can achieve anymore..relationships, even my family relationship is pathetic, dun even tok abt y i haven gotten my 1st bf..a 17yr old virgin, ya rite.. juz lik acting..ya, my life is juz a show, a boring show..full of tears, wondering y my life is so confined..a tradegy, maybe..a failed attempt at life, most likelya gift to mankind, to frens, to family, i hav no idea...should i do anything 2 change my life?or should i live it to be?tat when i reach mayb 50 yrs old, de number of life achievements cant bypass 2 hands.haiz, pitiful rite..pity me den..
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:10 PM 0 comments
Challenger's Camp
Attention!!! All de ppl who went 4 NPSU FOCattend de challenger's camp from 27-29 aug!!!it is super fun!!i heard it has 2 do wif choosing gls n stuff..plz register at the student plaza till dis fri!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 9:56 PM 0 comments
Monday, August 6, 2007
Modern Levites Conference 2007
(my church is having dis event, real cool)An electrifying worship conference featuring Paradise Band from Australia and Vivien Hibbert from the USA. Choose from one of these inspiring electives offered: 'Heart of a Worshipper', Worship Leading, Worship Vocal, Worship Musicians (Bass, Drum, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboard).Dates & Times:6 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Free admission)7-8 Sep, 9.30am - 9.30pm (By registration only)Venue: Touch Community TheatreFee for FCBC members: $50i love drums!!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:57 PM 0 comments
sick...
dis wk hasnt been goin too well..was unwell..k, let's c..fri : non stop sneezing - flu, cough, n signs of feversat : gastric crampssun : gastric cramps2day woke up v late, missed breakfast, slight pains of gastric cramps..had 2 go 2 sch n pass up something...almost 4gotten 2 eat lunch if my mummy had nt ask me..i realli muz remind myself 2 eat..was real sad cos sunday nite, last nite of de fop..gt don moen n delirious!!!!!i went wif my frens, had 2 leave halfway, cos i gt gastric pain..i missed fop last yr, dis yr aso..muz realli take care of myself..
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:52 PM 0 comments
Friday, August 3, 2007
archery
i hav 2 clarify something..de reason y i cried 2day was bcos of some past family probit isnt abt archery..it has nothing 2 do wif de archery prob..
Posted by jess.is.high at 10:19 PM 0 comments
*sobs*
was super emo 2day.. i cried..from lunch time til lesson time..i juz couldnt control my crying.. i was so upset..everytime some1 comes n toks 2 me, i will juz start cryingi juz nd time alone, i juz nd 2 b alone..i know u guys r concerned 4 me, i appreciate it..but i rather be alone, clear my mind n juz cry my feelings out..i realli nd alone time...
Posted by jess.is.high at 5:15 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
FNENG test
haha, i was laughing during my test 2day..if i didnt hav common sense, i would laugh out loud!!n de whole lecture theatre of 184 students would had tot i was insane..reason 4 me laughing cos in one of our passages, they was a fairy tale - Blue Beard by Charles Perrault..in his story, Blue Beard's wife dropped a magical key on the bloody floor(im nt cursing, in the story, the floor was covered with clotted blood)den when she picked up the key, it was bloody..she tried to clean it off.. but to no avail..thinking of my earlier post, de friendster bulletin, i laughed 2 myself while doing de testmy fren (susie!!!) was sitting next 2 me, n she heard me laughing...omg, so much resemblance.. so funny, lol...
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:52 PM 0 comments
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jEss~Elyn
dis girl is maniac!!fun to be with, loves to try new things, secretive, takes pride in oneself, has reputation, hard to console, easy to understand, honest (most of the time), concerned abt other ppl's feelins, friendly, approachable, emotional temperamental and unpredictable, nt revengeful, forgives & forgets (easily), sensitive, caring, loving, stroing sense of sympathy, waits for frens, nt aggressive unless provoked, loves to be loved, easily hurt but recovers easily, has more than one best fren, loyal, determined to reach goals, loves freedom, nt rebellious, loves making frens, loves entertainment & leisure, chatterbox, loves to talk alot, loves to get their way, loves to get noticed, willing to take risks for others, crazy @ all times, loves compliments, trustworthy, appreciative & reurns kindness, funny humorous, work well wif others, able to cheer every1 up &/or make them laugh, understanding, hyper, bubbly personality, treats frens importantly, does nt care to control emotions, hates nt being trusted, big n wide imagination, considerate, can instinctly read other ppl's emotions, hard to say no, nt matter how unwilling, will take care of others, curious, dare to face dangers without thinking through, nt able to help themselves in meddling cos wana care 4 others..Loves~~Green apple, winnie pooh, White Chocolate, Cheese cake, Dogs, Drums, Archery & Running
tagboard
bow heaven
links
Ain
Aishah
Basil
Benjamin
Danny
Diana
Hui Xian
Jin Wei
Kai Yi
Kelvin
Kenneth
Mona Rekha
Nicholas
NP Archery
NPSU Percival
Rasmi
Regina
Rui Wen
Stacy
Suzanne
Xue Yi
Yishan
lALa drums~~jEss
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
achievements in life..
it is a big shock when i step back n look at my life..wat hav i achieved?wat can i achieve?is ther anything i 1 2 achieve?4 de past 17yrs, i hav been brought up, wif de thinking tat yes, i will do excellently well in my studies, go sch, after sch immediately come back, study, do homework, revise, get high markswell, physical education is a good thing..at least i know i can run short distances..but these pe stuff aint tat often, so it is fine if i go run..was supposed 2 enter sajc, a natural path 4 a person who is 'destined' 2 go into de line of doctors..but my marks slipped, cant get in..could get into a jc, but didnt 1 2..went 2 ngee ann poly, diploma in echup 2 dis point, i wanted 2 achieve so much more in sports, but could i?i was restrained..so, onli joined archery..found out tat i wasnt tat gd, didnt hav time 2 practice..up 2 dis point in life, juz looking @ wat i hav, wat i can n wat i wana achieve in life..realised tat de achievements, i can count it wif juz 1 hand.. 5 fingers.. it is tat little..running, studies, swimming.. nothing else..looking after children isnt an achievement, it is supposedly a natural instinct..looks lik my life is so boring huh..nvm, i dun know whether i can achieve anymore..relationships, even my family relationship is pathetic, dun even tok abt y i haven gotten my 1st bf..a 17yr old virgin, ya rite.. juz lik acting..ya, my life is juz a show, a boring show..full of tears, wondering y my life is so confined..a tradegy, maybe..a failed attempt at life, most likelya gift to mankind, to frens, to family, i hav no idea...should i do anything 2 change my life?or should i live it to be?tat when i reach mayb 50 yrs old, de number of life achievements cant bypass 2 hands.haiz, pitiful rite..pity me den..
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:10 PM 0 comments
Challenger's Camp
Attention!!! All de ppl who went 4 NPSU FOCattend de challenger's camp from 27-29 aug!!!it is super fun!!i heard it has 2 do wif choosing gls n stuff..plz register at the student plaza till dis fri!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 9:56 PM 0 comments
Monday, August 6, 2007
Modern Levites Conference 2007
(my church is having dis event, real cool)An electrifying worship conference featuring Paradise Band from Australia and Vivien Hibbert from the USA. Choose from one of these inspiring electives offered: 'Heart of a Worshipper', Worship Leading, Worship Vocal, Worship Musicians (Bass, Drum, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboard).Dates & Times:6 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Free admission)7-8 Sep, 9.30am - 9.30pm (By registration only)Venue: Touch Community TheatreFee for FCBC members: $50i love drums!!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:57 PM 0 comments
sick...
dis wk hasnt been goin too well..was unwell..k, let's c..fri : non stop sneezing - flu, cough, n signs of feversat : gastric crampssun : gastric cramps2day woke up v late, missed breakfast, slight pains of gastric cramps..had 2 go 2 sch n pass up something...almost 4gotten 2 eat lunch if my mummy had nt ask me..i realli muz remind myself 2 eat..was real sad cos sunday nite, last nite of de fop..gt don moen n delirious!!!!!i went wif my frens, had 2 leave halfway, cos i gt gastric pain..i missed fop last yr, dis yr aso..muz realli take care of myself..
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:52 PM 0 comments
Friday, August 3, 2007
archery
i hav 2 clarify something..de reason y i cried 2day was bcos of some past family probit isnt abt archery..it has nothing 2 do wif de archery prob..
Posted by jess.is.high at 10:19 PM 0 comments
*sobs*
was super emo 2day.. i cried..from lunch time til lesson time..i juz couldnt control my crying.. i was so upset..everytime some1 comes n toks 2 me, i will juz start cryingi juz nd time alone, i juz nd 2 b alone..i know u guys r concerned 4 me, i appreciate it..but i rather be alone, clear my mind n juz cry my feelings out..i realli nd alone time...
Posted by jess.is.high at 5:15 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
FNENG test
haha, i was laughing during my test 2day..if i didnt hav common sense, i would laugh out loud!!n de whole lecture theatre of 184 students would had tot i was insane..reason 4 me laughing cos in one of our passages, they was a fairy tale - Blue Beard by Charles Perrault..in his story, Blue Beard's wife dropped a magical key on the bloody floor(im nt cursing, in the story, the floor was covered with clotted blood)den when she picked up the key, it was bloody..she tried to clean it off.. but to no avail..thinking of my earlier post, de friendster bulletin, i laughed 2 myself while doing de testmy fren (susie!!!) was sitting next 2 me, n she heard me laughing...omg, so much resemblance.. so funny, lol...
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:52 PM 0 comments
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my darling bow
jEss~Elyn
dis girl is maniac!!fun to be with, loves to try new things, secretive, takes pride in oneself, has reputation, hard to console, easy to understand, honest (most of the time), concerned abt other ppl's feelins, friendly, approachable, emotional temperamental and unpredictable, nt revengeful, forgives & forgets (easily), sensitive, caring, loving, stroing sense of sympathy, waits for frens, nt aggressive unless provoked, loves to be loved, easily hurt but recovers easily, has more than one best fren, loyal, determined to reach goals, loves freedom, nt rebellious, loves making frens, loves entertainment & leisure, chatterbox, loves to talk alot, loves to get their way, loves to get noticed, willing to take risks for others, crazy @ all times, loves compliments, trustworthy, appreciative & reurns kindness, funny humorous, work well wif others, able to cheer every1 up &/or make them laugh, understanding, hyper, bubbly personality, treats frens importantly, does nt care to control emotions, hates nt being trusted, big n wide imagination, considerate, can instinctly read other ppl's emotions, hard to say no, nt matter how unwilling, will take care of others, curious, dare to face dangers without thinking through, nt able to help themselves in meddling cos wana care 4 others..Loves~~Green apple, winnie pooh, White Chocolate, Cheese cake, Dogs, Drums, Archery & Running
tagboard
bow heaven
links
Ain
Aishah
Basil
Benjamin
Danny
Diana
Hui Xian
Jin Wei
Kai Yi
Kelvin
Kenneth
Mona Rekha
Nicholas
NP Archery
NPSU Percival
Rasmi
Regina
Rui Wen
Stacy
Suzanne
Xue Yi
Yishan
lALa drums~~jEss
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
achievements in life..
it is a big shock when i step back n look at my life..wat hav i achieved?wat can i achieve?is ther anything i 1 2 achieve?4 de past 17yrs, i hav been brought up, wif de thinking tat yes, i will do excellently well in my studies, go sch, after sch immediately come back, study, do homework, revise, get high markswell, physical education is a good thing..at least i know i can run short distances..but these pe stuff aint tat often, so it is fine if i go run..was supposed 2 enter sajc, a natural path 4 a person who is 'destined' 2 go into de line of doctors..but my marks slipped, cant get in..could get into a jc, but didnt 1 2..went 2 ngee ann poly, diploma in echup 2 dis point, i wanted 2 achieve so much more in sports, but could i?i was restrained..so, onli joined archery..found out tat i wasnt tat gd, didnt hav time 2 practice..up 2 dis point in life, juz looking @ wat i hav, wat i can n wat i wana achieve in life..realised tat de achievements, i can count it wif juz 1 hand.. 5 fingers.. it is tat little..running, studies, swimming.. nothing else..looking after children isnt an achievement, it is supposedly a natural instinct..looks lik my life is so boring huh..nvm, i dun know whether i can achieve anymore..relationships, even my family relationship is pathetic, dun even tok abt y i haven gotten my 1st bf..a 17yr old virgin, ya rite.. juz lik acting..ya, my life is juz a show, a boring show..full of tears, wondering y my life is so confined..a tradegy, maybe..a failed attempt at life, most likelya gift to mankind, to frens, to family, i hav no idea...should i do anything 2 change my life?or should i live it to be?tat when i reach mayb 50 yrs old, de number of life achievements cant bypass 2 hands.haiz, pitiful rite..pity me den..
