[bombdigity510]

i saw this video like 5 times in two days and its amazing it just pumps me up...and i cant wait for rugby season to start so i can do the same........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD1_p...ealand%20rugby

[mindstar]

that was ****ing awesome

[front_row]

It's playoff time here in Canada. I got a great one of NZ doing the haka, and Tonga doing the Cipi Tao. I'll post it as soon as I figure out how.

[front_row]

I love that they show Lomu knock over Catt three times. I thought it was the Rory Underwood try at first.

[front_row]

Here you go - NZ vs. Tonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW9nLK5PHqg

[bombdigity510]

wow thanks front row....good video

[front_row]

do you have any from back when 'Buck' Shelford was playing? He was always my favourite.

[JS316]

Man Jonah was awesome .. hope he recovers ok.. man that number 11 jersey has had some good players for the Ab's.. Lomu, Rokokoko and Sivivatu

[mindstar]

Rokokoko doesn't play defence though... :)

[MaKaVeLi]

thanks for the vid bro! just shows some of the reasons why us kiwi's are the best in the world...shame we can't prove it at the world cup though!

[JS316]

Originally Posted by mindstar

Rokokoko doesn't play defence though... :)

In all fairness..he has great defence

[front_row]

Better defence than Lomu...

[JS316]

Originally Posted by front_row

Better defence than Lomu...

Yes I agree with this comment

[front_row]

Ever wonder how good Tonga would be if they had all their eligible players? Lots end up trying to play for the Allblacks, ABs "A", etc., and Tonga still makes it to the Rugby World Cup. Also how many AB players have one Tongan grandparent? Makes you respect them, being such a tiny country, in the RWC every time.

[JS316]

^^^
Yes..it is a shame that alot of Pacific Island players play for he AB's instead of their country of origin.. It would be great for world rugby if Tonga, Samoa and Fiji could keep some of their star players..

What annoys me is that if they dont get picked for the All Blacks they cant go back and play for their birth country.. so all these great players miss out altogether and pacific Island contries feild 3rd string teams..

look at the current AB backline.. Muliaina,Rokokoko,Sivivatu,Nonu,Umaga and Carter.. only one player not from the Pacific Islands

[bombdigity510]

yea all blacks r so dominate with their players

[front_row]

They put together that 'Pacific Island" team last year or the year before for a couple games, it was great exposure for some of the unknown guys, but I was hoping it could be something similar to the Barbarians, where the Pac Islanders could play against the Pakeha players every year and tour.

[pickle]

Newzealand is awesome. I loved the harka vs the cia pao I was so pumped after seeing it. Still am. AUstralia owes half of its side to island nations as well it would seem. Tuquri, sailor, kefu etc. I dont think any of them had parents that were australian citizens. All blacks and france in next world cup final i hope

[mindstar]

Originally Posted by pickle

All blacks and france in next world cup final i hope

That is my dream final as long as france wins...I love the french and everyone here loves the AB because it's trendy. Not knocking the AB, they're amazing, but I love watching them lose, unless they're playing England. I love watching England lose more than anything

[JS316]

Originally Posted by front_row

They put together that 'Pacific Island" team last year or the year before for a couple games, it was great exposure for some of the unknown guys, but I was hoping it could be something similar to the Barbarians, where the Pac Islanders could play against the Pakeha players every year and tour.

Yeah I agree..it was a good concept.. 2 of the players in the Pacific team went on to make the All Blacks..
I would definately like to see this team selected again

[front_row]

I love watching Samoa play anybody, just to see the guys with the strecther get in some cardio.

[bombdigity510]

i love rugby...its so intense...too bad its not that popular in the U.S.