ABs vs Samoa *Spoiler*
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barbarian said:Shit. High scoring game, Scorz do you think it will benefit the ABs all that much? Any injuries?
Big wins over Aus and Sa, cracking the ton against the Samoans- the ABs will be supremely confident. Which is right where we want them.
No injuries at this stage. I gave up watching at half-time. Boring as hell.
It doesn't benefit us or the Samoans at all (game wise). It might benefit the Samoans financially, but that's about it.
It's difficult though. What do you do? You have a game against Samoa. Do you play a B-/B team (to what end cos that team won't be playing until the EoYT)- or do you play your A-/A team and give them a hiding? Personally, I wish this game was later on in the year when some of the squadders for the EoYT could have played them.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
I guess it was a case of mission accomplished. Guys had a blow out (and a big one at that) and came through with no serious injuries. Given how rusty we were at scrum and lineout time you can easily see the sense in the game.
Still a better quality opposition might have been better.
Great for the people of Taranaki though.
Still a better quality opposition might have been better.
Great for the people of Taranaki though.
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Rod McCall (65)
Think you'd be carefull. We played the Argies with the same effect before we went crushing down on Newlands. :nta: Think its much better if you have a hard game before a big one. Thats what happened at the WC in France.Virgil said:Sully said:
It was their biggest ever loss too, something you guys have in common this week
I agree PB, as far as an indicator of form that game means nothing. I hope, and do think, that the AB's will be wary of having too much confidence, and playing in Brisbane rather than Auckland or Wellington will be a huge factor in keeping the heads in check. Going to be a cracker this weekend, can't wait! ;D
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barbarian said:Shit. High scoring game, Scorz do you think it will benefit the ABs all that much? Any injuries?
Big wins over Aus and Sa, cracking the ton against the Samoans- the ABs will be supremely confident. Which is right where we want them
Tuitavake was injured in a high tackled and Tests have diagnosed a fractured cheekbone so wont be going to Brissy.
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naza said:
Oh yeah and who were they?
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Mainlander said:barbarian said:Shit. High scoring game, Scorz do you think it will benefit the ABs all that much? Any injuries?
Big wins over Aus and Sa, cracking the ton against the Samoans- the ABs will be supremely confident. Which is right where we want them
Tuitavake was injured in a high tackled and Tests have diagnosed a fractured cheekbone so wont be going to Brissy.
Bro: Doubt he was going anyway. :nta: Feel sorry for him though. Hope he recovers soon.
Major Spliff Biggins
Fred Wood (13)
It certainly was a case of mission accomplished. Could have been bad had Carter sustained an injury or something similar, but no real issues in that regard.
Whether the hit out will be of any benefit for the clash in Brisneyland is negligible, but it would have broken some cobwebs from training. There were a few decent hits from the Samoan lads.
Good result for the Blacks, I doubt any side would have put that many points on Manu Samoa.
I hope the match gave Manu Samoa some level of financial assistance. A one off game every few years won't really do much to help them. Good to see a midweek fixture too. It was refreshing.
I go back to an earlier argument that the PI nations should do a Lions style tour to the North every few years. (Fiji, Tonga and Manu Samoa). I think there would be some great football, and should at least provide a higher level of funding.
Whether the hit out will be of any benefit for the clash in Brisneyland is negligible, but it would have broken some cobwebs from training. There were a few decent hits from the Samoan lads.
Good result for the Blacks, I doubt any side would have put that many points on Manu Samoa.
I hope the match gave Manu Samoa some level of financial assistance. A one off game every few years won't really do much to help them. Good to see a midweek fixture too. It was refreshing.
I go back to an earlier argument that the PI nations should do a Lions style tour to the North every few years. (Fiji, Tonga and Manu Samoa). I think there would be some great football, and should at least provide a higher level of funding.
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George Gregan (70)
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Like it - going to use it.
Agree on the financial thing - every bit helps. But how much could the Samoans expect to take home on the back of that game in Taranaki though? If they had their travel and accom covered its good that they're not out of pocket, but what were ticket prices and how much do they get after cost?
Don't get me wrong - the experience is VERY important for them, especially their guys who aren't with a Euro/Jap club. But I remember going to Australia v Samoa a few years back at the Olympic Stadium and paying bugger all for a decent ticket, most of which I'm fairly sure didn't find its way to the Manu Samoa Rugby Union due to the stupidly large costs of just opening the gates at Telstra/ANZ/Whatever the fuck they're calling it now.
I might add (while I'm ranting) that playing games against minnows at Homebush is a massive waste of fucking time. I'd rather hold the games for which we have poor attendance (i.e. everything except the ABs) at the SFS, fill the fucker up, and have a REAL atmosphere.
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Dave Cowper (27)
Of course they should play all games at the SFS Nick.
I'm guessing the ARU has signed some sort of contract with whatever Homebush is called these days which means any test in Sydney has to be played there. Does anyone know if that is the case?
I remember going to watch the Wallabies play Western Somoa (I think they were still Western and not Manu) around 1993. Was the same night that one of those small earthquakes hit Sydney. I assumed the shaking was just another big tackle.
I'm guessing the ARU has signed some sort of contract with whatever Homebush is called these days which means any test in Sydney has to be played there. Does anyone know if that is the case?
I remember going to watch the Wallabies play Western Somoa (I think they were still Western and not Manu) around 1993. Was the same night that one of those small earthquakes hit Sydney. I assumed the shaking was just another big tackle.
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