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:10 PM 0 comments
Challenger's Camp
Attention!!! All de ppl who went 4 NPSU FOCattend de challenger's camp from 27-29 aug!!!it is super fun!!i heard it has 2 do wif choosing gls n stuff..plz register at the student plaza till dis fri!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 9:56 PM 0 comments
Monday, August 6, 2007
Modern Levites Conference 2007
(my church is having dis event, real cool)An electrifying worship conference featuring Paradise Band from Australia and Vivien Hibbert from the USA. Choose from one of these inspiring electives offered: 'Heart of a Worshipper', Worship Leading, Worship Vocal, Worship Musicians (Bass, Drum, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboard).Dates & Times:6 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Free admission)7-8 Sep, 9.30am - 9.30pm (By registration only)Venue: Touch Community TheatreFee for FCBC members: $50i love drums!!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:57 PM 0 comments
sick...
dis wk hasnt been goin too well..was unwell..k, let's c..fri : non stop sneezing - flu, cough, n signs of feversat : gastric crampssun : gastric cramps2day woke up v late, missed breakfast, slight pains of gastric cramps..had 2 go 2 sch n pass up something...almost 4gotten 2 eat lunch if my mummy had nt ask me..i realli muz remind myself 2 eat..was real sad cos sunday nite, last nite of de fop..gt don moen n delirious!!!!!i went wif my frens, had 2 leave halfway, cos i gt gastric pain..i missed fop last yr, dis yr aso..muz realli take care of myself..
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:52 PM 0 comments
Friday, August 3, 2007
archery
i hav 2 clarify something..de reason y i cried 2day was bcos of some past family probit isnt abt archery..it has nothing 2 do wif de archery prob..
Posted by jess.is.high at 10:19 PM 0 comments
*sobs*
was super emo 2day.. i cried..from lunch time til lesson time..i juz couldnt control my crying.. i was so upset..everytime some1 comes n toks 2 me, i will juz start cryingi juz nd time alone, i juz nd 2 b alone..i know u guys r concerned 4 me, i appreciate it..but i rather be alone, clear my mind n juz cry my feelings out..i realli nd alone time...
Posted by jess.is.high at 5:15 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
FNENG test
haha, i was laughing during my test 2day..if i didnt hav common sense, i would laugh out loud!!n de whole lecture theatre of 184 students would had tot i was insane..reason 4 me laughing cos in one of our passages, they was a fairy tale - Blue Beard by Charles Perrault..in his story, Blue Beard's wife dropped a magical key on the bloody floor(im nt cursing, in the story, the floor was covered with clotted blood)den when she picked up the key, it was bloody..she tried to clean it off.. but to no avail..thinking of my earlier post, de friendster bulletin, i laughed 2 myself while doing de testmy fren (susie!!!) was sitting next 2 me, n she heard me laughing...omg, so much resemblance.. so funny, lol...
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:52 PM 0 comments
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my darling bow
jEss~Elyn
dis girl is maniac!!fun to be with, loves to try new things, secretive, takes pride in oneself, has reputation, hard to console, easy to understand, honest (most of the time), concerned abt other ppl's feelins, friendly, approachable, emotional temperamental and unpredictable, nt revengeful, forgives & forgets (easily), sensitive, caring, loving, stroing sense of sympathy, waits for frens, nt aggressive unless provoked, loves to be loved, easily hurt but recovers easily, has more than one best fren, loyal, determined to reach goals, loves freedom, nt rebellious, loves making frens, loves entertainment & leisure, chatterbox, loves to talk alot, loves to get their way, loves to get noticed, willing to take risks for others, crazy @ all times, loves compliments, trustworthy, appreciative & reurns kindness, funny humorous, work well wif others, able to cheer every1 up &/or make them laugh, understanding, hyper, bubbly personality, treats frens importantly, does nt care to control emotions, hates nt being trusted, big n wide imagination, considerate, can instinctly read other ppl's emotions, hard to say no, nt matter how unwilling, will take care of others, curious, dare to face dangers without thinking through, nt able to help themselves in meddling cos wana care 4 others..Loves~~Green apple, winnie pooh, White Chocolate, Cheese cake, Dogs, Drums, Archery & Running
tagboard
bow heaven
links
Ain
Aishah
Basil
Benjamin
Danny
Diana
Hui Xian
Jin Wei
Kai Yi
Kelvin
Kenneth
Mona Rekha
Nicholas
NP Archery
NPSU Percival
Rasmi
Regina
Rui Wen
Stacy
Suzanne
Xue Yi
Yishan
lALa drums~~jEss
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
achievements in life..
it is a big shock when i step back n look at my life..wat hav i achieved?wat can i achieve?is ther anything i 1 2 achieve?4 de past 17yrs, i hav been brought up, wif de thinking tat yes, i will do excellently well in my studies, go sch, after sch immediately come back, study, do homework, revise, get high markswell, physical education is a good thing..at least i know i can run short distances..but these pe stuff aint tat often, so it is fine if i go run..was supposed 2 enter sajc, a natural path 4 a person who is 'destined' 2 go into de line of doctors..but my marks slipped, cant get in..could get into a jc, but didnt 1 2..went 2 ngee ann poly, diploma in echup 2 dis point, i wanted 2 achieve so much more in sports, but could i?i was restrained..so, onli joined archery..found out tat i wasnt tat gd, didnt hav time 2 practice..up 2 dis point in life, juz looking @ wat i hav, wat i can n wat i wana achieve in life..realised tat de achievements, i can count it wif juz 1 hand.. 5 fingers.. it is tat little..running, studies, swimming.. nothing else..looking after children isnt an achievement, it is supposedly a natural instinct..looks lik my life is so boring huh..nvm, i dun know whether i can achieve anymore..relationships, even my family relationship is pathetic, dun even tok abt y i haven gotten my 1st bf..a 17yr old virgin, ya rite.. juz lik acting..ya, my life is juz a show, a boring show..full of tears, wondering y my life is so confined..a tradegy, maybe..a failed attempt at life, most likelya gift to mankind, to frens, to family, i hav no idea...should i do anything 2 change my life?or should i live it to be?tat when i reach mayb 50 yrs old, de number of life achievements cant bypass 2 hands.haiz, pitiful rite..pity me den..
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:10 PM 0 comments
Challenger's Camp
Attention!!! All de ppl who went 4 NPSU FOCattend de challenger's camp from 27-29 aug!!!it is super fun!!i heard it has 2 do wif choosing gls n stuff..plz register at the student plaza till dis fri!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 9:56 PM 0 comments
Monday, August 6, 2007
Modern Levites Conference 2007
(my church is having dis event, real cool)An electrifying worship conference featuring Paradise Band from Australia and Vivien Hibbert from the USA. Choose from one of these inspiring electives offered: 'Heart of a Worshipper', Worship Leading, Worship Vocal, Worship Musicians (Bass, Drum, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboard).Dates & Times:6 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Free admission)7-8 Sep, 9.30am - 9.30pm (By registration only)Venue: Touch Community TheatreFee for FCBC members: $50i love drums!!!
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:57 PM 0 comments
sick...
dis wk hasnt been goin too well..was unwell..k, let's c..fri : non stop sneezing - flu, cough, n signs of feversat : gastric crampssun : gastric cramps2day woke up v late, missed breakfast, slight pains of gastric cramps..had 2 go 2 sch n pass up something...almost 4gotten 2 eat lunch if my mummy had nt ask me..i realli muz remind myself 2 eat..was real sad cos sunday nite, last nite of de fop..gt don moen n delirious!!!!!i went wif my frens, had 2 leave halfway, cos i gt gastric pain..i missed fop last yr, dis yr aso..muz realli take care of myself..
Posted by jess.is.high at 7:52 PM 0 comments
Friday, August 3, 2007
archery
i hav 2 clarify something..de reason y i cried 2day was bcos of some past family probit isnt abt archery..it has nothing 2 do wif de archery prob..
Posted by jess.is.high at 10:19 PM 0 comments
*sobs*
was super emo 2day.. i cried..from lunch time til lesson time..i juz couldnt control my crying.. i was so upset..everytime some1 comes n toks 2 me, i will juz start cryingi juz nd time alone, i juz nd 2 b alone..i know u guys r concerned 4 me, i appreciate it..but i rather be alone, clear my mind n juz cry my feelings out..i realli nd alone time...
Posted by jess.is.high at 5:15 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
FNENG test
haha, i was laughing during my test 2day..if i didnt hav common sense, i would laugh out loud!!n de whole lecture theatre of 184 students would had tot i was insane..reason 4 me laughing cos in one of our passages, they was a fairy tale - Blue Beard by Charles Perrault..in his story, Blue Beard's wife dropped a magical key on the bloody floor(im nt cursing, in the story, the floor was covered with clotted blood)den when she picked up the key, it was bloody..she tried to clean it off.. but to no avail..thinking of my earlier post, de friendster bulletin, i laughed 2 myself while doing de testmy fren (susie!!!) was sitting next 2 me, n she heard me laughing...omg, so much resemblance.. so funny, lol...
Posted by jess.is.high at 11:52 PM 0 comments
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my darling bow
jEss~Elyn
dis girl is maniac!!fun to be with, loves to try new things, secretive, takes pride in oneself, has reputation, hard to console, easy to understand, honest (most of the time), concerned abt other ppl's feelins, friendly, approachable, emotional temperamental and unpredictable, nt revengeful, forgives & forgets (easily), sensitive, caring, loving, stroing sense of sympathy, waits for frens, nt aggressive unless provoked, loves to be loved, easily hurt but recovers easily, has more than one best fren, loyal, determined to reach goals, loves freedom, nt rebellious, loves making frens, loves entertainment & leisure, chatterbox, loves to talk alot, loves to get their way, loves to get noticed, willing to take risks for others, crazy @ all times, loves compliments, trustworthy, appreciative & reurns kindness, funny humorous, work well wif others, able to cheer every1 up &/or make them laugh, understanding, hyper, bubbly personality, treats frens importantly, does nt care to control emotions, hates nt being trusted, big n wide imagination, considerate, can instinctly read other ppl's emotions, hard to say no, nt matter how unwilling, will take care of others, curious, dare to face dangers without thinking through, nt able to help themselves in meddling cos wana care 4 others..Loves~~Green apple, winnie pooh, White Chocolate, Cheese cake, Dogs, Drums, Archery & Running
tagboard
bow heaven
links
Ain
Aishah
Basil
Benjamin
Danny
Diana
Hui Xian
Jin Wei
Kai Yi
Kelvin
Kenneth
Mona Rekha
Nicholas
NP Archery
NPSU Percival
Rasmi
Regina
Rui Wen
Stacy
Suzanne
Xue Yi
Yishan
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
my Extraordinary Biz...
