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by James Lawler on 31 October 2008
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The All Blacks face the Wallabies in in the fourth Bledisloe Cup match this weekend - and the game will be history-making because for the first ever time it will be played out of Australia and New Zealand.
There are one or two doubts whether this Hong Kong showdown should be played. For a start, the result won't mean anything because the All Blacks have already reclaimed the Tri-Nations.
I guess the only other real reason they are playing this Test match is for money. Sure, they will make millions of dollars but I just think that this is not the way to go. The contest should be hosted between Australia and New Zealand because it is they who compete for the trophy. The point is emphasised by the fact the All Blacks almost escaped the airport unnoticed.
However, let's talk about the game a bit more. The All Blacks need to play the style of rugby we have seen from them all year - they have to clinical at the breakdown, compete in every ruck, kick and chase into the corners and score tries. And well done, Hosea Gear, who will be the first All Black to make his debut in Hong Kong!
The Wallabies have to stay postive; they need to keep the All Blacks out of the game. They have to shut down players like Richie McCaw, Daniel Carter, Stephen Donald, Rodney So'ialo and Brad Thorn if they want to win. They also have to be aggressive and need to get good quality ball so that guys like Stirling Mortlock and Ryan Cross can run it up the middle.
It should be an interesting game on Saturday and the crowd should be good with a lot of travelling Kiwis and Aussies, plus a fair number of expats who are living in Hong Kong. I'm picking the All Blacks to win 29-19.
I would also like to hear from you guys out there - what do you think? And should there be a Test match between Australia and New Zealand outside the respective countries?
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by alan b'stard M P on November 01, 2008
the game is being ruined by ELVs, sponsors taking ovet the game and juniors not catered for in Australia. John O'Neill and crew are ruining everything It is suggested that a Bledisloe cup game be played in Denver, Colorado. A mile in altitude and far away from rufby USA Unbelievable!
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