2025 Bledisloe Cup Series

[John S]

NZ have 13 guys playing in the NOC this weekend, we have zero squad members playing in Super Rugby AU

Also, why are we having seven days off after a crap performance in Sydney before going to Auckland, so probably having 2-3 sessions before Auckland while not including JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)

similar poor preparation heading into the Lions

While I'm at it, I wouldn't put the Wobs performance as "crap" we lost by 2 points coming from behind. If we got spanked like we did last year in Argentina, then I'd consider it "crap"

The first half was dire, but they made up for it in the second half. I'd say it was a mediocre performance over all.

 

[Major Tom]

While I'm at it, I wouldn't put the Wobs performance as "crap" we lost by 2 points coming from behind. If we got spanked like we did last year in Argentina, then I'd consider it "crap"

The first half was dire, but they made up for it in the second half. I'd say it was a mediocre performance over all.

I would say at least we only let 1 try in. Which I still can’t believe happened. How Montoya was onside baffles me but I’m sure the TMO ticked it off. Still would have like a more detailed look at it.

 

[Sword of Justice]

There are 8 flights from Sydney to Auckland on Sunday, including four in the PM and three at night. It’s not that hard.

 

[rugbyAU]

There are 8 flights from Sydney to Auckland on Sunday, including four in the PM and three at night. It’s not that hard.

Doran saying they leave early Sunday

 

[Dctarget]

Doran saying they leave early Sunday

Will they get an in-flight meal?

 

[rugbyAU]

Will they get an in-flight meal?

they betta

 

[Sword of Justice]

Doran saying they leave early Sunday

It’s not like the other players can’t organise a taxi to the hotel though?

 

[Yoda]

Just watched Inside Line on Stan. Michael Hooper calling for Tane Edmed to start against the All Blacks! No wonder he never won a Bledisloe Cup!..... surely Joe won't do that. JOC (James O'Connor) is free to play, as his Leicester Club won't stand in his way. We have a semi realistic chance to beat the All Blacks.... surely you would include James? Find out tomorrow I guess. Otherwise you would question Joe's sanity.

 

[Major Tom]

Just watched Inside Line on Stan. Michael Hooper calling for Tane Edmed to start against the All Blacks! No wonder he never won a Bledisloe Cup!..... surely Joe won't do that. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is free to play, as his Leicester Club won't stand in his way. We have a semi realistic chance to beat the All Blacks.... surely you would include James? Find out tomorrow I guess. Otherwise you would question Joe's sanity.

JOC (James O'Connor) is on the plane to Leicester for a medical / meet and great. Pretty fucked prep to head all the way back. But yeah Taine does not give me confidence.

 

[Spamnoodle]

Think we'll see the man half the forum has been clamouring to get a look at starting.
Ben Donno your turn for the blow torch.

Crazy as it seems.
I don't believe we'll see JOC (James O'Connor).

 

[LeCheese]

JOC (James O'Connor) is in London, so I think that’s that.

A bold call, but in Joe we trust.

 

[Yoda]

Think we'll see the man half the forum has been clamouring to get a look at starting.
Ben Donno your turn for the blow torch.

Crazy as it seems.
I don't believe we'll see JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor).

Spam. I think Joe will stick with Edmed to be honest .... one Test is not enough in fairness, although Tom and Ben were ahead of him prior to their injuries. I do think Donaldson deserves a run of starting Tests though as he has more Test experience than Tom or Tane but Joe might think Edmed deserves more starts? To let JOC (James O'Connor) go back when his club in England said he could stay is totally crazy imo after how he has played and helped the group with his experience. TOTALLY crazy. This realistic opportunity to beat the NZ boys can't be taken lightly.

 

[Major Tom]

Spam. I think Joe will stick with Edmed to be honest .... one Test is not enough in fairness, although Tom and Ben were ahead of him prior to their injuries. I do think Donaldson deserves a run of starting Tests though as he has more Test experience than Tom or Tane but Joe might think Edmed deserves more starts? To let JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) go back when his club in England said he could stay is totally crazy imo after how he has played and helped the group with his experience. TOTALLY crazy. This realistic opportunity to beat the NZ boys can't be taken lightly.

Yeah I think it’s bizarre as well. Just pick the best team possible to win the bledisloe and then play the others on the spring tour. I mean can anyone understand this call? Is he worried that the kiwis now know JOC (James O'Connor)’s game inside and out from his time at the saders?

 

[Spamnoodle]

Spam. I think Joe will stick with Edmed to be honest .... one Test is not enough in fairness, although Tom and Ben were ahead of him prior to their injuries. I do think Donaldson deserves a run of starting Tests though as he has more Test experience than Tom or Tane but Joe might think Edmed deserves more starts? To let JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) go back when his club in England said he could stay is totally crazy imo after how he has played and helped the group with his experience. TOTALLY crazy. This realistic opportunity to beat the NZ boys can't be taken lightly.

Yep, I can't understand why he wouldn't want him on board. It's very frustrating. Most of the players, if not all want him there to.

 

[Spamnoodle]

Yeah I think it’s bizarre as well. Just pick the best team possible to win the bledisloe and then play the others on the spring tour. I mean can anyone understand this call? Is he worried that the kiwis now know JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)’s game inside and out from his time at the saders?

Maybe, just maybe.... Deep down, Joe doesn't want us to get our hands on the Bledisloe on his watch.

Or maybe, hopefully. Dorans mail is way off and JOC (James O'Connor) will be meeting up with the boys in Auckland.

 

[Yoda]

As much as I think this would definitely not be the case as a professional coach......."Maybe, just maybe.... Deep down, Joe doesn't want us to get our hands on the Bledisloe on his watch.".... this thought has crossed my mind!

 

[rugbyAU]

He’s made some silly selections - eg starting Nick CDC and Potter v Lions and Fez over Pollard in game 1, despite not being match fit

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Maybe, just maybe.... Deep down, Joe doesn't want us to get our hands on the Bledisloe on his watch.