The Rugby Championship - Buildup

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:23 am

First topic message reminder :

Seeing as there's only 3 matches left in Super Rugby, time to start thinking about TRC

Fixtures:

The Australian squad are already in camp (except for their Brumbies' players), with all their Super Rugby commitments finished - Quade Cooper and Scott Higginbotham notable squad omissions, thought Quade may get a reprieve as Karmichael Hunt is out for the next 2 months

Wallabies Squad:

by yappysnap Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:21 am

mikey_dragon wrote:SA actually got their bonus point this week then. Remarkable turnaround given the state that team was in last season.

Argentina got a pretty ropey red card which killed the game, even up to then though they looked way too psyched, more interested in afters then the rugby.

Boks made hard work of it and their defence looked leaky. Their 6 was quality though, and Jantjes had a good game.

by **George Carlin** Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:27 am

emack2 wrote:A proper Bledisloe reminiscent of AUS 1998-2000 with lots of matches going
to the wire.Wakeup call for all teams 2016.isn`t 2017 Argentina can`t divide
there side between 3 continents and expect to win regularly.
Narrow minded comments about players private lives has no place here that`s
for gossip columns.
It is plain for all to see that the vast number of Caps lost to the NZ side,has
left them vulnerable.
Mackenzie ,Jordie Barrett the future,managing players to help them reachRWC
is in place.Players now 34 like Kaino and Crockett won`t be there the mid
field is crucial.Crotty/ALB the best combination NZ are rebuilding as they
go along.
THE BOKS probably lead the table on points difference,and may fancy there
chances this year.

Playing devil's advocate, is that really your best midfield Alan?

I think that Lienert Brown is made to look very good by the guys around him, Crotty a bit less so.

I don't think that either of them can touch SBW for impact or skillset but I haven't been watching as much Super Rugby as you probably have.

by mikey_dragon Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:55 am

yappysnap wrote:
mikey_dragon wrote:SA actually got their bonus point this week then. Remarkable turnaround given the state that team was in last season.

Argentina got a pretty ropey red card which killed the game, even up to then though they looked way too psyched, more interested in afters then the rugby.

Boks made hard work of it and their defence looked leaky. Their 6 was quality though, and Jantjes had a good game.

Yeah Kolisi is good, and there on merit too. The write-ups are speaking highly of the back-row replacement Jean-Luc du Preez, I get the impression he's the next Vermeulen.

by Collapse2005 Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:10 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:ABs played a mistake ridden game, but Australia after achieving that initial lead should have gone on to won.
Anyway was not to be and the Bledisloe Cup gets to live another year in Wellington.

Australia's defense was a hell of a lot better but possibly still needs some work. McMahon had a great game and seemed to be everywhere for Australia, Folau, Genia and Beale looked very sharp in the backs. Im a big fan of Haylett-Petty too. Reminds me a bit of Ben Smith.

Anyway good to see Australia playing well again.

by emack2 Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:02 pm

The Super Rugby form isn`t always a great sign,playing behind an AB pack the
equal of any side in the World helps.
5 Aussie tries well taken but a least 3 were poor defence,trying shere Pace
to create tries.First FB standing flat in line an intercept or charge down is
the result.
The blindside Wing should have been acting as a "Sweeper",two tries AB`s
ignored the golden rule BALL STILL ALIVE play to whistle.
Matt Todds test career is over,out for rest of RC and 3Rd Bledisloe,they`ll
be looking for young guns for AI`s.
Luke Whitelock is the obvious 6,7,8 candidate,Brad Shields as an 8,SBW
on the bench.
Crotty is the mid field general,Dagg back for Ben Smith,maybe Barrett
at 15,Sopanga at 10.

by yappysnap Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:54 am

Just watched some very insightful analysis by Drew Mitchell and the Fox team on the Oz performance.

Way better then the cliche heavy jargon we often get here in the NH and with some very interesting videos, showing players work off the ball in getting up and either back into defense or ready to carry/dummy run again.

The skills on display and workrate were impressive, as was the subtle changes in tactics mid game from both teams.

Makes me hope for better from the English Sky team this autumn but not holding my breath.

by **George Carlin** Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:05 am

yappysnap wrote:Just watched some very insightful analysis by Drew Mitchell and the Fox team on the Oz performance.

