Where's the hype?

Peat · Sep 10, 2015

GoTheNaki said:
8 million viewers watched you guys fail to win the 6 Nations, again? Damn. That's rough.

We are doing our bit to help less fortunate nations to embrace the sport. You guys should follow suit and throw your next game against Argentina.

GoTheNaki · Sep 10, 2015

TRF_Peat said:
We are doing our bit to help less fortunate nations to embrace the sport. You guys should follow suit and throw your next game against Argentina.

Uh..

TRF_nickdnz said:
Can we really call this the Rugby World Cup?

The All Blacks are clearly the best team. There are 39 New Zealand born players who are playing for teams outside New Zealand (even more who are developed by the NZ system) and 7 national head coaches.

Can we just win it by default?

I feel we already help others...

But that wouldn't benefit you lot anyway, would it? What happens if NZ comes 2nd in their group?

Leonormous Boozer · Sep 10, 2015

GoTheNaki said:
Uh..

I feel we already help others...

But that wouldn't benefit you lot anyway, would it? What happens if NZ comes 2nd in their group?

We'd beat you in the quarters instead of the final?! Less heartbreak I suppose...

GoTheNaki · Sep 10, 2015

cmac95 said:
We'd beat you in the quarters instead of the final?! Less heartbreak I suppose...

Are you winning your group

?

j'nuh · Sep 10, 2015

New Zealand love throwing World Cups. (I know they won the last one. But they tried so bloody hard to throw it, they just didn't count on meeting France in the final. France hate winning.)

GoTheNaki · Sep 10, 2015

j'nuh said:
New Zealand love throwing World Cups. (I know they won the last one. But they tried so bloody hard to throw it, they just didn't count on meeting France in the final. France hate winning.)

Yeah... I'm sure we'll try our absolute hardest to choke it all away again... Even though our team is probably stronger in every position compared to the last world cup...

ZeroTwo · Sep 10, 2015

GoTheNaki said:
Yeah... I'm sure we'll try our absolute hardest to choke it all away again... Even though our team is probably stronger in every position compared to the last world cup...

Blah blah blah best team in the world isn't going to look so impressive on the flight home when the only silverware you have is your knives and forks!

Hong Kong on the other hand saved on air fares and stayed at home.

SelimNiai · Sep 10, 2015

ZeroTwo said:
Blah blah blah best team in the world isn't going to look so impressive on the flight home when the only silverware you have is your knives and forks!

Hong Kong on the other hand saved on air fares and stayed at home.

Only plastic cutlery on planes

ZeroTwo · Sep 10, 2015

TRF_SelimNiai said:
Only plastic cutlery on planes

Least the Auzzies'll get some on the way home. Could only afford to go by boat (steerage of course).

GoTheNaki · Sep 10, 2015

ZeroTwo said:
Blah blah blah best team in the world isn't going to look so impressive on the flight home when the only silverware you have is your knives and forks!

Hong Kong on the other hand saved on air fares and stayed at home.

You said this, not me. Honestly, look it up and compare the teams. You can inform me of how right I am about what I actually said, once you do. Thanks.

Make sure you compare it in categories of playing positions. Props, Hookers, Outside Backs etc.

Every Time Ref · Sep 10, 2015

Predictions for Pool A:

Edit: Dammit, how do you make them bigger?

FrenchFan · Sep 10, 2015

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j'nuh said:
France hate winning.)

Not so. The powers that be hated us to win it in 1995 and 2011

gaston le gaff · Sep 10, 2015

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TommiG88 · Sep 10, 2015

Can't bloody wait. Next Friday has been planned for months.

ZeroTwo · Sep 10, 2015

GoTheNaki said:
You said this, not me. Honestly, look it up and compare the teams. You can inform me of how right I am about what I actually said, once you do. Thanks.

Make sure you compare it in categories of playing positions. Props, Hookers, Outside Backs etc.

Until it counts. Then you'll all qualify for world's best complainers. Compare it in the categories of different excuses the Kiwis use: Ref, opposition, weather, what they fed their fish for breakfast 6 months ago.

Anyway, Hong Kong has given far more to world rugby than NZ. I think we all know who the real winners are.

Mcfadden · Sep 10, 2015

ZeroTwo said:
Until it counts. Then you'll all qualify for world's best complainers. Compare it in the categories of different excuses the Kiwis use: Ref, opposition, weather, what they fed their fish for breakfast 6 months ago.

Speaking of fish, you expecting a hook line and sinker with this gem? The idea that only Kiwis moan about the ref is laughable! Especially on this forum where people regularly throw out a fair few whoopers!

Anyway, only thing Hong Kong's good for is providing the women for our after match function. And ZeroTwo, I don't think you'd look very good in a dress. So beat it!

Leonormous Boozer · Sep 10, 2015

Imagine the worldwide shock if Ireland didn't win. Hard to comprehend I know but if the Saffas really show up and we're off they could nick an upset.

ZeroTwo · Sep 10, 2015

Mcfadden said:
Anyway, only thing Hong Kong's good for is providing the women for our after match function. And ZeroTwo, I don't think you'd look very good in a dress. So beat it!

I was kidding all in all, but don't judge me in a dress til you've seen it.

GoTheNaki · Sep 10, 2015

ZeroTwo said:
Until it counts. Then you'll all qualify for world's best complainers. Compare it in the categories of different excuses the Kiwis use: Ref, opposition, weather, what they fed their fish for breakfast 6 months ago.

I know you're just fishing for a reaction, but hey, you just named practically every rugby fan who has a little too much country pride, and doesn't quite follow rugby enough to know the real stories.

You're talking to the Hurricanes fan that, if I had to choose between Barrett and Sopoaga, if it was for the All Blacks and they both just can play 10, who makes the plane? My choice is Lima, everytime.

So yeah...

ZeroTwo · Sep 10, 2015

GoTheNaki said:
I know you're just fishing for a reaction, but hey, you just named practically every rugby fan who has a little too much country pride, and doesn't quite follow rugby enough to know the real stories.

You're talking to the Hurricanes fan that, if I had to choose between Barrett and Sopoaga, if it was for the All Blacks and they both just can play 10, who makes the plane? My choice is Lima, everytime.

So yeah...

Cracking player, but only 24 so got time.

In terms of bringing back hype, the Kiwis, Springboks, English, Welsh, Scottish, Fijians and Samoans have all got brilliant attacking prowess. Looking forward to the flair and highlight reel from the tournament.

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