Poll Prediction: SBW to Start vs England Y or N?

mr selfdestruct · 4th November 2010, 13:36

Media seems convinced SBW will start. My vote says he won't start. (Bench MAYBE)

SickBo@Work · 4th November 2010, 14:05

Bench for sure, thats kinda what Hansen alluded towards as well. I think if its remotely close he won't get a run either, no way will Henry risk not pulling it off.

Lord Pidgington · 4th November 2010, 14:11

A start would be an outrageous display of arrogrance. Granted this isn't the flashest team the Poms have fielded, but it's still the Poms at Twickenham and you have to go into the game giving them due respect.

oOo Dragon oOo · 4th November 2010, 17:09

I say Bench - They'll make it look like he's going to start so the English adapt tactics for him, then they'll change it. After 20mins they'll bring him on

BoyWonder · 4th November 2010, 17:49

He'll come on early in the second half

edit - with an enormous burden of expectation and could prove to be very shaky.

Deadmeat · 4th November 2010, 18:49

All i'm expecting is that the heavens open and a light shines down to guide his path to single handedly winning the game. After he comes off the bench.

CCS · 4th November 2010, 19:04

I'm saying he'll come off the bench, score a possible try which goes to the video ref which gets given a No Try.

SickBo@Work · 4th November 2010, 19:42

I predict he will be starting and Smith won't even be on the bench.

They definately have some confidence in him.

JERI · 4th November 2010, 19:55

ABs team to play England.

Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Sonny Bill Williams, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Daniel Carter, Alby Mathewson, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Hika Elliot, Ben Franks, Anthony Boric, Liam Messam, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava.

I'm just happy to see Gear in there.

Deff · 4th November 2010, 19:55

It will be revealed SBW is the black jesus.

GiBs · 4th November 2010, 20:24

No cowan wtf, he played well last week, did some awesome defensive work as well! Great to see SBW in there.

Warrick · 4th November 2010, 20:53

no way in hell Sonny will start. he'll come off the bench 50-60mins into the match.

BoyWonder · 4th November 2010, 20:57

^

It's already decided - Sonny Bill to start, heavens shining down on the Black Jesus etc

Rocket · 4th November 2010, 21:37

why wouldnt he start. he needs game time. dont care if we dont win till world cup. he should of started against AU

Warrick · 4th November 2010, 23:15

sorry, didn't realise the team had been named ;p loving it that he's starting, did not expect it. whoot

Lord Pidgington · 5th November 2010, 00:11

Wtf SBW ain't even good yet. Dunno why people think we NEED him. We've got Smith and Nonu with Toeva and Kahui. We're fine.

Look at blooding a #10 and #7 replacement Henry you fucking retard.

Hope SBW storms off his line (as will Nonu without Smith to tell him not to be a schoolyard king hit seeking retard), and that the poms pull off a boring grindfest Twickenham win.

p.s: half of this forum could beat Joe Rock in a 100m sprint these days. Gear will show his talent and all the doubters will have to lick some asshole, but FFS Henry, wake the fuck up and quit slurping on that Fijian-Auckland cock.

JERI · 5th November 2010, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Pidgington

p.s: half of this forum could beat Joe Rock in a 100m sprint these days. Gear will show his talent and all the doubters will have to lick some asshole, but FFS Henry, wake the fuck up and quit slurping on that Fijian-Auckland cock.

Don't think anyone doubts Gear's quality, it was just a matter of time he got his All Black time.

mr selfdestruct · 5th November 2010, 08:51

Well well well SBW starting, that's putting some serious faith in the young man. I can't remember the last All Black debut I saw that wasn't off the bench! :P Starting in style, nice.

Deadmeat · 5th November 2010, 11:25

Does it say more about what the coaches think about SBW or about England?

PhX · 5th November 2010, 13:12

How about some Haka's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VUbjcj7pM

O how times have changed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCpPGNDr1U

Anyone know that oldskool one with the abs vs england, back when the ab's could get right in the oppositions faces?

Warrick · 5th November 2010, 13:18

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Originally Posted by PhX

O how times have changed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCpPGNDr1U

oh my. that's thoroughly embarrassing to watch!

