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sup42 said:
Ah that sucks to read.

I was looking forward to a dead even contest which is where this was poised going into this weekend (only two points separating the sides, real world data).

Having said that, many Kiwi fans will be expecting a win based off how strong the Kiwis were vs Tonga and based off internal bias about NZ exceptionalism.
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It's gonna be hard for us to deal with the Kiwi middles. Even in the first game we found it hard to get out of our own end in the first half. We got a bit more joy when we shifted the ball a bit - that's probably the plan for the final.

Haas is the only player in our pack that I'd say would make the Kiwis team. It's stacked.
 
Sugar Ray said:
It's gonna be hard for us to deal with the Kiwi middles. Even in the first game we found it hard to get out of our own end in the first half. We got a bit more joy when we shifted the ball a bit - that's probably the plan for the final.

Haas is the only player in our pack that I'd say would make the Kiwis team. It's stacked.
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Junior Paulo has been in the beast form I can remember from him in recent times and leading from the front. Some Luai creativity would probably be what would make Samoa most threatening if the forwards can match it with Kiwis. The Kiwis don’t lose much when the bench comes on
 
Sugar Ray said:
It's gonna be hard for us to deal with the Kiwi middles. Even in the first game we found it hard to get out of our own end in the first half. We got a bit more joy when we shifted the ball a bit - that's probably the plan for the final.

Haas is the only player in our pack that I'd say would make the Kiwis team. It's stacked.
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Oh the Kiwis came out with so much intent in the first game, they dominated up front in the first part of the game.
Obviously Samoa took that on board because their first set on D against Tonga was absolutely brutal.
Didn’t see Haas at the parade yesterday so hopefully there’s nothing going on there.
Been so impressed with Molo this series, I wondered why he was selected but he’s surprised me.
Toa got to be at their best to match it with the Kiwis in the pack.
 
WA Warrior said:
Oh the Kiwis came out with so much intent in the first game, they dominated up front in the first part of the game.
Obviously Samoa took that on board because their first set on D against Tonga was absolutely brutal.
Didn’t see Haas at the parade yesterday so hopefully there’s nothing going on there.
Been so impressed with Molo this series, I wondered why he was selected but he’s surprised me.
Toa got to be at their best to match it with the Kiwis in the pack.
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One of the few times I've seen the Toa start a game like that.

They mentioned at the parade that Haas had to go to Brisbane for some family stuff, but he'll be back for the game.

Molo's been a nice surprise. Didn't expect much from him, but he's been good.
 
tajhay said:
How is it ignorant? You realise that pacific islanders exist in NSW too right? And they are just as feverish to support their team as in QLD. Commbank is a great stadium to watch the game at and hoping itll be rocking with support from Samoa and NZ crowd on Sunday.
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Do you think if NZ wasnt in the champs and aussie was they would have a final in auckland? No way that would happen.
Aussie ducks off to play in the UK but wants the pacific teams to play their final in their backyard.
Arrogant more than ignorant maybe
 
Kiwis would be very unlucky to lose this one, too much class plus numerous players playing out of there skin at the minute! Dylbagz!? Isaako!? Who knew. Would love to see this team vs the aussies.

If we can somehow shutdown RTS and put To'o off his game early then wrap it up and hand us the trophy.
 
Tragic said:
Do you think if NZ wasnt in the champs and aussie was they would have a final in auckland? No way that would happen.
Aussie ducks off to play in the UK but wants the pacific teams to play their final in their backyard.
Arrogant more than ignorant maybe
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New Zealand fans (of all teams) got to see all 3 play in NZ.
Both of the Kiwi games were played at home.
I reckon it’s better that QLD and NSW fans both get an opportunity to watch some of the Pac Championships as well.
There was no guarantee NZ would make the final so isn’t it better they got 2 guaranteed games in front of the fans.
 
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