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Rugby Pass Podcast: A Surprising Prediction

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Once again Scotty Stevenson is joined by radio host and commentator Mark Stafford to discuss all this weekend’s rugby.As well as looking ahead to Round 9 of Super Rugby (Scotty makes a surprising prediction), the pair discuss Dan Carter and the All Blacks‘ cracker night at the Laureus Sports Awards, and have a gander at what looks to be a big weekend of  European Cup semi finals.

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Bazzallina 9 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

Well u got some cattle next year and NPC even with shield loss you would think Otago are going to be there or thereabouts

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Ayre123 None 10 minutes ago
Matfield predicts Bok 10 call for All Blacks, but differs from Erasmus

The ABs defence in broken plays is fast, will be rude awaken for Sacha and Mannie who aren’t fast to release the ball.

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Brynlee 12 minutes ago
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash

As much as the bulls are a pro team, I think they just need to do their best, but they are a bit of a stepping stone for the more important test matches to come with the springboks. I gotta hand it to the stormers though, that match was too close for my all blacks fan liking 😬

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Drew 14 minutes ago
'Clearly the number one': Springboks coach Erasmus shoots down Hanekom talk

Maybe trying to make sure Hannekom doesn’t get windgat after one good game? Jasper has had a lot of good games for the Boks.

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OtagomanII 18 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

No issues with the fans from other parts of the motu, I expect them to get parochial about things. Just not a fan of closed shops at the top of the tree.

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Bazzallina 25 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

Well I live on the east coast of north island in lands of Ngati Porou where the sun shines but grew up in Wellington and always a Canes man ..do I get pass?

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Drew 27 minutes ago
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash

Well they did have to send a squad to Argentina and had about 10 players coming back from injury.

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Bazzallina 30 minutes ago
All Blacks attack finds dangerous rhythm late in Sharks rout

I love my warriors but a huge part of their popularity is they are the only kiwi team

and everyone gets in behind them becsuse we love trying to stick it up the Aussies at their own sport! Haha their crowds and support are something to be cherished and they are part of a wind change down here as people in general are wanting to go enjoy live sport for the experience..



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Steppin 31 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

Required summary everyone that “read” Nick's article should read before commenting 👍

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OtagomanII 42 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

There was too much northern bias over the years that does not endear me to NZR. It makes it easier to watch the ABs.

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Bazzallina 45 minutes ago
All Blacks attack finds dangerous rhythm late in Sharks rout

Looks a tad trimmer? imo basically the deal with a heap of dudes I thought the same bout Parker reckon this has been a thing for Rennie&co not just with the front rowers

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cnw 45 minutes ago
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash

Ok may be that’s the answer - play Currie cup teams - get the crowds along and ABs play their dirt trackers. I know we would love that in NZ too.

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GRB13 49 minutes ago
Dave Rennie not satisfied with All Blacks' first half as discipline issues persist

Let me guess you think referees have got it in for the All Blacks. You certainly wouldn’t be the first person to think this and you definitely won’t be the last! Maybe they should play to the referees interpretation not the other way around then they will have more luck. They should also realize that this is not Super rugby and nothing is going to change that probably ever.

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Drew 49 minutes ago
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash

Because you like rugby. Because you want to see one the most iconic teams of all time in action. Its not always about my team if they are winning. NZ should be a crowd puller otherwise how can you call SAfricans fans of rugby.

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Olly 53 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

No chance against the Reds, Reds forward pack will eat them alive!! Hahaha hopefully one day we will find out 🤣

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Tah Man Too 54 minutes ago
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash

Seems a bit crazy to me that the Boks have almost as many in the squad as the ABs. The ABs are on tour and have to play midweek matches, so there's a need to carry extra bodies in the squad to handle that. There's no need for the Boks to carry that many players to cover test matches, and it robs the provincial sides of roughly 10 high quality players that could be playing the AB midweek games.

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Bazzallina 54 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

What’s left of it?

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Bazzallina 55 minutes ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

Hardly plays on a team going backwards very often., would that be fair? still has something to prove not that he aint great to watch

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Bazzallina 1 hour ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

Tru to your name !!! tad psycho but I respect it haha

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Bazzallina 1 hour ago
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour

There is also about 10 plus more rucks than scrums in a game Hammer as a per percentage there is no contest scrums give way more penalties

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