New Zealand Win

Hans Hullabaloo · Post by **Hans Hullabaloo** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:41 pm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/5259466.stm
New Zealand Win the tri-nations with a 34-27 win over Australia. Anyone get up to watch it, I didn't

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:26 pm

No I didn't but saw the report on my mobile. Considering the All Blacks made a slow start and were down at half-time its a good result. They might want to hit the ground running a bit quicker in the World Cup though!

At the moment the AB machine shows no sign of slowing down and they are justifying their favourites tag.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:40 pm

I watched the repeat earlier this evening.

Very slow start. They are deservedly favourites for the WC though.

Tiger Eye · Post by **Tiger Eye** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:39 pm

couldn't have been arsed. We all knew who the winners would be...

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:20 pm

You missed a good game.

With C. White Esq as referee.

Tiger Eye · Post by **Tiger Eye** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:46 pm

Normally I would have watched. You are right that they are favs for RWC 2007!
Just hope I can photograph some of the games...

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:45 am

Did it not go well for you on Friday Tiger Eye?

stevetelcom2000 · Post by **stevetelcom2000** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:51 am

Tiger Eye wrote:couldn't have been arsed. We all knew who the winners would be...

Did you put any money on the result then? Even short odds are good when the result is not in doubt. As the aussies led for a while, and could of won. Not quite the forgone conclusion you indicate. BTW does this mean you wont be 'arsed' to watch Tigers when you feel that they will win?

Hans Hullabaloo · Post by **Hans Hullabaloo** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:12 am

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BTW does this mean you wont be 'arsed' to watch Tigers when you feel that they will win?

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i think it was the fact that it was half 6 in the morning that people didn't watch, not that they would win

stevetelcom2000 · Post by **stevetelcom2000** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:07 am

Hans Hullabaloo wrote:quote]

BTW does this mean you wont be 'arsed' to watch Tigers when you feel that they will win?

i think it was the fact that it was half 6 in the morning that people didn't watch, not that they would win[/quote]

I only commented on what was said on here. If it was the reason for not watching the game, then why would they give another?
I am aware of what time the game was played as I got upto watch it meself.

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:47 am

I intended to head to my parents to watch it but had a mare as I left the flat on my way to Welford Road on Friday night, locking myself out and having to wait until the following morning to get a spare set from the landlord! Ended up going for a few beers and crashing at a mates. Doomed to miss it unfortunately!

Tiger Eye · Post by **Tiger Eye** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:48 am

Hans Hullabaloo wrote:quote]

BTW does this mean you wont be 'arsed' to watch Tigers when you feel that they will win?

i think it was the fact that it was half 6 in the morning that people didn't watch, not that they would win[/quote]

Yes - that's more along the lines of what I meant, thanks.

Tiger Eye · Post by **Tiger Eye** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:51 am

stevetelcom2000 wrote:
Hans Hullabaloo wrote:quote]

BTW does this mean you wont be 'arsed' to watch Tigers when you feel that they will win?
i think it was the fact that it was half 6 in the morning that people didn't watch, not that they would win

I only commented on what was said on here. If it was the reason for not watching the game, then why would they give another?
I am aware of what time the game was played as I got upto watch it meself.[/quote]

Well some of us work hard all the week and like a bit of a lie in you know...
If it was Tigers or Leinster or Ireland - I would be 'ARSED' to watch it :roll:

Tiger Eye · Post by **Tiger Eye** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:54 am

simon redshaw wrote:Did it not go well for you on Friday Tiger Eye?

Hi Simon, it was yesterday at 9.30 in the morning and it was a good
interview, it went well but I won't know for a week or so as there was
44 people to be interviewed after me.
If I'm successful I get called back for the second stage process.
Thanks.

Bingham Tiger · Post by **Bingham Tiger** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:33 pm

Quite right. The Kiwis still look like the form team, even though their back line did not play that well against the Aussies this time.

But did anyone feel a sense of irony watching and listening to New Zealanders complaining about a dangerous spear tackle? Tuqiri has now been (quite rightly) suspended for 5 weeks after being (quite rightly) sighted. I would never stick up for Tuqiri, cos quite frankly I can't stand the man, but he may have grounds to feel hard done by after the punishment given to Tana and his henchman last year.

McCaw was spear tackled by one player and stayed down for a bit, probably seeing stars, then got up and finished the game. O'Driscoll was spear tackled by two players, suffered a horrible career threatening injury, went off, had surgery, missed the rest of the tour and took a long time to recover. Spot the difference?