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Tupou backing Kiwis to cause upset
7:40am Friday 21st November 2008
Tame Tupou feels New Zealand shouldn’t be written off in tomorrow’s World Cup final.
The Bulls winger will be watching his former Kiwi team-mates from afar as he increases his club training after a knee reconstruction.
They are rank outsiders against champions Australia in Brisbane but Tupou believes they can upset the odds.
“I’m a lot more confident with this Kiwi team than some of the past sides we’ve had against Australia,” he said.
“Especially with Wayne Bennett now being involved on the coaching staff as well. He will know any Aussie weak spots and I’m sure a lot of our younger Kiwi guys won’t have any fear of losing.
“They’ll bring plenty of excitement too and if New Zealand can limit mistakes shown in the semi I think they’ll do well.”
Tupou, 26, was coached by the legendary Bennett during his own time in Brisbane with the Broncos.
Ruthless Australia are clear favourites having thrashed Fiji 52-0 in their semi and eased past New Zealand in the pool stages.
But Tupou – who won the last of his four caps on their ill-fated tour of Great Britain and France last autumn – expects a tighter contest in the rematch.
“Issac Luke’s playing great, Bronson Harrison will bring a lot to the game while Benji Marshall has always got something up his sleeve,” he said.
“It’ll be real tough but I think they will go well.
“It’s just been really frustrating for me watching some of the games knowing I could have been involved in a World Cup.”
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
10:08am Fri 21 Nov 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
10:08am Fri 21 Nov 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
10:09am Fri 21 Nov 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
10:09am Fri 21 Nov 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
10:50am Fri 21 Nov 08
Shaun does enjoy calling people "dross"
Funny, Mickster also called Aussie imports "dross" yesterday.
Using phrases like that against a fellow human being says more about THEM than the people they try to demean
cj, ey says...
11:26am Fri 21 Nov 08
Brian, Wibsey says...
11:28am Fri 21 Nov 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
12:03pm Fri 21 Nov 08
micksey, Wibsey says...
12:40pm Fri 21 Nov 08
sh!te and beats her again. Pity them for they have dreadful lives.
shaun from richmond, richmond says...
1:42pm Fri 21 Nov 08
Gumshoe, Queensbury says...
1:52pm Fri 21 Nov 08
haitch wrote:I thought there was an echo coming from mick de bull!!!
Mick you really must get something done about that stammer!! Shaun does enjoy calling people "dross" Funny, Mickster also called Aussie imports "dross" yesterday. Using phrases like that against a fellow human being says more about THEM than the people they try to demean
Tupou I am afraid is in dream land, the Kiwis have no chance, 2 reasons, the kiwi team is a young inexperienced team missing the likes of Webb and Wiki, secondly the aussie team is outstanding across the park and even onto the bench.
Do wish he would stop harping on about Wayne Bennett!!
micksey, Wibsey says...
4:45pm Fri 21 Nov 08
shaun from richmond wrote:If you can't stand the heat Shaun... retire from the site again.
Blimey...Micksey, you really are a bit of a perv!!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
10:58am Sat 22 Nov 08
shaun from richmond wrote:"And he's taking the Kiwis over the Aussies......says it all really!!
Another dross player, bringing down the British game of Rugby League!! A bloke whos frightened of his own shadow!! And hes taking the Kiwis over the Aussies..........say s it all really!!
SAYS IT ALL ABOUT YOU MATE!! BIG TIME!! Hang your head Shaun!!!!!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
11:05am Sat 22 Nov 08
Gumshoe wrote:Whos in "dreamland"?
haitch wrote: Mick you really must get something done about that stammer!! Shaun does enjoy calling people "dross" Funny, Mickster also called Aussie imports "dross" yesterday. Using phrases like that against a fellow human being says more about THEM than the people they try to demeanI thought there was an echo coming from mick de bull!!! Tupou I am afraid is in dream land, the Kiwis have no chance, 2 reasons, the kiwi team is a young inexperienced team missing the likes of Webb and Wiki, secondly the aussie team is outstanding across the park and even onto the bench. Do wish he would stop harping on about Wayne Bennett!!
jollyidler, Eccleshill says...
