Wallabies v All Blacks, Saturday 19th August, ANZ Stadium Sydney

[Merrow]

There is only one bar outside the stadium which will probably be packed. Normally they have a temporary bar set up for big games like the Bledisloe which will presumably be open.

Alternatively just drink at a pub in Strathfield near the station (I think there are two right opposite it) and then jump on the train.

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Thanks BH knew I could count on you.

 

[jimmydubs]

There's also a Korean BBQ that was tasty about 8 years ago. Just don't drink too much and burn yourself.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

 

[Quick Hands]

Hope the Wallabies win.

Hope the prawns in the ARU box are off, the meat full of grissle and the wine tastes like draino.

 

[Joe Blow]

We are rank outsiders for sure. I hope to see our boys get stuck in and be competitive till the end.
Its a good looking AIG side, as always. Very tough to beat or to even stay with.

 

[BarneySF]

That's an interesting idea. Trickier and it's been laughed at before, but I would have liked to see Pocock retrained to Hooker as well.

Kinda worked for Pierre Spies no (winger turned flanker)?

 

[fatprop]

There is only one bar outside the stadium which will probably be packed. Normally they have a temporary bar set up for big games like the Bledisloe which will presumably be open.

Alternatively just drink at a pub in Strathfield near the station (I think there are two right opposite it) and then jump on the train.

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Yeah, gorge yourself on great Korean food then beers near the station.

There is no benefit in being near the black hole of fun that is Homebush for any longer than necessary

 

[Teh Other Dave]

There's also a Korean BBQ that was tasty about 8 years ago. Just don't drink too much and burn yourself.

Hahah saying there's a Korean BBQ in Strathfield is understatement of the century

Addit - try the Strathfield Sports Club for beers and pretty decent Korean Fried Chicken.

 

[notapatrioticboneinme]

NZ $1.16 (1 / 6.25)
Looks extremely attractive odds

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^ this side of the ditch it's AB $1.09-$7.20 Wobs with a 16.5 start.

 

[gel]

I'm not convinced in KB (Kurtley Beale) at 12. Having said that, I haven't seen how he has been playing overseas, so it might go alright if he's been playing well in that position for a season.

David Lord mistakenly submitted his penthouse forum letter about the Kurtley/SBW clash to TheRoar yesterday . Fairly short story, probably to account for the one hand typing.

I am pretty happy about the rest of the back line though.

I don't think that is where the match is really going to pan out anyway. Across every position, the ABs are ahead of us, I think.

I'm not getting inspired by the build up to this match like I have in the past.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

It's being strongly hinted that Franks may get subbed at half time if his dodgy Achilles lasts that long. If Ofa T has to play more than 25-30 I'd say Wobs may win a few scrum penalties esp with Barnes reffing.

AB bench not quite the weapon it was (Ardie excepted) so AB will want to be well up before making too many subs.

 

[Merrow]

Hahah saying there's a Korean BBQ in Strathfield is understatement of the century

Addit - try the Strathfield Sports Club for beers and pretty decent Korean Fried Chicken.

So if I don't like Korean BBQ.............

 

[Slim 293]

So if I don't like Korean BBQ.....

Seek medical attention?

 

[ACT Crusader]

It's being strongly hinted that Franks may get subbed at half time if his dodgy Achilles lasts that long. If Ofa T has to play more than 25-30 I'd say Wobs may win a few scrum penalties esp with Barnes reffing.

AB bench not quite the weapon it was (Ardie excepted) so AB will want to be well up before making too many subs.

Crockett has been one our best impact players over he last two years. If TJP can keep his emotions in check he is very good. Romano has been a key bench player since he lost his starting spot to Retallick. Lima and Ofa are the real unknowns in what they can offer off the pine.

 

[Mr Doug]

If there are any Western Force supporters still interested in this match, (and I hope there are many), I would like you to know that that when Mrs D and I sit down to watch the match tonight, Mrs D will be wearing one of her Wallabies jerseys, I shall be wearing my 1999 jersey, complemented by my white Western Force cap, purchased from the WF retail outlet at a shopping centre near the WF then training facility at Perry Park, Perth, in late 2005.
Next to us will be the blue WF T shirt which I bought with the cap, which sadly, no longer is a comfortable fit, (probably due to 'product shrinkage')!!!

BTW, embroidered on the back of the cap are the words: "Super 14 kicks off 02.06"..... I'm sure many WA Rugby fans long for those days to return.

 

[Teh Other Dave]

So if I don't like Korean BBQ.....

Well the chicken is deep fried, not barbecued. But if that's not your scene, you can always opt for bibimbap, and some small bendors sell ddukbokki.

 

[Slim 293]

I have to admit, I'm more excited for Pickle Rick and Korean BBQ than tonight's Bledisloe............

 

[Slim 293]

Some quality match day tabloid spite from the Tele this morning..........

DISGRACED Jerome Kaino has returned to New Zealand, leaving the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup camp in Sydney after The Daily Telegraph revealed he had been cheating on his wife with a former Australian model.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...d/news-story/b6c8654e8d61151b6ecec1f38e4a3a6f


How many days did they sit on that story for?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

JK got some explaining to do:

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/a...from-sydney-ahead-of-all-blackswallabies-test