England’s New Hobby: Almost Beating the All Blacks | Two Cents Gets Distracted

[@wlgunning31]

51:59 No Tony. Ireland first did the figure of 8 formation in Chicago in 2016, and they famously didn't lose that game

[@graemestephens5062]

Couldn’t be happier for the black caps, they’re definitely every cricket fan’s second team. Hoping for an SA vs NZ world test championship final

[@ElectroMagneticJosh]

I was in Sydney for work yesterday and at two different client meetings plus a taxi ride I got told how impressive this was and that they were their second favourite team. The national origins of the people saying this: Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka.

[@cvblackie3231]

I'm a few days late with this comment Tony. Thanks for talking about the Blackcaps clean sweep over India. The whole squad performed VERY WELL. throughout that Indian Series Tour. Like what you said in this episode. Ravindra did GREAT with his century in the first test. Conway got 90 odd runs as well. O'Rourke did GREAT in that first test. India got dismissed for around 45 runs in their first innings. In the second test it was Satner that got 12 wickets. Also in the second innings by Blackcaps, Southee had a quickfire 50 odd runs with the bat. For have a good partnership with Will Young(who deserved the player of the series. In the final test, like what you said. Ajaz Patel got 13 wickets. Throughout this series Matt Henry did GREAT also. Henry & Satner SHOULD BE TEST MATCH PLAYERS NOW. They're currently ONLY fill-ins in test matches, but definite one-day players. Our captain of this series Tom Latham did SUPERB in HIS CAPTAINCY. Such as his timing of choices of change of bowlers. He did well with the bat in a few of his innings. Don't forget NZ best batsman Kayne Williamson DIDN'T FACE ONE BALL IN THIS SERIES. Like what I said earlier the WHOLE SQUAD GOT THIS SERIES WHITEWASH COMPLETED. WELL DONE BLACKCAPS. PLEASE DO IT AGAIN AGAINST ENGLAND, THEN AUSTRALIA.

[@AllInTheGame01]

Love SCO's backline! I know it was a weakened Fiji, but Darcy Graham 🔥 Training ground move that saw DvM score in the corner 🔥 Those 2 duking it out over the Autumn to be SCO's All-Time Try-Scorer 🔥 Hope it's a close one score game vs SA 🤞 M Smith needs to be allowed to close out games like that; F Smith needs to be a bench option: Props like Genge shouldn't repeatedly be left in unflattering mismatches vs lightning quick Backs; Freeman @13 is the general consensus for a reason. ABs look like they'd be better balanced with Finau @6, Ardie @7 & Sititi @8 with Barrett & Tuipulotu (ahead of Vaai) in the 2nd row & Roigard @9 ahead of Ratima.

[@JOATMOFA]

"He's a bit of a magic player" - LOL - that quip was instantaneous!!! Colour me impressed!

[@RugbyDebuts]

Mariachi's vs the Haka would go alright

[@RiaanLouw]

"Nathan Astle almost fuckin' killed me." What a line.

[@tvpc3194]

connacht are taking your defensive coach

[@RiaanLouw]

@@tvpc3194 Whosajiggawhat?

[@RiaanLouw]

@@tvpc3194 What now?

[@ayethein7681]

England all the time, almost do it bit not quite.

[@YOYOTh1s]

@@RiaanLouw I think there's a rumour that Felix Jones might be in the line for the Munster Job... That might be what he's rambling about. But I can't remember Felix doing defence at the Boks. So I dunno.

[@MelameMukantagara]

Looking forward to Fridays game. I was impressed with the ABs last weekend and I fear that they will turn over the boys in green in Dublin. Great video chaps, love the banter.

[@chrismouton1985]

Lekker chat, lads! Some good rugby ahead! Good luck against the Irish!

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

I can assure you no matter how about the situation is no one in Ireland will ever cry into a Guinness and bring that beautiful drink

[@tvpc3194]

First and only home game against a top 5 team this year for Ireland

[@marksmith4518]

With regards to the haka, I think it’s universally loved. I do agree it’s a lot more fun when other teams confront it. The haka should be in your face for the drama

[@joshhunter1129]

I was at the game at Murrayfield at the weekend. Was warm after 12 pints, but before that was 9 degrees or so

[@aircongosney]

Yea agree with Tony on caleb Clarke. He was there with his arm out before the pass was thrown - which to me makes it a bad pass. Why reward a bad pass? Caleb has a right to be there doesn't he? But yea always going to be a penalty currently. Glad it wasn't more

[@dimitardobrev3296]

I'd pay money to see Tony go in for a sparring session at your sponsor's Boxing Gym.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

One of these days 😁

[@JimmyKip]

Devan Flanders looked great for the XV, that game was more fun to watch than the one vs England.

