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  1. ManusXavi

    England Rugby 2018/19 Thread

    About Brad Shields. . . .As a Highlanders fan, I remember the 2015 Super Rugby final vs Hurricanes. I just arrived in Wellington on game day and found out Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea had got injured and that Brad Shields would be taking his place for the match. The excitement and relief that...
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    [2019 Super Rugby] Round 4 (8 & 9 March 2019)

    Highlanders will not win. That backline defense is simply not co-ordinated enough to beat top teams. Shuffling three flyhalfs as well as a rotating the midfield is not good unless the combinations seen so far become set. Nobody at 10,12 & 13 for the Highlanders are in the All Blacks so are...
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    Greatest All Blacks XV of All Time

    1. Kees Meeuws 2. Dane Coles 3. Carl Hayman 4. Brodie Rotalic 5. Ian Jones 6. Kieran Read 7. Josh Kronfield 8. Zinzan Brooke 9. Aaron Smith 10. Dan Carter 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Tana Umaga. 13. Conrad Smith 14. Jeff Wilson 15. Ben Smith. Coach Steve Hansen
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    [2016 Super Rugby] Lions vs. Highlanders (Semi-Final 2) 30/07/2016

    Could end up biting us on the bum.
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    [2016 Super Rugby] Lions vs. Highlanders (Semi-Final 2) 30/07/2016

    The return of Marty Banks allows us to place just two backs in the subs. We will sub the whole front row, a lock and two loose forwards. James Lenjties was rested last week completely. He starts at 7. Pryor and Squire will sub 6 & 8. Wheeler was given a rest from the 23 last week and he will sub...
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    Contact Rugby in Schools

    Schools should not feel restrained from investing in tag 'flags' belts. It is a great way to substitute tackle at lunchtimes. They don't cost much. As far as rugby development goes, why do they need contact to develop better. It is probably better to play no contact because then it becomes...
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    [2016 Super Rugby] Crusaders vs. Blues (Round 2) 04/03/2016

    Crusaders by 10 points. I don't feel that the Crusaders are that bad of a side. They will get their combo's right and prove to be a real force to be reckoned with. I think we will see a much improved Red and Black side
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    [2016 Super Rugby] Sharks vs. Jaguares (Round 2) 05/03/2016

    Looking forward to this clash. My tip is with the Jaguares. At this stage of the season I feel that the Argentina national team chemistry should help give the Jaguares the confidence and the ability to overwelm the sharks. Jaguares by 13+
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    [2016 Super Rugby] Highlanders vs. Hurricanes (Round 2) 05/03/2016

    I expect Matt Faddes to start on the wing. Best to ease Ryan Tongia into things instead of starting him straight. I won free tickets to this game thanks to a little competition with 'The Landers Army'
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    One thing I hadn't quite thought of until just now is the importance of the Australian locking duo Rob Simmons and Kane Douglas at both the Mauls and in the breakdown. The Australian back row can't be everywhere. Mr Simmons and Mr Douglas must compete with the good form of both Rotallick and...
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    Australia can't afford to miss their penalty kicks. I would advise that the team takes the shot at goal if Foley feels that 3 out of 4 times he would make the kick from mark 'x'. Any less and I feel it would be wiser to go for the 'kick for touch' regardless of the time period and score except...
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    Don't give the ball to the All Blacks. Keep ball in hand. :cool:
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    Also I feel it is wise for Australia to go for the try inside the first half with a penalty option rather than choose to take a shot at goal, particularly if they are near the touchline. Even if they don't manage to score a try they achieve 2 things. They use up time with the ball in hand, give...
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    In the dry conditions I feel it would make sense for Australia to make the metres down field with the ball in hand rather than doing 'up and unders' or kicking it down field for the sake of it. I would advise Australia to spread the ball to either side of the field, Commit Savea and NMS to come...
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    NZ v OZ. It's time to pick a score

    All Blacks 25-24 Australia
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    How are you guys watching the rugby? I'll be at a mates house for breakfast. Elsewhere: This guy in my city is hosting his neighbours around to his grandstand he put up for the tournament. http://www.odt.co.nz/video/news/dunedin/361328/ultimate-shed-experience
  17. ManusXavi

    Football Thread

    Barcelona fan here. They have an english speaking forum. www.Barcaforum.com. I'm not too confident about this season. They lack defensively. I'm feeling that they will win the Club World Cup but not the Champions League come April/May.
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    My church amongst many others in New Zealand had the quarter-final match on their big screens at 8am. Then proceeded with with the service afterwards. Helped by the fact that it was shown on free to air TV.
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    [2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)

    What did you fella's make of this :lol: http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/mind-games-begin-as-wallabies-refuse-to-say-all-blacks-2015102818?ref=video#axzz3pqFLp6jm For me this just gives it away. . . . . . .they're scared
  20. ManusXavi

    New visitors to TRF

    Hello, I'm ManusXavi a Highlanders fan. I love football and rugby. I loved going to the Super Rugby final this year in wellington. I have been browsing this forum for a while and for some reason have only decided to join now. Being a football fan I am a common feature on FC Barcelona's...
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