General rugby thread

[Jasey_]

Be interesting to see if NZ have improved

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Indeed. About time we topped the world rankings again.

[DeejRC]

DodgyGeezer said:

DeejRC said:

Is Air Steward even on the Tour? I don’t see him in the match squad at all.

He's on tour but, I suspect, deemed too slow for 15 - does 12 beckon?

I can’t help but think that away to NZ, on their turf and them looking to re-establish a hyper attacking template, that I might want the best defensive full back I’ve got available. He’s also a useful crash ball option. Whatsmore it can be damn manky conditions there and if so then yep, only one player I want in that slot !

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Are we all meeting up for beers in the morning chaps?

[PhilboSE]

I’ll be up and mouthing off but 7:30am is a bit early for a beer.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Depends. If you're in Dunedin, it's an ideal time.

[DodgyGeezer]

Sadly I'm likely to be playing catch-up Saturday evening... may spring for 1 month sky-sports

[antipodes40]

Dunedin is home for me, so I'll be at the stadium. I've honestly no idea which way this is going to go. England have shown some good form recently and are at the end of a hard season playing together.

The ABs - well, there aren't a lot of changes in personnel from the Foster era and, despite their formidable experience as individuals, they've only been together for a week, I think a lot will hinge on what the new management team has told them to do with the ball.

I'll be delighted if they have been told to stop kicking possession away.

[basherX]

I’m just enjoying a light Deutsches Frühstück before the drive home so no beers for me.



Turns out the game is on R5 after all so I’ll be listening along and with you in spirit if not posting.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Morning/Evening all. Decided not to crack a Steiny, although location would dictate a Speights would be a better choice, so staying classy with a pint of tea.

[Smollet]

All set here

[PhilboSE]

Look at Greenwood’s F**king red trousers.

Still waking up here with a bucket of char shortly to be followed by a cappuccino. Watching with the boy before taking him back to Exeter Uni for pre season training.

[Jasey_]

Here's hoping for a great game.

No idea what's going to happen but looking forward to it.

[Jasey_]

Is Teddy ready for you screaming at the telly after Englands first try .

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Teddy is likely to eat the telly if that happens.

He's watching the interview with Borthwick and farting.

Nuff said.

[nordboy]

More importantly, Teddy is there, all settled in and ready. Hopefully he'll be supporting England??

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Not a chance. He knows all the words to God Defend New Zealand and wants my AB jersey to wear.

[Jasey_]

Loving the new kit

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Jasey_ said:

Loving the new kit

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Oh Marcus!