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Post by Druzik on Apr 11, 2008 19:59:46 GMT 10
So Who will win? I think there could be a boil over with France potentially being a dark horse here.
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Post by Kiwi fan on Apr 12, 2008 6:15:00 GMT 10
Australia have to be the favourites. It's been a long time since either England or NZ have beaten them. Of course both England and NZ can beat Australia but I don't think it will happen. France? IMO, no way. Maybe a bit more hope then anything in that prediction.
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Post by Druzik on Apr 14, 2008 16:09:15 GMT 10
Well Aus are the favourites, your right, but the beaut thing about WC is that teams need to be on song for 5 weeks straight and that any slip up can cost you dearly, just look at the RUWC... and the AB's (sorry KF) They were odds on favourites and probably deserved to win more than any other team, they were the oly ones playing with a positive and fast attaching RU style, but France nipped em... and that's all it takes.
I'll put $1 on this that Engtland will beat Australia in at least one of their games.
I saw France twice last year and was totally impressed. Despite two losses they have the making for a new golden era of RL. The test in June will give us a clear indication of where they are at.
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Post by jim on Apr 14, 2008 16:38:54 GMT 10
I have gone for NZ now, i will change this if they are hit by injury. However, if they can their i side similar to this then look out;
1. Webb
2. Vatuvai
3. Matai
4. Inu
5. Hape
6. Roberts
7. Marshall
8. Cayless
9. Luke
10. Asotasi
11. Mannering
12. Kidwell
13. Williams
Now this would be IMO the best possible side, what i great sight that would be!
Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great.
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Post by Druzik on Apr 14, 2008 16:45:25 GMT 10
Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great. 1954 RLWC Final in Paris - GB 16-12 France - 30,368 1968 RLWC Final in Sydney - Australia 20-02 France - 54,290 |
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Post by jim on Apr 14, 2008 16:55:14 GMT 10
Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great. 1954 RLWC Final in Paris - GB 16-12 France - 30,368 1968 RLWC Final in Sydney - Australia 20-02 France - 54,290 Yeh well unfortuantley i didn't get to see those druzik, lol. I meant it this year as it would mark the return of France as a RL powerhouse! |
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Post by Druzik on Apr 14, 2008 16:58:53 GMT 10
I think last year was.
I saw them return and compete with GB/Enhgland, get a series win over PNG, have a great full test win over scotland and nealry pip the Kiwis.
For most countries that is a very siccessful year!
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Post by Kiwi fan on Apr 14, 2008 18:07:23 GMT 10
I have gone for NZ now, i will change this if they are hit by injury. However, if they can their i side similar to this then look out; 1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Hape 6. Roberts 7. Marshall 8. Cayless 9. Luke 10. Asotasi 11. Mannering 12. Kidwell 13. Williams Now this would be IMO the best possible side, what i great sight that would be! Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great. Yeah that's a completley different side to the one last year. The brilliant thing now for NZ is we have great depth(compared to normal). Players like Pritchard, Faalogo, Rapira, Fien, Lauaki, Chase, Perett, Nightingale and Stanely can't even make the NZ side. It's good to see a lot of young guys in their as well. |
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Post by Marv on Apr 17, 2008 17:33:13 GMT 10
obviously iv'e gone with england.
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Post by Marv on Sept 22, 2008 18:05:45 GMT 10
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Post by Druzik on Sept 22, 2008 18:55:42 GMT 10
OK all good, but I want those Tokelau Results! Where do I find them?! |
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Post by Kiwi fan on Sept 23, 2008 15:20:03 GMT 10
I have gone for NZ now, i will change this if they are hit by injury. However, if they can their i side similar to this then look out; 1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Hape 6. Roberts 7. Marshall 8. Cayless 9. Luke 10. Asotasi 11. Mannering 12. Kidwell 13. Williams Now this would be IMO the best possible side, what i great sight that would be! Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great. Time to retract? |
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Post by jim on Sept 23, 2008 15:32:49 GMT 10
I have gone for NZ now, i will change this if they are hit by injury. However, if they can their i side similar to this then look out; 1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Hape 6. Roberts 7. Marshall 8. Cayless 9. Luke 10. Asotasi 11. Mannering 12. Kidwell 13. Williams Now this would be IMO the best possible side, what i great sight that would be! Also with druzik on France, I think they can pull an upset if they make the semis, if the Pool A champ takes them lightly it could be a massive upset. France in the final of the WC, now that would be just great. Time to retract? oh crap, how things change in 6 months  1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Nightingale 6. Ropati 7. Marshall 8. J Cayless 9. Luke 10. Lima 11. J Smith 12. B Matulino 13. Mannering 14. Hohaia 15. N Cayless 16. S Rapira 17. Fai |
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Post by Kiwi fan on Sept 23, 2008 17:13:48 GMT 10
oh crap, how things change in 6 months 1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Nightingale 6. Ropati 7. Marshall 8. J Cayless 9. Luke 10. Lima 11. J Smith 12. B Matulino 13. Mannering 14. Hohaia 15. N Cayless 16. S Rapira 17. Fai I would keep Marshall at 6 and chuck and Fien in at 7. It's too early for Matulino for my liking, maybe next year. I hate Matai as a player as well so no support there. I basically agree with that team, it's not too bad but it doesn't have the go to guys. |
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Post by Marv on Sept 23, 2008 17:20:43 GMT 10
oh crap, how things change in 6 months 1. Webb 2. Vatuvai 3. Matai 4. Inu 5. Nightingale 6. Ropati 7. Marshall 8. J Cayless 9. Luke 10. Lima 11. J Smith 12. B Matulino 13. Mannering 14. Hohaia 15. N Cayless 16. S Rapira 17. Fai I would keep Marshall at 6 and chuck and Fien in at 7. It's too early for Matulino for my liking, maybe next year. I hate Matai as a player as well so no support there. I basically agree with that team, it's not too bad but it doesn't have the go to guys. I agree, its a solid team without any go to guys as you say, I dont think there is enough quality on the bench either would anybody consider swapping Inu for Webb, and ropati for inu so webb 6 inu 1 and ropati in the centre? I havent seen much NRL but last year when i wathced more Inu was a fantastic fullback, but i guess he could play anywhere in 3/4 |
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