Kualitas terjamin.. harga pass..Dengan membeli berarti anda memberikan peluang bagi para pengrajin untuk berkarya dan mendapatkan penghidupan yang lebih baik ;) Yang mau liat-liat boleh,, yang mau tanya-tanya..bisa sms / tlp ke:Winnie di 081514648499, YM ID: Winnie_Sipp
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Baby Kartini...
Menyambut 17 Agustus.. ada lomba karnaval anak.. jadi bocah2 disuru pake baju daerah... mayan ribettt.. tapi berkat niat yang bulat.. didukung dengan perjuangan Oma Bunda yang repot2 bikinin rok buat bawahan kebaya si Abel.. jadilah.. Mom daftarin Abel ikutan lomba ini..
Di undangan mulai jam 3..sbelom jam 3 bocah2 dah pada nampang di lapangan hehe.. tau2nya baru mulai jam 4... :( Si Abel yang tadinya excited berat jadi keburu bete.. yang ada pas naek panggung dia nangis.. dah kecapean duduk.. huh!! dasar panitia... mang dasar budaya ngaret masi nempel di bangsa kita hehe...
Diliat2.. cuma Abel yang paling kecil.. kliatan banget emaknye yg getol.. ngikutin bayi di lomba beginian.. ;) secara Abel baru 1 taun 8 bulan hehe...
Pemenang bakalan diumumin pas malam puncak.. lupa juga tanggal brapa hehe..
Here are the pics...
Posted by mama AbeL at 12:17 AM 0 comments
Monday, August 13, 2007
US navy 2nd event
Seperti biasa.. Navy dateng.. Mam grabak grubuk .. Eventnya tanggal 6 - 10 August 2007.. dikasi taunya baru tanggal 3 agustus... mmhhh.. saat yang pas untuk ber- rock n roll..hyukkkk...
akhirnya hari pertama.. sukses... lolos.. tanpa satu barangpun terjual :( mungkin karena Tito juga yang jaga.. jadi sense of merayu nya kurang... ;) hari kedua.. dengan sangat terpaksa Mom cuti.. karena blun sempet cari orang buat jaga2...
hari kedua.. lumayan.. satu baju laku hehe... hari ketiga dan seterusnya baru aga' menghasilkan.. apalagi hari terakhir.. ga kalah ama pasar kaget... semua diobral.. secara bule2 yang dateng buat latian senjata.. bukannya utk syenang syenang.. belanja belanji.. ihiksss.....
So here the pics..
*sorry cuman dikit*
with Asian Navy.. bingung juga .. napa ni orang2 asia masuk ke navynya US? aneh...
Posted by mama AbeL at 11:59 PM 0 comments
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Bags.. updated 13 August 2007
New Butterfly Goldie Rp. 125,000
String Flower HB (Light Brown) small Rp. 47,000
String flower HB (Medium) Rp. 55,000
Army (Medium) Orange Rp. 65,000
Elly New Rp. 70,000
Mischa dark Rp. 65,000
String Butterfly Rp. 60,000
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Chic Rattan
All rattan bags are only have one available stock..
Black & White Chic rattan Rp. 125,000
Light Brown shoulder chic rattan Rp. 110,000
Dark Brown Boat chic rattan Rp. 110,000
Green Boat Chic Rattan Rp. 110,000
Rose Chic Rattan HB Rp. 90,000
White Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
(SOLD OUT)
Light Brown Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
Green Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
Dark Brown Chic rattan HB Rp. 80,000
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Indie Shoulder Bag Rp. 80,000
(Tali terbuat dari Kulit. Penutup tas = Zipper)
(SOLD OUT)
Milka Flower Hand Bag (Small) Rp. 50,000
(penutup tas = tali serut)
String Flower HandBag Rp. 55,000
(penutup tas = tali serut)
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Tunik Shoulder Bag Rp. 80,000
(penutup tas = Zipper)
Angelica Shoulder Bag Natural Rp. 50,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
Angelica Shoulder Bag Natural Rp. 50,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
Circle Natural Rp. 65,000
(Penutup tas = Tali serut)
(SOLD OUT)
Ely Shoulder Bag Rp. 75,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
(SOLD OUT)
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Swarovsky Crystal
All bracelets are made from Swarovsky Crystal from Russia.. Mix and Match with high quality of Silver...
Dark Purple Crystal Bracelets Rp. 125,000
Grey Crystal Bracelets Rp. 125,000
Brown Crystal Bracelets Rp. 100,000
Red Crystal Bracelets (A) Rp. 125,000
Red Crystal Bracelets (B) Rp. 125,000
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Lidya, square, rattan bags
Pandanas Rect. Bag Yellow Rp. 50,000
Pandanas Rect. Bag Orange Rp. 50,000
Square motif Bags Rp. 40,000
Rattan Hand Bag Rp. 50,000
(Green)
(Purple)
Lydia hand Bag (Small) Rp. 35,000
Green
Brown
Orange
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Baby Kartini...
Menyambut 17 Agustus.. ada lomba karnaval anak.. jadi bocah2 disuru pake baju daerah... mayan ribettt.. tapi berkat niat yang bulat.. didukung dengan perjuangan Oma Bunda yang repot2 bikinin rok buat bawahan kebaya si Abel.. jadilah.. Mom daftarin Abel ikutan lomba ini..
Di undangan mulai jam 3..sbelom jam 3 bocah2 dah pada nampang di lapangan hehe.. tau2nya baru mulai jam 4... :( Si Abel yang tadinya excited berat jadi keburu bete.. yang ada pas naek panggung dia nangis.. dah kecapean duduk.. huh!! dasar panitia... mang dasar budaya ngaret masi nempel di bangsa kita hehe...
Diliat2.. cuma Abel yang paling kecil.. kliatan banget emaknye yg getol.. ngikutin bayi di lomba beginian.. ;) secara Abel baru 1 taun 8 bulan hehe...
Pemenang bakalan diumumin pas malam puncak.. lupa juga tanggal brapa hehe..
Here are the pics...
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Monday, August 13, 2007
US navy 2nd event
Seperti biasa.. Navy dateng.. Mam grabak grubuk .. Eventnya tanggal 6 - 10 August 2007.. dikasi taunya baru tanggal 3 agustus... mmhhh.. saat yang pas untuk ber- rock n roll..hyukkkk...
akhirnya hari pertama.. sukses... lolos.. tanpa satu barangpun terjual :( mungkin karena Tito juga yang jaga.. jadi sense of merayu nya kurang... ;) hari kedua.. dengan sangat terpaksa Mom cuti.. karena blun sempet cari orang buat jaga2...
hari kedua.. lumayan.. satu baju laku hehe... hari ketiga dan seterusnya baru aga' menghasilkan.. apalagi hari terakhir.. ga kalah ama pasar kaget... semua diobral.. secara bule2 yang dateng buat latian senjata.. bukannya utk syenang syenang.. belanja belanji.. ihiksss.....
So here the pics..
*sorry cuman dikit*
with Asian Navy.. bingung juga .. napa ni orang2 asia masuk ke navynya US? aneh...
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Bags.. updated 13 August 2007
New Butterfly Goldie Rp. 125,000
String Flower HB (Light Brown) small Rp. 47,000
String flower HB (Medium) Rp. 55,000
Army (Medium) Orange Rp. 65,000
Elly New Rp. 70,000
Mischa dark Rp. 65,000
String Butterfly Rp. 60,000
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Chic Rattan
All rattan bags are only have one available stock..
Black & White Chic rattan Rp. 125,000
Light Brown shoulder chic rattan Rp. 110,000
Dark Brown Boat chic rattan Rp. 110,000
Green Boat Chic Rattan Rp. 110,000
Rose Chic Rattan HB Rp. 90,000
White Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
(SOLD OUT)
Light Brown Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
Green Chic Rattan HB Rp. 100,000
Dark Brown Chic rattan HB Rp. 80,000
Posted by mama AbeL at 6:59 PM 0 comments
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Indie Shoulder Bag Rp. 80,000
(Tali terbuat dari Kulit. Penutup tas = Zipper)
(SOLD OUT)
Milka Flower Hand Bag (Small) Rp. 50,000
(penutup tas = tali serut)
String Flower HandBag Rp. 55,000
(penutup tas = tali serut)
(SOLD OUT)
Tunik Shoulder Bag Rp. 80,000
(penutup tas = Zipper)
Angelica Shoulder Bag Natural Rp. 50,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
Angelica Shoulder Bag Natural Rp. 50,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
Circle Natural Rp. 65,000
(Penutup tas = Tali serut)
(SOLD OUT)
Ely Shoulder Bag Rp. 75,000
(Penutup tas = zipper)
(SOLD OUT)
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Swarovsky Crystal
All bracelets are made from Swarovsky Crystal from Russia.. Mix and Match with high quality of Silver...
Dark Purple Crystal Bracelets Rp. 125,000
Grey Crystal Bracelets Rp. 125,000
Brown Crystal Bracelets Rp. 100,000
Red Crystal Bracelets (A) Rp. 125,000
Red Crystal Bracelets (B) Rp. 125,000
Posted by mama AbeL at 6:28 PM 0 comments
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Lidya, square, rattan bags
Pandanas Rect. Bag Yellow Rp. 50,000
Pandanas Rect. Bag Orange Rp. 50,000
Square motif Bags Rp. 40,000
Rattan Hand Bag Rp. 50,000
(Green)
(Purple)
Lydia hand Bag (Small) Rp. 35,000
Green
Brown
Orange
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+ Purple Batik & Rainbow Bags
+ Necklaces & Belts
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+ V neck dress....
+ Monica Bag Natural
+ Simply angelica Orange
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Men in Black (update)
http://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=displayNews&newsArticle=6571
NZRU pays tribute to Marty Holah14/08/2007
The New Zealand Rugby Union today paid tribute to Chiefs and Waikato stalwart Marty Holah, who has announced that he will join Welsh club Ospreys later this year.
Holah will join the club at the conclusion of Waikato’s Air New Zealand Cup campaign.
New Zealand Rugby Union Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew said the 30-year-old flanker went with the organisation’s blessing.
“Marty epitomises professionalism and humility and he goes with our best wishes. He has served his province, franchise and country with pride and distinction and we wish him all the best as he embarks on a new chapter of his rugby career,” Tew said.
“He is a terrific person and player and there is no doubt that his experience and leadership will be missed at all levels. But Marty feels the time is right for him to experience a new rugby environment and we thank him for his outstanding service to New Zealand rugby,” Tew added.
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Rugby: Somerville off to World Cup
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:06p.m.
Greg Somerville's 'old head' gave him the extra time he needed to join the All Blacks mission to win the Rugby World Cup.
Coach Graham Henry's confirmed the Canterbury front-rower in his 30 man squad today - after recovering from achilles and eye injuries.
It's been a frustrating time for 29 year old Somerville, who's been hanging out for the last four years for another crack at rugby's biggest prize.
http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/SportsNews/RugbySomervilleofftoWorldCup/tabid/415/articleID/32474/Default.aspx
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, August 14, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Friday, August 10, 2007
Note
http://www.tv3.co.nz/VideoBrowseAll/SportsVideo/tabid/317/articleID/32162/Default.aspx?articleID=32162#video
I have deliberately not mentionned the 'accusation' from Bernard Laporte and its consequences in NZ, for the simple reason that drug-testing programmes are currently an easy answer when any French sports-person explain his/her defeat.
I won't join this 'cold war' for personal reasons (you are innocent as long as you are not proved guilty) and also because the World Drug testing Association (AMA) and its rules are complicated enough for real experts -so imagine for me...
I have actually noticed that none of you had mentioned this 'battle' but I wanted you to know that there is no taboo here, and if you want to talk about this, just use the comment section below.
