RWC 2011

Pimp-X · 9th September 2011, 20:11

Fuckin' yeah! Here we go! For once the TV build up is working on me!

fixed_truth · 9th September 2011, 20:22

So tell me what you gonna do,
what you gonna do when I Ma'a Nonu you?

All Black Everything

StN · 9th September 2011, 20:57

I'll be the first to say that it was awesome up until that little bloke in the Cantab shirt ran out.

Then it was mega awesome. (And I had to take the recycling out)

A Corpse · 9th September 2011, 21:04

Choreographed containerlifts?

Lightspeed · 9th September 2011, 21:14

That seemed more like nine minutes?

Pimp-X · 9th September 2011, 21:19

Shuddup armchair homos, it's about to get real!

Deadmeat · 9th September 2011, 21:46

What's the tech behind the projected images on the massive stage? The images are pretty impressively detailed without shadows seeming to be a problem.

xpandnz · 9th September 2011, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Lightspeed

That seemed more like nine minutes?

Yup. I was expecting more. Quite good though.

Rom · 9th September 2011, 22:24

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Originally Posted by A Corpse

Choreographed containerlifts?

Was thinking WTF when I saw that.

BadNova · 9th September 2011, 23:23

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Originally Posted by A Corpse

Choreographed containerlifts?

i wondered about this myself lol

JERI · 9th September 2011, 23:32

GG Tonga. Good start to the RWC

ilk · 9th September 2011, 23:35

Tonga, showing us how we are going to lose to South Africa, who will do exactly what Tonga did for twenty minutes, except all game, and better.

Fuck.

MadMax · 9th September 2011, 23:57

Felt a bit ill when that faggot came on stage trying to be a homie

Maybe there was some missinterpretation with homo and homie

DRa1N · 10th September 2011, 00:09

I think the graphics in the opening ceremony were great. But am I the only one whos got the balls to say that there was to much maori shit involved?

Ab · 10th September 2011, 00:18

Actually I thought a bit of acknowledgement of European settlement wouldn't have gone astray. You know, the people who brought rugby to NZ.

A Corpse · 10th September 2011, 00:37

13 penalties conceeded. There's a recipe for disaster.

[WanG] Wandarah · 10th September 2011, 00:38

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Originally Posted by A Corpse

Choreographed containerlifts?

Truly fucking weird. Are you in Aussie? Wondering if that was on NZ TV. It made no sense. Nor did a bunch of stuff in the fireworks section of the ceremony.

The first part was cool as shit, I thought.

[WanG] Wandarah · 10th September 2011, 00:41

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Originally Posted by DRa1N

I think the graphics in the opening ceremony were great. But am I the only one whos got the balls to say that there was to much maori shit involved?

Balls?

Ab · 10th September 2011, 00:59

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Originally Posted by A Corpse

13 penalties conceeded. There's a recipe for disaster.

DeskJet · 10th September 2011, 02:37

Watching from afar (Canada) I had the same thoughts as some others, too much Maori stuff, weird camera shots during the fireworks and a scrappy performance that has me concerned for the knock out stages.

On a positive note I thought SBW played well!

Maulmonk · 10th September 2011, 02:39

did that include that 10 minute craziness with the scrum that kept on restarting?

ZoSo · 10th September 2011, 09:18

Fuck the crush downtown. That was some dire shit. A lot of douchey drunk 20 somethings. We bailed on that pretty quick. Terrible planning down there.

The opening ceremony in the stadium though was great. Pretty proud of that one

(fuck the more european version, they did their shit job in '87)

As others mentioned, the other stuff towards the end outside the stadium, was a bit wack. Lost it's way somewhat there. All in all a decent job though.

As for the game itself, I'm with Campese, Buck & Bunce. They better be playing their best side 99% of the time to get those combos going, cause it wasn't flowing that great! A better team would have made us pay big time in that game.
Starting SBW ftw. Those pop passes on heavy d early on, is the way to go. Nonu to bust them later.

Looking forward to FRA vs JPN & ARG vs ENG today.

ps. Go the Warriors!

fixed_truth · 10th September 2011, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Actually I thought a bit of acknowledgement of European settlement wouldn't have gone astray. You know, the people who brought rugby to NZ.

The TV cultural coverage was proportionate to the traditional origins of the All Black squad. It's the only fair way to do it I guess.

_Incubus_ · 10th September 2011, 10:48

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Originally Posted by fixed_truth

The TV cultural coverage was proportionate to the traditional origins of the All Black squad. It's the only fair way to do it I guess.

I just re watched the opening ceremony and they clearly stated that it was about the origins of NZ's settlement, and as Ab stated there was a complete omission of the European culture.

_Incubus_ · 10th September 2011, 10:53

I'm not too worried about this game, when playing lesser opposition the reality is that you tend to play a lesser game. We just need to make sure when we are playing France/Eng/Aus that we play an intense 80 minute game.

