USA v All Blacks Test - Chicago November 2014

[ACT Crusader]

Baby steps Antony. I guess the report did state three correct facts. It's just that no one told them that not one of them was related to the other

 

[USARugger]

I had a google to see what NBC was saying (if anything) about the game. Came across this absolute gem:

http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2...-at-soldier-field-saturday-november-1-on-nbc/

The All Blacks are the reigning Rugby World Cup champions from 2011, and were runners-up at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. Last year, the U.S. and New Zealand squared off at PPL Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Nov. 9, when the All Blacks defeated the Eagles 29-19.​

We're playing a long game here.

If it makes you feel any better it's not like they don't stuff this shit up when they're printing regular stories, either.

If it's the same announcers they've been using for ARC, the Maori match and just about all the Eagles tests I can remember..you're all in for a treat

Going to throw a match preview up on the front page once USA announces their 23. Focus will be on the USA players since (no offense) we all already know more than enough about the blokes from across the Tasman.

USA scrum and midfield defense will be major issues. Tactics could also be an issue - fucking retarded game plan cost us the match against the Maori. Back three should surprise some people if given the chance, possibly the loosies too depending on how they line up 4 through 8 (we've got a bunch of 'nottas).

Have to work out the technical details with the back room but I should be coming through with a live blog as well for those having issue with streaming the game because you live in the middle of goddamn nowhere.

 

[TahDan]

I had a google to see what NBC was saying (if anything) about the game. Came across this absolute gem:

http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2...-at-soldier-field-saturday-november-1-on-nbc/

The All Blacks are the reigning Rugby World Cup champions from 2011, and were runners-up at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. Last year, the U.S. and New Zealand squared off at PPL Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Nov. 9, when the All Blacks defeated the Eagles 29-19.​

We're playing a long game here.

Well, to be fair for Americans the idea of having two rugby codes is confusing I'm sure... I can't be too rough on them anyway - I went to visit friends in Canada a couple years back and went to a CFL game and had no idea it was actually a different sport to American Football.

 

[USARugger]

Well, to be fair for Americans the idea of having two rugby codes is confusing I'm sure. I can't be too rough on them anyway - I went to visit friends in Canada a couple years back and went to a CFL game and had no idea it was actually a different sport to American Football.

There have been multiple proposals for a professional structure here and at least two or three of them have had the word "League" in their name

 

[TahDan]

There have been multiple proposals for a professional structure here and at least two or three of them have had the word "League" in their name

Well, when you think about it defining the two forms of rugby with their respective organisational or competition structures is just downright stupid, so it's little wonder that people get confused.

 

[USARugger]

Well, when you think about it defining the two forms of rugby with their respective organisational or competition structures is just downright stupid, so it's little wonder that people get confused.

It was more a comment on how stupid it is to propose 7-figure projects that become borderline-unmarketable to a global audience because the boys in charge couldn't get more creative with their thesaurus.

 

[TahDan]

It was more a comment on how stupid it is to propose 7-figure projects that become borderline-unmarketable to a global audience because the boys in charge couldn't get more creative with their thesaurus.

How would you have marketed it in the states given the opportunity?

 

[USARugger]

How would you have marketed it in the states given the opportunity?

I'd need at least a few hours to draw up a blueprint (and it'd be hugely arrogant not to admit I'd need to help of at least several other people even to do that) but I could tell you that the name of the competition would never, ever include the word "League".

I think the Pacific Rugby Premiership has a good model going, though. I don't think it's feasible to start anything pro or even semi-pro at anything larger than a regional level just because of how large the USA is and how spread out the rugby hotbeds are.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

I should be coming through with a live blog as well for those having issue with streaming the game because you live in the middle of goddamn nowhere.

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[USARugger]

Gifs

 

[Antony]

Get. That. Outta here.

 

[ChargerWA]

I'm definitely more excited about this game than the Aus v Baa Baa's game.

Just hope the Eagles make a good fist of it and it captures the imagination of the American public.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

No AB team announcement yet as such but plenty of hints that the newbies will all get a run, Read will captain, Cruden & Cane will start with DC on the bench & Richie probably not in the 23.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

I'm definitely more excited about this game than the Aus v Baa Baa's game.

Just hope the Eagles make a good fist of it and it captures the imagination of the American public.

Its a sell out at soldier field:

According to wikipedia more than half the tickets sold within 2 days of going on sale.
However, an NFL filed is only 53 odd yards wide, and I recall that there were issues with pitch width when they played the soccer world cup in the USA last. So not sure what the accommodation will be like - there's a bit of space when they play NFL but not all that much in the corners.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-nw-zealand-rugby-game-sold-out-20141024-story.html

And the ABs doing something for America's unfortunate love affair with guns:

And if fans were thinking of bringing their shotgun to the match, they'd better think again as the match has a zero-weapons policy.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/usa-fans-reminded-not-bring-guns-all-blacks-match-6117369

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Team named:

Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Charles Piutau, Aaron Cruden, TJ Perenara, Kieran Read, Sam Cane, Victor Vito, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jeremy Thrush, Charlie Faumuina, Nathan Harris, Joe Moody. Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Brodie Retallick, Liam Messam, Augustine Pulu, Dan Carter, Julian Savea.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...ts-Carter-on-bench-for-All-Blacks-test-in-USA

 

[Pfitzy]

DUSRISPICT! THET'S JUST DUSRISPICT TO THU EAGLES BRO!

 

[cyclopath]

DUSRISPICT! THET'S JUST DUSRISPICT TO THU EAGLES BRO!

Shag will be in a lather.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Just for me old mate Pfitzy, other than Tuipolutu, Harris, TJ and Piutau, all the other starters have started a test against either the Wallabies or Boks.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

DUSRISPICT! THET'S JUST DUSRISPICT TO THU EAGLES BRO!

Take it easy, Desperado. A witchy woman with lying eyes tells me that some life in the fast lane for a new kid in town or two now may mean less heartache tonight moments in the long run. Take it to the limit, I say.

I expect the lawyers for Henley Frey (but not Felder) Inc will be in touch........

 

[Pfitzy]

Just for me old mate Pfitzy, other than Tuipolutu, Harris, TJ and Piutau, all the other starters have started a test against either the Wallabies or Boks.

NO RUCHIE BRO!

DUSRISPICT!!!!


Nah seriously, its a good opportunity for the other blokes to have a go. But this must be the lowest cap count (around 320-odd) the ABs have put out in years.