AI Matches W1: Sat 29; Jap v Nz - Sco v Aus

[Ymx]

Teams

Jap - TBC

New Zealand

Scotland

Aus

[Ymx]

Anyway, the ABs' EOYT squad and the "All Blacks" XV (spit!) squad are being named tomorrow. The top squad's pretty settled I guess, but I'm keen to see which youngsters have done enough in the NPC to score a spot in the Second XV squad, and which fringe test players are also selected in the Seconds to get more game time.

I can’t seem to find anything on the squad yet.

[Guy Smiley]

Can we not do multiple games in single threads please?

Separate match threads for each game keeps the chat between fans for that game out of clogging up a thread for other games.

[Slick]

Can we not do multiple games in single threads please?

Separate match threads for each game keeps the chat between fans for that game out of clogging up a thread for other games.

Could maybe start a post match discussion thread?

[Guy Smiley]

Can we not do multiple games in single threads please?

Separate match threads for each game keeps the chat between fans for that game out of clogging up a thread for other games.

Could maybe start a post match discussion thread?

Your guys played like shit.

[Slick]

Can we not do multiple games in single threads please?

Separate match threads for each game keeps the chat between fans for that game out of clogging up a thread for other games.

Could maybe start a post match discussion thread?

Your guys played like shit.

You used to be good

[Ymx]

Look, we had the vote. Although admittedly it was only run for a few hours.

https://www.notplanetrugby.com/viewtopic.php?t=2247


The consensus on the bored is generally weekend threads work well for us in the past.

Think of it like being in the pub over a long day, watching several games, with fans from all over.

There won’t be any clogging up. This bored doesn’t work like that.

But if anyone wants to do a specific match thread for a special match, go for it.

[Gumboot]

Look, we had the vote. Although admittedly it was only run for a few hours.

A Clayton's poll, then.

Boo!

[Ymx]

Look, we had the vote. Although admittedly it was only run for a few hours.

A Clayton's poll, then.

Boo!

I’m sure you said squad was to be named yesterday.

Can’t find it. Or is it Sunday??

[Ymx]

Grrrr!


The ABs and NZ XV squads get named today (Sunday in NZ), presumably after QF4 has been played...?

[Guy Smiley]

Look, we had the vote. Although admittedly it was only run for a few hours.

https://www.notplanetrugby.com/viewtopic.php?t=2247


The consensus on the bored is generally weekend threads work well for us in the past.

Think of it like being in the pub over a long day, watching several games, with fans from all over.

There won’t be any clogging up. This bored doesn’t work like that.

But if anyone wants to do a specific match thread for a special match, go for it.

I mentioned it because the RC thread got bogged down for page after page with Saffas bleating on about their provincial hatred.

[Gumboot]

I mentioned it because the RC thread got bogged down for page after page with Saffas bleating on about their provincial hatred.

Which is exactly why I reckon a separate thread per touring team would be the way to go.

[Guy Smiley]

I mentioned it because the RC thread got bogged down for page after page with Saffas bleating on about their provincial hatred.

Which is exactly why I reckon a separate thread per touring team would be the way to go.

yup

[OomStruisbaai]

Look, we had the vote. Although admittedly it was only run for a few hours.

https://www.notplanetrugby.com/viewtopic.php?t=2247


The consensus on the bored is generally weekend threads work well for us in the past.

Think of it like being in the pub over a long day, watching several games, with fans from all over.

There won’t be any clogging up. This bored doesn’t work like that.

But if anyone wants to do a specific match thread for a special match, go for it.

I mentioned it because the RC thread got bogged down for page after page with Saffas bleating on about their provincial hatred.

Fuck you. Foster will keep you busy.

[Ymx]

It was a good alternative idea. (Of mine).

But then after I wrote it and considered, we have no Aussie or Argentinian posters here to prop those ones up.

And no home for the NH games vs Fiji/Samoa/Japan/Georgia.

Also, we’ve had the vote. So bite me, losers !!

[Gumboot]

Rigged electionnnnn!!!

[Guy Smiley]

So far it's a 50/50 split for individual vs group threads....


The Proud Boys have marched into their threads too soon.

[Ymx]

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[Ymx]

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[Guy Smiley]

Start a seperate thread if you wanna discuss it, bro

[Ymx]

I was happily talking to myself.

Though, seriously, I appear to have caused enough trouble n threads.

But do you reckon we could have a NZ selection thread?

Edit: done

[Slick]

I mentioned it because the RC thread got bogged down for page after page with Saffas bleating on about their provincial hatred.

Which is exactly why I reckon a separate thread per touring team would be the way to go.

yup

Fair enough, this is an actual issue

[Ymx]

So it’s looking like an experimental side for NZ for this match due to injuries and bereavement.

Scott Barrett bereavement
Beauden Barrett bereavement
Jordie Barrett bereavement
Will Jordan ear
Sam Whitelock ear
Fakatava out ACL
QT out ACL (by a dirty Aussie cvnt)

[Ymx]

Teams announced tomorrow presumably

Just read the Sam W has joined the camp in Japan having recovered from ear infection

[Slick]

I've just had my pre match lunch cancelled. Not amused.

[Paddington Bear]

Any idea if the Japan NZ game is on British TV?

[Jock42]

They not all on Prime?

[Ymx]

Very good question.

I can’t even find it on where’s the match website.

