2012 Rugby Championship Game 2 New Zealand vs Australia - 25 August

[ACR]

Check out Mealamu punching rocky in the face at 18:54. Never noticed that before

Or if you play it from 18:45, you can see Rocky clear out and wrestle Mealamu via his neck to the ground and at 18.51 intentionally wrap his leg round him to keep on the ground. The proceeding *alleged* punch (or closed fist momentum) was halted by Rocky thrusting his chest (the point of the brush) into the vicinity of Mealamu's outstretched hand, which was most likely extending out for a handshake.

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[Bowside]

Am I ever gonna see your face again as sonny bill is subbed off tonight would be classic.

Oh course, I would be disappointed in the kiwis if they were to leave out the "no way, get fucked, fuck off".

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Because he hurts people.

This side hasnt been seen for a while: the only person he's been hurting is himself - but he has been doing a good job of it.

 

[Swat]

Other possibilities are:
Rob Horne Try
JOC (James O'Connor) try

 

[vismyr]

The countdown has started -- have a feeling this is going to be a cracker of a game tonight! Just hoping Owens isn't anywhere as pedantic as Rolland last week. Like when Genia was pinged for being inside 10m lineout -- just ridiculous. The lineout was cleanly won and it didn't effect the play, so why blow the whistle?

Anyway, best of luck to the Wallabies...about to crack my first Chimay -- enjoy everybody

All Blacks by 10

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I'd be happy to take on the role of ARU DJ, i'd travel to all the home games and take over the PA system.
My playlist would be as follows:

During the Haka
After a Kiwi try
After an Aussie try
After a Kiwi error
After an Aussie Error
Halftime
Kiwi Victory
Aussie Victory
During fistycuffs

Yeah, I got bored.

I can give you one of the most confusing themes of all time. Forget where they were playing but Sevens Rugby - the NZ side running out to ACDC's Back in Black. And they have the hide to get shitted off over crowded house FFS

On the TPN v Moore issue. I'd like to see Moore have a start to see how he goes - even through I am a TPN fan.

 

[Ghibli]

Some people prefer TPN as they reckon he's more physical & runs more with the ball than Moore. It would be interesting to look at some stats on how much each hooker carries the ball per match.

 

[redstragic]

Other possibilities are:
Rob Horne Try
JOC (James O'Connor) try

The J'OC film clip does not stand up to the test of time to well. The bit at the start when they are holding eachothers arses does not really sit well with all we know about hegemonic masculinity and wot not.

In fact the dancing all the way through is far from Nietzsche's superman ideal.

 

[biggsy]

Getting Nervous now............

Im a little happier with this team and like the bench. That if Deans uses the Bench well and most get 20min or so, were in for a good chance.

Plus, I just want a fuckin win!!!!!!!!!! I know to many bloody Kiwis's and im sick of it!!!!

Blah blah richie blah blah sir richie blah blah amazing blah blah.. Lucky for Rugby because They wouldn't have much that is successful in there Life...

 

[tranquility]

The turning point will be when Gill gets on.

In all seriousness however, it will be really interesting to see the impact of the 1-2 punch of Hooper / Gill as opposed to the usual output of Pocock. Who knows? It may even work in our favour / based on the different skills they will bring to the table and the fact that their games have not be analysed in as much detail as Davids.

 

[Waylon]

Could you seriously be more ignorant?

Plenty agree. Perhaps you should have a look in the mirror?

 

[Ash]

Only about 10 mins to kick off now.

Feel a lot more positive than last week. Hope we can make a real good show of it tonight.

Getting excited!

 

[whatty]

I predict a 25 point win to the AB's and that Quade will receive plenty of unpleasant booing from the crowd.

 

[Ash]

Alternate haka, ABs taking it as a serious challenge?

 

[teach]

Sign they are expecting a battle tonight.

 

[Ash]

Alexander down already.

Hope he can keep it up.

Second time he was going forward at least.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Mr Doug's LRJ's have been deployed.

Batteries fully charged. No Luckiness used up on Junior Jarse games earlier today.

 

[Ash]

Amazing he let Read steal that, unfortunate drop from Dagg on the counter with a huge overlap.

Wallaby forwards already manning up better. Moore and Alexander getting involved.

 

[Ash]

HIggers work rate already up too.

But they slow it down too much and Owens gives a penalty.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Need some more patience with the go forward. Hope they can keep this up.