[@Sentz89]

Got yous on while installing new marble bar tops at the bugalow 8 Sydney wharf. Boyz are cracking up lol

[@zworm2]

The penalties for tackling off the ball, I believe were constructed and were in reality obstruction. The english players took out the AB on the inside. It drew the penalty incorrectly because the law says the defense can hold their line. I think the line out fell apart because Patrick came in and Amua had not worked with him much. He will improve that quickly. Nothing better than beating the english by one point in Fortress Twickers! Or two. Or in marler's case Scratch anyone else's balls!

[@ElectroMagneticJosh]

Great Pilsner that - got a couple in my fridge right now.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man my first time trying it!

[@jlm0175]

Savea and Barrett both hit Angus up around the obstruction. Every team it led to a penalty bar one that I can remember

[@Crimsonfate]

Sititi made his first start against the boks

[@designmanagementconsultanc4143]

I always watch you guys when im washing dishes

[@TwoCentsRugby]

That's a good use of time man! I do the same thing

[@rogerpattube]

Your aunt must be stoked to get a mention on your podcast🤩

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Delighted I'm sure 😅

[@685_Era]

Sititi was born to play this game 🔥like father like son oh and sititi did play against south africa in the 2nd match blackadder was injured.

[@johncahalane7327]

Put it out there wins.....Ireland, England, Wales, France and a toss up at a windy, cold,wet Murrayfield, Scotland are due a win 2002,and 2010 last wins against the Saffas...that would be the upset ....but would not be shocked either

[@AverageJonesRugby-r7z]

@@johncahalane7327 Glasgow of which the Scottish mostly consist were put to the sword by the Sharks in wet weather, won't help, sure they came back towards the end but that's old news in Sharks games those chaps stop seeing the point in playing after 50 minutes.

[@nicensleazy1892]

Hey Mark - hope you and the family are well

[@henk_iii]

The older I get, the more I enjoy you two😅

[@roomeatthetop9467]

Quick thought, could England's bench have been weird because Borthwick was determined to get Ford some ga... time? That would explain subbing Smith off also. If that was the plan, disnt work out too well.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yes true man, might have just needed some minutes!

[@Munkey92]

There was no width on the passes in the ENG backline...short passes up the middle.

[@kylewestman5400]

Current cooking some pork chops and listening 😂😂😂 when you a dad of 3 you find many a podcast during dad tasks 😅😅

[@TwoCentsRugby]

100% man

[@Munkey92]

Bad one-on-one defense on the two Talea tries.

[@maxmcg-z9s]

Did Ireland not do the 8 in response to the haka at soldier field in Chicago? The first game they beat them

[@johncahalane7327]

They did the 8 was in memory of Anthony Foley RIP who died earlier in the season...nothing to do with Haka opposition...it was an Irish tribute

[@jlm0175]

Most of those penalties we copped for taking the man off the ball would've been called back for obstruction if they had led to tries. Rightly so too, you guys are being too nice giving England so much credit. Unconscious bias in reffing against the ABs is a real thing. I swear they thing every other int team is owed reparations from the all blacks because we smashed the world for over a decade non stop

[@tvpc3194]

🤣🤣

[@ianburgos6538]

Para bailar la bamba = To dance to the bamba

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Ah man is that what it is 😁

[@paulobrien3764]

😂 bye at 1:14:40

[@ThistleThings]

I put this on whilst doing chores 👍 hope you guys approve

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Two Cents stamp of approval for sure mate

[@johnbill739]

Only 30s in but broke myself laughing.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Good to know the pod isn't just for us 40+ year olds 😂

[@rabbitss11]

did u mean 30 seconds? (as opposed to age)

[@johnbill739]

​ @rabbitss11 I thought the lowercase s would have been self explanetry but apprantley not. LOL.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Could just be I am in fact an idiot 😅

[@roomeatthetop9467]

The two phase limit in the TMO thing was never a law. It was advice to refs on using the TMO.

[@suffern63]

A few days on,if NZ played like that against SA,Ireland or France then they would probably lose heavily.

[@kfraser01]

Gander is a male goose :)

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Apparently I know my geese 😅

[@kfraser01]

@ 🤣, keep up the good work, your channel is great

[@fleshen]

I'm not sure World Rugby is actually controlled by the RFU but I know thats the perception down South, the same way all the refs are against the SH teams but that's all good it's part of the fun! I'm also pro haka, I love it but then I'm not an English Joe Marler! I'm Welsh!!

