Classic All Blacks ready to run riot in Japan

badassmofo · 28th March 2007, 12:04

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/20070328TDY22006.htm

Classic All Blacks squad: Dave Hewett, Joe McDonnell, Gordon Slater, Matt Sexton; Royce Willis, Simon Maling, Charles Riechelmann; Scott Robertson, Sam Harding, Ron Cribb; Justin Marshall, Mark Robinson; Carlos Spencer, Andrew Mehrtens, Tony Brown; Scott McLeod, Mark Ranby; Jonah Lomu, Eric Rush, Bruce Reihana, Jeff Wilson.

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Holy sh*t, I wouldn't mind seeing these games, plenty of guys that are quality players in the mix, and a few with the years on their side as well.
I really hope we can get copies of these games, I'd say Japan will have their hands full.

caffiend · 28th March 2007, 12:53

Yeah, that would be superb to watch

Some of those players were arguably the world best in their position only 5 or 6 years ago. It will be interesting to see whether they still have form and fitness to take on a current international side, even one ranked as low as Japan. My guess is that this "classic ABs" side would be severely punished by any current Trinations or 6 Nations side - and Argentina - but might have a shot against the likes of Japan or Canada.

Furry Crew · 28th March 2007, 15:56

sooo
umm
who's gonna play 1st 5/8

badassmofo · 28th March 2007, 16:12

Mehrts with Carlos at 2nd 5 I would of thought, considering Mehrts is the Captain.

farns · 28th March 2007, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by badassmofo

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/20070328TDY22006.htm

Classic All Blacks squad: Dave Hewett, Joe McDonnell, Gordon Slater, Matt Sexton; Royce Willis, Simon Maling, Charles Riechelmann; Scott Robertson, Sam Harding, Ron Cribb; Justin Marshall, Mark Robinson; Carlos Spencer, Andrew Mehrtens, Tony Brown; Scott McLeod, Mark Ranby; Jonah Lomu, Eric Rush, Bruce Reihana, Jeff Wilson.

Royce Willis! wtf happened to him? He would still be only about 30, he came from nearly nowhere into Taine Randell's ABs in 1998 , replaced an old/complacent Ian Jones I think when they were getting pwnd by everyone and kicked some ass and stiffened the pack up quite a bit, big and mobile 120kg unit, he wasnt much good in the lineouts but very good otherwise, then he just sort of vanished after that....
Ron Cribb was a waste of talent too

Bruce Reihana was unlucky not to get in ABs more and he still plays in the pommy comp where he has won best player at least once IIRC

slippers · 29th March 2007, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

Yeah, that would be superb to watch

Some of those players were arguably the world best in their position only 5 or 6 years ago. It will be interesting to see whether they still have form and fitness to take on a current international side, even one ranked as low as Japan. My guess is that this "classic ABs" side would be severely punished by any current Trinations or 6 Nations side - and Argentina - but might have a shot against the likes of Japan or Canada.

I reckon theyd beat wales, italy and maybe scotland or england. They are all match fit players.

caffiend · 29th March 2007, 13:03

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Originally Posted by slippers

I reckon theyd beat wales, italy and maybe scotland or england. They are all match fit players.

Nah, I think you're dreaming. I know several of those guys are still playing in first-class leagues in Europe etc, but Jeff Wilson, Tony Brown and Jonah match-fit? They might be match-fit for local club sides and exhibition matches (effectively what this will be), but not for matches against top 8 international sides.

In fact, I believe almost every Super 14 team would thrash them.

Cinclant · 2nd April 2007, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

Yeah, that would be superb to watch

Some of those players were arguably the world best in their position only 5 or 6 years ago. It will be interesting to see whether they still have form and fitness to take on a current international side, even one ranked as low as Japan. My guess is that this "classic ABs" side would be severely punished by any current Trinations or 6 Nations side - and Argentina - but might have a shot against the likes of Japan or Canada.

Carlos would beat Japan by himself.

caffiend · 3rd April 2007, 00:26

Can I get a 'pffffft'?

'P'shaw' even.

vorlon · 10th May 2007, 17:01

when is this going to be played.. anybody know...

xus · 10th May 2007, 17:33

It was played overnight, they took japan down by a considerable margin (from memory, only caught it briefly on the morning news).

I think they said that they play Japan again this weekend.

Rince · 10th May 2007, 22:52

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Originally Posted by caffiend

In fact, I believe almost every Super 14 team would thrash them.

not the 'canes

pk_wasp · 10th May 2007, 23:02

I guess no coverage unless you subscribe to the Rugby Channel?

caffiend · 10th May 2007, 23:41

I wouldn't call 35-26 a "considerable margin": http://www.stuff.co.nz/4054986a10295.html

Sounds like Japan acquitted themselves reasonably well.

vorlon · 11th May 2007, 02:08

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Originally Posted by pk_wasp

I guess no coverage unless you subscribe to the Rugby Channel?

I couldn't even seen if there was a replay on the rugby channel.. so I don't think any coverage at all

blynk · 11th May 2007, 09:20

I think the next game will be interesting. Teams like this (and Barbarians/Lions) can take a wee bit to gel together.

vorlon · 11th May 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk_wasp

I guess no coverage unless you subscribe to the Rugby Channel?

I stand corrected - just did a search through the sports channel & did find coverage of this match..

