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Saturday 12 June, 02004

Poetry in motion

by Tim @ 11:33 pm

The All Blacks treated New Zealand to an exquisitely titillating performance on Saturday. I can not think of anything to critisise. Unfortunately the English School Girls XV could have been more challenging opposition. The Poms did not do the English rose proud, they played like a bunch of pansies. Some of the tackles on Joe Rokocoko were about as effective as a slap in the face with a wet flannel. What a shame they didn’t play like that 6 months ago.
The worst part of the game was the 3 Sport commentary. Quote, Hamish McKay: “3 Sport, bringing you free to air coverage. We don’t charge you, and the All Blacks charge all over the opposition”…what a cunning linguist.

3 responses to “Poetry in motion”

  1. John says:

    The test was a wonder to behold. For those of us with Sky, we were spared the annoyance of having to listen to the 3 Sports commentary team.

  2. Hans says:

    Sports journos are bipolar, “greatest test since…” Hang on a minute, we did not look like scoring a try in the second half, sure, good win, only a beginning though, Gibbes and Robinson great, Rush also good. Spencer was OK because he followed orders and played like Mehrtens. Still not a good distributor, our midfield scarcely fired a shot all night. Next test will be tougher.

  3. Sternum says:

    While we did not score a try in the second half, it also must be noted that we didn’t let them score either…a commendable effort. Yes, Carlos is a bad distributor. Carter is wasted outside him.

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