06 Aug 05
Originally posted by dylNah. Nothing broken, lots of cuts and possibly a few stitches. No 9 Byron Kelleher got hit hard by a tackle that saw him come off early and we'll still hear a lot of whinging from the New Zealanders. Tough for the Aussies, because NZ come over to Perth on Satuday and they're going to be upset.
SA won? Any important injuries to either side? Please?
07 Aug 05
Kia ora people. Yeah....I know what you're thinkin'....
The better team lost yeah I know, but that's how it is sometimes. 😉
Mmm....ah yes the Mandrake crystal ball deceived me into believing the ABs would win, & although mostly correct....the outcome favoured the opposition 😞
Ain't no whinging from me but.
Leaguey 4 Life 😏😏😏😉
07 Aug 05
Originally posted by buffalobillBuffman.. SA'cans can be the most warm and genrous lovable people on the planet but at times some let you down. Have you "ever" heard one nz'er serious say the ab's are the best? I doubt it very much because most don't believe it.
22-16 to the home team and one of the hardest games I've seen in recent years. This is a very, very good team and what I'd expect of the Boks. Consistency of selection and coaches is starting to make the difference. They're not great yet - let's see if they can win away from home.
As with last year, the result of the Tri Nations is going to depend o ...[text shortened]... st rugby team in the world - just remind me when last they won the World Cup? I've forgotten 😏
How often in the last couple of years are we hearing about the god given talents of the SA's and other such arian talk. It isn't very nice.
The SA public also have a terrible habit of making things very uncomfortable for refs who rule against SA sides in a manner which makes it very hard for them to do their job.. I recall Paddy O'Brien when he retired saying when he gave a decision against the boks and the aussies won he was spat on called filthy dirty names and recieved death threats.. the hotel staff were so rude to him that he got on a plane and left. He said that is the norm in SA and it doen't happen the same extent in any other rugby playing country.
Anyway loosening up:
Hahahahaha I said someone would be whinging about the ref come sunday and sadly it's me... The Abs played poorly, surf burger was fiery dominant and offside all day the ref let him get away with it and pinged McCaw several times for the same thing...
I'll be happy if we hold the Bleddie Cup at the end of the season.. but still think we can take the tri-nations. (gulp...I hope)
07 Aug 05
Originally posted by buffalobillSo, going by your logic, England are the best team in the world because they last won the world cup?
22-16 to the home team and one of the hardest games I've seen in recent years. This is a very, very good team and what I'd expect of the Boks. Consistency of selection and coaches is starting to make the difference. They're not great yet - let's see if they can win away from home.
As with last year, the result of the Tri Nations is going to depend o ...[text shortened]... st rugby team in the world - just remind me when last they won the World Cup? I've forgotten 😏
07 Aug 05
Originally posted by Tirau DanI don't recall reading or hearing any talk of racial superiority anywhere.
How often in the last couple of years are we hearing about the god given talents of the SA's and other such arian talk. It isn't very nice.
The SA public also have a terrible habit of making things very uncomfortable for refs who rule against SA sides in a manner which makes it very hard for them to do their job..
And, yes, we have some very boorish "fans". I don't know if we're alone in this though.
07 Aug 05
Originally posted by buffalobillHow many other places does an obese fan run onto the field and injure the ref to the point where he can't finish reffing the game?
I don't recall reading or hearing any talk of racial superiority anywhere.
And, yes, we have some very boorish "fans". I don't know if we're alone in this though.
07 Aug 05
Originally posted by buffalobillYou must be atuned to it. I have many many SA friends who only occasionally let slip but some I've met (no friends of mine) are shocking.
I don't recall reading or hearing any talk of racial superiority anywhere.
And, yes, we have some very boorish "fans". I don't know if we're alone in this though.
Maybe I'm a bit sensitive but it does come across as arian in the media.
Friends tell me that they still have the attituded that we left behind in the late 70's but have made a lot of adjustments since living here.
10 Aug 05
Originally posted by XanthosNZPlease, that stuff happens all over the world and not only in rugby (remember Monica Seles?)...
How many other places does an obese fan run onto the field and injure the ref to the point where he can't finish reffing the game?
If something like that happens it's the security people that didn't do their job, it shouldn't reflect on all fans.
Too bad I was at a music festival and couldn't watch the game. I listened on the radio and it sounded like a great game.
All I can say is: 'I told you so! Naanananana!'