Encore un probleme diplomatique (rugbystiquement parlant) entre la France et la Nouvelle Zelande : Bernard Laporte (je ne sais pas ou, je en sais pas quand et pis je m'en fiche!) aurait balance sur les Anglais et les Neo zelandais.
Il aurait dit que leurs preparations n'etaient pas claires dopage-ment parlant (enfin, c'est ce que j'ai compris dans certains reportages locaux parce qu'ici, rien a signaler...) C'est pas nouveau, ca, de tirer sur les Anglo-Saxons.
Je ne peux pas faire de reels commentaires car :
- l'AMA (ou Agence Mondiale Anti dopage) a des reglements tellement compliques, avec des produits dopants acceptes, des produits non dopants refuses,... c'est tellement difficila pour les medecins du sport, que je vous conseille de meme pas chercher a comprendre (c'est pas francais, si?) ;
- en periode de stress, c'est pas mal de jouer une guerre des nerfs. Mais celui qui a l'air plus (dsl) bete (ou j'ai pas mis c*n) dans l'histoire, c'est Laporte. Pauv' Bernie, quel incompris!
Petit rappel, si Bernie voulait parler de creatine ou truc comme ca, c'est pas interdit ni par l'AMA ni dans le reste du monde (y'a qu'en France que c'est interdit!)
Et puis, bon, le dopage, c'est a la mode en France...
Mais imaginez le truc : meme si vous me donnez n'importe quelle substance, c'est pas pour ca que je vais etre capable de courir le marathon, nager 1500m, faire le Tour de France ou meme marquer une penalite en rugby. Parce que y'a un truc dans la vie qui s'appele "talent", et celui du sport, je ne l'ai pas...
Si toutefois, vous avez des remarques sur ce sujet, vous etes libres, y'a pas de tabous ici. Postez vos commentaires ci-apres.
posted by MaryL at Friday, August 10, 2007 6 comments links to this post
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
All Blacks in Christchurch (pics bu Izzy and Miana) PART 2
Look at that, Jo : we have once again missed the balloons... We are so unlucky!
*****
Richie had some autographs to sign : To Jo, to Lissie, to Chill, to An-So, to Beth, to Camelia, to Rose, to Ria, to Miana, to JRM, to Cass, ...
He had so many things to do (and his shoulder started to hurt) : he forgot "To MaryL" :(
So if you read this, Richie, it's "m-a-r-y-l"...
Thank you!*****My own banner is getting ready (will soon be on Bebo) but it's not as cute as this one...*****The All Blacks have a big heart
******THANK YOU SO MUCH TOIzzy & Miana******
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
All Blacks in Christchurch (pics bu Izzy and Miana) PART 1
Hey Byron, how is your French? I'm sure you've met some people ready to give you some extra class up here, no? *****
Reuben is a tongue player too...Men from the South -what's wrong with their tongues???
Jacko and Andy 'the future "Newly Wed" ' are very happy to be home.
Dougie, the new dad, looks rather serious/ stressed...
****
To Izzy and Miana,
Regards,
Ali, Jacko and Aaron****
The Sun is always shining over Richie ;)
****
Graham's speech was pretty cool :
"The All Black staff and players are very happy to be in Christchurch.
We are really looking forward to meeting you again in October.
And please, whatever happens in France, remember that your captain loves you and will always love you ;)" ****
Jerry just wants to take the first plane to France ;
Keven just want to go back to his new Playstation game...
Men are never happy!
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
All Blacks farewell Christchurch on stuff.co.nz (pictures by Miana and Izzy -thank you)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4155075a1823.html
By REBECCA TODD - The Press
Monday, 6 August 2007 Victoria Square was almost filled to the brim today as All Black well wishers jostled for a shot of their favourite player.Encouraged by the sunny weather, around 2000 people packed into the square for Christchurch's farewell to the world cup team.
The Rugby World Cup 2007 begins in exactly a month today in France. Cellphones and digital cameras were out in force as All Blacks captain Richie McCaw spoke of the team's hopes for bringing home the trophy."This is our first time together as a world cup squad and the excitement within the squad is really building, we can't wait to get over there and get stuck in," he said to a cheer from the crowd.Coach Graham Henry described Canterbury as the backbone of New Zealand rugby. "I know they will go to France and give it their best shot. I think they will win the cup, I can't guarantee it, but I have got that feeling," he said. Mayor Garry Moore took the opportunity to make a joking bid for the 2011 World Cup final."We are all with you and we look forward to you bringing the cup home so when the final of the World Cup is held in Christchurch in 2011, we will be defending it on our own patch." Christchurch has been painting the town black in the build up to the French event and in the hope of gaining a semi-final in the 2011 World Cup by putting the city's rugby spirit on show.
Former captain Reuben Thorne was all in favour of a 2011 semi-final being held in Canterbury."I think there would be plenty of support, but it all depends on the stadium and if we can get that up to scratch," he said.Christ College student Calum Fisher was on his way to getting the whole team's autographs with five minutes to go.The 13-year-old said he would be staying up late to watch the World Cup games and would love to see a semifinal here in 2011."I would definitely watch it," he said.
The article has just forgotten to mention the Richie Girls Army Tour in NZ in 2011... and of course, the Richie Girls will be very happy to attend the 2011 semi final at the Jade Stadium in Christchurch...
ps : Izzy just wanted to tell us that Richie was not sleeping (see picture on the right), he was just singing the national anthem.
Thank you for this remark, Izzy ;)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Reminder
a. the fan survey is still on...http://richie-mccaw.blogspot.com/2007/07/fan-survey-how-will-you-live-this-2007.htmlb. The 'Richie is not a cheat exam' is still on too. One week left to send me your 'paper'http://richie-mccaw.blogspot.com/2007/08/richie-girls-we-need-you.htmlTomorrow, I'll post Izzy's pics from Monday.Good night/day everyone.Bisous,MaryL ;)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1 comments links to this post
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Misc news
As the ABs have met for their first conditioning camp before the World Cup, there is not much to say (training, sleeping, training, sleeping... but it's for the Nation's sake!)
But even when there is not much to say, there are still things to say!
******
Here is a video Izzy sent last week : Richie and Corey Flynn meeting the kids at Ronnie's House in the Southern Island. Another great champion that I like is also involved into the Ronnie's House... but in Canada (Alexandre Despatie, diving)
These men are great champions but they also have a big heart and that's why we love them...
http://www.smallblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=SBTVArchive
Video de Richie et Corey Flynn visitant la maison de Ronnie McDonald de l'ile du Sud (maison specialisee pour les enfants malades).
Cette association (les maisons de Ronnie) existent sur toute la planète (en France, je ne sais pas qui soutient l'assoc' mais au Canada, c'est un grand champion de plongeon -Alexandre Despatie- qui y prend part)
Champions au grand coeur, on vous dit...
******
To promote the learning/teaching of French around the globe, the French-speaking channel TV5 monde has launched a campaign around rugby with foreign players from the French championship.
Like Tony Marsh, Mike James, Pieter de Villers, Finau Maka,... Learn how to 'parler rugby'!
http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/rugby/pop-je-parle-rugby.php?video=4&actif=4
Pour promouvoir la langue francaise sur la planete, TV5 a lance une campagne de pub autour du rugby avec des joueurs etrangers du Top 14.
Allez a la decouverte des accents du monde entier, de ces hommes (et ces femmes) qui font des efforts pour "parler Rugby" --et moi aussi Tony, j'aime bien le mot 'Bisous' (d'ailleurs, on t'en fait plein de bisous, nous des bisous mon pti Tony parce que tu vas nous manquer!)
Merci ma tite Sian ;)
*******
Of course, it's impossible! It's tough enough for a foreigner to be (just) the head coach of a Super Rugby team, so imagine when it's for the national team...
Thanks Cass for the link ;)
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22199861-5006067,00.html
Ah ben, ca alors...
Vous voyez un anglais a la tete du XV de France? Ben moi, non plus! Eh ben, dans l'hemisphere Sud, ils pensent comme nous! C'est tellement rare qu'il faut le souligner! Ils ne voient pas un Neo Zelandais (sous entendu Robbie Deans -qui a resigne avec la NZRU) a la tete des Wallabies...
C'est deja pas tous les jours faciles pour les etrangers qui entrainent les equipes de province, alors imaginez l'equipe nationale...
*****
- Richie and Corey celebrating the Super 14 title last year.
- Alexandre Despatie and Serena Williams at Ronnie's Manor in Toronto, Canada (2005).- Tony Marsh (NZ and France), Finau Maka (Tonga) and Pieter de Villiers (South Africa and France) : profile pictures.
- Eddie Jones as a 'special adviser' for the Springboks (yes, it's the same picture as in the previous article... I won't search another pic, I don't really like the guy)
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, August 07, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Sunday, August 05, 2007
All Blacks past it: Jones (on rugbyheaven)
http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/31/1185647887609.html
Marc Hinton
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, poised to take on a controversial World Cup role with the Springboks, says the All Blacks are a team in decline, but they may still be good enough to win the global crown for the first time in 20 years. Jones is considering a role with South Africa at the upcoming World Cup in France, a state of affairs that has the Australian scene running amok with conspiracy theories. The former Wallabies coach, who was replaced after the 2005 tour north, has just finished a one-week "advisory" stint with Jake White and the Springboks.He says he is "having discussions" with the Springboks camp about extending that relationship to take in the World Cup, a situation which seems certain to occur as he transitions into a permanent role with Saracens in the English premiership.
If the right detail is thrashed out Jones will help guide the Springboks through a campaign where the All Blacks clearly present themselves as the side to beat in France and the UK through September and October.But, according to Fast Eddie, Graham Henry's men in black present less of an imposing obstacle than they did a year or two ago. Jones says he agrees with the theory floated by another ex-Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer that the New Zealanders are on the slippery slope.
"I think they're still the favourites," Jones told Radio Sport in an interview from South Africa. "What the problem has been, if you look at New Zealand in 2004, 2005 and 2006, they were probably five-to-six per cent better than everyone else. Now they're probably one-to-two per cent better than anyone else. That difference has decreased, not dissimilar to England in 2003 when they probably hit a peak in June and then were just able to hang on."New Zealand, as Bob Dwyer made the point in May, have already hit their peak but they've still got enough left to be rated the best side in the world and an outstanding chance of winning the World Cup."Jones, who quit as Queensland Reds coach after a shocking Super 14 campaign earlier this year, told the station his personal observation was that Henry's side still had something up their sleeves ahead of the global tournament. In fact, he wouldn't be surprised to see them hit their stride when the whip gets cracked in October.
"They've been idling a little bit. Graham Henry is a bit like a racehorse trainer returning a stayer for the Melbourne Cup. He doesn't want him peaking a month before, he wants them peaking at the World Cup. I think you'll find the All Blacks, when it comes to the World Cup, will be a much more cohesive unit than they've been over the last couple of months."In terms of the angst he's causing in Australia with his move into the Boks camp, Jones defended his latest role and said he was particularly surprised to hear such direct criticism coming from reborn CEO John O'Neill.O'Neill has labelled Jones' move as disloyal and "mercenary" and the Wallabies coaching staff have weighed in by saying they're concerned that he may offer trade secrets to the South Africans that could help them beat the Wallabies should they meet at the Cup.
"I've moved on now, we're moving up to England ... I don't see myself being disloyal at all," Jones told Radio Sport. "What I'm trying to do is become a better coach. In terms of giving away secrets from the Wallabies, I haven't coached them since November 2005, and as is well-documented, when I coached the Reds in the Super 14 I basically had no communication with John Connolly so I don't know where I'd be getting this secret information from."Jones said his link with the South Africans came about through his friendship with head coach Jake White and that he'd been working on adding some "subtlety" to their well-versed power game. "You see it with the All Blacks who play a powerful game but when they get into a bit of subtlety and some clever moves they become even more dangerous."But he still believed the World Cup would be won by the side with the strongest defence. "I don't think South Africa are going to go anywhere away from their natural game. All we're trying to do is add something that makes the opposition think a little bit more.