Way better then the cliche heavy jargon we often get here in the NH and with some very interesting videos, showing players work off the ball in getting up and either back into defense or ready to carry/dummy run again.

The skills on display and workrate were impressive, as was the subtle changes in tactics mid game from both teams.

Makes me hope for better from the English Sky team this autumn but not holding my breath.

Yes, there's a lot of jingoism and banality from the commentary team. I always pray to Bill McLaren for better.

Mitchell and Marshall are good on Fox. I think that Will Greenwood has a lot of interesting things to say too.

by **Biltong** Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:16 am

George Carlin wrote:
yappysnap wrote:Just watched some very insightful analysis by Drew Mitchell and the Fox team on the Oz performance.

Way better then the cliche heavy jargon we often get here in the NH and with some very interesting videos, showing players work off the ball in getting up and either back into defense or ready to carry/dummy run again.

The skills on display and workrate were impressive, as was the subtle changes in tactics mid game from both teams.

Makes me hope for better from the English Sky team this autumn but not holding my breath.
Yes, there's a lot of jingoism and banality from the commentary team. I always pray to Bill McLaren for better.

Mitchell and Marshall are good on Fox. I think that Will Greenwood has a lot of interesting things to say too.

Bill McLaren was the king of commentary

by yappysnap Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:30 am

George Carlin wrote:
yappysnap wrote:Just watched some very insightful analysis by Drew Mitchell and the Fox team on the Oz performance.

Way better then the cliche heavy jargon we often get here in the NH and with some very interesting videos, showing players work off the ball in getting up and either back into defense or ready to carry/dummy run again.

The skills on display and workrate were impressive, as was the subtle changes in tactics mid game from both teams.

Makes me hope for better from the English Sky team this autumn but not holding my breath.
Yes, there's a lot of jingoism and banality from the commentary team. I always pray to Bill McLaren for better.

Mitchell and Marshall are good on Fox. I think that Will Greenwood has a lot of interesting things to say too.

I like Greenwood but it's like he feels he has to get on the over-hype train too. He's a smart guy and could do some very interesting analysis but often doesn't get the chance.

Mitchell shows you need a very recent player or two to stay up to date too.

by Collapse2005 Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:36 pm

Philip Matthews is my favorite.

by Collapse2005 Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:00 am

Its really starting to look like South Africa are back in business. Since back to back losses against Italy and Wales they have won 5 on the trot. 3 v France and 2 v Argentina. The scoring in these games was impressive too scoring over 35 points in each game and as a result clambering back up to 3rd in the world rugby rankings. It will be very interesting to see how they get on against Australia and NZ particularly in away games as they seem to struggle away a bit.

by Gwlad Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:18 pm

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/41185009

Pretty damning indictment.

by BamBam Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:27 pm

In other damning sporting news, Premier League footballers get drunk and cheat on their wives, basketball players are tall, and Olympic swim teams have discovered that water is in fact wet

Pretty damning indictments all round

by yappysnap Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:08 am

Damn that's damn damning

by munkian Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:21 am

Gwlad wrote:http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/41185009

Pretty damning indictment.

Its like Once were warriors was never made Shocked

by Guest Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:45 am

Good show of humility by NZR. To initiate an independent review in the first place. And then make it public. It'll make NZ rugby stronger. Not that we need to be any stronger right?

by **Biltong** Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:46 am

ebop wrote:Good show of humility by NZR. To initiate an independent review in the first place. And then make it public. It'll make NZ rugby stronger. Not that we need to be any stronger right?

Agree, focus still 0n what is best for NZ rugby. The individual is never more important than the collective

by Rory_Gallagher Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:40 am

Biltong wrote:
ebop wrote:Good show of humility by NZR. To initiate an independent review in the first place. And then make it public. It'll make NZ rugby stronger. Not that we need to be any stronger right?

Agree, focus still 0n what is best for NZ rugby. The individual is never more important than the collective

Yeah, if you're a Marxist or cult leader, perhaps. Wink

by **Biltong** Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:43 am

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
Biltong wrote:
ebop wrote:Good show of humility by NZR. To initiate an independent review in the first place. And then make it public. It'll make NZ rugby stronger. Not that we need to be any stronger right?

Agree, focus still 0n what is best for NZ rugby. The individual is never more important than the collective

Yeah, if you're a Marxist or cult leader, perhaps.

