Kiah 13 Report post Posted October 6, 2012 That was awesome. A shudder just went through the collective world rugby ranks that arent from NZ. We took a pounding from those Bok monsters ... at altitude ... with all the 50/50 decisions against us ... every single one ... all the Bok forward passes.... and then stuffed them with some superb play. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Yes Kiah massive effort by the Mighty All Blacks Yeh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The box heads will be pissed off they spent all that money trying to bribe the ref and still got stuffed:D Rich and Dan were superb.We just soaked up all the pressure and blew them off the park. Superb effort. Good to see Gear making a contribution.He looked real sharp. Messam a bit messy in first half but OK in second. Bring on Brissy Yeh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted October 7, 2012 For the first time EVER I bet against the ABs (well sort of ) . I took the Boks +5.5 thinking the TAB were nuts to have the ABs so short at $1.40. The ABs had the Championship wrapped up,they were travelling from Argie to SA and the Boks looked super impressive with Goosen at 10 against the Wobblies. But geez...how good are we??? That was massive. Rugby im-purists will never ever get the significance of that win and the conditions it came with. Now to pick the end of year tourists. I'd leave some key guys at home and do what Mitchell did in 2002 and bring through a new young breed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trackspy Report post Posted October 7, 2012 why would anyone ever try to do what Mitchell tried, what Journey again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 why would anyone ever try to do what Mitchell tried, what Journey again? Not saying we replicate everything Mitchell did. BUT..in 2002 he blooded Ali Williams,Andrew Hore,Kevin Mealamu and Tony Woodcock amongst others while on the 2001 end of year tour none other than Sir Richie McCaw made his debut. So who will it be this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlib 2 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Not saying we replicate everything Mitchell did. BUT..in 2002 he blooded Ali Williams,Andrew Hore,Kevin Mealamu and Tony Woodcock amongst others while on the 2001 end of year tour none other than Sir Richie McCaw made his debut. So who will it be this year? Charlie Piatau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiah 13 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 I wouldnt expect any non Super players this year because we already have lots of youth in the side. How many are going though? 30, 36, 37 ?? Numbers and injuries will be the key. Ali will go to help the young uns - they need it Hope Ben Tameifuna gets another look We possibly need another young player in the loosies - thinking four years down the track. Also maybe in the centres Otherwise - we are pretty well sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiah 13 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 I am a Mitchell fan of his career up to when he became AB coach. Then he and I parted company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His treatment of Tana was deplorable. He threw away our World Cup in 2003 and allowed England to win it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trackspy Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Im thinking Hansen and co have already introduced some exciting new blood into the team such as Sam Caine and Beaudan(sp) Barrett to name. Barratt reminds me of a yound Merts when he attacks the line and runs:) Plenty more young talent coming thru the NPC this year, it sure shows the depth of rugby in New Zealand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
