ABs is E de Groot (not that it is his decision I'm sure).
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Well that's a shame because he smokes Mils and Dougie halfway through. His son, Jnr, is apparently faster, about 19, and playing in France for Montpelier academy, scoring 5 tries in 5 games.
@nostrildamus said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@Bones said in All Blacks vs Springboks II:
@nostrildamus rugbypass are pretty shit at highlights packages eh? Didn't think I'd get bored of watching Rupeni score tries, but after 3 replays of the walk in try and the longest segment being his walk back after the second try, I bailed.
Yeah I only made it to the second try. The highlight for me was hearing the commentators whinge about forwards in the backline.
Well that's a shame because he smokes Mils and Dougie halfway through. His son, Jnr, is apparently faster, about 19, and playing in France for Montpelier academy, scoring 5 tries in 5 games.
I have a short attention span.
I guess the French will get their grubby mits on his son then if he's good enough.
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The 2nd clip...funny how in most, after a red card offence in today's game, most just keep playing, not stopping to point out the offence.
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@Duluth said in Classic Rugby Videos:
AB YouTube channel uploaded two old Tests v Scotland
Tony Stanger with one of the great Scots tries at 21.41. Inspirational stuff.
Earle Kirtons commentary is simply superb. His is one of the great colour commentator voices.
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@Daffy-Jaffy Snake. The absolute king of knowing what else was going on around him on a rugby field.
@sparky said in Classic Rugby Videos:
@Daffy-Jaffy Snake. The absolute king of knowing what else was going on around him on a rugby field.
The absolute best not particularly athletic player ever. Pretty extraordinary career and what a combination he had with Nonu.....