Can't the Kiwis just be proud that the Aussies are actually prepared to have a Go ?

Question

Ok it's no secret the All Blacks are undisputed Kings of Rugby, even if they fail as often as they do in the RWC. But really being as good as they are, shouldn't they just be proud that their closest neighbour is prepared to roll up the sleaves and have a go, even against the odds ?

Answer 1

The Aussies?????? They may be our closest neighbor (Fiji may disagree) but they have forgotton the ANZAC SPIRIT, Now all they can do is bag NZ, mainly due to NZ competes well with Aussie even if it only has 4 million compared to their 20 million plus. on a population basis we beat them in every sport, including tidiliwinks!!!!!

Answer 2

Is this a statement or a question?

Assuming it's a question, I don't think NZ should be *proud*.  Maybe *relieved*.  The news that Scotland is sending a B-team to Murrayfield on Sunday can't make them happy- they've already got +157 points differential after only 2 games.  I would say they're desperate for some competition, ie. a team that's not just assuming a loss when they play the All Blacks.

Answer 3

I have a lot of respect for the Australians. They have always been a useful outfit and have consistently been one of the top teams in the world since the game has gone professional. Most kiwi's claim that a SA v AB's game is the ultimate rugby experience. I disagree, I would much rather watch a game vs our transtasman rivals.

The ozzies have never had a brilliant forward pack (in my experience and opinion) but they are certainly very skillful, smart and clinical.

Rugby is still your third oval ball code (behind Oz rules and league). It hasn't fully taken off in Australia yet but when/if it does, NZ's day as top dog will have serious competition.

Answer 4

Yeah mate, don't go getting all melodramatic on us Wayne !

We know you are up for it - Australia has every chance of beating us in the quarter - that's why it will be a great game.

If you do win the quarter, don't let the bloody Yarpies take the cup home.

Answer 5

Stuff the aussies, they may be reasobably good but not as good as their self opiniated comnments

If we meet them on the field of battle we is gona kick their a**e

With Kiwi's and Aussies we fight amongst our selves but dont anybody have a go at one of us because you will have both of us to deal with

Answer 6

Are you mentaly challenged ?.......Or  Australian? ,or both ?

Answer 7

Sure thats why I am predicting NZ - SA final.