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All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:17 pm
by cashead
Teams have been named, and yep. Pretty good looking teams. Boks appear to have experimented with Moodie at centre, while Willemse moves to fullback, his more natural position. Neither he, nor Libbok can kick for shit, so expect to see Faf doing the goal kicking.
All Blacks
1. Ethan de Groot
2. Dane Coles
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Sam Whitelock
5. Scott Barrett
6. Luke Jacobson
7. Sam Cane (C)
8. Ardie Savea
9. Aaron Smith
10. Richie Mo'unga
11. Mark Telea
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Rieko Ioane
14. Will Jordan
15. Beauden Barrett
16. Samisoni Taukei'aho
17. Tamaiti Williams
18. Fletcher Newell
19. Tupou Vaa'i
20. Josh Lord
21. Dalton Papali'i
22. Cam Roigard
23. Anton Lienert-Brown
Springboks
1. Steven Kitshoff
2. Malcolm Marx
3. Frans Malherbe
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Franco Mostert
6. Siya Kolisi (C)
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
8. Duane Vermeulen
9. Faf de Klerk
10. Manie Libbok
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Andre Esterhuizen
13. Canan Moodie
14. Kurt-Lee Arendse
15. Damian Willemse
16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Ox Nche
18. Trevor Nyakane
19. Jean Kleyn
20. RG Snyman
21. Marco van Staden
22. Cobus Reinach
23. Willie Le Roux
24. Kwagga Smith
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:30 pm
by J Dory
Can't remember the last time I saw a 6 2 split on the bench for the ABs. Does Roigard cover any other position than 9?
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:55 pm
by morepork
Sam's Cane and ALB...not so sure.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:41 am
by canta_brian
Is there really anything to gain for the ABs in playing this?
Edit: apart from cash
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:12 pm
by morepork
Dunno, but Dan Carter has a new cologne out and has done a book. He is such a cosplay metrosexual.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:52 pm
by J Dory
I'm just happy to be able to watch the game in the middle of the afternoon, specially as I have the day off. Might even go for a mid avo bevy.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:11 pm
by cashead
Willie le Roux has been ruled out, Kwagga Smith replaces him on the bench. You, uh, you think you got enough forward cover there, Springboks?
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:24 pm
by morepork
I'd love an arvo drink poo. Can't but.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:50 pm
by morepork
First injury...Lomax down.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:53 pm
by morepork
ABs down to 13....2 in the bin
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:55 pm
by canta_brian
Nothing to look at in the bunker system I hope
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:57 pm
by morepork
Nah. Just fucking around on the ground. And offside. About a penalty a minute at the moment.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:03 pm
by pompey-zebra
Christ, this is a joyless game.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:03 pm
by morepork
They get one. Boss have our number in the scrum.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:20 pm
by morepork
Fuck me, how many intercepts is that?
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:24 pm
by morepork
Scotty Barrett you utter fucking muppet.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:24 pm
by cashead
Scott Barrett, you goddamned IDIOT.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:25 pm
by Lizard
canta_brian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:41 am
Is there really anything to gain for the ABs in playing this?
Edit: apart from cash
No. This was a dumb idea and now it’s a disaster.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:30 pm
by morepork
Oh you cruel, cruel bitch.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:33 pm
by canta_brian
Ban to follow?
Cripes
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm
by morepork
How dumb is he? In this current climate, during a warm up non-competition match, charge in off your feet leading with a shoulder. Good option champ.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:38 pm
by canta_brian
morepork wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm
How dumb is he? In this current climate, during a warm up non-competition match, charge in off your feet leading with a shoulder. Good option champ.
Oh. Ffs, and I’ve spent the last week or so suggesting English players are too dense to be able to control themselves in a warm up on the English board.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:40 pm
by J Dory
Can still see the abs winning this one but yeah, at what cost?
Ref playing a big role in this game, tmo too, dunno.
This game is taking the shine off my avo beer
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:46 pm
by cashead
canta_brian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:33 pm
Ban to follow?
Cripes
Probably.
Re: All Blacks vs Springboks at Twickenham: It's just a warm-up but if we lose, it's a catastrophe
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:50 pm
by Buggaluggs
Yes. Yes. Destroy each other. This plan is working perfectly.
