LukeParkerno1
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Yeah non idea on the fitness of him didn’t see the last few games
Test Rugby 2018 Rugby Championship
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Yeah non idea on the fitness of him didn’t see the last few games
I know he got injured just prior to the break. I can’t find anything on it though. I think the lack of an 8 is our biggest problem
LukeParkerno1
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It’s a huge problem as it takes out a jumper in the line out as well.
Exactly right it just limits us so bad. We must sort it
LukeParkerno1
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It’s a huge issue and it’s one we haven’t fixed in a decade
The problem is Hooper and Pocock are two of our better players so with the absence on an obvious number 8 we look for a way to play both. But the problem is they are two similar they have the same strengths and weaknesses and by playing them together it highlights their weaknesses along with holding us back from developing a genuine 8
LukeParkerno1
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Agreed sort of but disagree that Pocock and Hooper are similar. Hooper is more of a ball runner, Pocock is your old style in and under pilferer number 7. It's the one criticism I have of Hooper- he doesn't get enough turnovers. It's why personally I'd play Pocock at 7 with Hooper off the bench.
Playing them together isn't working and a lack of a class 8 is a huge issue. That is compounded by our locks being fairly poor. The one area we have improved is the front rowers though and the number 6, so there are positives, it's not all negative, but to beat NZ you need every part of your side working- they will exploit any weakness.
You are right Hooper runs the ball more, I think he has dropped off at the breakdown. The thing with Hooper is he isn’t a big ball runner. We need some post contact meters from one of our back 3
LukeParkerno1
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Don't think Hooper was ever that great at the breakdown. When NSW won the comp in Super Rugby, Stephen Hoiles was instrumental getting turnovers. I just feel they are taking a bet each way. They want Hoopers running and Pocock's breakdown work.
Down at half time but looking good.
And they score. Same as last week
- Jun 17, 2007
- 3,713
- 4,749
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- Inverleigh Hawks
Geez NZ are good. Making Australia look poor. As they have done for many a year now, the slightest of mistakes is punished with a try, and they make it look easy.
Aucklander
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Finally picked up a forward pass. About time.
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Argentina roll the Boks.
Eden Park crowd - 48 511
27 849 at Suncorp. This game in the past would have 40k plus. Rain around Brisbane yesterday didn't help, Broncos today doesn't help. Somehow have to get these games moved to October, up against first week of finals of both codes.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/106935893/rugby-comes-home-to-nelson
Great read on the All Blacks playing in Nelson. The Birth place of the game in NZ.
Crowd 21 404 for the ABs vs Pumas. Not bad for a city of 50k.
Great read on the All Blacks playing in Nelson. The Birth place of the game in NZ.
Crowd 21 404 for the ABs vs Pumas. Not bad for a city of 50k.
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Beautiful place. The trip though the sounds on the ferry is amazing.
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- NUFC, Socceroos, FGR, NewcastleJets
Don't really watch rugby but watched the AB v Argentina and Australia v Springbok games on Saturday at a pub with some work mates and found it to be surprisingly engrossing to watch.
P.S love the Argentina top - was legit tempted to buy one, has the distinctive style the football side has but with horizontal stripes instead of vertical. Simple, but effective contrast.
P.S love the Argentina top - was legit tempted to buy one, has the distinctive style the football side has but with horizontal stripes instead of vertical. Simple, but effective contrast.
The articles are behind paywalls, but reports are strong ticket sales for tomorrow's game on the GC. Just had a quick look on ticketek, only tickets left for the ends. Last time there was a game it only got 14k, should be much higher, Pumas are a lot better now too.
16 019 on the Gold Coast. Real average. Thought they were heading for over 20k.
WALLABIES (15-1): Dane Haylett-Petty, Israel Folau, Reece Hodge, Matt Toomua, Marika Koroibete, Kurtley Beale, Will Genia, David Pocock, Michael Hooper (c), Ned Hanigan, Izack Rodda, Adam Coleman, Taniela Tupou, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Scott Sio.
Reserves: Folau Faingaa, Sekope Kepu, Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Rob Simmons, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Jack Maddocks.
SPRINGBOKS (15-1): Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (c); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Tendai Mtawarira
Reserves: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Marco van Staden, Embrose Papier, Elton Jantjies, Damian Willemse
Reserves: Folau Faingaa, Sekope Kepu, Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Rob Simmons, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Jack Maddocks.
SPRINGBOKS (15-1): Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (c); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Tendai Mtawarira
Reserves: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Marco van Staden, Embrose Papier, Elton Jantjies, Damian Willemse
Mean while, overnight, Boks down Wallabies. All Blacks beat Pumas. NZ take out the RC.