"I'm just trying to add value," he said. "The difference between the top four sides in the world is probably anywhere between 2% and down to half a percent. So if you can add that quarter of a percent here or there it can make a difference."Jones also labelled the Springboks as the biggest threat to the All Blacks at the upcoming Cup. "But it's now about what side can improve the most. They're small increments, but whatever side improves the most over the next two months will be the side knocking on the door of the World Cup final."Finally, he couldn't resist a dig at O'Neill who appeared to be adopting selective nationalism when it came to the international game. The new Aussie boss is apparently still hot on the trail of Robbie Deans to take over the Wallabies, apparently even prepared to allow him a farewell campaign with the Crusaders before taking on the job."Can you believe John O'Neill even contemplating that after the spray he's given me? I think that's quite humorous ... someone should take [him] up on those comments," added Jones, his trademark smirk no doubt prevalent.
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Bon ben, voila, notre ami Eddie (qu'on va surnommer 'Eddie la bougeotte' puisque plus voyageur que lui, y'a pas!).
Donc Eddie dit que meme si les All Blacks n'ont pas un niveau super (ca, c'est lui qui dit!), eh ben meme en jouant comme des quiches (ca c'est ma reformulation), les maitres du monde vont reprendre le trophee Webb Ellis parce que les autres equipes ne seront pas a la hauteur.
C'est un super mega giga resume de ses propos (je l'aime pas, alors je ne vais pas me taper toute la trad' -meme pour un article sur les All Blacks!)
En attendant, pendant que vous lisez ca, Eddie Jones est conseille special pour les Boks...
Quand je vous disait qu'il avait la bougeotte!
*****
Here is Richie's blog, but we are human beings, we have feelings, and sometime our feeling is sympathy, pain,...
On behalf of all the Richie Girls (and readers of this blog and rugby fans), I would like to send our best wishes to the Springbok Pierre Spies.
Get well soon, Pierre!
And if you ever need a nurse or someone to talk to or anything, I know someone who could help you out ;)
posted by MaryL at Sunday, August 05, 2007 4 comments links to this post
All Black news...before the conditionning camps in Christchurch on Monday
Black humour in off-beat national anthemWarren Gamble
A shadowy Auckland figure is behind the online success of a quirky new national anthem sung by a fictitious central Otago men's choir.The clip of God defend the All Blacks by the Matakanui Men's Choir shows everyone from James Cook, Sir Edmund Hillary and Michael Joseph Savage singing the national anthem with All Black names substituted.An animated James K. Baxter, Helen Clark and even David Bain belt out verses such as "Bernie Fraser, Michael Jones/Frank Bunce, Grant Fox, Joe Rocokoko/ Zinzan Brooke, Richard Loe/ Mils Muliaina".The video features on popular networking websites You Tube and My Space. It is for sale on New Zealand online music site Amplifier and has proved popular on Fairfax news websites.The video is backed by a Mattakanui Men's Choir website detailing its formation in 1958 so Central Otago men could "pursue their shared joy of singing".But no one in the former goldmining town and small farming settlement 11km north-west of Omakau has heard of the choir and its leader, "wool classer Trev Smith"_ because they do not exist.Yesterday "Trev Smith" revealed that while he grew up in Central Otago, he now lived in Auckland, where he was involved in web design and music.The song's creator, who did not want to give his real name, said the idea for an All Blacks-inspired anthem occurred at a party.Several months ago he got 20 friends and acquaintances together, hired an Auckland school hall and recorded the new anthem. He said initially the video featured pictures of the named All Blacks but he decided to take the idea a step further with a video featuring famous New Zealanders.He wanted to remain anonymous because not everyone would appreciate making fun of the anthem or national icons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Etbh_EgBE=> on the left is an article sent by Izzy a couple of weeks ago : women tend to visit this Christchurch café more often when the ABs are in town -which will be the case next week ;)******Kiwi humour, le retour! Mieux que les commentaires decales de The alternative rugby commentary, voici l'hymne national a la gloire des All Blacks (passés et presents) chantes par les personnalites locales (et meme la Premier Ministre!!!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Etbh_EgBEMalheureusement pour nous, l'auteur de cette magnifique chanson (accessible mais quand on ne maitrise pas la langue de Shakespeare!) prefere garder l'anonymat afin d'empecher toute remontrance pour 'utilisation malsaine de l'hymne'...Si on ne peut plus rigoler...Merci à Miana pour cette info et pour le transcript ;)
==> a droite, article envoye par Izzy il y a deux, trois semaines dans lequel il est dit que les femmes ont tendance a plus venir dans ce cafe quand les All Blacks sont en ville -sous entendu a Christchurch! -ce qui sera le cas des lundi... ahahah ;)
posted by MaryL at Sunday, August 05, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
The Richie Girls : we need you!
Hello everybody!(boys, girls, men and women : you are all part of the "Richie Girls")This morning, I posted an article written by someone who didn't call Richie a cheat (THANK YOU AGAIN!)After reading this article, Chill (our South African favorite reporter/spy/fan...) suggested we should all defend Richie. So here is the thing : Like we did for the article 'Baby Richie turns one', you will all send me your support message on the theme 'Richie is not a cheat' ; and I'll publish them in a common (or two) article(s).
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*I won't change your words, they belong to you and it was what you meant when you wrote your message. Don't worry, I'm in favour of Freedom of Speech.*You have 2 weeks (so until August 15th) to send me your message (I also accept pics) atmarykoala@hotmail.fr*I won't take part of this common message for two simple reasons :- I have already done it here and on my blog -and I will do it again!!!- I don't have enough rugby knowledge to support my theory ;)
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This blog is Richie's but is also yours. May you all feel free to send me anything you want (even if it's only two lines, as long as they show your support,...)Thanks a lot for your contribution to this blog (not only for this blog, but just for being 'here' THANK YOU!)
ps : even if I have only one message, I'll publish it ;)ps 2: how can people be upset because of this lovely kid (I'm sorry, that's -by far- Richie's best picture ever! and he already had a cup ... hahaha...)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3 comments links to this post
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Videos
As there is no Richie news for now, here are some videos from YouTube that may interest you. The link to some of them have already been published, but it's easier to find the videos of they are all here, right?If you have other videos to share with us, don't hesitate and post the link as a comment below. Thank you.******First the All BlacksYouTube All Blacks members by Kiwickiehttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hgV6cMk6BzARugby Players... Yum... by ParachutingElephanthttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPlgXr2KccMy favorite All Black players by Kiwibeth10http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-rieh6OEp-cNew Zealand All Blacks 2007 Tri-Nations tribute by Glorzifen (they are already at the doorstep, they just need the key...)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HStNMJTD_pUAll Blacks with Stade Francais by Kouimixhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3TWYCj5Ob2Uadidas Impossible is Nothing Haka by adidasnzhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8ljw7kCwT4IHaka All blacks Vs France by godandline (Richie leading the haka)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6Cmqt3Jtogingerbread haka by bongoman5 (trully, my favorite video!!!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oulQwIP9VQQNew Zealand All Blacks Tri-Nations tribute - 2006 by Glorzifenhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6611yOdVsak2006 All Blacks Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Tribute by Mondo34http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D3I--CSa5CMTribute to the All Blacks by lipstixx(once upon a time, Richie McCaw was just the ABs vice captain... so long ago...)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qsmj93Bxe4Lions and All Blacks Advert (long version)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oYi3gXPZEms******And now, only Richie....Richie McCaw... Yum... by ParachutingElephant (aka. Jo, Baby Fan)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MLHkafkfl6QChannel icon by Kiwibeth10 (here is Super Richie! Watch out Super Man!!!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T5eaX25dqsYRichie McCaw. . .mmmmm. . . by mintfootprinthttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHkVfeD3TIRichie mccaw tribute by 2cheekyhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D9fXHzgrLCsRichie McCaw- Made in Heaven by monalyhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YsbOugquwTsIn Richie's Tribute (huhu) by monaly (it took me some time to het the joke...sorry!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=F_IYzpjPm4UHappy B-Day Richie McCaw!!! by Jemma19http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj1eA8Q5xrU
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4 comments links to this post
Phony War
http://totalflanker.blogspot.com/2007/07/phony-war.htmlWith not much more than a month to go before the start of Rugby World Cup 2007 the phony war is now upon us. With hosts France and the big three south of the equator having named their squads (after a largely pointless and surprisingly mediocre Tri Nations it must be said) there's not much for them to do now but sit and wait and argue the toss over whether Richie McCaw is the greatest player living or the biggest cheat in the game.Yes, while England scratch their heads and attempt to cobble together a squad of old timers, fresh faced kids and the walking wounded, while Wales debate whether Gavin Henson has the appropriate haircut to merit selection for the Welsh squad and while Scottish rugby continues to implode, the Southern Hemisphere have decided that bickering is the best way to warm up for France.Whether it's Jake White's decision to take a shadow squad to Australia and New Zealand, Lote Tuqiri's suspension, Graham Henry's axeing of Piri Weepu and Troy Flavell, Bob Skinstad's inclusion in the Springbok squad or Eddie Jones' "defection" to the South African ranks, there's been plenty of controversy in the last few weeks and plenty for the three countries to argue about, either with each other or amongst themselves.The loudest protests, however, appear to be about how much the All Black skipper gets away with at the breakdown. Eddie Jones (spokesperson, it now appears, for both Australian and South African interests) claimed that respect for McCaw's captaincy was being eroded by his actions, both Jake White and John Connolly have chipped in to voice their disquiet and Springbok stand-in skipper Johann Muller added his considerable intellect to the debate by proclaiming loudly "IT'S NOT FAIR!"My take on this is simple. Richie McCaw is currently the world's best openside and possibly the world's best player. He is also the best at cheating. By cheating I of course mean that at the breakdown he knows exactly what he can do and what he can get away with, how marginally offside he can be without it being obvious, when to use his hands etc etc. If he wasn't very good at it he wouldn't be the best flanker alive - he'd be second best to George Smith or to Schalk Burger or to whoever had learned to get way with more. It's what flankers do.******On behalf of all the Richie Girls (ans Boys!), I'd like to thank the author of this article for sharing our view ; may your arguments be read by Richie's haters!Just like that, this is not Richie's best profile but that was the image that illustrated the article -we can not be good on every field ;)************Au nom de toutes les Richie Girls (et des Richie Boys aussi!), je tenais a remercier l'auteur de cet article ; que ses arguments puissent etre entendus par les detracteurs de Richie!Au fait, on ne peut pas etre bon partout : la caricature ne presente pas le meilleur flanker du monde sous son meilleur jour mais c'est bien l'image qui illustre l'article...
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2 comments links to this post
Other ABs news (on Rugby heaven)
Blacks good enough
Duncan Johnstone
Sunday, July 29, 2007
DAVID Kirk, the only All Blacks captain to lift the William Webb Ellis Cup, believes Graham Henry's squad is good enough to end New Zealand's 20-year drought at rugby's showpiece event.
But Kirk, who led the All Blacks to World Cup glory on home soil in 1987, conceded they still had to deal with the pressure of expectation, expanding their game as the tournament unfolds, settling on a midfield combination, and getting aggressive performances from a pack he rates the best in the game.
"The players are definitely good enough to win the World Cup," he said. "Whether we have the right plan we will know as the tournament unfolds. The preparation has been good, I think they have selected the right players. But in the end you have to do it on the day when it really matters." Kirk conceded the All Blacks had not been on top of their game this year. He believed they had been doing enough to win games and major trophies without giving too much away before the tournament.
