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George Smith (75)
Will he still go now that Peter Dutton has tested positive?
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Will he still go now that Peter Dutton has tested positive?
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David Wilson (68)
That really is the question, isn't it. Cabinet goes into self isolation and the opposition is given free reign in Parliament.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Good news story of the day.........
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ you might well think that but I, as a kiwi, even if no longer a Strayan-resident/ special but subject to cancellation for no apparent reason Visa Kiwi, couldn't possibly comment.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
He'll be the Shire's patient zero if he turns up and infects the stadium!
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Ted Thorn (20)
On the other hand, if the sports go ahead but just without spectators then that'll probably do wonders for their ratings.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Not really. I'd imagine they'd only add those who would have otherwise have attended the games.
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David Codey (61)
Yet.
as soon as a couple of super players come down with it, everything will stop imo.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Reminder tonight why super rugby so does not work for me - no oz sides playing so tried to watch kiwi sides playing local derby - lasted 5 minutes - can’t even remember exactly who was playing - you could probably say same for me if local derby between 2 saffa sides.
Sorry super rugby just does not work for me and probably only does for all the nz expats living in oz
Sorry super rugby just does not work for me and probably only does for all the nz expats living in oz
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Yea nah I love watching the kiwis play each other
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Playing in front of more or less empty stadiums will be pretty much business as usual for Waratahs.
No change.
Tahs have been prepping for this very event for years.
No change.
Tahs have been prepping for this very event for years.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Another Hawaii moment for Scomo.
Never underestimate the power of self interest.
"Do as I say not as I do" says the entitled Politician.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
My view reflects the typical view / interests of oz sports fan who wants to watch oz teams play which is why commercially super rugby struggling as Friday night yet no oz super rugby team to watch - no interest in watching kiwi teams play each other r
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Jason Little (69)
RN, you comment does not reflect my interest at all. NZ derbies are compulsory viewing, though I will say that I only watch Saffa sides when they are playing in either Aus or NZ.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
My point is you are part of the minority of small die hard fans prepared to watch non oz super rugby side local derbies but where typical sports fan (read majority) will not and viewing numbers show that.
But yes fox sports would certainly love you more than me as committed subscriber
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Peter Johnson (47)
Travel restrictions are only in for some places O/S. South Africa is not a hot spot.
Possibly games can still be played and teams can travel as flights are fairly light on passengers, some games will be played in closed stadiums and players kept at a distance. Its fairly low risk and works with the WHO and plans of most countries to slow COVID-19.
At the end of the day all the restriction are to slow the virus to allow our health systems to keep up not prevent it. Based on current advice most (as in about 80% of the world population) will get it recover.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I think you may find that minority is larger than you think. Just most are embarrassed to confess they watch publicly as they feel a little like traitors. But the games are usually of higher quality so if you love rugby they are hard not to watch.
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