[@viehanvanrheedevanoudtshoo6205]

Samurais

[@brianmsahin]

Great hobby. It used to be Ireland's but England have stolen it 😂😂😂

[@rabbitss11]

AB's would be better starting with Plummer rather than D-Mac, Cody Taylor's a big miss as is BB, hard to see AB's winning on Friday but it's not impossible

[@TwoCentsRugby]

That'd be a big test for Plummer!

[@rabbitss11]

@@TwoCentsRugby I know Plummer won't be picked but D-Mac as a starter is a risk imo

[@JJaeser]

Can hear Chubby Hat Man drinking and swallowing and it makes me uncomfortable. I need an adult!!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I'll have to remember to call him Chubby Hat Man next time 😂

[@annettekolb3103]

England was fined in 2019 because Marler was not behind the half way line not because of the V shape. As a Saffa i actually cried on Saturday when the AB's marched up to the English standing up for their heritage. It was absolutely brilliant. I love watching the haka just as much as i like our impi's. Maybe the roses should stand like royal guards as part their heritage war cry😂😂😂😂😂

[@AverageJonesRugby-r7z]

Mark 😂 not cool ....funny, sure! but not a joke mate!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Which part? 😂

[@AverageJonesRugby-r7z]

Lol the Title, I'm busy watching you and Tony talk about....😂 lacukaracha jeez mate ....what the hell 😂

[@rogerpattube]

Ok but how many weddings have you been to

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Ah yeah Tony writes the titles 🤣

[@brucetaylor8848]

Had to switch off after the first 15 minutes, I wanted rugby not whatever this has become

[@SWEETAZZHORI]

The Haka, imagine if other teams in Europe had a cultural challenge before a match and NZ had to stand there and stomach it without reply. Imagine the uproar.

[@rogerpattube]

Correct.

[@naisyjohns]

There would be no uproar. It would make the game more exciting, as evidenced by Samoa, Tonga and Fiji matches

[@SWEETAZZHORI]

@@naisyjohns so be thankful that they are allowed to do. It isn't a given so respect is shown towards it. NZ rugby fans have a hard enough time respecting a oppostions kick at goal with out booing the place out in NZ stadiums.

[@will_274]

They’ve been doing it for over 100 years. It’s part of rugbys fabric and part of what makes it different. No one said you can’t reply. They choose not to.

[@naisyjohns]

@@SWEETAZZHORI Rugby's popularity would not be where it is without the All Blacks. They ARE rugby. The Haka has also been a tradition for a long time. The Haka is what people who don't watch the sport associate rugby with. It is part of rugby culture Show some respect to the team that got rugby to where it is now

[@corny165]

A nice bit of nastiness in slagging off the Irish lads for remembering a teammate. The 8 was to remember Foley, nothing to do with your dancing. You have your answer too as to why people have a problem with the haka. Whether you acknowledge it or not you occupy a privileged position in your head.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I dunno what slagging off there was here - we're all for teams doing what they feel is right. As a Kiwi it's one we hear every year or so. Just strange that nothing is ever said about any other countries that perform a challenge

[@corny165]

@TwoCentsRugby Your friend definitely had a little sneer and a jibe about 'losing that one'. The fact that they didn't is funny but incidental. The important thing is that the significance of what it meant to the Irish players to honour a friend and a very respected man was lost on him. Not a good look. He betrayed his true feelings too. All the talk about not caring about what the opposition do during the haka was obviously a lie.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Well I can't speak for anyone else but I love seeing the different kind of responses, be they from the opposition or the crowd. It's just tiresome to hear some (usual English) former player/pundit/journo start the "ban the Haka" conversation again. Nobody's worried about the Samoan Siva Tau though. The fact that 7 of the top 8 videos on World Rugby's KZbin channel are about some kind of Haka/Haka response - I would have thought is a great indicator that it's a headline grabber and draws in casual viewers - some of whom will turn into regular viewers. Overall that's a net positive for the game. So to see "bin it" every few years, just seems nuts and is very old (definitely gets a lot of clicks in the social media age though)

[@kurupt7154]

“Nothing to do with your dancing” yeah sure mate now take your casual racism and boot it! There is no answer to anything! NH cry every year about the haka and it’s just old! Only head that’s being occupied is yours and anyone else that has to cry about the haka

[@新型コロナは空事です]

Wow, what a name, @bellendboxing.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Ballard! 😅