ITM Cup 2010 - Page 2

xor · 31st August 2010, 14:53

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Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

Phx: Huh? Auckland? Who cares?

mr selfdestruct · 1st September 2010, 14:14

SBW will play his first game in the ITM Cup off the bench this week. About frickin' time. Not a lot of room for him to get much game time between now and the announcement of the End of Year tour squad. He can participate in 8 games at the most if Canterbury play in the final and most of those appearances will be off the bench if he even gets on the field. Crotty and Fruen would have a mortage on the 12 and 13 positions I imagine. A lot of players are going to feel hard done by if SBW makes the end of year tour cut I reckon, he won't be popular :P

xor · 1st September 2010, 14:29

I really hope the selectors don't pick him. There is so much talent in the midfield , it to me would be stupid to try something like this 12months out from the RWC.

mr selfdestruct · 1st September 2010, 15:11

It's a foregone conclusion I think buddy, I'd say he has an 80% chance of making it even if he plays only 100 minutes of ITM Cup rugby this season.

fixed_truth · 1st September 2010, 16:36

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Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

A lot of players are going to feel hard done by if SBW makes the end of year tour cut I reckon, he won't be popular :P

Fuck them. Sonny is a beast who's skills and athleticism are matched by no one.

xor · 1st September 2010, 16:40

Where will he have more of an impact? 12 or 13?

mr selfdestruct · 2nd September 2010, 08:45

12 is more for a player with brains, good cut out ball, can kick territory/grubbers/chips etc. 13 should be able to break the line more often and draw defenders.

He's a 13 IMO. He's not a Canterbury/Crusaders 12 that's for sure, the above is definitely their mold for a 12.

Warrick · 3rd September 2010, 15:56

will be watching tonight to see how he goes

mr selfdestruct · 3rd September 2010, 17:00

As will the whole world. I'm hoping its real close up to the 60 minute mark at which point Penney will feel pressured to put SBW on despite not having a good lead. He'll bring him on and hopefully canterbury will go to tatters, a few knock ons from SBW and a yellow card for a shoulder charge for good measure!

Deadmeat · 3rd September 2010, 17:30

My money is on him being injured within 2 minutes of hitting the field and being out for the season.

Pimp-X · 3rd September 2010, 21:00

Well, SBW is on now. I am waiting to be amazed.

Deadmeat · 3rd September 2010, 21:30

I'm mostly getting annoyed at watching cantab cheat, players lying in rucks, blocking, heaps of offside, throwing the ball away at lineouts.

Warrick · 3rd September 2010, 22:18

he played pretty well

fixed_truth · 4th September 2010, 11:17

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Verdict
Solid debut from Williams. He made four tackles (including one try-saver), delivered four passes, two off-loads, made two runs, grabbed one intercept, conceded one turnover (from the supposed forward pass) and made one shoddy kick.
However it's his presence in the backline as a decoy that shows his real value. Like the New Zealand public, the BOP defence only had eyes for him and this freed up Fruean for his brilliant final try.
So is he an All Black in waiting? Most certainly, but at this stage - probably from the bench.

http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/stalkin...lliams-3759876

Deadmeat · 4th September 2010, 13:27

I don't mean to say that other teams don't push the laws, they absolutely do, and perhaps i'm biased somehow but it really seems that cantab push this further than any other team. On the other hand it may have just been the ref who was the same joker who missed half the calls in the wgtn/north game.

Deadmeat · 4th September 2010, 18:03

Credit to manawatu, they brought their A game and got their reward, wellington was full of butter fingers this week. +1 for Vinny Munro, much better than that new ref.

xor · 5th September 2010, 14:53

I reckon SBW would be more suited as a 12 as he is one of the best offloaders in the game.

Rince · 6th September 2010, 11:13

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Originally Posted by Pimp-X

Well, SBW is on now. I am waiting to be amazed.

the wife's youngest daughter managed to get his signature, so she's pretty stoked - makes up for shaking ground events

mr selfdestruct · 6th September 2010, 12:31

Classic choking Wellington performance. They pulled it off without needing Nonu to contribute to half their handling errors too, that's pretty special. NO CHANCE of making the semi finals without Savea and Gear when they take off for Commonwealth games training.

Warrick · 9th September 2010, 11:51

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Sonny Bill Williams will make his first start for Canterbury after being named in the lineup to face Northland in Whangarei on Saturday....

...In the backline Williams replaces Crotty, who sprained his left foot again against Bay of Plenty

This is his chance. GL

Warrick · 11th September 2010, 17:31

http://www.vipstand.net/watch/4904/1...anterbury.html

badassmofo · 11th September 2010, 17:48

Stream isn't working for me, know where I can find another? Have looked around myp2p and justintv but can't find anything :-(

Warrick · 11th September 2010, 17:51

badassmofo · 11th September 2010, 18:17

Cheers, might just stick with radio sport for now. Sounds like a good game.