It says not televised. Wtaf

https://www.wheresthematch.com/Rugby-Un ... ealand.asp

[Gumboot]

All Blacks vs Japan

1-George Bower, 2-Dane Coles, 3-Nepo Laulala, 4-Brodie Retallick, 5-Tupou Vaa'i, 6-Shannon Frizell, 7-Sam Cane, 8-Hoskins Sotutu

9-Finlay Christie, 10-Richie Mo'unga, 11-Caleb Clarke, 12-Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 13-Braydon Ennor, 14-Sevu Reece, 15-Stephen Perofeta

Reserves: 16-Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17-Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 18-Tyrel Lomax, 19-Patrick Tuipulotu, 20-Dalton Papali'i, 21-Aaron Smith, 22-David Havili, 23-Anton Lienert-Brown

[Guy Smiley]

All Blacks vs Japan

1-George Bower, 2-Dane Coles, 3-Nepo Laulala, 4-Brodie Retallick, 5-Tupou Vaa'i, 6-Shannon Frizell, 7-Sam Cane, 8-Hoskins Sotutu

9-Finlay Christie, 10-Richie Mo'unga, 11-Caleb Clarke, 12-Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 13-Braydon Ennor, 14-Sevu Reece, 15-Stephen Perofeta

Reserves: 16-Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17-Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 18-Tyrel Lomax, 19-Patrick Tuipulotu, 20-Dalton Papali'i, 21-Aaron Smith, 22-David Havili, 23-Anton Lienert-Brown

Names printed on seperate squares of glossy laminate, placed into an upturned top hat from Fozzies touring wardrobe and thrown into the air. Those that land name side up get a game.

[Kiwias]

That has to be one of the most underwhelming mid-fields I can remember ever starting for the ABs.

[Gumboot]

That has to be one of the most underwhelming mid-fields I can remember ever starting for the ABs.

Yep. I really don't rate Ennor at all, and Roger's completely unproven. Fully expect the Brave Blossoms midfield to carve us up.

[Gumboot]

So Aumua is called in for the Japan test to cover for Coles, who has a dodgy calf (for a change). Then Coles is named to start...

Fozzie logic.

[Ymx]

Australia (vs Scotland, Saturday)
1. James Slipper (c) (123 Tests)
2. David Porecki (7 Tests)
3. Allan Alaalatoa (60 Tests)
4. Nick Frost (5 Tests)
5. Cadeyrn Neville (3 Tests)
6. Jed Holloway (6 Tests)
7. Michael Hooper (121 Tests)
8. Rob Valetini (27 Tests)
9. Tate McDermott (18 Tests)
10. Bernard Foley (73 Tests)
11. Tom Wright (18 Tests)
12. Hunter Paisami (20 Tests)
13. Len Ikitau (21 Tests)
14. Andrew Kellaway (18 Tests)
15. Tom Banks (20 Tests)

Replacements:
16. Folau Fainga’a (33 Tests)
17. Matt Gibbon (2 Tests)
18. Taniela Tupou (43 Tests)
19. Ned Hanigan (25 Tests)
20. Pete Samu (28 Tests)
21. Nic White (56 Tests)
22. Noah Lolesio (14 Tests)
23. Jock Campbell*
*denotes potential Test debut

[Ymx]

Scotland (vs Australia, Saturday)
15. Ollie Smith (Glasgow Warriors) 1 cap
14. Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby) 29 caps
13. Mark Bennett (Edinburgh Rugby) 27 caps
12. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors) 7 caps
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby) 19 caps
10. Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh Rugby) 34 caps
9. Ali Price – Vice-captain (Glasgow Warriors) 54 caps
1. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby) 12 caps
2. Dave Cherry (Edinburgh Rugby) 7 caps
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 50 caps
4. Sam Skinner (Edinburgh Rugby) 22 caps
5. Grant Gilchrist – Vice-captain (Edinburgh Rugby) 55 caps
6. Jamie Ritchie – Captain (Edinburgh Rugby) 32 caps
7. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) 51 caps
8. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 24 caps

Replacements:
16. George Turner (Glasgow Warriors) 27 caps
17. Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors) 22 caps
18. WP Nel (Edinburgh Rugby) 48 caps
19. Glen Young (Edinburgh Rugby) 1 cap
20. Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) uncapped
21. George Horne (Glasgow Warriors) 17 caps
22. Ross Thompson (Glasgow Warriors) 3 caps
23. Damien Hoyland (Edinburgh Rugby) 4 caps

[Kiwias]

The weather in Tokyo tomorrow will be fine, temperature around 18~20C, with not much wind. There are some concerns over the state of the turf due to a large number of events and matches in the month leading up to tomorrow cutting into the time to do the maintenance and preparation required.

[Slick]

Pretty decent Scotland team considering we are picking from 2 clubs.

It’s a very exciting back line, although I do worry about Oz running through it if they get enough ball

[SaintK]

Pretty decent Scotland team considering we are picking from 2 clubs.

It’s a very exciting back line, although I do worry about Oz running through it if they get enough ball

Australian team almost unrecognisable from the July tests against England
Scotland by 9

[Slick]

Pretty decent Scotland team considering we are picking from 2 clubs.

It’s a very exciting back line, although I do worry about Oz running through it if they get enough ball

Australian team almost unrecognisable from the July tests against England
Scotland by 9

Yes, thought I didn't recognise many names

[Ymx]

The weather in Tokyo tomorrow will be fine, temperature around 18~20C, with not much wind. There are some concerns over the state of the turf due to a large number of events and matches in the month leading up to tomorrow cutting into the time to do the maintenance and preparation required.

There are also some concerns about being able to find some UK channel to watch it.

What’s the standard place these days for dodgy streams?