Lord Pidgington · 5th November 2010, 13:20

Eng -12 paying $7.25. That's pretty damn tasty given the SBW start.

mr selfdestruct · 5th November 2010, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Pidgington

Eng -12 paying $7.25. That's pretty damn tasty given the SBW start.

Hmm yes it is!

a-tech · 5th November 2010, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhX

How about some Haka's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VUbjcj7pM

O how times have changed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCpPGNDr1U

Anyone know that oldskool one with the abs vs england, back when the ab's could get right in the oppositions faces?

The one with cockrill vs hewitt?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfX5G3jIXWQ

Deadmeat · 5th November 2010, 16:14

My favourite haka of recent memory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuXmk4tVoSE
it's league... but still

PhX · 5th November 2010, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by a-tech

The one with cockrill vs hewitt?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfX5G3jIXWQ

Yeah thats it, that looks like the high point of the huka - bit commercial now (still gets the heart goin)

xor · 5th November 2010, 19:58

Very sick of the haka. please stop, it's old

CCS · 5th November 2010, 20:53

mr selfdestruct · 8th November 2010, 09:52

The All Blacks haka is crap. The Kiwi's haka is AWESOME. The All Black haka should only be performed for Home OR Away games, one or the other, not both, make it special again.

blynk · 8th November 2010, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

The All Blacks haka is crap. The Kiwi's haka is AWESOME. The All Black haka should only be performed for Home OR Away games, one or the other, not both, make it special again.

The new Kiwis haka sucked shit. It looked lame and looked like they had no idea what they were doing.
It didn't feel like it flowed.

mr selfdestruct · 8th November 2010, 11:37

Yeah I didn't like it either, it sort of lacked a climax. I mean when the Kiwis do Ka Mate, much better than All Blacks IMO

Luse · 8th November 2010, 13:45

I was gonna make a post an hour ago but have been watching Haka videos on Youtube the whole time instead.

Warrick · 8th November 2010, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luse

I was gonna make a post an hour ago but have been watching Haka videos on Youtube the whole time instead.

happened to me yesterday after reading a comment in this thread ;p

nice to know peeps get caught up on ish like that too ;>

mr selfdestruct · 8th November 2010, 22:00

More predictions? :P

Daniel Braid to start, McCaw and Carter rested. Read to captain. Messam on the bench.

Luse · 9th November 2010, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrick

happened to me yesterday after reading a comment in this thread ;p

nice to know peeps get caught up on ish like that too ;>

This one was one of my favourites. I was trying to find the one where the Samoans and the Tongans went head to head with the Siva Tau and Sipi Tau before a match.

Luse · 9th November 2010, 01:13

Found a bad quality version of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mgs_rSuGW8

Luse · 12th November 2010, 18:11

SBW + Conrad Smith combination for the match vs Scotland. I think it will work a bit better for him having Smith to partner with rather than Nonu. Smith has a more complete game, whereas Nonu is a bit more of a battering ram imo.

5th November 2010, 08:51	#18
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Well well well SBW starting, that's putting some serious faith in the young man. I can't remember the last All Black debut I saw that wasn't off the bench! :P Starting in style, nice. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

5th November 2010, 20:53	#28
CCS Stunt Pants	^^^ Die __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

8th November 2010, 09:52	#29
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	The All Blacks haka is crap. The Kiwi's haka is AWESOME. The All Black haka should only be performed for Home OR Away games, one or the other, not both, make it special again. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

8th November 2010, 11:37	#31
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Yeah I didn't like it either, it sort of lacked a climax. I mean when the Kiwis do Ka Mate, much better than All Blacks IMO __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

8th November 2010, 22:00	#34
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	More predictions? :P Daniel Braid to start, McCaw and Carter rested. Read to captain. Messam on the bench. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

4th November 2010, 13:36	#1
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Poll Prediction: SBW to Start vs England Y or N? Media seems convinced SBW will start. My vote says he won't start. (Bench MAYBE) __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

4th November 2010, 14:05	#2
SickBo@Work	Bench for sure, thats kinda what Hansen alluded towards as well. I think if its remotely close he won't get a run either, no way will Henry risk not pulling it off.