Well at least when you sacrafice an individual for the good of NZ rugby he doesn't go down a furnace to the after life Smile

by Gwlad Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:42 pm

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.

by Guest Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:04 pm

Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.

That was in Australia you moron picard

How incompetent is walesonline? Lol

You should be more worried about your rapey Welsh swimmers that pass woman around. Now that's a real scandal and damning indictment on Welsh sport. Shocking.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11919860

by **Biltong** Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:27 pm

ebop wrote:
Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.
That was in Australia you moron

How incompetent is walesonline? Lol

You should be more worried about your rapey Welsh swimmers that pass woman around. Now that's a real scandal and damning indictment on Welsh sport. Shocking.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11919860

That's damning, so damning.

by **Biltong** Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:28 pm

ebop wrote:
Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.
That was in Australia you moron

How incompetent is walesonline? Lol

You should be more worried about your rapey Welsh swimmers that pass woman around. Now that's a real scandal and damning indictment on Welsh sport. Shocking.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11919860

That's damning, so damning. warning

by Guest Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:39 pm

Good luck this weekend biltong, looking forward to the game of the round. Hopefully you guys keep the momentum going.

by **Biltong** Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:46 pm

Thanks mate, I hope so, a few serious concerns but let's see

by Gwlad Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:03 am

Biltong wrote:
ebop wrote:
Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.
That was in Australia you moron

How incompetent is walesonline? Lol

You should be more worried about your rapey Welsh swimmers that pass woman around. Now that's a real scandal and damning indictment on Welsh sport. Shocking.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11919860

That's damning, so damning.

it was misreported you moron or are you unable to grasp that

Seems like the Aussies are just as bad as the kiwis.

by Guest Sat Sep 09, 2017 7:29 am

Gwlad wrote:
Biltong wrote:
ebop wrote:
Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.
That was in Australia you moron

How incompetent is walesonline? Lol

You should be more worried about your rapey Welsh swimmers that pass woman around. Now that's a real scandal and damning indictment on Welsh sport. Shocking.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11919860

That's damning, so damning.

it was misreported you moron or are you unable to grasp that

Seems like the Aussies are just as bad as the kiwis.

Way to apologise for incorrectly casting aspersions you arrogant graceless moron clap

by **Biltong** Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:34 am

Guys you should probably start ignoring each other, name calling is going to get you nowhere

by mikey_dragon Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:45 am

Argie Bargie Wink

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by **Rugby Fan** Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:48 am

Closer game in NZ than anyone predicted. Argentina score late in the first half to take an unexpected lead. Two penalties pushed it out to 15-22 but NZ have just hit back with to level at 22-22 with 53 minutes gone.

by **Rugby Fan** Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:50 am

NZ scored that try despite being down to 14 men, after picking up a yellow card.

by aucklandlaurie Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:57 pm

Gwlad wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-player-banned-10-years-13591664

Yeah, everything just fine in NZ.

Gwlad, In you're eagerness to insult New Zealand and New Zealanders, you appear to have not read the article or watched the video clip that you have posted above.

The accents on the video clip clearly gives notice that this event happened in Australia.

The article clearly states that the matter was dealt with by the Hunter Rugby Union, and anyone who appreciates and has experienced a bit of life knows what the Australian Hunter valley region is famous for.

People who confuse Australians with New Zealanders need to watch the following clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re0nu9UtEY8

You will love the part where "New Zealanders are a bunch of cocky A-holes descended from criminals and retarded monkeys"

Why the Mods on here haven't banned you is beyond me. racism should not be condoned anywhere even on rugby forums.

by aucklandlaurie Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:39 am

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
Biltong wrote:
ebop wrote:Good show of humility by NZR. To initiate an independent review in the first place. And then make it public. It'll make NZ rugby stronger. Not that we need to be any stronger right?

Agree, focus still 0n what is best for NZ rugby. The individual is never more important than the collective

Yeah, if you're a Marxist or cult leader, perhaps.

Marx plays for the Springbok cult.

by eirebilly Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:28 am

They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

by Collapse2005 Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:26 am

eirebilly wrote:They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

Never understand why people use apostrophes for plurals. Sorry I know its not civil to be a grammar n*** but it irks me. Apologies Eirebilly, people in work do it so often too.

