Tri Nations

[godoubleblues]

put all your tri nations thoughts here
first game on sat 18 jul in Auckland, AB's v Wallabies, should be a cracker

[MagicKiwi]

We still haven't named a number 10 as I type this.

So my first thought is, Dan are you feeling up* to it?

[Thiele]

Final Score

NZ 22
Aus 16

[godoubleblues]

well done to the AB's although I would think that both coaches would not be happy with their form
plenty of errors, it looked like it was the first international game of the season yet both teams have already played 3 or 4 tests
a real slog in the 2nd half and we looked great for the first 20 minutes

young OConnor looked overawed when he came on with a couple of errors, hopefully he can now put that behind him

Richie showed why he is so important to the AB's with a strong game

[JAS]

Oh dear...I'm not known for my love of the Boks...BUT...needs must...please try not to do too much damage to De Villiers...I thank you

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/9752.php

Regards
JAS

[MagicKiwi]

Down girl!!!!

Now didn't we have an SAFootyer in Auckland on the weekend?

What an excruciating game to watch - I am very relieved to come away with that win. I really think we're in trouble for this Saturday night/Sunday morning.

[JAS]

Down girl!!!!

Not my type...too blonde

OK you can bruise him a bit as long as he's ok to start training in September

Good luck tomorrow MK...go the AB's

Might be a ray of hope for your man Dan to still get a game later too...fingers crossed...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8164563.stm

Regards
JAS

[godoubleblues]

Now didn't we have an SAFootyer in Auckland on the weekend?

not sure but this little SAFootyer will be in Wellington on 19 sep

[Thiele]

Springboks 28
New Zealand 19

[godoubleblues]

Springboks 28
New Zealand 19

did anyone see this one? I didnt get to see it

[JAS]

Springboks 28
New Zealand 19

did anyone see this one? I didnt get to see it

Sorry gdb I'm not in Murdochs Evil Empire so didn't get to watch but...

Have a look at here...might find some useful ones

http://www.youtube.com/results?uploaded ... ype=videos

bad luck MK

Regards
JAS

[Thiele]

Springboks 28
New Zealand 19

did anyone see this one? I didnt get to see it

Sorry i missed it

[godoubleblues]

no probs all, saw the highlights on fox sports news
sounds like the Boks out to a good lead at half time, as to be expected the AB's came back strongly in the second half but the Boks too good on the day with a late try

[MagicKiwi]

Saw the whole miserable lot. Must say that the refereeing was perplexing shall I say. I was confused, so was Mr MK and the commentators were totally outwitted - but that's not going to take anything away from the Springbox.

I still have memories of a forward pass... any refereeing is an improvement after that...

I'm sorry I can't give a good review as we'd been out drinking most of the day and got home just before the telecast at 12-30pm and I must admit, I watched the game with one eye open.

[Thiele]

Final Score

South Africa 31
New Zealand 19

[godoubleblues]

Final Score

South Africa 31
New Zealand 19

I missed that one, thanks for the score Thiele
a 2nd loss to the AB's in South Africa, that will hurt but the Boks are tough to beat at home

next sat night is us v the Boks in Capetown, this will be tough

[JAS]

Thanks Thiele

ouch...doubt there's much we could say to make MK feel better

You get to play them at home too though don't you??? So fingers crossed for some payback.

Regards
JAS

[MagicKiwi]

Thanks JAS. Not much can be said. It just goes to show how imperative that win was over the Wallabies at home at the beginning of the contest. You must win your home matches. I think we scored enough on Saturday to keep them from the bonus point which is lucky.

One more game in South Africa and then back into our time zone thank goodness!!!

[grant j]

One more game in South Africa and then back into our time zone thank goodness!!!

AB already played and lost twice in SA. Wallabies turn to lose in SA this Saturday

Date.... ......Time ..................Description .......................Venue
18-07-2009 7:35pm All Blacks - 22 v Qantas Wallabies - 16 Eden Park, Auckland
25-07-2009 5:00pm Springboks - 28 v All Blacks - 19 Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein
01-08-2009 5:00pm Springboks - 31 v All Blacks - 19 ABSA Stadium, Durban
08-08-2009 5:00pm Springboks v Qantas Wallabies Newlands Stadium, Cape Town
22-08-2009 8:00pm Qantas Wallabies v All Blacks ANZ Stadium, Sydney
29-08-2009 6:00pm Qantas Wallabies v Springboks Subiaco Oval, Perth
05-09-2009 8:00pm Qantas Wallabies v Springboks Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
12-09-2009 7:35pm All Blacks v Springboks Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
19-09-2009 7:35pm All Blacks v Qantas Wallabies Westpac Stadium, Wellington




Springboks look like favs to win the Tri-Nations at this stage

[Thiele]

Final Score

South Africa 29
Australia 17