Rugby Championship 2021

[waiopehu oldboy]

1news reporting, without citing a source or claiming it as something they can exclusively reveal, that Bled2 will be at Eden Park on 14/08. Wouldn't surprise me if they're right (see my #55 above) but I'll be looking for confirmation.

 

[Derpus]

Is that two tests in a row at Eden Park or have I misread something? Because that's a hard, hard pass from me.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ no you read it correctly but again that's just what the sports news guy said right at the end of his segment without quoting anyone or citing any other source. Hence I'm treating it as hearsay at least until someone else independently comes out with the same thing.

 

[zer0]

This seems like a pretty high-risk-high-reward situation for Foster. On the one hand, it's two consecutive Bledisloe tests at the fortress. On the other hand, it's two consecutive Bledisloe tests at the fortress. Wins at Eden Park are assumed. A single loss at the Garden of Eden would deal a hefty blow to an already teetering tenure. Would also force the decider to be played in Australia. Indeed, as unlikely as it is, he could potentially even lose the Bledisloe at Eden Park. That's absolutely get-your-family-out-of-the-country-that-night-like-the-von-Trapp's material.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ Cantab mafia probably involved somehow.

 

[Dan54]

Dunners hasn't been mentioned at all, and I can almost understand the reluctance to take it to Wellington if it means Sunday or midweek,although can be done, it's not ideal is it to have less than a week between tests. By the same token, don't think it great to be pissing around in Aus for 3 weeks until Pumas arrive, but it is what it is wiith Covid.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Ethan de Groot has been recalled to AB as injury cover for Joe Moody - described as a calf issue so would appear to be a fresh injury.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Still can't find anyone else talking about Bledisloe 2 being at Eden Park, I'm wondering if maybe Saville misspoke (didn't seem to be reading off the autocue, more "chatting" with the anchor as they went to the ad break) & meant to say sky stadium.

 

[KOB1987]

Just want to confirm the Wallabies are already in NZ and not stuck in the Qld hysteria, right?

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Just want to confirm the Wallabies are already in NZ and not stuck in the Qld hysteria, right?

Confirmed en route:

 

[Dan54]

Am I being a bit pessimistic in saying I beginning to see the end of RC this year with outbreak in Qld? I can see there being a real problem coming where the games maybe have to all be played in WA or even that being a problem if just a couple of cses get in there?

 

[KOB1987]

Am I being a bit pessimistic in saying I beginning to see the end of RC this year with outbreak in Qld? I can see there being a real problem coming where the games maybe have to all be played in WA or even that being a problem if just a couple of cses get in there?

Worst case they'll be played without crowds if the NRL is a guide. WA is an option if Qld gets out of control, NZ would be the other one.

 

[zer0]

The NZ government gave an exemption to Fiji allowing them to train while quarantining. Am not sure why they wouldn't be fine giving exemptions to the RC teams. In saying that, the Boks recent issues might not have helped the case.

Of course they could also just flounce again like last year. Particularly if they lose to the Lions.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

A venue for Bledisloe 2 has to be announced tomorrow, surely, esp if it's not sky stadium so those who've bought tix can get their money back or make travel & accommodation arrangements as the case may be.

 

[Dan54]

Worst case they'll be played without crowds if the NRL is a guide. WA is an option if Qld gets out of control, NZ would be the other one.

Won't be in NZ, if the travel bubble doesn't open, it will have to be in Aus, just let's hope it doesn't spread any further there. Pretty sure they will not give any breaks for anyone with this Delta strain.

 

[Dan54]

A venue for Bledisloe 2 has to be announced tomorrow, surely, esp if it's not sky stadium so those who've bought tix can get their money back or make travel & accommodation arrangements as the case may be.

Yep, well I one who will be wanting money back, got 7 tickets and 5 mates won't be here from Aus for any changed venue anyway.

 

[KOB1987]

Won't be in NZ, if the travel bubble doesn't open, it will have to be in Aus, just let's hope it doesn't spread any further there. Pretty sure they will not give any breaks for anyone with this Delta strain.

That's true, but the govt should be looking at the economic benefits considering they've all been in training bubbles. As pointed out above they have granted exemptions before. A WA/SA joint hosting arrangement could be the next best solution, that would do wonders for the sport in those states.

 

[Dan54]

That's true, but the govt should be looking at the economic benefits considering they've all been in training bubbles. As pointed out above they have granted exemptions before. A WA/SA joint hosting arrangement could be the next best solution, that would do wonders for the sport in those states.

Personally I can see playing the games there is an option, though I will be pissed to no end if 100th test between Boks and ABs is played in Aus.
Yep would certainly do the game wonders in WA and SA.

 

[zer0]

Foster potentially (likely?) sweating bullets.

NZ Rugby confirmed Tuesday that the All Blacks will play the Wallabies in back-to-back tests in Auckland on August 7 and August 14 – Wellington was originally scheduled to host a Bledisloe Cup test on August 28 – and will also play their two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina in Australia.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...gton-as-matches-shifted-to-auckland-and-perth

 

[D-Box]

Perth game shifted to the 28th August