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    Rip Taniela Moa

    RIP. Always thought he was a bit underrated, seemed like a nice guy.
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    Would the NZ public/teams welcome a South African coach in any of their teams ?

    I think part of the issue is that it's not even easy for talented NZ coaches to coach Super Rugby. Even more so if you don't have strong connections to the boys clubs that tend to pick the coaches.
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    All Time Greatest Hurricanes XV

    Actually a fantastic team. Like it's made of genuine Canes players, rather than 1 season guys (otherwise could include Cruden etc). I would say Goodes is better than Schwalger or Slater. Maybe I would also have Ben Franks over Tialata. Maybe Dion Waller as reserve lock. Maybe one of Holwell, Jon...
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    [2017 Super Rugby] Round 1: Highlanders vs. Chiefs (24/02/2017)

    Really tough match to call for my mind. I rate man for man the Chiefs having the better forward pack, and the Highlanders the better backline.
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    2017 Blues squad named

    Apparently looks like he might have taken PED's.
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    Craig Joubert hangs up his whistle

    I always liked Joubert. Thought even with a few mind blowing moments - he was always fair and consistent. Seems always to be great at communicating with players.
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    2nd row position around rucks

    Try stand flatter to the line, and have others with youin support. That way you can provide an option for your fly half, and commit the opposition to marking you, while the 10 also has the options behind you.
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    A Political Thread

    It's looking pretty tight but looks like Clinton has Virginia, but Trump looks like he's got both Ohio and possibly Florida.
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    [November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. New Zealand (05/11/2016)

    Conveniently leaving out 60 - 0 win later that series :D
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    [November Tests 2016 EOYT] Italy vs. New Zealand (12/11/2016)

    The one in 2009 on which the incorrect officiating actually went against the All Blacks and cost Dickinson his career, but Italy still lost by 20 or so. Hardly robbed. They weren't close.
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    [November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. New Zealand (05/11/2016)

    Shout out to Jared Payne, the greatest "Irish" center and first to ever beat the All Blacks, in way less than 140 caps. :cool::p
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    The Kings have officially been liquidated

    Another NZ team is pointless in my opinion. Diluting the teams seems unnecessary - I'd rather just have 5 successful teams.
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    Boxing Thread

    No, he's injured. That said the number of big fights that have been promised and then not materialized, I'm not holding my breath. When Klitschko does get in with AJ it will have been on the back of a year and a half without fighting and he'll be 41 years old. Not ideal for the poor guy who got...
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    22 October 2016 v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland

    Well it is the record for consecutive wins by a tier 1 naton. So no it shouldn't be discounted - unless you are arguing that tests against Namibia and Georgia in RWCs aren't actually test matches..
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    [2016 Rugby Championship] South Africa v New Zealand (08/10/2016)

    Does anyone else find it amazing that the All Blacks, in 6 games, are in +176 points differential, and the next closest is Australia with -23...All Blacks really messed up everyone. I believe first team to get the try bonus point in every game...just crazy.
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    Aaron Smith's Aerial Adventure

    And yet he does fine competing for the high ball for the Chiefs. His defense at fullback is also not an issue, and it's certainly easier defending at 15 than 10...
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    Aaron Smith's Aerial Adventure

    Damien McKenzie is fine under the high ball...
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    Aaron Smith's Aerial Adventure

    I don't understand why anyone reacts so badly to this. The only person this really should outrage is Smith's partner, and maybe the NZRU should slap him on the wrist for indiscretion in AB uniform. Otherwise it's no body elses damn business. What has got me is the number of feminist outlets who...
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    Boxing Thread

    Looks like Parker might fight Andy Ruiz Jr for the WBO ***le, especially as it seems that AJ v Klitschko actually might get made (which is very surprising). Parker vs Ruiz is very interesting. Ruiz is a fat, fat boxer. But you could make an argument that both Parker and Ruiz have the fastest...
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