I do agree though NZ seem to get away with a lot. I do feel Angus Gardener is a good ref though. Enjoyed the game a lot and I think the Kiwi commentator was right when he said that Argentina should have gone for the try rather than the points when NZ were down to 14 men and creaking.

by aucklandlaurie Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:56 pm

Collapse2005 wrote:
eirebilly wrote:They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

Never understand why people use apostrophes for plurals. Sorry I know its not civil to be a grammar n*** but it irks me. Apologies Eirebilly, people in work do it so often too.

I do agree though NZ seem to get away with a lot. I do feel Angus Gardener is a good ref though. Enjoyed the game a lot and I think the Kiwi commentator was right when he said that Argentina should have gone for the try rather than the points when NZ were down to 14 men and creaking.

Are you suggesting that if Angus Gardner sent more New Zealanders off the field he would be a better referee?

by Collapse2005 Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:35 pm

That seems to be what you are suggesting.

by eirebilly Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:01 pm

Collapse2005 wrote:
eirebilly wrote:They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

Never understand why people use apostrophes for plurals. Sorry I know its not civil to be a grammar n*** but it irks me. Apologies Eirebilly, people in work do it so often too.

I do agree though NZ seem to get away with a lot. I do feel Angus Gardener is a good ref though. Enjoyed the game a lot and I think the Kiwi commentator was right when he said that Argentina should have gone for the try rather than the points when NZ were down to 14 men and creaking.

What can I say, Clare schooling Very Happy

I do not think that the AB's should have more players sent off but I do believe they live a charmed life. They spend more time on the border of the rules than any other team in my opinion. Either that or they are simply the best team in the world and I tend to focus overly on them for that reason alone.

by Gwlad Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:40 pm

eirebilly wrote:
Collapse2005 wrote:
eirebilly wrote:They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

Never understand why people use apostrophes for plurals. Sorry I know its not civil to be a grammar n*** but it irks me. Apologies Eirebilly, people in work do it so often too.

I do agree though NZ seem to get away with a lot. I do feel Angus Gardener is a good ref though. Enjoyed the game a lot and I think the Kiwi commentator was right when he said that Argentina should have gone for the try rather than the points when NZ were down to 14 men and creaking.

What can I say, Clare schooling

I do not think that the AB's should have more players sent off but I do believe they live a charmed life. They spend more time on the border of the rules than any other team in my opinion. Either that or they are simply the best team in the world and I tend to focus overly on them for that reason alone.

On and off the park

by Guest Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:45 pm

eirebilly wrote:
Collapse2005 wrote:
eirebilly wrote:They AB's just have that extra gear to go to when things are looking bleak. Yesterday they were under immense pressure from Argentina when down 15 - 22 and a man down but just went into that extra gear and saw Argentina off rather easily in the end.

That said, I still believe they live a rather charmed life with the referee's.

Never understand why people use apostrophes for plurals. Sorry I know its not civil to be a grammar n*** but it irks me. Apologies Eirebilly, people in work do it so often too.

I do agree though NZ seem to get away with a lot. I do feel Angus Gardener is a good ref though. Enjoyed the game a lot and I think the Kiwi commentator was right when he said that Argentina should have gone for the try rather than the points when NZ were down to 14 men and creaking.

What can I say, Clare schooling

I do not think that the AB's should have more players sent off but I do believe they live a charmed life. They spend more time on the border of the rules than any other team in my opinion. Either that or they are simply the best team in the world and I tend to focus overly on them for that reason alone.

Yet you ignore the offside rush defensive line that all teams seem to employ against the ABs these days. Referees and ARs need to crack down on this. The Lions got away with murder. As did the Pumas last week.

by No 7&1/2 Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:41 pm

They only need to crack down on it if they ae offside. Farrell has his teams pretty much spot on. As has Gustard. Makes you wonder what mark mccall who seems to be the brain behind it all with saracens could do in the international stage.

by Guest Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:55 pm

Point being they are 'on the border of the rules' and get away with it. Is that any different to the ABs and how they 'apparently' get away with things (whatever 'things' means). Eirebilly hit the nail on the head though. Everyone focuses on the ABs and look for every little thing. Some douche bags even worry more about what they do off the field because they have sad pathetic lives.

by No 7&1/2 Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:05 pm

For me it's the same moan as you used to see for man u or whoever. When a team is winning you see people point to when a team takes advantage of something which is a tight decision etc and point to it as proof they get favour. In reality mistakes or close calls happen with all teams but the better teams just take advantage.

by aucklandlaurie Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:26 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:For me it's the same moan as you used to see for man u or whoever. When a team is winning you see people point to when a team takes advantage of something which is a tight decision etc and point to it as proof they get favour. In reality mistakes or close calls happen with all teams but the better teams just take advantage.

