@kev said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

I really like the RTS call. It’s a big game and he won’t be overawed. He has a bit of class to him but is a hard worker on both sides of the ball.

ABs by 8 and Coles to score the game sealing try.

If you watched the Warriors games you will see that Roger often made mistakes - and got pushed off in tackles. He has been the same with the Blues. So great attacking but has some issues. In such a big game it’s a big call.

I can (sadly) report that I watched every single one of RTS’s Warriors games. Yes I am tragic.

I think he reads the play well and is actually a better tackler when he goes low which is better for rugby as a 2nd 5 than a league fullback.

I’m interested in what the strategy is for his injection into the match. Barring injuries, when do they want him to come on.

Sometimes the big games need the big call

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@bayimports actually that's a good point about the bench

if we have two guys that will probably play 80 in the loosies why two on the bench? One lock will sit down, and SB will shift. who else goes?

In game one Cane subbed off didn't he?

1. Andrew Porter (Leinster/UCD) 45 caps
2. Dan Sheehan (Leinster/Lansdowne) 9 caps
3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Clontarf) 59 caps
4. Tadhg Beirne (Munster/Lansdowne) 32 caps
5. James Ryan (Leinster/UCD) 45 caps
6. Peter O'Mahony (Munster/Cork Constitution) 86 caps
7. Josh van der Flier (Leinster/UCD) 42 caps
8. Caelan Doris (Leinster/St Mary's College) 19 caps
9. Jamison Gibson Park (Leinster) 19 caps
10. Johnny Sexton (Leinster/St Mary's College) 107 caps CAPTAIN
11. James Lowe (Leinster) 14 caps
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht/Galwegians) 39 caps
13. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster/Buccaneers) 59 caps
14. Mack Hansen (Connacht) 5 caps
15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD) 22 caps

Reserves:

16. Rob Herring (Ulster/Ballynahinch) 27 caps
17. Cian Healy (Leinster/Clontarf) 117 caps
18. Finlay Bealham (Connacht/Buccaneers) 24 caps
19. Kieran Treadwell (Ulster/Ballymena) 7 caps
20. Jack Conan (Leinster/Old Belvedere) 29 caps
21. Conor Murray (Munster/Garryowen) 98 caps
22. Joey Carbery (Munster/Clontarf) 34 caps
23. Keith Earls (Munster/Young Munster) 97 caps

@Stargazer said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Crucial Sullivan definitely has the potential. He needs time at 10.

Yep, of the names mentioned he is a possibility. Pity he isn't playing 10 though and is unlikely to if he stays at the Blues.

@ACT-Crusader yeah he is a great player. The skill set for rugby is different. Just think he is being rushed.

@JC said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@kev But who is he intended to sub for do you think? Haven’t seen much to suggest he’s an international standard centre to sub Reiko, and if he subs Havili has he got a decent positional kicking game?

At this point he is only a 2nd five who can’t kick.

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Dan54 Mariner4Life's username is based on the club he played for ...

Your "only real rugby fan" act is getting rather tired.

and coached
and served on the committee for a decade

but yeah, just a TV guy with no clue.

I think it’s hard to take you seriously when you have a profile pic that appears to be President Camacho!

I’ll pile in on the ST WTF? Aside from that, and it’s a big one - not like Taylor or Coles need more games, the 23 pretty much as I’d guess. I was sure RTS would get one go, the only thing is Sotutu, but the desire for BBSB in at 6 meant that would be the case

The Irish team listed like that just reiterates that they already have a ready-made provincial combination with Leinster. Put Ringrose back in, and the influence is even greater in the starting XV. Back to the Cantablacks of Mitchell and Deans.

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

profile pic that appears to be President Camacho!

I'm Rick James bitch!

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Machpants said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

profile pic that appears to be President Camacho!

I'm Rick James bitch!

Haha I know but I always think

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Dan54 Mariner4Life's username is based on the club he played for ...

Your "only real rugby fan" act is getting rather tired.

and coached
and served on the committee for a decade

but yeah, just a TV guy with no clue.

didn't realise that, which club?

NZ TAB odds:

NZ $1.25
IRE $4.00
Draw $21.00

9 point spread.

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Dan54 said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

you should get down to club rugby and stand on sidelines in rain etc, gives you appreciation of what rugby is in real world.

lol fuck off

no nerve touched, i just wonder why people like you even come here?

Because I enjoy the sensible discussion about rugby when it's here. And although I not very good at getting across what I want and may seem harsh and everything , but I love the game and generally like talking to rugby people.
Mind you I will add of all the people who I know from rugby etc I am probably only one dumb enough to come into these forums lol, so perhaps that says something huh?

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Dan54 Mariner4Life's username is based on the club he played for ...

Your "only real rugby fan" act is getting rather tired.

and coached
and served on the committee for a decade

but yeah, just a TV guy with no clue.

again I say who ever said that about you? As I say abit defensive there sunshine. lol
Seems I said I don't like the idea that we don't give due respect and kudos to Ireland (and othet teams) and that got you upset etc, so with all due respect to you if that upsets you I think it says more about you than me. I will just carry on just the same thanks.

@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

NZ TAB odds:

NZ $1.25
IRE $4.00
Draw $21.00

9 point spread.

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Well there seems to be a few people on TSF picking the AB's to lose

Time for them to make same easy money. Bet big on Ireland. Post receipts.

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Crucial said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@mariner4life said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@Dan54 Mariner4Life's username is based on the club he played for ...

Your "only real rugby fan" act is getting rather tired.

and coached
and served on the committee for a decade

but yeah, just a TV guy with no clue.

Must be the impression you give

no, that impression of being a bombastic know-it-all but with little clue is actually real, but not because i have no clubland links

But someone who can only answer any criticism with insults , and not even at you , but as you were mate.

@Duluth I'm with you in that I think our players are too good for Ireland at home, despite our obvious issues under Foster. The fact Ireland only managed to score 23 points and beat us by 11 despite our red card and two yellows speaks volumes really, they just don't have enough points in them if we keep 15 players on the field.

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@kev said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

I really like the RTS call. It’s a big game and he won’t be overawed. He has a bit of class to him but is a hard worker on both sides of the ball.

ABs by 8 and Coles to score the game sealing try.

If you watched the Warriors games you will see that Roger often made mistakes - and got pushed off in tackles. He has been the same with the Blues. So great attacking but has some issues. In such a big game it’s a big call.

I can (sadly) report that I watched every single one of RTS’s Warriors games. Yes I am tragic.

I think he reads the play well and is actually a better tackler when he goes low which is better for rugby as a 2nd 5 than a league fullback.

I’m interested in what the strategy is for his injection into the match. Barring injuries, when do they want him to come on.

Sometimes the big games need the big call

Interesting thing RTS was saying in an interview last week when discussing how hard he was finding game, he said in league he made probably 2 tackles a agme and finding extra work in union bloody tiring, as I never watch league, I was surprised.

@antipodean said in All Blacks vs Ireland - series decider:

For all the talk about New Zealand fans are very knowledgeable, I just checked out the comments section on Facebook.

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In fairness what did you expect to find on Facebook

@Duluth I think we will lose, won't be surprised if we win, but have never bet against the ABs, and don't intend starting....