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This survey covers rugby from year dot, The forum has several guys who love statistics so lets see which two test sides have played each other the most times when they were the Number One and Number Two teams in the world based on commonsense. In my 73 year lifetime I would be floored if it...

I would have had Goosen instead of Seta. Seldom mentioned but a standout for Lions/Canes and a far better defender. Gets better every game and just needs his chance.

Just a passing thought regarding choice of haka. Maybe the "Leader" influences the decision. Perenara usually leads the haka and seems very proficient at all varieties, whereas my somewhat pathetic memory suggests Aaron Smith mainly leads the less demanding more traditional hakas and only when...

AB selectors like versatility in players - my gut feeling is Perenara would make a great Number 10 with his existing skill set, certainly his attacking mojo. Let the 15 do the goal kicking, whoever it is.

No faith in this team to produce a top 80 minute performance even if game is at sea level. Weakest bench so far this season and when the changes start we are going to have some unusual combos. Probably win but I don't expect the performance to be much better than last weekend. Lack a...

I sympathise with both Bok and Wallaby camps who simply do not have that well established, amazingly competitive and strong two tier lead up the AB's have. Many kiwi provincial sides in the Mitre Cup could arguably challenge several Super rugby teams and our Super Rugby sides are clearly at...

Got a feeling that test sides should start settling on their best teams sooner rather than later if they want to build combinations, give players job security and confidence and not be left behind by teams that are settled. SBW would not be in my best team and given the inexperienced back...

Watching Mitre Cup games is getting me more excited than ever about the Puma game. Just saw Vince Aso get a hat-trick for a losing Auckland side versus Taranaki - hope his mate Laumape does the same for the AB's if he gets a chance. Busy time for Kiwis in Aussie who follow all sports. The AB...

Agreed. Has unique skills and not worried about taking a hit for his team. Just another kiwi who has admired Conrad Smith and his role as an extra loose forward.

Looking forward to this test. Finally get a Perenara/BB duo - but live with the reality that when Laumape comes on, one or both of those starters will have either gone or been moved so I need to wait longer to see the trio in action again. Caitlyn thinks I have a 'hard on" for the 'Canes but...

Not sure how this game will go. The sheer speed and skill of the AB's suggest a big home win, but the Pumas will punish AB errors far better than the Aussies. They kick long - a given - and the AB's need to return the ball in hand rather than engage in a kicking game the Pumas will win. In...

I agree - great chat. Watched all of those players from the stands. Any AB is going to be a player of substance and often selection came down to the game plan. For nostalgia I throw in Waka Nathan as the best and, to be parochial, Graeme Williams as a loosie who played the game the way it is...

Late joining in the conversation but have read through the forum and have a few of comments to make; (1) Being in QLD I had Aussie commentators on Foxtel to cope with. When Folau ran away for his try the commentators were quick to point out that once he had the ball it was never in doubt...

Just watched a video of a discussion on ABC news channel in Aussie yesterday about the state of Aussie rugby. The prognosis was bad and the explanation is very simple: they are the only traditional rugby country with four major winter sports for males; AFL, RU, RL and Soccer. AFL dominates in...

Almost scared to speak in this forum without being jumped on by Senior Members. However when I read guys talking about betting on the game I feel obliged to suggest they look at the "points in" option. In Sydney I was in a room of punters. The major three bets, with descending payouts, were the...

No idea, but logic presumes he will. If the moment doesn't get to him, he could well be the match-winner, through skill as much as kicking goals. However that is a question only answered on the field. lol my tablet is being confiscated so you are blessed with my absence!

Settled in to a kiwi owned Corp box in Sydney for the Bledisloe, now watching Supercars on TV with its kiwi dominance. Big weekend after the rugby - our Ferns are in action and so is NZ';s top sportsman by a mile, Scott Dixon in the Indy Series. Have left forum disputes way behind - i'm...

Agreed. Waste of time arguing with pretenders. You fool this forum but not a real deal rugby guy.

Guess what - just had a phone call from NZ from a mate who knows rugby facts better than anyone alive. As with me, he is in his seventies. He agreed that each of the statements I made and which Caitlyn denied was true. I'm a lawyer, so Caitlyn go prove me wrong. I make this bet - I have played...

Exactly. I know Warren well, very well, and told the whole world the only way the AB's could lose the series was from lousy selections and even worse coaching. I have publically praised the Lions for out-thinking the AB management staff - and they did that easily. What makes anyone think the...