We cant do what we did against Aussie a few weeks ago and bang away with a plan that does not work for half the game then switch it up after the 1/2. The AB's need to be better at responding when things dont go their own way on the field, not after the 1/2.

Dagg, SBW, and Kahui were great..I like the bruising bulk up of our backline, and love the space that SBW clearly creates.

ipee · 10th September 2011, 10:56

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Originally Posted by _Incubus_

I just re watched the opening ceremony and they clearly stated that it was about the origins of NZ's settlement, and as Ab stated there was a complete omission of the European culture.

I think we clearly got a dose of European culture with the inclusion of synchronised containerlifts.

_Incubus_ · 10th September 2011, 11:00

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Originally Posted by ipee

I think we clearly got a dose of European culture with the inclusion of synchronised containerlifts.

Oh right...I thought that was the wharfies union being represented.

ipee · 10th September 2011, 11:10

Public transport system not up to scratch for the World Cup? Colour me surprised!

xor · 10th September 2011, 11:40

Too many mistakes from the first match but I think they'll take a lot away from it.

The backline is covered beautifully for any injuries.

Savage · 10th September 2011, 14:13

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Originally Posted by _Incubus_

I just re watched the opening ceremony and they clearly stated that it was about the origins of NZ's settlement, and as Ab stated there was a complete omission of the European culture.

Have to say, I thought the show was awesome. NZ is just one of many parts of the commonwealth, and the Maori side of things is what makes NZ different to everyone else. I'm neither surprised nor concerned that they focused on it as much as they did, and I thought the way they did it was great.

The huge Haka performance group at the beginning was outstanding, and the visuals to go with the rest of the show were bloody fantastic.

I'm glad the All Blacks went back to traditional Ka Mate too

+1 to wtf about the containers. Wasn't sure about the fellows belaying down the side of the building either :P

For the actual game, I was well impressed by SBW, despite his antics off the field re: signing with a local team etc. Was awesome seeing Dagg racking up the tries. Hoping Carter wasn't called off the field due to his wrist which seemed to give him some trouble quite early on in the game (iirc).

Hats off to Tonga for a good game. Still looking forward to seeing what Argentina brings to the tournament this year.

CCS · 10th September 2011, 14:15

I'd like some ideas on how they would have portrayed European culture in the opening ceremony. Maybe the white man crosses the pitch on the Endeavour, shoots the Maori performers and then gives diseases to the rest of them?

Savage · 10th September 2011, 14:18

doppelgänger of someone · 10th September 2011, 15:15

The commentators are completely useless for the opening ceremony.

And tourists dig that traditional Maori stuff, they can't get that in Australia.

Deadmeat · 10th September 2011, 15:25

I thought SBW had a 'Nonu-2010' type of a game. That high risk high reward play style that leaves you grateful he's in your team for half the game and shaking your head at his selection the rest of the time. His skill set is definitely coming up, that dab kick infield and a tackle a bit earlier (i think) where he was up over the ball in a flash were both promising signs.

I assumed Slade had come on to get game time, I wouldn't read a huge amount into Carter getting subbed.

also: C'MON ROMANIA!@#

xor · 10th September 2011, 15:29

Did Ali Williams have a good game?

I didn't really notice him at all around the ruck tbh.

Deadmeat · 10th September 2011, 15:33

fuck what a scrum

Romania leading Scotland!

Pimp-X · 10th September 2011, 15:47

For a short time..

What a legend effort from Romania.. impressed!

Deadmeat · 10th September 2011, 16:14

Yea, Scotland suddenly remembered they were meant to be world class and then showed it. A much more exciting game than i'd picked it to be for sure.

zeekiorage · 10th September 2011, 17:32

Much faster game this Fiji v Namibia. Fiji looks like a pretty good team to me.

BoyWonder · 10th September 2011, 18:00

Well they are not exactly closing out the bottom seeded team just yet. Namibia seem to be attacking just as well at the moment. LOL at the 3 consecutive drop goals - one way to do it

9th September 2011, 20:11	#1
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	RWC 2011 Fuckin' yeah! Here we go! For once the TV build up is working on me! __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

9th September 2011, 21:04	#4
A Corpse talkative lurker	Choreographed containerlifts? __________________ Broke my addiction! Bye bye Eve, hello Minecraft. Wait... >_<

9th September 2011, 21:19	#6
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	Shuddup armchair homos, it's about to get real! __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

9th September 2011, 23:57	#13
MadMax Stuff	Felt a bit ill when that faggot came on stage trying to be a homie Maybe there was some missinterpretation with homo and homie __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

10th September 2011, 00:37	#16
A Corpse talkative lurker	13 penalties conceeded. There's a recipe for disaster. __________________ Broke my addiction! Bye bye Eve, hello Minecraft. Wait... >_<

9th September 2011, 20:22	#2
fixed_truth	So tell me what you gonna do, what you gonna do when I Ma'a Nonu you? All Black Everything __________________ 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.