"I certainly think he [Henry] doesn't want to be playing the best rugby now," Kirk said."It's a real trap to go into a World Cup playing brilliantly and then find you fall a bit flat."
Kirk said the 2007 side's preoccupation with razzle-dazzle rugby would succeed only if the forwards laid the platform for such adventurous play.http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/28/1185339323438.html
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In his interviews, Richie often remind the journalists the (huge) number of sleep-less nights he's had since the semi final lost against Australia in 2003, thinking about 'Why did the ABs lose?"
But nobody has ever asked him how many times he has been dreaming of becoming the new David Kirk -or better, the first Richie Mccaw (or, as Rose said once : King Richard VII) ...
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Dans plusieurs entretiens, Richie a souvent dit qu'il avait passe nombres de nuits blanches a refaire la demi finale de 2003.
Mais personne ne lui a encore pose la question sur le nombre de fois auxquelles il a reve de devenir le deuxieme David Kirk -ou plutot le premier Richie McCaw (et encore mieux, comme l'a dit Rose : le Roi Richard VII)...
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All Blacks on the slide: British media
Duncan Johnstone
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The northern scribes are rounding on the All Blacks ahead of the World Cup, suggesting Graham Henry's side is on the slide just when it matters most.
The All Blacks' patchy Tri Nations form hasn't been lost on the men with the pens in Britain as rugby's showpiece draws closer.
The old question of New Zealand's timing with their form and game-plan is again being raised as the All Blacks look to end a 20-year drought at the World Cup in France in September and October.
Even former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes, normally a warm admirer of the All Blacks, is starting to point the finger.
Writing a column in the respected Times newspaper, Barnes said: "Apart from 10 magnificent minutes in Durban, the All Blacks have slipped from a position of overwhelming superiority to merely the leaders of the pack.
"The New Zealand of 2005 and 2006 would have waltzed the 2007 World Cup; this side remain favourites but the gap in the field appears to be narrowing.
"New Zealand had a vice-like mental grip on the rest of the world, such was their superiority but the evidence of this (Tri Nations) series of rugby suggests that the odds-on favourites are now only such a short price because of recent history. World Cups are won in the here and now and while no side is exactly improving at an exponential rate, New Zealand has a look of slippage about them.
"This New Zealand side has an attack stringing itself like pearls all across the pitch. All too often forwards are getting in the way of the backs and Dan Carter is losing his running edge because defenders, not altogether surprisingly, tend to concentrate on him when they look up and see Tony Woodcock and Chris Jack, representatives of the front five, standing opposite - flat and unthreatening.
"Incisive attack has been replaced by looping and lateral ball retention. It could yet behead the All Blacks' hopes before what has long seemed a likely coronation. The change in their game is regressive. The accuracy of first phase moves has disappeared and with it their aura.
"New Zealand have the most talented squad of players in the world - there's no doubt about it - but then again so they did in the lead-up to the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups, none of which they won."
Former Welsh flanker John Taylor is another who is starting to question that aura of invincibility the All Blacks have generated over the past three years as they reclaimed the N.o 1 world ranking and marched through Europe unbeaten under the guidance of Henry.
"A third straight Tri Nations, Bledisloe Cup winners for the sixth year in a row, a world record 26 consecutive home victories - take those statistics at face value and you would have to say New Zealand have confirmed their status as overwhelming favourites for Rugby World Cup," said Taylor in his column for Scrum.com.
"I'm not so sure. The other would be contenders will all have noted some chinks in the All Blacks' armour; somehow they don't appear quite so invincible - I think their Tri Nations rivals and the European teams will have been encouraged by the events of the last five weeks.
"Australia's victory in Melbourne, South Africa's front-running for an hour in Durban and the All Blacks' total of only 8 tries in 4 matches show the gap has narrowed considerably.
"The air of total dominance has gone; you never felt it was only a matter of time before the All Blacks suddenly upped the pace and ripped the opposition defence apart; you never believed they were in a class of their own. At this stage last year the rest of the world feared just that."
Taylor believes the loss of Tana Umaga through retirement has been a major blow to the All Blacks. And with no successor permanently anointed, it's hard to argue with him on that front.
Here's what he said about that in his column: "I am certain Henry wanted Umaga to remain as captain until after the World Cup and New Zealand's attacking edge behind the scrum has been severely blunted by his retirement from international rugby. McCaw might be his natural successor but he is very much a leader of the pack. Nobody has been able to assume Umaga's leadership mantle in the back division.
"New Zealand backlines have always been at their most effective when they have had a focal figure to call the shots. They are of a type - big, hard as teak but with a razor sharp rugby brain. Frank Bunce did the job in the early and mid 90s, Daryl Gibson carried it on and then Umaga took it to new heights.
"Without Umaga they are definitely not as powerful in attack (or defence). It is yet another ray of hope; New Zealand are definitely not as far ahead as they were this time last year but they are still the team to beat."http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/28/1185339322101.html
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 0 comments links to this post
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Men in Black (update)
http://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=displayNews&newsArticle=6571
NZRU pays tribute to Marty Holah14/08/2007
The New Zealand Rugby Union today paid tribute to Chiefs and Waikato stalwart Marty Holah, who has announced that he will join Welsh club Ospreys later this year.
Holah will join the club at the conclusion of Waikato’s Air New Zealand Cup campaign.
New Zealand Rugby Union Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew said the 30-year-old flanker went with the organisation’s blessing.
“Marty epitomises professionalism and humility and he goes with our best wishes. He has served his province, franchise and country with pride and distinction and we wish him all the best as he embarks on a new chapter of his rugby career,” Tew said.
“He is a terrific person and player and there is no doubt that his experience and leadership will be missed at all levels. But Marty feels the time is right for him to experience a new rugby environment and we thank him for his outstanding service to New Zealand rugby,” Tew added.
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Rugby: Somerville off to World Cup
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:06p.m.
Greg Somerville's 'old head' gave him the extra time he needed to join the All Blacks mission to win the Rugby World Cup.
Coach Graham Henry's confirmed the Canterbury front-rower in his 30 man squad today - after recovering from achilles and eye injuries.
It's been a frustrating time for 29 year old Somerville, who's been hanging out for the last four years for another crack at rugby's biggest prize.
http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/SportsNews/RugbySomervilleofftoWorldCup/tabid/415/articleID/32474/Default.aspx
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, August 14, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Friday, August 10, 2007
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http://www.tv3.co.nz/VideoBrowseAll/SportsVideo/tabid/317/articleID/32162/Default.aspx?articleID=32162#video
I have deliberately not mentionned the 'accusation' from Bernard Laporte and its consequences in NZ, for the simple reason that drug-testing programmes are currently an easy answer when any French sports-person explain his/her defeat.
I won't join this 'cold war' for personal reasons (you are innocent as long as you are not proved guilty) and also because the World Drug testing Association (AMA) and its rules are complicated enough for real experts -so imagine for me...
I have actually noticed that none of you had mentioned this 'battle' but I wanted you to know that there is no taboo here, and if you want to talk about this, just use the comment section below.
Encore un probleme diplomatique (rugbystiquement parlant) entre la France et la Nouvelle Zelande : Bernard Laporte (je ne sais pas ou, je en sais pas quand et pis je m'en fiche!) aurait balance sur les Anglais et les Neo zelandais.
Il aurait dit que leurs preparations n'etaient pas claires dopage-ment parlant (enfin, c'est ce que j'ai compris dans certains reportages locaux parce qu'ici, rien a signaler...) C'est pas nouveau, ca, de tirer sur les Anglo-Saxons.
Je ne peux pas faire de reels commentaires car :
- l'AMA (ou Agence Mondiale Anti dopage) a des reglements tellement compliques, avec des produits dopants acceptes, des produits non dopants refuses,... c'est tellement difficila pour les medecins du sport, que je vous conseille de meme pas chercher a comprendre (c'est pas francais, si?) ;
- en periode de stress, c'est pas mal de jouer une guerre des nerfs. Mais celui qui a l'air plus (dsl) bete (ou j'ai pas mis c*n) dans l'histoire, c'est Laporte. Pauv' Bernie, quel incompris!
Petit rappel, si Bernie voulait parler de creatine ou truc comme ca, c'est pas interdit ni par l'AMA ni dans le reste du monde (y'a qu'en France que c'est interdit!)
Et puis, bon, le dopage, c'est a la mode en France...
Mais imaginez le truc : meme si vous me donnez n'importe quelle substance, c'est pas pour ca que je vais etre capable de courir le marathon, nager 1500m, faire le Tour de France ou meme marquer une penalite en rugby. Parce que y'a un truc dans la vie qui s'appele "talent", et celui du sport, je ne l'ai pas...
Si toutefois, vous avez des remarques sur ce sujet, vous etes libres, y'a pas de tabous ici. Postez vos commentaires ci-apres.
posted by MaryL at Friday, August 10, 2007 6 comments links to this post
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
All Blacks in Christchurch (pics bu Izzy and Miana) PART 2
Look at that, Jo : we have once again missed the balloons... We are so unlucky!
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Richie had some autographs to sign : To Jo, to Lissie, to Chill, to An-So, to Beth, to Camelia, to Rose, to Ria, to Miana, to JRM, to Cass, ...
He had so many things to do (and his shoulder started to hurt) : he forgot "To MaryL" :(
So if you read this, Richie, it's "m-a-r-y-l"...
Thank you!*****My own banner is getting ready (will soon be on Bebo) but it's not as cute as this one...*****The All Blacks have a big heart
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posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
All Blacks in Christchurch (pics bu Izzy and Miana) PART 1
Hey Byron, how is your French? I'm sure you've met some people ready to give you some extra class up here, no? *****
Reuben is a tongue player too...Men from the South -what's wrong with their tongues???
Jacko and Andy 'the future "Newly Wed" ' are very happy to be home.
Dougie, the new dad, looks rather serious/ stressed...
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Regards,
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The Sun is always shining over Richie ;)
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"The All Black staff and players are very happy to be in Christchurch.
We are really looking forward to meeting you again in October.
And please, whatever happens in France, remember that your captain loves you and will always love you ;)" ****
Jerry just wants to take the first plane to France ;
Keven just want to go back to his new Playstation game...
Men are never happy!
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
All Blacks farewell Christchurch on stuff.co.nz (pictures by Miana and Izzy -thank you)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4155075a1823.html
By REBECCA TODD - The Press
Monday, 6 August 2007 Victoria Square was almost filled to the brim today as All Black well wishers jostled for a shot of their favourite player.Encouraged by the sunny weather, around 2000 people packed into the square for Christchurch's farewell to the world cup team.
The Rugby World Cup 2007 begins in exactly a month today in France. Cellphones and digital cameras were out in force as All Blacks captain Richie McCaw spoke of the team's hopes for bringing home the trophy."This is our first time together as a world cup squad and the excitement within the squad is really building, we can't wait to get over there and get stuck in," he said to a cheer from the crowd.Coach Graham Henry described Canterbury as the backbone of New Zealand rugby. "I know they will go to France and give it their best shot. I think they will win the cup, I can't guarantee it, but I have got that feeling," he said. Mayor Garry Moore took the opportunity to make a joking bid for the 2011 World Cup final."We are all with you and we look forward to you bringing the cup home so when the final of the World Cup is held in Christchurch in 2011, we will be defending it on our own patch." Christchurch has been painting the town black in the build up to the French event and in the hope of gaining a semi-final in the 2011 World Cup by putting the city's rugby spirit on show.
Former captain Reuben Thorne was all in favour of a 2011 semi-final being held in Canterbury."I think there would be plenty of support, but it all depends on the stadium and if we can get that up to scratch," he said.Christ College student Calum Fisher was on his way to getting the whole team's autographs with five minutes to go.The 13-year-old said he would be staying up late to watch the World Cup games and would love to see a semifinal here in 2011."I would definitely watch it," he said.