Warrick · 17th September 2010, 20:35

http://www.vipstand.net/watch/5577/1...-auckland.html

link for Manawatu vs Auckland

fixed_truth · 23rd September 2010, 22:17

Holy shit what a nail biter! Auckland just gave it away at the end.

silva^ · 23rd September 2010, 22:25

Makes me proud to be a Southlander that's for sure.

Deadmeat · 23rd September 2010, 23:15

Awesome game, call of the night: "Tim Shadbolts going to be the most nervous man in the park if that man puts his name up for mayor" (along those lines)

silva^ · 24th September 2010, 00:05

JASON RUTLEDGE MAN LOVE !

GiBs · 24th September 2010, 00:07

haha there were some great calls in that game! Southland represent!!

How is Rutledge not in an all blacks squad at least? honestly what the shit is corey flynn in there for compared to this guy?

fixed_truth · 24th September 2010, 09:11

Yeah go the Cabbage for bolter for the end of year tour!

I still can't believe that Auckland had most of the territory and possession but crumbled under intense pressure while the Stags manned up. Next up Canterbury.

mr selfdestruct · 24th September 2010, 09:12

Yeah I don't think they can ignore Rutledge now. He had a massive Super 14 and everyone thought he was in then, now he's having an even bigger ITM Cup, they simply must take him, no question. I bet on exact score 9 - 6........ but to Auckland!!! dammit!!

Deadmeat · 25th September 2010, 16:20

Ref's having a shocker so far...

StN · 8th October 2010, 07:56

Dear Tim,

Thanks for looking after our stuff - the quakes are subsiding now, so we'd like it back. See you on Saturday.

Cheers,

Bob.

fixed_truth · 8th October 2010, 09:47

Bob's boys are definitely in good form atm. Will be the toughest challenge yet for the real southern men.

Hope the snow is early

fixed_truth · 10th October 2010, 00:21

Awesome game to watch. GG Canterbury. On the bright side I'm glad the Shield stays in the South Island.
FU Auckland ;P

uTired2 · 10th October 2010, 01:56

Yeah, awesome to get the shield back again.

Great fend by Sonny Bill, helped to offset the ball he dropped (maybe twice?).

I actually wouldn't have been that unhappy to loose to Southland, but I'm glad we have our log of wood back

Lord Pidgington · 10th October 2010, 09:18

Anyone else stroking their cock to the Naki? I'm a Welly boy but I love watching these fellas work hard an nab points.

Sure ain't as good on paper as the boys down here, but play with a lot more spirit. I'll be cheering them on all the way (now that Welly's hopes have died with Hosea Gear).

#7 · 10th October 2010, 12:46

Welcome back to the Log of Wood.

StN · 10th October 2010, 13:47

And back on topic, welcome back to the Shield!

1st September 2010, 14:14	#42
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	SBW will play his first game in the ITM Cup off the bench this week. About frickin' time. Not a lot of room for him to get much game time between now and the announcement of the End of Year tour squad. He can participate in 8 games at the most if Canterbury play in the final and most of those appearances will be off the bench if he even gets on the field. Crotty and Fruen would have a mortage on the 12 and 13 positions I imagine. A lot of players are going to feel hard done by if SBW makes the end of year tour cut I reckon, he won't be popular :P __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

1st September 2010, 15:11	#44
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	It's a foregone conclusion I think buddy, I'd say he has an 80% chance of making it even if he plays only 100 minutes of ITM Cup rugby this season. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

2nd September 2010, 08:45	#47
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	12 is more for a player with brains, good cut out ball, can kick territory/grubbers/chips etc. 13 should be able to break the line more often and draw defenders. He's a 13 IMO. He's not a Canterbury/Crusaders 12 that's for sure, the above is definitely their mold for a 12. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

3rd September 2010, 17:00	#49
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	As will the whole world. I'm hoping its real close up to the 60 minute mark at which point Penney will feel pressured to put SBW on despite not having a good lead. He'll bring him on and hopefully canterbury will go to tatters, a few knock ons from SBW and a yellow card for a shoulder charge for good measure! __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

3rd September 2010, 21:00	#51
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	Well, SBW is on now. I am waiting to be amazed. __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

1st September 2010, 14:29	#43
xor	I really hope the selectors don't pick him. There is so much talent in the midfield , it to me would be stupid to try something like this 12months out from the RWC.

1st September 2010, 16:40	#46
xor	Where will he have more of an impact? 12 or 13?

