Super Rugby 2012

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by HeathDavisSpeed, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. Roaddogg AJ Izett

    wonder if theyll choke as badly as the last time they were in a final
     
  2. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    Reckon they'll get pumped if they have to travel to the Republic.

    Have a good opportunity if they end up at home.
     
  3. Notsure SM Green

    I can't see the Sharks beating the Chiefs with all the travel they would have to do.
     
  4. SmellyStuff MP Chung

    Really hope the Sharks get up over the Stormers, they definitely play a better brand of rugby than the Stormers IMO.
     
  5. Notsure SM Green

    You don't need an IMO on that one.
     
  6. SmellyStuff MP Chung

    I can't understand why the Stormers are so boring anyway, do they still have Habana, Juan de Jongh, de Villiers and Aplon? Plenty of firepower there...
     
  7. Notsure SM Green

    Yeah, they do but some of those players aren't what they were.
     
  8. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    I was listening to the radio commentary of a club game today. And he was talking about a player who a centre "3 quarter". I have heard of a wing "3 quarter' a million times but not a centre 3/4. Is this a common expression that somehow I haven't heard until now?

    what are the origins of the 3 quarter expression?.
     
  9. Rego RS Hutchinson

    That's correct, if you were listening in the late 1800's. Still is "correct" but a very old naming. I think people in France still might say it.

    Probably some old fart trying to be creative.

    I mean in NZ we use fractions, but different ones of course.

    History lesson over.
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2012
  10. Notsure SM Green

    The origins of the three-quarter expression is that a three-quarter stands 3/4 of the way back. Half way between the half-back and the full back and slightly behind the five eight. The three quarters was the final position added to rugby as I think before there were only forwards, the fullback, halfback and first five. I think Scotland brought in the third three quarter and New Zealand popularized having four three quarters and only 8 forwards with the Originals tour. The term is more used in league now.
     
  11. SmellyStuff MP Chung

    ANother reason I want the Sharks to beat the Stormers is because I :wub: Michalak. I know I'm supposed to hate him as a Kiwi but yeah...:wub:
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2012
  12. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Awesome answer I appreciate that thank you.
     
  13. Somerset SC Somerset

  14. Gazza GJ Weaver

    Worst finish
     
  15. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    I would have watched the link if Paul the Octopus had come back to life and was predicting a winner.
     
  16. Somerset SC Somerset

    If the Chiefs do end up winning by a point I'll argue that Rugby Challenge's simulation is better than anything Paul the Octopus came up with. ;)
     
  17. Somerset SC Somerset

    I did laugh when Michalak kicked the conversion and celebrated like he'd given the Sharks the lead, only to them have the game end and the Chiefs win by a point.
     
  18. Somerset SC Somerset

  19. Fiery GR Smith

    Mighty Chiefs looking good for our first title.

    :toot:
     
  20. Somerset SC Somerset

    Besides the first 5 minutes, the Sharks haven't looked worthy of winning the title. Far too many errors, little ball/territory, dominated at the breakdown...Lambie in particular looks like a player returning from injury that should be eased back into the side than a title winning fullback.
     
    Last edited: Aug 4, 2012

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