The article has just forgotten to mention the Richie Girls Army Tour in NZ in 2011... and of course, the Richie Girls will be very happy to attend the 2011 semi final at the Jade Stadium in Christchurch...
ps : Izzy just wanted to tell us that Richie was not sleeping (see picture on the right), he was just singing the national anthem.
Thank you for this remark, Izzy ;)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Reminder
a. the fan survey is still on...http://richie-mccaw.blogspot.com/2007/07/fan-survey-how-will-you-live-this-2007.htmlb. The 'Richie is not a cheat exam' is still on too. One week left to send me your 'paper'http://richie-mccaw.blogspot.com/2007/08/richie-girls-we-need-you.htmlTomorrow, I'll post Izzy's pics from Monday.Good night/day everyone.Bisous,MaryL ;)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1 comments links to this post
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Misc news
As the ABs have met for their first conditioning camp before the World Cup, there is not much to say (training, sleeping, training, sleeping... but it's for the Nation's sake!)
But even when there is not much to say, there are still things to say!
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Here is a video Izzy sent last week : Richie and Corey Flynn meeting the kids at Ronnie's House in the Southern Island. Another great champion that I like is also involved into the Ronnie's House... but in Canada (Alexandre Despatie, diving)
These men are great champions but they also have a big heart and that's why we love them...
http://www.smallblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=SBTVArchive
Video de Richie et Corey Flynn visitant la maison de Ronnie McDonald de l'ile du Sud (maison specialisee pour les enfants malades).
Cette association (les maisons de Ronnie) existent sur toute la planète (en France, je ne sais pas qui soutient l'assoc' mais au Canada, c'est un grand champion de plongeon -Alexandre Despatie- qui y prend part)
Champions au grand coeur, on vous dit...
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To promote the learning/teaching of French around the globe, the French-speaking channel TV5 monde has launched a campaign around rugby with foreign players from the French championship.
Like Tony Marsh, Mike James, Pieter de Villers, Finau Maka,... Learn how to 'parler rugby'!
http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/rugby/pop-je-parle-rugby.php?video=4&actif=4
Pour promouvoir la langue francaise sur la planete, TV5 a lance une campagne de pub autour du rugby avec des joueurs etrangers du Top 14.
Allez a la decouverte des accents du monde entier, de ces hommes (et ces femmes) qui font des efforts pour "parler Rugby" --et moi aussi Tony, j'aime bien le mot 'Bisous' (d'ailleurs, on t'en fait plein de bisous, nous des bisous mon pti Tony parce que tu vas nous manquer!)
Merci ma tite Sian ;)
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Of course, it's impossible! It's tough enough for a foreigner to be (just) the head coach of a Super Rugby team, so imagine when it's for the national team...
Thanks Cass for the link ;)
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22199861-5006067,00.html
Ah ben, ca alors...
Vous voyez un anglais a la tete du XV de France? Ben moi, non plus! Eh ben, dans l'hemisphere Sud, ils pensent comme nous! C'est tellement rare qu'il faut le souligner! Ils ne voient pas un Neo Zelandais (sous entendu Robbie Deans -qui a resigne avec la NZRU) a la tete des Wallabies...
C'est deja pas tous les jours faciles pour les etrangers qui entrainent les equipes de province, alors imaginez l'equipe nationale...
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- Richie and Corey celebrating the Super 14 title last year.
- Alexandre Despatie and Serena Williams at Ronnie's Manor in Toronto, Canada (2005).- Tony Marsh (NZ and France), Finau Maka (Tonga) and Pieter de Villiers (South Africa and France) : profile pictures.
- Eddie Jones as a 'special adviser' for the Springboks (yes, it's the same picture as in the previous article... I won't search another pic, I don't really like the guy)
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, August 07, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Sunday, August 05, 2007
All Blacks past it: Jones (on rugbyheaven)
http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/31/1185647887609.html
Marc Hinton
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, poised to take on a controversial World Cup role with the Springboks, says the All Blacks are a team in decline, but they may still be good enough to win the global crown for the first time in 20 years. Jones is considering a role with South Africa at the upcoming World Cup in France, a state of affairs that has the Australian scene running amok with conspiracy theories. The former Wallabies coach, who was replaced after the 2005 tour north, has just finished a one-week "advisory" stint with Jake White and the Springboks.He says he is "having discussions" with the Springboks camp about extending that relationship to take in the World Cup, a situation which seems certain to occur as he transitions into a permanent role with Saracens in the English premiership.
If the right detail is thrashed out Jones will help guide the Springboks through a campaign where the All Blacks clearly present themselves as the side to beat in France and the UK through September and October.But, according to Fast Eddie, Graham Henry's men in black present less of an imposing obstacle than they did a year or two ago. Jones says he agrees with the theory floated by another ex-Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer that the New Zealanders are on the slippery slope.
"I think they're still the favourites," Jones told Radio Sport in an interview from South Africa. "What the problem has been, if you look at New Zealand in 2004, 2005 and 2006, they were probably five-to-six per cent better than everyone else. Now they're probably one-to-two per cent better than anyone else. That difference has decreased, not dissimilar to England in 2003 when they probably hit a peak in June and then were just able to hang on."New Zealand, as Bob Dwyer made the point in May, have already hit their peak but they've still got enough left to be rated the best side in the world and an outstanding chance of winning the World Cup."Jones, who quit as Queensland Reds coach after a shocking Super 14 campaign earlier this year, told the station his personal observation was that Henry's side still had something up their sleeves ahead of the global tournament. In fact, he wouldn't be surprised to see them hit their stride when the whip gets cracked in October.
"They've been idling a little bit. Graham Henry is a bit like a racehorse trainer returning a stayer for the Melbourne Cup. He doesn't want him peaking a month before, he wants them peaking at the World Cup. I think you'll find the All Blacks, when it comes to the World Cup, will be a much more cohesive unit than they've been over the last couple of months."In terms of the angst he's causing in Australia with his move into the Boks camp, Jones defended his latest role and said he was particularly surprised to hear such direct criticism coming from reborn CEO John O'Neill.O'Neill has labelled Jones' move as disloyal and "mercenary" and the Wallabies coaching staff have weighed in by saying they're concerned that he may offer trade secrets to the South Africans that could help them beat the Wallabies should they meet at the Cup.
"I've moved on now, we're moving up to England ... I don't see myself being disloyal at all," Jones told Radio Sport. "What I'm trying to do is become a better coach. In terms of giving away secrets from the Wallabies, I haven't coached them since November 2005, and as is well-documented, when I coached the Reds in the Super 14 I basically had no communication with John Connolly so I don't know where I'd be getting this secret information from."Jones said his link with the South Africans came about through his friendship with head coach Jake White and that he'd been working on adding some "subtlety" to their well-versed power game. "You see it with the All Blacks who play a powerful game but when they get into a bit of subtlety and some clever moves they become even more dangerous."But he still believed the World Cup would be won by the side with the strongest defence. "I don't think South Africa are going to go anywhere away from their natural game. All we're trying to do is add something that makes the opposition think a little bit more.
"I'm just trying to add value," he said. "The difference between the top four sides in the world is probably anywhere between 2% and down to half a percent. So if you can add that quarter of a percent here or there it can make a difference."Jones also labelled the Springboks as the biggest threat to the All Blacks at the upcoming Cup. "But it's now about what side can improve the most. They're small increments, but whatever side improves the most over the next two months will be the side knocking on the door of the World Cup final."Finally, he couldn't resist a dig at O'Neill who appeared to be adopting selective nationalism when it came to the international game. The new Aussie boss is apparently still hot on the trail of Robbie Deans to take over the Wallabies, apparently even prepared to allow him a farewell campaign with the Crusaders before taking on the job."Can you believe John O'Neill even contemplating that after the spray he's given me? I think that's quite humorous ... someone should take [him] up on those comments," added Jones, his trademark smirk no doubt prevalent.
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Bon ben, voila, notre ami Eddie (qu'on va surnommer 'Eddie la bougeotte' puisque plus voyageur que lui, y'a pas!).
Donc Eddie dit que meme si les All Blacks n'ont pas un niveau super (ca, c'est lui qui dit!), eh ben meme en jouant comme des quiches (ca c'est ma reformulation), les maitres du monde vont reprendre le trophee Webb Ellis parce que les autres equipes ne seront pas a la hauteur.
C'est un super mega giga resume de ses propos (je l'aime pas, alors je ne vais pas me taper toute la trad' -meme pour un article sur les All Blacks!)
En attendant, pendant que vous lisez ca, Eddie Jones est conseille special pour les Boks...
Quand je vous disait qu'il avait la bougeotte!
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Here is Richie's blog, but we are human beings, we have feelings, and sometime our feeling is sympathy, pain,...
On behalf of all the Richie Girls (and readers of this blog and rugby fans), I would like to send our best wishes to the Springbok Pierre Spies.
Get well soon, Pierre!
And if you ever need a nurse or someone to talk to or anything, I know someone who could help you out ;)
posted by MaryL at Sunday, August 05, 2007 4 comments links to this post
All Black news...before the conditionning camps in Christchurch on Monday
Black humour in off-beat national anthemWarren Gamble
A shadowy Auckland figure is behind the online success of a quirky new national anthem sung by a fictitious central Otago men's choir.The clip of God defend the All Blacks by the Matakanui Men's Choir shows everyone from James Cook, Sir Edmund Hillary and Michael Joseph Savage singing the national anthem with All Black names substituted.An animated James K. Baxter, Helen Clark and even David Bain belt out verses such as "Bernie Fraser, Michael Jones/Frank Bunce, Grant Fox, Joe Rocokoko/ Zinzan Brooke, Richard Loe/ Mils Muliaina".The video features on popular networking websites You Tube and My Space. It is for sale on New Zealand online music site Amplifier and has proved popular on Fairfax news websites.The video is backed by a Mattakanui Men's Choir website detailing its formation in 1958 so Central Otago men could "pursue their shared joy of singing".But no one in the former goldmining town and small farming settlement 11km north-west of Omakau has heard of the choir and its leader, "wool classer Trev Smith"_ because they do not exist.Yesterday "Trev Smith" revealed that while he grew up in Central Otago, he now lived in Auckland, where he was involved in web design and music.The song's creator, who did not want to give his real name, said the idea for an All Blacks-inspired anthem occurred at a party.Several months ago he got 20 friends and acquaintances together, hired an Auckland school hall and recorded the new anthem. He said initially the video featured pictures of the named All Blacks but he decided to take the idea a step further with a video featuring famous New Zealanders.He wanted to remain anonymous because not everyone would appreciate making fun of the anthem or national icons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Etbh_EgBE=> on the left is an article sent by Izzy a couple of weeks ago : women tend to visit this Christchurch café more often when the ABs are in town -which will be the case next week ;)******Kiwi humour, le retour! Mieux que les commentaires decales de The alternative rugby commentary, voici l'hymne national a la gloire des All Blacks (passés et presents) chantes par les personnalites locales (et meme la Premier Ministre!!!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Etbh_EgBEMalheureusement pour nous, l'auteur de cette magnifique chanson (accessible mais quand on ne maitrise pas la langue de Shakespeare!) prefere garder l'anonymat afin d'empecher toute remontrance pour 'utilisation malsaine de l'hymne'...Si on ne peut plus rigoler...Merci à Miana pour cette info et pour le transcript ;)
==> a droite, article envoye par Izzy il y a deux, trois semaines dans lequel il est dit que les femmes ont tendance a plus venir dans ce cafe quand les All Blacks sont en ville -sous entendu a Christchurch! -ce qui sera le cas des lundi... ahahah ;)
posted by MaryL at Sunday, August 05, 2007 0 comments links to this post
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
The Richie Girls : we need you!