9th September 2011, 20:57	#3
StN I have detailed files	I'll be the first to say that it was awesome up until that little bloke in the Cantab shirt ran out. Then it was mega awesome. (And I had to take the recycling out)

9th September 2011, 21:14	#5
Lightspeed	That seemed more like nine minutes? __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

9th September 2011, 21:46	#7
Deadmeat	What's the tech behind the projected images on the massive stage? The images are pretty impressively detailed without shadows seeming to be a problem.

9th September 2011, 23:32	#11
JERI	GG Tonga. Good start to the RWC __________________ your intelligence has been insulted.

9th September 2011, 23:35	#12
ilk	Tonga, showing us how we are going to lose to South Africa, who will do exactly what Tonga did for twenty minutes, except all game, and better. Fuck. __________________ "I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe!"

10th September 2011, 00:09	#14
DRa1N	I think the graphics in the opening ceremony were great. But am I the only one whos got the balls to say that there was to much maori shit involved?

10th September 2011, 00:18	#15
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Actually I thought a bit of acknowledgement of European settlement wouldn't have gone astray. You know, the people who brought rugby to NZ.

10th September 2011, 02:37	#20
DeskJet	Watching from afar (Canada) I had the same thoughts as some others, too much Maori stuff, weird camera shots during the fireworks and a scrappy performance that has me concerned for the knock out stages. On a positive note I thought SBW played well!

10th September 2011, 02:39	#21
Maulmonk	did that include that 10 minute craziness with the scrum that kept on restarting?

10th September 2011, 09:18	#22
ZoSo	Fuck the crush downtown. That was some dire shit. A lot of douchey drunk 20 somethings. We bailed on that pretty quick. Terrible planning down there. The opening ceremony in the stadium though was great. Pretty proud of that one (fuck the more european version, they did their shit job in '87) As others mentioned, the other stuff towards the end outside the stadium, was a bit wack. Lost it's way somewhat there. All in all a decent job though. As for the game itself, I'm with Campese, Buck & Bunce. They better be playing their best side 99% of the time to get those combos going, cause it wasn't flowing that great! A better team would have made us pay big time in that game. Starting SBW ftw. Those pop passes on heavy d early on, is the way to go. Nonu to bust them later. Looking forward to FRA vs JPN & ARG vs ENG today. ps. Go the Warriors!

10th September 2011, 10:53	#25
_Incubus_	I'm not too worried about this game, when playing lesser opposition the reality is that you tend to play a lesser game. We just need to make sure when we are playing France/Eng/Aus that we play an intense 80 minute game. We cant do what we did against Aussie a few weeks ago and bang away with a plan that does not work for half the game then switch it up after the 1/2. The AB's need to be better at responding when things dont go their own way on the field, not after the 1/2. Dagg, SBW, and Kahui were great..I like the bruising bulk up of our backline, and love the space that SBW clearly creates.

10th September 2011, 11:10	#28
ipee	Public transport system not up to scratch for the World Cup? Colour me surprised!

10th September 2011, 11:40	#29
xor	Too many mistakes from the first match but I think they'll take a lot away from it. The backline is covered beautifully for any injuries.

10th September 2011, 14:15	#31
CCS Stunt Pants	I'd like some ideas on how they would have portrayed European culture in the opening ceremony. Maybe the white man crosses the pitch on the Endeavour, shoots the Maori performers and then gives diseases to the rest of them? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

10th September 2011, 15:15	#33
doppelgänger of someone	The commentators are completely useless for the opening ceremony. And tourists dig that traditional Maori stuff, they can't get that in Australia.

10th September 2011, 15:25	#34
Deadmeat	I thought SBW had a 'Nonu-2010' type of a game. That high risk high reward play style that leaves you grateful he's in your team for half the game and shaking your head at his selection the rest of the time. His skill set is definitely coming up, that dab kick infield and a tackle a bit earlier (i think) where he was up over the ball in a flash were both promising signs. I assumed Slade had come on to get game time, I wouldn't read a huge amount into Carter getting subbed. also: C'MON ROMANIA!@#

10th September 2011, 15:29	#35
xor	Did Ali Williams have a good game? I didn't really notice him at all around the ruck tbh.

10th September 2011, 15:33	#36
Deadmeat	fuck what a scrum Romania leading Scotland!

10th September 2011, 15:47	#37
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	For a short time.. What a legend effort from Romania.. impressed! __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

10th September 2011, 16:14	#38
Deadmeat	Yea, Scotland suddenly remembered they were meant to be world class and then showed it. A much more exciting game than i'd picked it to be for sure.

10th September 2011, 17:32	#39
zeekiorage	Much faster game this Fiji v Namibia. Fiji looks like a pretty good team to me. __________________ The surest sign that there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. -- Bill Watterson

10th September 2011, 18:00	#40
BoyWonder	Well they are not exactly closing out the bottom seeded team just yet. Namibia seem to be attacking just as well at the moment. LOL at the 3 consecutive drop goals - one way to do it