Rugby isn't really my thing but I would say the All Blacks are at a disadvantage. They are a national team against 5 technically or at least a pool there of.
Add to that we had only 14 men for 60 of the 80 minutes thanks to the moron Sony Bill. I don't know why the coaches keep selecting him, the penalties he gives away and the loose passes he gives up more than outweighs any breaks he makes.
This might sound arrogant, but a combined ANZAC team would probably still be the same team. I don't think there's any Australian or Pacific Island player I would pick over an All Black. Except perhaps Michael Pocock for Sam Cane. The only one I would like dropped from our team is Sonny Bill, but then I'd rather have Malakai Fekitoa in the team over someone else from Australasia/Pacific
Quote: "neilithic"This might sound arrogant, but a combined ANZAC team would probably still be the same team. I don't think there's any Australian or Pacific Island player I would pick over an All Black. Except perhaps Michael Pocock for Sam Cane. The only one I would like dropped from our team is Sonny Bill, but then I'd rather have Malakai Fekitoa in the team over someone else from Australasia/Pacific
You see that's the thing, and it wouldn't help the team anyway as the AB's are a team that have gelled together over the years whereas the Lions only play rugby for just over a month together.
I've always admired New Zealand's sporting prowess. I think it's quite remarkable that a country with a population the size of Scotland can be legitimate competitors at the highest levels across so many sports. They are not there just to make up the numbers, they're there to win.
I also like the way they typically play the game - hard but fair. Kinda like the pre-Chappel Australian cricket team. Nobody likes to see their national teams lose but it takes a bit of the sting away to know that you lost to a better team on the day instead of crooked umpires.
A country that can produce Sir Richard Hadlee, Jonah Lomu and the Lord of the Rings trilogy has to be doing something right. I think I could quite happily live out the rest of my days in your little island paradise.
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Quote: "pnightingale"I've always admired New Zealand's sporting prowess. I think it's quite remarkable that a country with a population the size of Scotland can be legitimate competitors at the highest levels across so many sports. They are not there just to make up the numbers, they're there to win.
I also like the way they typically play the game - hard but fair. Kinda like the pre-Chappel Australian cricket team. Nobody likes to see their national teams lose but it takes a bit of the sting away to know that you lost to a better team on the day instead of crooked umpires.
A country that can produce Sir Richard Hadlee, Jonah Lomu and the Lord of the Rings trilogy has to be doing something right. I think I could quite happily live out the rest of my days in your little island paradise.
Quote: "neilithic"This might sound arrogant, but a combined ANZAC team would probably still be the same team. I don't think there's any Australian or Pacific Island player I would pick over an All Black. Except perhaps Michael Pocock for Sam Cane. The only one I would like dropped from our team is Sonny Bill, but then I'd rather have Malakai Fekitoa in the team over someone else from Australasia/Pacific
just about there just need to add couple of aussies
Quote: "pnightingale"I've always admired New Zealand's sporting prowess. I think it's quite remarkable that a country with a population the size of Scotland can be legitimate competitors at the highest levels across so many sports. They are not there just to make up the numbers, they're there to win.
I also like the way they typically play the game - hard but fair. Kinda like the pre-Chappel Australian cricket team. Nobody likes to see their national teams lose but it takes a bit of the sting away to know that you lost to a better team on the day instead of crooked umpires.
A country that can produce Sir Richard Hadlee, Jonah Lomu and the Lord of the Rings trilogy has to be doing something right. I think I could quite happily live out the rest of my days in your little island paradise.
and TEAM NZ haha big parade in Auckland today - cup arrived home yesterday The All blacks will win the 3rd test and will not need Sonny Bill to do so= but what a battle it will be
God save the queen don't have a laugh. I always think it should be rule Britannia for sports (obviously not for the lions) you can't have a national anthem for an amalgamation of countries when one has their own seperate one.
God save the queen don't have a laugh. I always think it should be rule Britannia for sports (obviously not for the lions) you can't have a national anthem for an amalgamation of countries when one has their own seperate one.
11.7 Offside after a knock-on
When a player knocks-on and an offside team-mate next plays the ball, the offside player is liable to sanction if playing the ball prevented an opponent from gaining an advantage.
Sanction: Penalty kick
Quote: "Oklahoman"Oklahoma City Thunder love our Kiwi player, Steven Adams!
yes - he comes from our home city ROTORUA and is well known identity-- goes to local gym when he is home and supports alot of local charities-- and a real nice guy-----also from this city Danny Lee the golfer plays at springfield golf course across the road from my house-- i think little ole NZ punches above its weight when it comes to sport and of course Lydia Ko ( female golfer former rank no1) is a kiwi as well--------------------just about any major sport kiwis seem to excel in
Quote: "Oklahoman"Oklahoma City Thunder love our Kiwi player, Steven Adams!
yes - he comes from our home city ROTORUA and is well known identity-- goes to local gym when he is home and supports alot of local charities-- and a real nice guy-----also from this city Danny Lee the golfer plays at springfield golf course across the road from my house-- i think little ole NZ punches above its weight when it comes to sport and of course Lydia Ko ( female golfer former rank no1) is a kiwi as well--------------------just about any major sport kiwis seem to excel in
just football. Maybe boxing too can't think of any Kiwis on the world stage there. Pretty good for such a small country. But then again, it's a god given talent so there's no reason any country couldnt excel at something. Just depends on the weather society encourages the sports. In england academics are pushed a lot more. I find the US way of doing it the best. Get a sports scholarship and if you're not good enough to become a professional then you have qualifications to do other things.
Quote: "Mark240590"=1emjust football. Maybe boxing too can't think of any Kiwis on the world stage there.
You mean you haven't heard of Joseph Parker who holds one of the three world heavyweight boxing titles?
Soccer is definitely a weak sport for NZ though, but there are a couple of kiwis in the English Premier League. Winston Reid plays for West Ham and Chris Wood played for Leicester until a year or so ago.
Quote: "Mark240590"=1emjust football. Maybe boxing too can't think of any Kiwis on the world stage there.
You mean you haven't heard of Joseph Parker who holds one of the three world heavyweight boxing titles?
Soccer is definitely a weak sport for NZ though, but there are a couple of kiwis in the English Premier League. Winston Reid plays for West Ham and Chris Wood played for Leicester until a year or so ago.
i remember when Chris Wood was the next big thing. Shame it never panned out. I know your countrymen are about. I don't know the Parker no. I'm sure he and Joshua will face off soon enough so Joshua can unify that one too.
Quote: "Mark240590"=1emjust football. Maybe boxing too can't think of any Kiwis on the world stage there.
You mean you haven't heard of Joseph Parker who holds one of the three world heavyweight boxing titles?
Soccer is definitely a weak sport for NZ though, but there are a couple of kiwis in the English Premier League. Winston Reid plays for West Ham and Chris Wood played for Leicester until a year or so ago.
i remember when Chris Wood was the next big thing. Shame it never panned out. I know your countrymen are about. I don't know the Parker no. I'm sure he and Joshua will face off soon enough so Joshua can unify that one too.
ooopppps theres a challenge haha I see the Kiwis have wrapped up most of the medals at rowing/skulling champs in Europe in last couple of days-- but you are right about the soccer- work in progress I think-!!!!!! we need to import some more euros/poms to lift skill levels
I forgot to mention them ! Then again theirs and Spain's decline in world football has been quite spectacular. Portugal seemed to fluke their way to winning the Euros !
I see the Kiwis have wrapped up most of the medals at rowing/skulling champs in Europe in last couple of days-- but you are right about the soccer- work in progress I think-!!!!!! we need to import some more euros/poms to lift skill levels 