Good point made well 7.5.

by Collapse2005 Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:11 am

ebop wrote:

Yet you ignore the offside rush defensive line that all teams seem to employ against the ABs these days. Referees and ARs need to crack down on this. The Lions got away with murder. As did the Pumas last week.[/quote]

Lol, the ABs do it themselves. Gardner let them away with a few offsides.

by mikey_dragon Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:23 am

I said it before and I'll say it again. The Lions played like New Zealand in New Zealand! Them kiwi's didn't like that Wink

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by Rory_Gallagher Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:34 am

ebop wrote:Point being they are 'on the border of the rules' and get away with it. Is that any different to the ABs and how they 'apparently' get away with things (whatever 'things' means). Eirebilly hit the nail on the head though. Everyone focuses on the ABs and look for every little thing. Some douche bags even worry more about what they do off the field because they have sad pathetic lives.

To be fair, it's pretty important to have a team of integrity that isn't riddled with womanising, scandals or worse. These things are important, no matter how much the libertarians on here try to pretend otherwise.

I guess that makes the NZRFU douche bags for caring what their players do off the field and trying to address it.

by Collapse2005 Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:38 am

I dont particularly care what the ABs are like off the field. The only reason the NZRFU care is because they want to continue to attract the best sponsors possible.

by Rory_Gallagher Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:52 am

Collapse2005 wrote:I dont particularly care what the ABs are like off the field. The only reason the NZRFU care is because they want to continue to attract the best sponsors possible.

Good for you. Many do (not just NZ players but rugby players in general). I would rather the players that represent my province or country are men of integrity and respect. Naturally, whether some libertarians like it or not, when a team has a reputation for bad behaviour it reflects badly on them and changes public perception. Which is a good thing as it demands these values to be upheld.

As for suggesting that the only reason the NZRFU care is because of sponsors - how did you come to that knowledge? Did they admit to this? Or are you just making it up?

by aucklandlaurie Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:49 pm

All Blacks team to play South Africa at QBE Stadium on Saturday:
Kane Hames, Dane Coles, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Samuel Whitelock, Liam Squire, Sam Cane, Kieran Read (c), Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Sonny Bill Williams, Ryan Crotty, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Damian McKenzie

Reserves: Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Lima Sopoaga, Anton Lienert-Brown

Ioane, Squire and Aaron Smith back, no Dagg.

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Day & Date	Match	Venue	Match Official	Kick Off (Local)
Week One
Saturday 19-Aug-17	Australia v New Zealand	ANZ Stadium, Sydney	Jerome Garces (FFR)	20:00
Saturday 19-Aug-17	South Africa v Argentina	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth	Romain Poite (FFR)	17.05
Week Two
Saturday 26-Aug-17	New Zealand v Australia	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin	Wayne Barnes (RFU)	19.35
Saturday 26-Aug-17	Argentina v South Africa	Estadio Padre Ernesto Marlearena, Salta	Pascal Gauzere (FFR)	16.40
Week Three
Saturday 09-Sep-17	Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth	Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth	Angus Gardner (ARU)	19.35
Saturday 09-Sep-17	Australia v South Africa	NIB Stadium, Perth	Glen Jackson (NZR)	18.00
Week Four
Saturday 16-Sep-17	New Zealand v South Africa	QBE Stadium, Albany	Nigel Owens (WRU)	19.30
Saturday 16-Sep-17	Australia v Argentina	Nib Stadium, Perth	John Lacey (IRFU)	20:00
Week Five
Saturday 30-Sep-17	South Africa v Australia	Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein	Ben O’Keeffe (NZR)	17.05
Saturday 30-Sep-17	Argentina v New Zealand	Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires	Jaco Peyper (SARU)	19.30
Week Six
Saturday 07-Oct-17	South Africa v New Zealand	Newlands, Cape Town	Jerome Garces (FFR)	17.05
Saturday 07-Oct-17	Argentina v Australia	Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza	Mathieu Raynal (FFR)	19.30
Extra Bledisloe Cup
Saturday 21-Oct-17	Australia v New Zealand	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane	Wayne Barnes (RFU)	19.00