Kranswurm Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 I'd be in the corner with you talking about the planes that just flew over.As long as they are not dropping flour bombs..he he
Kranswurm Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Haka, always enjoyed it. Of late it has been pretty mild, not enough old ugly scarred buggers and facial tattoos in the modern squad. Damn, what a pity we won’t see it on Saturday One thing I do find disappointing is the standard of the national anthems, they should imo have had a proper singer for each anthem instead of just music and the crowd singingI cannot agree with you.Its become a TV spectacle and has been devalued.I enjoyed the days of singing anthems without solo singers and passionate supporters declaring their allegiance.The Haka was a highlight.Now I could not care less.Amazing..just had a fiery necked night jar call outside my study window..now thats important!
SwissVan Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 I cannot agree with you.Its become a TV spectacle and has been devalued.I enjoyed the days of singing anthems without solo singers and passionate supporters declaring their allegiance.The Haka was a highlight.Now I could not care less.Amazing..just had a fiery necked night jar call outside my study window..now thats important!Maybe we have become spoilt by seeing the Haka on tv so many times, but I’m guessing those who are not used to it (many in Japan and other non major rugby playing countries) would enjoy it. For me listening to the anthems in this rwc on tv was a non event for some reason, even the welsh fans who arguably sing the best did not sound that good. For the millions of tv viewers it would be better if they played a singing version of the anthems to supplement the crowds singing.
Vetplant Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 One of the highlights of 1995 as a young schoolboy was listening to the CD compilation of all the national anthems of the participating teams. World In Union by PJ Powers was also something special. Just an instrumental version doesn't do a song justice, they need to bring back the vocals!
Capricorn Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 any one know where I can find detailed stats for the following RWC matches:NZ vs ZA wales vs ZAEng vs NZ
Vetplant Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 any one know where I can find detailed stats for the following RWC matches:NZ vs ZA wales vs ZAEng vs NZIs this good enough? NZ vs SAhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/newzealand-southafrica#stats Wales vs SAhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/semi-final-2#stats ENG vs NZhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/semi-final-1#stats
scotty Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Hope we see none of these from Boks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4OttPgPJYE
Capricorn Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Is this good enough? NZ vs SAhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/newzealand-southafrica#stats Wales vs SAhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/semi-final-2#stats ENG vs NZhttps://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/semi-final-1#statsmuchos gracias senor amable
Kranswurm Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 any one know where I can find detailed stats for the following RWC matches:NZ vs ZA wales vs ZAEng vs NZ https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/matches
madbradd Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 This is how you stand down the Haka https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=MvvAkTRwjM4 But you're not allowed to anymore because it upsets the Kiwis when any aggression is show back towards them..... I'd love to see a team either just not face it (like go for a jog around their half), or all turn their backs and do a hamstring stretch. Any competitive sport has a large portion of psychological one-upmanship. The current rules around the Haka give NZ the upper hand before the start of the game which I don't think is fair.
Hairy Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 But you're not allowed to anymore because it upsets the Kiwis when any aggression is show back towards them..... I'd love to see a team either just not face it (like go for a jog around their half), or all turn their backs and do a hamstring stretch. Any competitive sport has a large portion of psychological one-upmanship. The current rules around the Haka give NZ the upper hand before the start of the game which I don't think is fair.At school we used to play against another school that did the Haka (NZ heritage at the school) .... personally I found it got me really hyped up and ready to rock and roll ... certainly was not "intimidating" in anyway.
forkie Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 I must be honest, now that i think about it, i would feel like real dwis dancing around in front of my opposition. i dont think it would motivate me much.
Stretch Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 But you're not allowed to anymore because it upsets the Kiwis when any aggression is show back towards them..... I'd love to see a team either just not face it (like go for a jog around their half), or all turn their backs and do a hamstring stretch. Any competitive sport has a large portion of psychological one-upmanship. The current rules around the Haka give NZ the upper hand before the start of the game which I don't think is fair.Everyone would be up in arms... How dare you disrespect the haka......Time the world stopped pandering to them
MTBeer Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 But you're not allowed to anymore because it upsets the Kiwis when any aggression is show back towards them..... I'd love to see a team either just not face it (like go for a jog around their half), or all turn their backs and do a hamstring stretch. Any competitive sport has a large portion of psychological one-upmanship. The current rules around the Haka give NZ the upper hand before the start of the game which I don't think is fair.Perhaps before we bash the Kiwis, we should get our facts straight. Just saying. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/30/no-problem-at-all-new-zealanders-praise-englands-response-to-all-blacks-haka
SwissVan Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Perhaps before we bash the Kiwis, we should get our facts straight. Just saying. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/30/no-problem-at-all-new-zealanders-praise-englands-response-to-all-blacks-hakaYeah despite the claims it’s not meant to intimidate anyone, I think the AB’s appreciate a positive reaction https://youtu.be/wakoZWSgXLY
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