RWC 2015 Final - Australia v New Zealand, Twickenham, Sunday 1 November, 3:00 AEDT

[Bullrush]

ABs named:

15. Ben Smith
14. Nehe Milner-Skudder
13. Conrad Smith
12. Ma'a Nonu
11. Julian Savea
10. Daniel Carter
9. Aaron Smith
8. Kieran Read
7. Richie McCaw (c)
6. Jerome Kaino
5. Sam Whitelock
4. Brodie Retallick
3. Owen Franks
2. Dane Coles
1. Joe Moody
Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Victor Vito, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Sonny Bill Williams.

 

[Dewald Nel]

It's funny isn't it? I know I'm a die-hard ABs fan but I just don't see this cockiness or arrogance that some here seem to think is so prevalent in the AB camp?!

None of it. Even though you guys beat us much more often than any other team except Japan, I always look forward to NZ-SA games much more because AB fans don't tend to get as cocky and rub it in our faces as much as other teams' fans do - there is respect to both sides.

And calling the All Black camp arrogant at the moment is delusional.

 

[Dewald Nel]

If it saves you from yourself when thats a good thing.

It'll save me from your miserableness for sure, that's all that matters.

 

[dru]

OK. I'm a homer. Still don't pretend to understand what it means, though I get the condescension.

 

[Dewald Nel]

OK. I'm a homer. Still don't pretend to understand what it means, though I get the condescension.

I'm curious too. All I can think now of is this

 

[cyclopath]

It's funny isn't it? I know I'm a die-hard ABs fan but I just don't see this cockiness or arrogance that some here seem to think is so prevalent in the AB camp?!

Some? It was one. I wouldn't call it "trending" yet.


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[Slim 293]

Just looking at that AB's side - one thing that both teams this weekend have had through the tournament is a consistent first choice lineup, with both teams only having forced changes at LH prop...........

 

[Bullrush]

Some? It was one. I wouldn't call it "trending" yet.


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Very hip there bro

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Must be one of the easiest to pick AB sides ever.

 

[cyclopath]

Very hip there bro

Gagger makes us take Social Media lessons. We do hashtags next week I think.


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[The_Brown_Hornet]

Next you'll be covered in tattoos and ironic facial hair Cyclo.

 

[cyclopath]

Must be one of the easiest to pick AB sides ever.

Have to write bloody fast to knock up the minutes of that meeting.


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[mudskipper]

All Blacks outlook has gone from modest to smug... Its a statement of observation

 

[cyclopath]

Next you'll be covered in tattoos and ironic facial hair Cyclo.

I try, but so far can only knock out sardonic facial hair.
Ain't getting inked.


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[qwerty51]

Must be one of the easiest to pick AB sides ever.

Same for the Wallabies barring fitness concerns.

 

[Dewald Nel]

All Blacks outlook has gone from modest to smug. Its a statement of observation

From a neutral perspective I'd say it's going equally both ways.

 

[PaarlBok]

All Blacks by 50.

 

[boyo]

There is only about 50 watering holes n Balmain.

There hasn't been anywhere near that number for ages

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Same for the Wallabies barring fitness concerns.

Agreed. If Sio and Izzy are fully fit then they'll start. The rest of the team picks itself and so does the bench. Let's just hope it's enough.

 

[Groucho]

From a neutral perspective I'd say it's going equally both ways.

Seriously? Most Aussie fans are claiming parity at best.

I'm probably one of the most optimistic Aussies, and I've continually said that New Zealand's a better team, and that if we win, it'll be against the odds.

Unless even the contemplation of Oz winning is "smugness".

 

[Joe Blow]

None of it. Even though you guys beat us much more often than any other team except Japan, I always look forward to NZ-SA games much more because AB fans don't tend to get as cocky and rub it in our faces as much as other teams' fans do - there is respect to both sides.

And calling the All Black camp arrogant at the moment is delusional.

None of the players are. But Hansen...............yes. He needs to be reminded of how he went in Wales from time to time.