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<blockquote data-quote="dasNdanger" data-source="post: 666601" data-attributes="member: 61962"><p>First and foremost I'm a ABs fan...and a Crusaders/Canterbury fan. Why? Well...mostly because those were the teams that introduced me to the game. Now in there were also the Wallabies, and I remember being a bit of a Wallabies fan in the early days. However, I think I became a kiwi fan because of sheer exposure - there was the Tri-Nations, Super 12 (at the time) rugby, and the provincial competition (NPC/ITM). I got to know the NZ players much quicker than any of the other teams, and since so many Crusaders were also ABs, it was a given that the Crusaders would top the list of my favorite teams. </p><p></p><p>Can I change loyalties? Sure...but not likely. I just love the spirit of the NZ game, I still find it easier to follow the kiwi teams. </p><p> </p><p>That said, I do sometimes cheer on an underdog team just because I feel they deserve a win. For instance, I would not be unhappy if Argentina pulled off a surprise win against the ABs. Sure, I'd prefer if they beat SA or Aus, but I wouldn't pout if they beat 'my' team, mostly because I see such a win as good for the game overall, and in the end I think I love the game in general more than just a single team.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>das</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dasNdanger, post: 666601, member: 61962"] First and foremost I'm a ABs fan...and a Crusaders/Canterbury fan. Why? Well...mostly because those were the teams that introduced me to the game. Now in there were also the Wallabies, and I remember being a bit of a Wallabies fan in the early days. However, I think I became a kiwi fan because of sheer exposure - there was the Tri-Nations, Super 12 (at the time) rugby, and the provincial competition (NPC/ITM). I got to know the NZ players much quicker than any of the other teams, and since so many Crusaders were also ABs, it was a given that the Crusaders would top the list of my favorite teams. Can I change loyalties? Sure...but not likely. I just love the spirit of the NZ game, I still find it easier to follow the kiwi teams. That said, I do sometimes cheer on an underdog team just because I feel they deserve a win. For instance, I would not be unhappy if Argentina pulled off a surprise win against the ABs. Sure, I'd prefer if they beat SA or Aus, but I wouldn't pout if they beat 'my' team, mostly because I see such a win as good for the game overall, and in the end I think I love the game in general more than just a single team. das [/QUOTE]
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