The All-Airport XV.

[Adam84]

Dismal, I would like to propose following the Airport XV that we go for the sloppy rig or dad-bod XV, that is players you wouldn’t even notice at the airport because they appear better suited to subbies 3rd grade rather then Test/Super Rugby level rugby, yet consistently turned out performances that defied logic.

My first nomination would be Andy Goode at fly-half.

 

[Braveheart81]

Daniel Halangahu could be a contender for the 10 jersey in the All Airport XV. .

 

[Adam84]

Eto Nabuli, although there are already a few promising wing selections.

 

[Rob42]

Ben volavola for five eighth. Always wondering if it’s rocks or diamonds if he’s on your team. Kicks the ball like it’s a tissue box.

Oh yes. Damned if he doesn't look like the Hollywood version of a 10. Even has the Hollywood girlfriend.

 

[Drew]

He looks so composed when his side is up by 20

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Must say I object to the Matt Dunning selection

Dunning dropped! No more droppies!

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Pains me to say, and I hope this is the year he finally nominates his undoubted physical gifts to finally fuck some peoples shit up, but I must put forward the name of that most papery of tigers, Mr Patrick Tuipulotu.

 

[Ulrich]

Wynand Olivier comes to mind. 38 Tests for the Boks with 1 try to show for it.

 

[Silverado]

Must say I object to the Matt Dunning selection, at no point did he look like an impressive specimen or professional athlete, if anything his performance on the field exceeded his airport appearance

He should be the pilot

 

[Ulrich]

Still trying to think of a hooker that fits the bill.

Should they be players that represented their country?

As for a wing candidate that fits that bill, and challenging Spies for captaincy, Raymond Rhule.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Should they be players that represented their country?

I dont reckon. Maybe as long as someone here has heard of them.

As for a wing candidate that fits that bill, and challenging Spies for captaincy, Raymond Rhule.

Hadnt noticed. Ineffective?

Still trying to think of a hooker that fits the bill.

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It is a tricky one. Tough position to survive for posers. Puddling ploppyman Leni Apisai does come to mind though​

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[Drew]

Faainga? Roach? Like said above, you’re not going to rise to any level in that position without having a dig.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Also nominating Ayumu Goromaru at 15.

A more overhyped pea-hearted sham of a rugby player I cannot think of.

 

[Drew]

I’m with you there. He was talked up like he was some kind of Japanese rugby royalty. Showed a few silky skills, but pretty much underwhelming. Must’ve had a good manager. Wonder if he ever got a guest judge gig on iron chef.

 

[Tex]

Still trying to think of a hooker that fits the bill.

Should they be players that represented their country?

As for a wing candidate that fits that bill, and challenging Spies for captaincy, Raymond Rhule.

Steve Thompson from Englands WC side. Not exactly a low skin fold unit

 

[Dismal Pillock]

The selectors are starting to turn their trained eye towards this Ben Gunter fellow. Such a physical specimen yet his maul defence, even in Japanese rugby, seems to be quite..... decorative.

 

[Ash]

David Lyons, massive guy who never used his size effectively and lived a lot off of reputation. And another vote for Mark Chisolm - huge guns, no impact. edit: Sitaleki Timani is the posterchild of this, huge guy who looked damn scary but was way too lazy, could not use his size and weight effectively and was worse than bad in the lineout.

 

[Ash]

Or how about a Tom Carter?

 

[Dismal Pillock]

1 Al Baxter: (still not convinced his early rep for crap scrumming didnt just follow him around thus allowing lazy refs an easy out)
2
3 Rodzilla
4 Isaac Ross
5 Mark Chisholm
6 Sione Luaaki
7 Sebastian Chabal
8 Pierre Spies (C)
9 Matt Henjack
10 Luke McAlister
11 Mitch "John" Inman
12 Sam Burgess (OMG this guy was totally shit at rugby)
13 Tom English
14 Timana Tahu
15 Ayumu Goromaru

bench

16 Paddy Ryan
17 Liam Coltman
18 Mark Cooksley
19 Vaea Ffsffita
20 David Lyons
21 Luke Burgess
22 Volavola
23 SONNY BILL WILLIAMS

WTG: Caderyn Neville, Tom Carter, Vidal Sassoon Ramm, Dauguna, Daniel Halangahu, Lopeti Timani, Eto Nabuli, Wynand Olivier, Raymond Rhule, Sam Norton Knight, CFS (?), Ainsley, Butch James, Alex Cuthbert, Ryan McGoldrick, Garick Fay, Frank Halai, Sitaleki Timani, Yamanaka

Too good therefore dropped:

Nick Phipps
Wendell Sailor
Tamiefuna
Digby Ioane
Akira Ioane

Coach: John Kirwan.
Airport admin: Aaron Smith.

 

[Caputo]

Hooker Adam Freier