Channel: The Rugby Channel (Channel 36)
Playing: Saturday 12th May 2007 at 8:00am
Duration: 120 Minutes
Genre: Sports

ripped from TCL Digital TV online guide

Simon · 11th May 2007, 15:52

Torrent:

http://www.demonoid.com/files/detail...rel=1178769596

DivX, 1.02Gb

badassmofo · 12th May 2007, 01:41

yarrrr, I would love a demonoid membership right now

caffiend · 12th May 2007, 02:06

Huh? You don't need an account man, just click the link halfway down the page if you have a torrent DL client app.

Edit: Holy hell - getting it at 415kb/s - cheers for the link Simon

Hmmm... unless you mean it needs a password after downloading?

badassmofo · 13th May 2007, 19:35

dunno why it was asking for a login, but I got it.

Game 2 is up!

http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1156202/1550444/

badassmofo · 14th May 2007, 03:00

And it's a good watch too! Loved seeing that Jonah Run. :heart:

blynk · 14th May 2007, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by blynk

I think the next game will be interesting. Teams like this (and Barbarians/Lions) can take a wee bit to gel together.

Yep, they got there quite a bit easier this time.

Is there a third game?

vorlon · 14th May 2007, 11:35

I was under the impression that it was only 2 games that was being played...

Simon · 14th May 2007, 13:08

Much love for the big fella.

Loved seeing Marshall and Mehrts at 9-10 too.

badassmofo · 14th May 2007, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vorlon

I was under the impression that it was only 2 games that was being played...

Yeah, only 2, wish there was more.

Alatini looked really sharp too.

JERI · 20th May 2007, 16:57

Anyone mind just uploading the highlights onto youtube?

vorlon · 20th May 2007, 18:57

or better yet, are they able to upload it to my ftp?

I can provide the details via a pm or email..

28th March 2007, 12:04	#1
badassmofo	Classic All Blacks ready to run riot in Japan http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/20070328TDY22006.htm Classic All Blacks squad: Dave Hewett, Joe McDonnell, Gordon Slater, Matt Sexton; Royce Willis, Simon Maling, Charles Riechelmann; Scott Robertson, Sam Harding, Ron Cribb; Justin Marshall, Mark Robinson; Carlos Spencer, Andrew Mehrtens, Tony Brown; Scott McLeod, Mark Ranby; Jonah Lomu, Eric Rush, Bruce Reihana, Jeff Wilson. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Holy sh*t, I wouldn't mind seeing these games, plenty of guys that are quality players in the mix, and a few with the years on their side as well. I really hope we can get copies of these games, I'd say Japan will have their hands full.

28th March 2007, 12:53	#2
caffiend	Yeah, that would be superb to watch Some of those players were arguably the world best in their position only 5 or 6 years ago. It will be interesting to see whether they still have form and fitness to take on a current international side, even one ranked as low as Japan. My guess is that this "classic ABs" side would be severely punished by any current Trinations or 6 Nations side - and Argentina - but might have a shot against the likes of Japan or Canada. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days? Last edited by caffiend : 28th March 2007 at 12:54.

28th March 2007, 15:56	#3
Furry Crew	sooo umm who's gonna play 1st 5/8 __________________ "This ain't pain I'm feeling....it's nostalgia" Visit The O-bots

28th March 2007, 16:12	#4
badassmofo	Mehrts with Carlos at 2nd 5 I would of thought, considering Mehrts is the Captain.

3rd April 2007, 00:26	#9
caffiend	Can I get a 'pffffft'? 'P'shaw' even. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

10th May 2007, 17:01	#10
vorlon	when is this going to be played.. anybody know... __________________ I've always been here

10th May 2007, 17:33	#11
xus	It was played overnight, they took japan down by a considerable margin (from memory, only caught it briefly on the morning news). I think they said that they play Japan again this weekend.

10th May 2007, 23:02	#13
pk_wasp	I guess no coverage unless you subscribe to the Rugby Channel?

10th May 2007, 23:41	#14
caffiend	I wouldn't call 35-26 a "considerable margin": http://www.stuff.co.nz/4054986a10295.html Sounds like Japan acquitted themselves reasonably well. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

11th May 2007, 09:20	#16
blynk	I think the next game will be interesting. Teams like this (and Barbarians/Lions) can take a wee bit to gel together.

11th May 2007, 15:52	#18
Simon SHG	Torrent: http://www.demonoid.com/files/detail...rel=1178769596 DivX, 1.02Gb

12th May 2007, 01:41	#19
badassmofo	yarrrr, I would love a demonoid membership right now

12th May 2007, 02:06	#20
caffiend	Huh? You don't need an account man, just click the link halfway down the page if you have a torrent DL client app. Edit: Holy hell - getting it at 415kb/s - cheers for the link Simon Hmmm... unless you mean it needs a password after downloading? __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days? Last edited by caffiend : 12th May 2007 at 02:08.

13th May 2007, 19:35	#21
badassmofo	dunno why it was asking for a login, but I got it. Game 2 is up! http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1156202/1550444/

14th May 2007, 03:00	#22
badassmofo	And it's a good watch too! Loved seeing that Jonah Run. :heart:

14th May 2007, 11:35	#24
vorlon	I was under the impression that it was only 2 games that was being played... __________________ I've always been here

14th May 2007, 13:08	#25
Simon SHG	Much love for the big fella. Loved seeing Marshall and Mehrts at 9-10 too.

20th May 2007, 16:57	#27
JERI	Anyone mind just uploading the highlights onto youtube? __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

20th May 2007, 18:57	#28
vorlon	or better yet, are they able to upload it to my ftp? I can provide the details via a pm or email.. __________________ I've always been here