Hello everybody!(boys, girls, men and women : you are all part of the "Richie Girls")This morning, I posted an article written by someone who didn't call Richie a cheat (THANK YOU AGAIN!)After reading this article, Chill (our South African favorite reporter/spy/fan...) suggested we should all defend Richie. So here is the thing : Like we did for the article 'Baby Richie turns one', you will all send me your support message on the theme 'Richie is not a cheat' ; and I'll publish them in a common (or two) article(s).
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*I won't change your words, they belong to you and it was what you meant when you wrote your message. Don't worry, I'm in favour of Freedom of Speech.*You have 2 weeks (so until August 15th) to send me your message (I also accept pics) atmarykoala@hotmail.fr*I won't take part of this common message for two simple reasons :- I have already done it here and on my blog -and I will do it again!!!- I don't have enough rugby knowledge to support my theory ;)
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This blog is Richie's but is also yours. May you all feel free to send me anything you want (even if it's only two lines, as long as they show your support,...)Thanks a lot for your contribution to this blog (not only for this blog, but just for being 'here' THANK YOU!)
ps : even if I have only one message, I'll publish it ;)ps 2: how can people be upset because of this lovely kid (I'm sorry, that's -by far- Richie's best picture ever! and he already had a cup ... hahaha...)
posted by MaryL at Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3 comments links to this post
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Videos
As there is no Richie news for now, here are some videos from YouTube that may interest you. The link to some of them have already been published, but it's easier to find the videos of they are all here, right?If you have other videos to share with us, don't hesitate and post the link as a comment below. Thank you.******First the All BlacksYouTube All Blacks members by Kiwickiehttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hgV6cMk6BzARugby Players... Yum... by ParachutingElephanthttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPlgXr2KccMy favorite All Black players by Kiwibeth10http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-rieh6OEp-cNew Zealand All Blacks 2007 Tri-Nations tribute by Glorzifen (they are already at the doorstep, they just need the key...)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HStNMJTD_pUAll Blacks with Stade Francais by Kouimixhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3TWYCj5Ob2Uadidas Impossible is Nothing Haka by adidasnzhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8ljw7kCwT4IHaka All blacks Vs France by godandline (Richie leading the haka)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6Cmqt3Jtogingerbread haka by bongoman5 (trully, my favorite video!!!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oulQwIP9VQQNew Zealand All Blacks Tri-Nations tribute - 2006 by Glorzifenhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6611yOdVsak2006 All Blacks Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Tribute by Mondo34http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D3I--CSa5CMTribute to the All Blacks by lipstixx(once upon a time, Richie McCaw was just the ABs vice captain... so long ago...)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qsmj93Bxe4Lions and All Blacks Advert (long version)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oYi3gXPZEms******And now, only Richie....Richie McCaw... Yum... by ParachutingElephant (aka. Jo, Baby Fan)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MLHkafkfl6QChannel icon by Kiwibeth10 (here is Super Richie! Watch out Super Man!!!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T5eaX25dqsYRichie McCaw. . .mmmmm. . . by mintfootprinthttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHkVfeD3TIRichie mccaw tribute by 2cheekyhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D9fXHzgrLCsRichie McCaw- Made in Heaven by monalyhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YsbOugquwTsIn Richie's Tribute (huhu) by monaly (it took me some time to het the joke...sorry!)http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=F_IYzpjPm4UHappy B-Day Richie McCaw!!! by Jemma19http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj1eA8Q5xrU
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4 comments links to this post
Phony War
http://totalflanker.blogspot.com/2007/07/phony-war.htmlWith not much more than a month to go before the start of Rugby World Cup 2007 the phony war is now upon us. With hosts France and the big three south of the equator having named their squads (after a largely pointless and surprisingly mediocre Tri Nations it must be said) there's not much for them to do now but sit and wait and argue the toss over whether Richie McCaw is the greatest player living or the biggest cheat in the game.Yes, while England scratch their heads and attempt to cobble together a squad of old timers, fresh faced kids and the walking wounded, while Wales debate whether Gavin Henson has the appropriate haircut to merit selection for the Welsh squad and while Scottish rugby continues to implode, the Southern Hemisphere have decided that bickering is the best way to warm up for France.Whether it's Jake White's decision to take a shadow squad to Australia and New Zealand, Lote Tuqiri's suspension, Graham Henry's axeing of Piri Weepu and Troy Flavell, Bob Skinstad's inclusion in the Springbok squad or Eddie Jones' "defection" to the South African ranks, there's been plenty of controversy in the last few weeks and plenty for the three countries to argue about, either with each other or amongst themselves.The loudest protests, however, appear to be about how much the All Black skipper gets away with at the breakdown. Eddie Jones (spokesperson, it now appears, for both Australian and South African interests) claimed that respect for McCaw's captaincy was being eroded by his actions, both Jake White and John Connolly have chipped in to voice their disquiet and Springbok stand-in skipper Johann Muller added his considerable intellect to the debate by proclaiming loudly "IT'S NOT FAIR!"My take on this is simple. Richie McCaw is currently the world's best openside and possibly the world's best player. He is also the best at cheating. By cheating I of course mean that at the breakdown he knows exactly what he can do and what he can get away with, how marginally offside he can be without it being obvious, when to use his hands etc etc. If he wasn't very good at it he wouldn't be the best flanker alive - he'd be second best to George Smith or to Schalk Burger or to whoever had learned to get way with more. It's what flankers do.******On behalf of all the Richie Girls (ans Boys!), I'd like to thank the author of this article for sharing our view ; may your arguments be read by Richie's haters!Just like that, this is not Richie's best profile but that was the image that illustrated the article -we can not be good on every field ;)************Au nom de toutes les Richie Girls (et des Richie Boys aussi!), je tenais a remercier l'auteur de cet article ; que ses arguments puissent etre entendus par les detracteurs de Richie!Au fait, on ne peut pas etre bon partout : la caricature ne presente pas le meilleur flanker du monde sous son meilleur jour mais c'est bien l'image qui illustre l'article...
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2 comments links to this post
Other ABs news (on Rugby heaven)
Blacks good enough
Duncan Johnstone
Sunday, July 29, 2007
DAVID Kirk, the only All Blacks captain to lift the William Webb Ellis Cup, believes Graham Henry's squad is good enough to end New Zealand's 20-year drought at rugby's showpiece event.
But Kirk, who led the All Blacks to World Cup glory on home soil in 1987, conceded they still had to deal with the pressure of expectation, expanding their game as the tournament unfolds, settling on a midfield combination, and getting aggressive performances from a pack he rates the best in the game.
"The players are definitely good enough to win the World Cup," he said. "Whether we have the right plan we will know as the tournament unfolds. The preparation has been good, I think they have selected the right players. But in the end you have to do it on the day when it really matters." Kirk conceded the All Blacks had not been on top of their game this year. He believed they had been doing enough to win games and major trophies without giving too much away before the tournament.
"I certainly think he [Henry] doesn't want to be playing the best rugby now," Kirk said."It's a real trap to go into a World Cup playing brilliantly and then find you fall a bit flat."
Kirk said the 2007 side's preoccupation with razzle-dazzle rugby would succeed only if the forwards laid the platform for such adventurous play.http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/28/1185339323438.html
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In his interviews, Richie often remind the journalists the (huge) number of sleep-less nights he's had since the semi final lost against Australia in 2003, thinking about 'Why did the ABs lose?"
But nobody has ever asked him how many times he has been dreaming of becoming the new David Kirk -or better, the first Richie Mccaw (or, as Rose said once : King Richard VII) ...
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Dans plusieurs entretiens, Richie a souvent dit qu'il avait passe nombres de nuits blanches a refaire la demi finale de 2003.
Mais personne ne lui a encore pose la question sur le nombre de fois auxquelles il a reve de devenir le deuxieme David Kirk -ou plutot le premier Richie McCaw (et encore mieux, comme l'a dit Rose : le Roi Richard VII)...
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All Blacks on the slide: British media
Duncan Johnstone
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The northern scribes are rounding on the All Blacks ahead of the World Cup, suggesting Graham Henry's side is on the slide just when it matters most.
The All Blacks' patchy Tri Nations form hasn't been lost on the men with the pens in Britain as rugby's showpiece draws closer.
The old question of New Zealand's timing with their form and game-plan is again being raised as the All Blacks look to end a 20-year drought at the World Cup in France in September and October.
Even former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes, normally a warm admirer of the All Blacks, is starting to point the finger.
Writing a column in the respected Times newspaper, Barnes said: "Apart from 10 magnificent minutes in Durban, the All Blacks have slipped from a position of overwhelming superiority to merely the leaders of the pack.
"The New Zealand of 2005 and 2006 would have waltzed the 2007 World Cup; this side remain favourites but the gap in the field appears to be narrowing.
"New Zealand had a vice-like mental grip on the rest of the world, such was their superiority but the evidence of this (Tri Nations) series of rugby suggests that the odds-on favourites are now only such a short price because of recent history. World Cups are won in the here and now and while no side is exactly improving at an exponential rate, New Zealand has a look of slippage about them.
"This New Zealand side has an attack stringing itself like pearls all across the pitch. All too often forwards are getting in the way of the backs and Dan Carter is losing his running edge because defenders, not altogether surprisingly, tend to concentrate on him when they look up and see Tony Woodcock and Chris Jack, representatives of the front five, standing opposite - flat and unthreatening.
"Incisive attack has been replaced by looping and lateral ball retention. It could yet behead the All Blacks' hopes before what has long seemed a likely coronation. The change in their game is regressive. The accuracy of first phase moves has disappeared and with it their aura.
"New Zealand have the most talented squad of players in the world - there's no doubt about it - but then again so they did in the lead-up to the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups, none of which they won."
Former Welsh flanker John Taylor is another who is starting to question that aura of invincibility the All Blacks have generated over the past three years as they reclaimed the N.o 1 world ranking and marched through Europe unbeaten under the guidance of Henry.
"A third straight Tri Nations, Bledisloe Cup winners for the sixth year in a row, a world record 26 consecutive home victories - take those statistics at face value and you would have to say New Zealand have confirmed their status as overwhelming favourites for Rugby World Cup," said Taylor in his column for Scrum.com.
"I'm not so sure. The other would be contenders will all have noted some chinks in the All Blacks' armour; somehow they don't appear quite so invincible - I think their Tri Nations rivals and the European teams will have been encouraged by the events of the last five weeks.
"Australia's victory in Melbourne, South Africa's front-running for an hour in Durban and the All Blacks' total of only 8 tries in 4 matches show the gap has narrowed considerably.
"The air of total dominance has gone; you never felt it was only a matter of time before the All Blacks suddenly upped the pace and ripped the opposition defence apart; you never believed they were in a class of their own. At this stage last year the rest of the world feared just that."
Taylor believes the loss of Tana Umaga through retirement has been a major blow to the All Blacks. And with no successor permanently anointed, it's hard to argue with him on that front.
Here's what he said about that in his column: "I am certain Henry wanted Umaga to remain as captain until after the World Cup and New Zealand's attacking edge behind the scrum has been severely blunted by his retirement from international rugby. McCaw might be his natural successor but he is very much a leader of the pack. Nobody has been able to assume Umaga's leadership mantle in the back division.
"New Zealand backlines have always been at their most effective when they have had a focal figure to call the shots. They are of a type - big, hard as teak but with a razor sharp rugby brain. Frank Bunce did the job in the early and mid 90s, Daryl Gibson carried it on and then Umaga took it to new heights.
"Without Umaga they are definitely not as powerful in attack (or defence). It is yet another ray of hope; New Zealand are definitely not as far ahead as they were this time last year but they are still the team to beat."http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/07/28/1185339322101.html
posted by MaryL at Tuesday, July 31, 2007 0 comments links to this post
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