@Bovidae said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
In hindsight, the Far North wasn't the best place to hold the AB camp at this time, particularly if the players were regularly interacting with the public and not wearing masks.
Especially when far northers only isolate when they’re ill 
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@MN5 not the thread for it, but both my kids have had the normal flu the past 10 days, tested them for the covid, negative, but I didnt test myself or isolate.
You seem very confused.
So how is everyone feeling about Foster as coach now that the last standing option is Brad Mooar?
Ireland warned to expect 'filthy, dirty and angry' All Blacks side seeking rugby revenge
@KiwiMurph Paul Cully only giving one bit of info, and leaving out the rest.
This is all part of Foster's excuse matrix.
- Lost to the Argentinian's for the first time ever? Ambush 'cos they hadn;t played a game in forever
- Biggest ever score against? Um, Perth
- Utter shit NH tour? Long season
- First loss for decades at Eden/first home loss to the Irish?: I got Covid - I have to keep my cronyism earned role!
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Bit of a no-win situation for Foz.
Either ABs lose or they win without requiring him.
Except he did select the squad so he can still bask in that glory. If they lose he can blame it on Schmidt. It could be win-win for Fozzie.
@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Bit of a no-win situation for Foz.
Either ABs lose or they win without requiring him.
Oh, he can win alright.
Look at how good I am. I can coach the team via zoom and planned for this all along.
@Daffy-Jaffy OK Foz and Plum is obvious, and I guess Stormy is McLeod. Who the fuck is Fecky?
FFS you're supposed to be pros, drop the matey bullshit when talking to the public.
fluffybunnies
/GOM
@Machpants Was just about to post something similar. It really annoys me.
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Daffy-Jaffy OK Foz and Plum is obvious, and I guess Stormy is McLeod. WHo the fukc is Fecky?
FFS you're supposed to be pros, drop the matey bullshit when talking to the public.
fluffybunnies
/GOM
Feeky aka Greg Feek the scrum coach.
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Daffy-Jaffy OK Foz and Plum is obvious, and I guess Stormy is McLeod. WHo the fukc is Fecky?
FFS you're supposed to be pros, drop the matey bullshit when talking to the public.
fluffybunnies
/GOM
Feeky?
Greg Feek, the ABs scrum coach?
@Stargazer said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Daffy-Jaffy OK Foz and Plum is obvious, and I guess Stormy is McLeod. WHo the fukc is Fecky?
FFS you're supposed to be pros, drop the matey bullshit when talking to the public.
fluffybunnies
/GOM
Feeky?
Greg Feek, the ABs scrum coach?
Man there's some no names coaching the ABs
@Machpants Funny as Mooar is a former solicitor, and they tend to like to talk, and talk, and talk...
Good point from Whitelock. The team (and leaders) take over for the latter part of the test week anyway. The coaches are just there as sounding boards.
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Good point from Whitelock. The team (and leaders) take over for the latter part of the test week anyway. The coaches are just there as sounding boards.
Talks like a captain too
All four will now be in isolation and are out for the weekend. An obvious conclusion to be made is that others within the 35-player squad and management may also test positive and that the All Blacks will be reviewing their Covid protocols.
It's understood that none of the four have had Covid previously and that no other members of the squad are isolating.
Only four others in the group have not had Covid, it's understood.
@Tim said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Only four others in the group have not had Covid, it's understood.
Pretty key, that part, and it's now 3 with McLeod out
This gives me more confidence than before the "brains trust" crippled themselves
“Joe will come in for Tuesday and Thursday’s trainings this week, and we’re really grateful to have his help,” said Foster
I have to admit I have no fucken idea who the new sponsors are which makes me feel old or just out of touch.
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Good point from Whitelock. The team (and leaders) take over for the latter part of the test week anyway. The coaches are just there as sounding boards.
Talks like a captain too
Is it just me or does he look about 50 nowadays.
@1kiwi said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Also word is that George Bower, Quinn Tupaea, & Will Jordan all currently have symptoms...
More and more likely BB, RTS, RI backline if that is the case.
@1kiwi said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
Also word is that George Bower, Quinn Tupaea, & Will Jordan all currently have symptoms...
Would be funny if DeGroot got called up as cover then outscrummed the opposition.
Wouldn't be funny if Bridge was called up as cover and came on to drop a high kick or fail to beat a man.
@Tim said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus And maybe Perofeta at fullback if Jordie Barrett is injured.
..and how is Smith doing?
Could end up with a mostly Crusaders tight 5 & mostly Blues backs
@Duluth If all the mentioned players are out then you might see something like this:
1 Ross
2 Taylor
3 Laulala
4 Retallick
5 Whitelock
6 Ioane
7 Cane
8 Savea
9 Christie
10 Barrett
11 Clarke
12 RTS
13 Ioane
14 Reece
15 Perofeta
16 Taukei'aho
17 Tu'inukuafe
18 Tu'ungafasi
19 Barrett
20 Papalii
21 Fakatava
22 Mo'unga
23 Fainga'anuku
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
I have to admit I have no fucken idea who the new sponsors are which makes me feel old or just out of touch.
Altrad is the main sponsor, same as French Rugby Team. EDIT: Building Co, whoopsCartoon magnate, of all things. Secondary sponsor is INEOS UK big chem co, also sponsor TdF team and Brit America's Cup team for ex.
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
I have to admit I have no fucken idea who the new sponsors are which makes me feel old or just out of touch.
Altrad is the main sponsor, same as French Rugby Team. Cartoon magnate, of all things. Secondary sponsor is INEOS UK big chem co, also sponsor TfF team and Brit America's Cup team for ex.
?....arent they largely a building materials company ?
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@Machpants said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 1st Test:
I have to admit I have no fucken idea who the new sponsors are which makes me feel old or just out of touch.
Altrad is the main sponsor, same as French Rugby Team. Cartoon magnate, of all things. Secondary sponsor is INEOS UK big chem co, also sponsor TfF team and Brit America's Cup team for ex.
?....arent they largely a building materials company ?
Yeah you're right mixing it up with Toulon Pres