Free gift

[chance]

World Cup rugby. Take NZ to cover the current handicap of -54.5 aginst Japan.

NZ have named a near full strenght team and Japan are resting a lot players.

I will not go into the history of scores between these two teams but NZ wins this by 80+.

Thank me later.

[Tech N9ne]

Ok thanks

[Dirty Sanchez]

Line is -55 1/2 right now Are the Japanese a bunch of midgets?

[IDunno89]

I thought NZ were resting Carter and SBW

[VegasInsider]

[astrobloke]

I took the plus +58 with Japan

And Sonny Bill and a few players are out with a minor injuries.

Really not sure why they would put a full team in with Japan, when they have tougher matches later down the track.

NZ wins this by 80+,ummmmm..... I doubt that will happen at all especially in looking how NZ played a few days back.

Good luck fellas

[RLF]

SBW and Carter are not injured. This line is spot on. Can't see any weight on either side, leave it.

[astrobloke]

SBW and Carter are not injured. This line is spot on. Can't see any weight on either side, leave it.

thx.

RLF i thought they were out, back injuries? not sure.

[Beniphone]

Near full strength team? With Andy Ellis playing....?

[Angela]

Carter's playing and SBW is on the bench. Smith and Mils are starting.

[chance]

You "men" are fools!!!

Have a look at the history of NZ v Japan. NZ at home. Japan resting players for the games they might be able to win. I am trying to help you guys.

[astrobloke]

not sure you can call this or classify this as a free gift

[chance]

Rugby: 'Sensible' Kirwan makes his changes

By Wynne Gray
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5:30 AM Wednesday Sep 14, 2011

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All Black great and coach of Japan, John Kirwan, at training in Silverdale, Auckland, ahead of their match against the All Blacks in Hamilton on Friday. Photo / Richard Robinson



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He'd love to pit his best Japanese combination against the All Blacks on Friday, to give them that Rugby World Cup stage to understand the heat at the very top international level.
However, Kirwan knows he has to be pragmatic. His side has more chance of finding victories in their other pool games with Canada and Tonga.
"This tournament is about team goals, and we want to win two games. And with the turnaround we've got, we have to be very careful with what we do," he said.
"Everyone has done the same amount of running, everyone has done the same amount of weights and the same amount of everything.
"If we are going to achieve our goals, we are going to need all 30 players in our squad. So I think world cups are all about giving everyone a crack at it and then picking the best team."
Kirwan will announce his side today, but indicated only captain Takashi Kikutani and few others would return from the combination which ran France close for much of their opening match at North Harbour Stadium.
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[RGG]

I have no clue about rugby. I'll watch from the sidelines.

[chance]

I have no clue about rugby. I'll watch from the sidelines.

No you will not. Go bet on it now! If I am wrong I will gift you 100 points.

I have placed a 5 figure sum on it.

[chance]

You guys have about 8 hours before the British bookies get smart and the line moves.

I will donate $30 to St Judes if the line is not above -60.5 by game time.

[Dirty Sanchez]

No you will not. Go bet on it now! If I am wrong I will gift you 100 points.

I have placed a 5 figure sum on it.

5 figures in....$100.00? That's 5 figures

[beefcake]

Guys the over is the play here...Watch..I really dont care what the total is..Could be like 53-17

[astrobloke]

Guys the over is the play here...Watch..I really dont care what the total is..Could be like 53-17

Beefcake...correct.

Ok, yes NZ are at home and are a good team. Blah blah blah...blah.

But if they play like they did the other day, i don't see a score like 80 - Nil...infact no where near it.

The japs never say die attitude could well bring them to cover.

[chance]

The last time these two met at a World Cup the japs showed great never say die attitude to keep NZ to only 145 points.

[Beniphone]

The last time these two met at a World Cup the japs showed great never say die attitude to keep NZ to only 145 points.

This was last week right?

[kingsr]

I took the japs +58.5....the line is now 51.5!

[chance]

1995 on a Neutral field in South Africa. On Friday it will be NZ home game against a second string Japan.

[chance]

I took the japs +58.5....the line is now 51.5!

Sorry you can kiss that money good bye.

If you can get 51.5 on NZ do it now!!!

[kingsr]

I feel much better about my bet now, thanks chance

[astrobloke]

I took the japs +58.5....the line is now 51.5!

Smart move, and I have a small play and dont see why not!.

Good luck Kingr

[astrobloke]

I feel much better about my bet now, thanks chance

[hawley]

chance never heard of ya pal.

[kingsr]

Smart move, and I have a small play and dont see why not!.

Good luck Kingr

We went 8-0 last week, why fix something that isnt broke? If i lose i don't mind but im happy with this line. Where was chance when we went 8-0?

[chance]

You have now. On Friday you will remember this chance.

[hawley]

Chance what are the chances Carter gets benched at half time.

Chance did you watch Japan play last weekend?

[kingsr]

Chance what are the chances Carter gets benched at half time.

Chance did you watch Japan play last weekend?

Chance obviously didnt...chance doesnt realise that NZ dont need to exert maximum energy in this game or risk injury to the team.

[chance]

Carter may not even play. He will get bench at about the 50 minute mark when NZ is up about 50. I watched Japan. But those players will be watching on Friday whenthe second stringers will be playing tag as NZ romp around them.

[chance]

Chance obviously didnt...chance doesnt realise that NZ dont need to exert maximum energy in this game or risk injury to the team.

NZ always go in for the kill. Very similar to how New England run up the score in the NFL.

[hawley]

Chance why has the line been dropping?

The All Blacks have scored 100 on japan, should the spread be 60.

Chance I heard Marc Ellis is making a comeback and will look to beat his 6 tries he scored last time.