3rd September 2010, 15:56	#48
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	will be watching tonight to see how he goes

3rd September 2010, 17:30	#50
Deadmeat	My money is on him being injured within 2 minutes of hitting the field and being out for the season.

3rd September 2010, 21:30	#52
Deadmeat	I'm mostly getting annoyed at watching cantab cheat, players lying in rucks, blocking, heaps of offside, throwing the ball away at lineouts.

3rd September 2010, 22:18	#53
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	he played pretty well

4th September 2010, 13:27	#55
Deadmeat	I don't mean to say that other teams don't push the laws, they absolutely do, and perhaps i'm biased somehow but it really seems that cantab push this further than any other team. On the other hand it may have just been the ref who was the same joker who missed half the calls in the wgtn/north game.

4th September 2010, 18:03	#56
Deadmeat	Credit to manawatu, they brought their A game and got their reward, wellington was full of butter fingers this week. +1 for Vinny Munro, much better than that new ref.

5th September 2010, 14:53	#57
xor	I reckon SBW would be more suited as a 12 as he is one of the best offloaders in the game.

6th September 2010, 12:31	#59
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Classic choking Wellington performance. They pulled it off without needing Nonu to contribute to half their handling errors too, that's pretty special. NO CHANCE of making the semi finals without Savea and Gear when they take off for Commonwealth games training. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

11th September 2010, 17:31	#61
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	http://www.vipstand.net/watch/4904/1...anterbury.html

11th September 2010, 17:48	#62
badassmofo	Stream isn't working for me, know where I can find another? Have looked around myp2p and justintv but can't find anything :-(

11th September 2010, 18:17	#64
badassmofo	Cheers, might just stick with radio sport for now. Sounds like a good game.

17th September 2010, 20:35	#65
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	http://www.vipstand.net/watch/5577/1...-auckland.html link for Manawatu vs Auckland

23rd September 2010, 22:17	#66
fixed_truth	Holy shit what a nail biter! Auckland just gave it away at the end. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

23rd September 2010, 22:25	#67
silva^	Makes me proud to be a Southlander that's for sure. __________________ Lumber - crushing people is its reward.

23rd September 2010, 23:15	#68
Deadmeat	Awesome game, call of the night: "Tim Shadbolts going to be the most nervous man in the park if that man puts his name up for mayor" (along those lines)

24th September 2010, 00:05	#69
silva^	JASON RUTLEDGE MAN LOVE ! __________________ Lumber - crushing people is its reward.

24th September 2010, 00:07	#70
GiBs	haha there were some great calls in that game! Southland represent!! How is Rutledge not in an all blacks squad at least? honestly what the shit is corey flynn in there for compared to this guy?

24th September 2010, 09:11	#71
fixed_truth	Yeah go the Cabbage for bolter for the end of year tour! I still can't believe that Auckland had most of the territory and possession but crumbled under intense pressure while the Stags manned up. Next up Canterbury. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

24th September 2010, 09:12	#72
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Yeah I don't think they can ignore Rutledge now. He had a massive Super 14 and everyone thought he was in then, now he's having an even bigger ITM Cup, they simply must take him, no question. I bet on exact score 9 - 6........ but to Auckland!!! dammit!! __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

25th September 2010, 16:20	#73
Deadmeat	Ref's having a shocker so far...

8th October 2010, 07:56	#74
StN I have detailed files	Dear Tim, Thanks for looking after our stuff - the quakes are subsiding now, so we'd like it back. See you on Saturday. Cheers, Bob.

8th October 2010, 09:47	#75
fixed_truth	Bob's boys are definitely in good form atm. Will be the toughest challenge yet for the real southern men. Hope the snow is early __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

10th October 2010, 00:21	#76
fixed_truth	Awesome game to watch. GG Canterbury. On the bright side I'm glad the Shield stays in the South Island. FU Auckland ;P __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

10th October 2010, 01:56	#77
uTired2 wOOp wOOp!	Yeah, awesome to get the shield back again. Great fend by Sonny Bill, helped to offset the ball he dropped (maybe twice?). I actually wouldn't have been that unhappy to loose to Southland, but I'm glad we have our log of wood back

10th October 2010, 09:18	#78
Lord Pidgington	Anyone else stroking their cock to the Naki? I'm a Welly boy but I love watching these fellas work hard an nab points. Sure ain't as good on paper as the boys down here, but play with a lot more spirit. I'll be cheering them on all the way (now that Welly's hopes have died with Hosea Gear).

10th October 2010, 12:46	#79
#7	Welcome back to the Log of Wood.

10th October 2010, 13:47	#80
StN I have detailed files	And back on topic, welcome back to the Shield!