Thread: That time of year again, Bledisloe

I'm quietly confident & hoping for a good contest without too much "Man in The Middle" input. (Except on Richie of course)
Steve

I'd love a win, but personally I think it is 12 months away. 1 out of 3 would be realistic this year. The Wallabies are building their depth. There is now a second tier competition , which will expose more young players to a higher class of Rugby. Not sure about Charles at Hooker, The forward pack will be tested tonight. The ace in the pack, IMO, will be the bench, if the Wallabies are still in it with 20 to go, anything can happen. We'll see, looking forward to it, Bob

Originally Posted by disco man

I guess the comments aimed at Richie Mcaw are somewhat correct but at the same time can anyone name a better number 7 in world rugby? His tactics are nothing new yet the wallabies still have not worked out how to stop it.

Every year the Australian press has a big sook in the papers and to the IRB about how Richie is a cheat and bends the rules.But the wallabies are the only country that says anything.SouthAfrica,England,Ireland,Wales,France, Argentina, have worked out how to deal with him and return fire without dropping the bottom lip.

Michael Hooper!

I was just searching the forum jumper and noticed that Rugby isn't an option. What can be done to have the game played in heaven have its own forum? Can't wait for the big game.

Cheers,

Danial.

A blast from the past , should be a good game, but I'll repeat my words in another thread here today, 12 months too early for the Wallabies. Any win this year, will do. Next year, is the year. Bob

let the poor kiwi have his moment in the sun


god knows they don't get many.....

Originally Posted by sheerluck

So, what side are you cheering for then Terry?

Me, I'd like to see the Wallabies give it a good go, but ultimately, so long as it's a good game and doesn't end up sounding like the ref's swallowed his whistle, I'll be happy.

I'm with you mate.


If we have the repeats of the last few games/years it might be time to stop watching the game or at least this part of it.


I'm so sick of the gutless Refs!!!


If any team wins fair and square, hats off ... you deserved it ... but I haven't seen that in quite a while!

Originally Posted by bob10

I'd love a win, but personally I think it is 12 months away. 1 out of 3 would be realistic this year. The Wallabies are building their depth. There is now a second tier competition , which will expose more young players to a higher class of Rugby. Not sure about Charles at Hooker, The forward pack will be tested tonight. The ace in the pack, IMO, will be the bench, if the Wallabies are still in it with 20 to go, anything can happen. We'll see, looking forward to it, Bob

I don't know if your saying this from genuine belief, or just covering your bets if they lose. If they don't win tonight, I'm not sure what difference 12 months will make. They won't have significantly different talent to choose from.

Having said that, I fully endorse the comment re 2nd tier comp. This has been Aus' archilles heel for the last 20 years. For so long it has been musical chairs through out the S15 teams for the Wallaby incumbents, backed up by journymen.

Now there is an opportunity to create a pathway, with more branches than ever before, and to develop local talent. I hope it works. There are so many good kids playing, and no matter whther its in NZ or Aus, they all start the same, it what happens after that, that shapes them.

My one fear is that the new 2nd tier teams will ignore whats on thier doorstep, and raid NZ for talent to start their teams. It would be to both countries detriment.

Grab a beer, strap in, and good luck.

Nick

Well it's halftime, and still pretty close, though the Kiwis have one in the bin for 9 mins of the second half.

Feel it could go either way at the moment.