4th November 2010, 14:11	#3
Lord Pidgington	A start would be an outrageous display of arrogrance. Granted this isn't the flashest team the Poms have fielded, but it's still the Poms at Twickenham and you have to go into the game giving them due respect.

4th November 2010, 17:09	#4
oOo Dragon oOo	I say Bench - They'll make it look like he's going to start so the English adapt tactics for him, then they'll change it. After 20mins they'll bring him on

4th November 2010, 17:49	#5
BoyWonder	He'll come on early in the second half edit - with an enormous burden of expectation and could prove to be very shaky. Last edited by BoyWonder : 4th November 2010 at 17:51.

4th November 2010, 18:49	#6
Deadmeat	All i'm expecting is that the heavens open and a light shines down to guide his path to single handedly winning the game. After he comes off the bench.

4th November 2010, 19:04	#7
CCS Stunt Pants	I'm saying he'll come off the bench, score a possible try which goes to the video ref which gets given a No Try. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

4th November 2010, 19:42	#8
SickBo@Work	I predict he will be starting and Smith won't even be on the bench. They definately have some confidence in him.

4th November 2010, 19:55	#9
JERI	ABs team to play England. Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Sonny Bill Williams, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Daniel Carter, Alby Mathewson, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Hika Elliot, Ben Franks, Anthony Boric, Liam Messam, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava. I'm just happy to see Gear in there. __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

4th November 2010, 19:55	#10
Deff I felt shocked	It will be revealed SBW is the black jesus. __________________ *Death...* The number one killer in our country.

4th November 2010, 20:24	#11
GiBs	No cowan wtf, he played well last week, did some awesome defensive work as well! Great to see SBW in there.

4th November 2010, 20:53	#12
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	no way in hell Sonny will start. he'll come off the bench 50-60mins into the match.

4th November 2010, 20:57	#13
BoyWonder	^ It's already decided - Sonny Bill to start, heavens shining down on the Black Jesus etc

4th November 2010, 21:37	#14
Rocket	why wouldnt he start. he needs game time. dont care if we dont win till world cup. he should of started against AU __________________ Later Boltz!

4th November 2010, 23:15	#15
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	sorry, didn't realise the team had been named ;p loving it that he's starting, did not expect it. whoot

5th November 2010, 00:11	#16
Lord Pidgington	Wtf SBW ain't even good yet. Dunno why people think we NEED him. We've got Smith and Nonu with Toeva and Kahui. We're fine. Look at blooding a #10 and #7 replacement Henry you fucking retard. Hope SBW storms off his line (as will Nonu without Smith to tell him not to be a schoolyard king hit seeking retard), and that the poms pull off a boring grindfest Twickenham win. p.s: half of this forum could beat Joe Rock in a 100m sprint these days. Gear will show his talent and all the doubters will have to lick some asshole, but FFS Henry, wake the fuck up and quit slurping on that Fijian-Auckland cock.

5th November 2010, 11:25	#19
Deadmeat	Does it say more about what the coaches think about SBW or about England?

5th November 2010, 13:12	#20
PhX	How about some Haka's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VUbjcj7pM O how times have changed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCpPGNDr1U Anyone know that oldskool one with the abs vs england, back when the ab's could get right in the oppositions faces? __________________ xyf Last edited by PhX : 5th November 2010 at 13:14.

5th November 2010, 13:20	#22
Lord Pidgington	Eng -12 paying $7.25. That's pretty damn tasty given the SBW start.

5th November 2010, 16:14	#25
Deadmeat	My favourite haka of recent memory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuXmk4tVoSE it's league... but still

5th November 2010, 19:58	#27
xor	Very sick of the haka. please stop, it's old

8th November 2010, 13:45	#32
Luse	I was gonna make a post an hour ago but have been watching Haka videos on Youtube the whole time instead.

9th November 2010, 01:13	#36
Luse	Found a bad quality version of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mgs_rSuGW8

12th November 2010, 18:11	#37
Luse	SBW + Conrad Smith combination for the match vs Scotland. I think it will work a bit better for him having Smith to partner with rather than Nonu. Smith has a more complete game, whereas Nonu is a bit more of a battering ram imo.