ABs v England (RUGBY)

[rowdy]

Just quickly the ABs have put out their team for this weekends BIG match. New Zealand - 15-Mils Muliaina; 14-Doug Howlett, 13-Tana Umaga (captain), 12-Aaron Mauger, 11-Sitiveni Sivivatu; 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Byron Kelleher; 8-Rodney So'oialo, 7-Richie McCaw, 6-Jerry Collins, 5-Ali Williams, 4-Chris Jack, 3-Carl Hayman, 2-Keven Mealamu, 1-Tony Woodcock. Res: 16-Andrew Hore, 17-Neemia Tialata, 18-Jason Eaton, 19-Mose Tuiali'i, 20-Piri Weepu, 21-Joe Rokocoko, 22- Leon MacDonald. Keen to hear peoples opinions on this one. For the ABs a win here would (assuming they beat Scotland) cap off one of the more remarkable international seasons of Rugby for any nation in a long time. Tri Nations Bledisloe sweep of the Lions, and then the Grand Slam. That asside, unless u want to back the English H/H the interest here will be the points start. Currently most markets have come out with a line around the 14/15 points. Anyway back to the NZ team. No real suprises here at all. Theyve put out their best available team. (Oliver and Ryan unavailable due to injury) The only 2 that should consider themselves unlucky IMO being Rokocoko and Gear. Looking forward to be hopefuly making some more on this one, and I would suggest getting on pretty early cause I cant see there being a heap of money going on the English. I believe their win over a struggling OZ outfit (to say the least) will be a little over rated. And Ive said it often enough this year but this AB team is nothing short of spectacular, and I believe theyll have no problems covering this margian. Look forward to some opinions and a bit of analysis of this game when the English team is named.

[Pie-chucker]

Re: ABs v England (RUGBY) Rowdy, on another forum i used the word 'sensational' about the ABs, and arrived at much the same betting opinion. The English are bland, boring and think they are (now) pack bullies. With dry weather, ABs by 25+. The spread of 14 is a steal. Ireland are going nowhere. Chance for Aus to get at least something out of the tour. I think they'll win. Take them with the handicap start of 8. Easy, er, money.