All Blacks v Canada - might make you goggle-eyed

[Lizard]

15. Beauden Barrett,
14. Jordie Barrett,
13. Jack Goodhue,
12. Sonny Bill Williams,
11. Rieko Ioane,
10. Richie Mo'unga,
9. TJ Perenara,
8. Kieran Read (c),
7. Matt Todd,
6. Shannon Frizell,
5. Scott Barrett,
4. Patrick Tuipulotu,
3. Angus Ta'avao,
2. Liam Coltman,
1. Atu Moli.

Reserves:

16. Codie Taylor, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Sam Whitelock, 20. Ardie Savea + a pair of goggles, 21. Brad Weber, 22. Ryan Crotty, 23. Ben Smith

Ardie Savea to wear goggles

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/a ... d=12272564

I dare you to call him “four-eyes”. Seriously, given the conditions won’t fogging up be an issue?

[Lizard]

Canadian team:

15. Patrick Parfrey,
14. Jeff Hassler,
13. Conor Trainor,
12. Ciaran Hearn,
11. DTH Van Der Merwe,
10. Peter Nelson,
9. Gordon McRorie,
8. Tyler Ardron (captain),
7. Matt Heaton,
6. Lucas Rumball,
5. Conor Keys,
4. Evan Olmstead,
3. Cole Keith,
2. Eric Howard,
1. Djustice Sears-Duru

Reserves:

16. Andrew Quattrin, 17. Hubert Buydens, 18. Jake Ilnicki, 19. Michael Sheppard, 20. Josh Larsen, 21. Phil Mack, 22. Taylor Paris, 23. Andrew Coe

[Puja]

This game is going to be an absolute murdering. The only reason it won't be the first game in the last 2 RWCs to go over 100 is if you guys take pity on them.

Puja

[Mikey Brown]

"It sort of makes sense because I've never thought of it until this point but now I remember certain games or trainings when he'd be sort of blinking a bit more than usual," Barrett said. "Other than that I can remember scenarios or places where it makes sense."

Fascinating stuff.

[zer0]

Excuse me. What the f*ck is up with those arse-backwards team listings?

[bruce]

Gents, if you could do me a favour, I've got Canada in the sweepstake so go easy.

[morepork]

I reckon the ice hockey lumberjacks will show up hungover.

[Lizard]

Excuse me. What the f*ck is up with those arse-backwards team listings?

I don’t fucking know. That’s how they were in the source I used and I couldn’t be fucked re-writing them properly.

[Lizard]

This game is going to be an absolute murdering. The only reason it won't be the first game in the last 2 RWCs to go over 100 is if you guys take pity on them.

Puja

The current trend seems to be to hold back in these sorts of games, rather than go too hard out.

[morepork]

Hey!


Young ears. All that effin and jeffin.

[Puja]

This game is going to be an absolute murdering. The only reason it won't be the first game in the last 2 RWCs to go over 100 is if you guys take pity on them.

Puja

The current trend seems to be to hold back in these sorts of games, rather than go too hard out.

Even so, I'm still expecting a big score. Canada are comfortably the worst side in this RWC.

Puja

[Lizard]

I think Canada v Namibia will be the most competitive match in pool B.

[Lizard]

All Blacks backs playing very deep on attack.

[Lizard]

I think that means Read has equaled McCaw’s record for most tries by an All Black forward.

[WaspInWales]

Superb tracking and try-saving tackle from Barrett....

Come on Canada! Deserve a try for that break.

[Lizard]

All Blacks’ handling a bit scrappy at the mo.

[Mikey Brown]

This is making me feel slightly better about Scotland's handling.

[Spy]

Very scrappy second quarter from NZ. Reiko really looks low on confidence and form.

[Lizard]

I think that means Read has equaled McCaw’s record for most tries by an All Black forward.

Ah, it was a penalty try

[zer0]

Clock has established itself a strong lead at the halftime break. Will take a big second half for the AB's to overhaul the deficit from this precarious position.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Very scrappy second quarter from NZ. Reiko really looks low on confidence and form.

Can see why they didn’t pick him for SA. Tough ya doing conditions, but he does look low on confidence.

[Epaminondas Pules]

That was nice, though I’m surprised Ioane didn’t drop it.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Little juggle, heart in mouth.....two hands to place it!

[J Dory]

Oh Canada.

If the passes keep sticking this could be a real bloodbath.

[J Dory]

That's more like it from Reiko.