11:07am Sat 22 Nov 08
cj wrote:well it time to start saying nothing, after all a promise is a promise
if nz beat australia then i promise never to say a bad word about tame again! i'm not going to hold my breath.
shaun from richmond, richmond says...
1:57pm Sat 22 Nov 08
haitch wrote:Thats as big a shock as seeing you at Odsal Haitch!!!
shaun from richmond wrote: Another dross player, bringing down the British game of Rugby League!! A bloke whos frightened of his own shadow!! And hes taking the Kiwis over the Aussies..........say s it all really!!"And he's taking the Kiwis over the Aussies......says it all really!! SAYS IT ALL ABOUT YOU MATE!! BIG TIME!! Hang your head Shaun!!!!!
shaun from richmond, richmond says...
1:59pm Sat 22 Nov 08
micksey wrote:Nah... I just think your a bit of a perv!!
shaun from richmond wrote: Blimey...Micksey, you really are a bit of a perv!!If you can't stand the heat Shaun... retire from the site again.
cj, ey says...
8:39pm Sat 22 Nov 08
Dickster, bradford says...
9:23pm Sat 22 Nov 08
Reading Bullette, Reading says...
10:55am Sun 23 Nov 08
Gumshoe, Queensbury says...
8:54am Mon 24 Nov 08
haitch wrote:Have to hold hands up Haitch, proved us all wrong, well done Kiwis!!
Gumshoe wrote:Whos in "dreamland"?haitch wrote: Mick you really must get something done about that stammer!! Shaun does enjoy calling people "dross" Funny, Mickster also called Aussie imports "dross" yesterday. Using phrases like that against a fellow human being says more about THEM than the people they try to demeanI thought there was an echo coming from mick de bull!!! Tupou I am afraid is in dream land, the Kiwis have no chance, 2 reasons, the kiwi team is a young inexperienced team missing the likes of Webb and Wiki, secondly the aussie team is outstanding across the park and even onto the bench. Do wish he would stop harping on about Wayne Bennett!!
Gumshoe, Queensbury says...
8:56am Mon 24 Nov 08
Reading Bullette wrote:That a classic coming from you of all people!!!
Quite a few of you so called 'know alls' have been proved wrong yet again. It shows you really know 'sod all'!
At least some of us have decency and ability to admit we judged the game on previous performances and got it wrong!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
9:29am Mon 24 Nov 08
Gumshoe wrote:Hi Gumshoe, Maybe best to leave predictions to Shaun and Mickster mate? At least, as expected, you admit you got it wrong, which is why you are a cut above!
haitch wrote:Have to hold hands up Haitch, proved us all wrong, well done Kiwis!!Gumshoe wrote:Whos in "dreamland"?haitch wrote: Mick you really must get something done about that stammer!! Shaun does enjoy calling people "dross" Funny, Mickster also called Aussie imports "dross" yesterday. Using phrases like that against a fellow human being says more about THEM than the people they try to demeanI thought there was an echo coming from mick de bull!!! Tupou I am afraid is in dream land, the Kiwis have no chance, 2 reasons, the kiwi team is a young inexperienced team missing the likes of Webb and Wiki, secondly the aussie team is outstanding across the park and even onto the bench. Do wish he would stop harping on about Wayne Bennett!!
Mickster, Bradford says...
2:18pm Mon 24 Nov 08
Reading Bull is fast becoming the clown prince of this interactive forum with claims of 'Im in the know'.
Was funny as fudge when he claimed something big was going down at Wolves and then they announced the signing of Jimmy's big Mate, Nig from Planet Steroids..!!
HAHAHA
Gumshoe, Queensbury says...
2:51pm Mon 24 Nov 08
Mickster wrote:With you there Mickster, I was gonna mention the hot off the press/horses mouth wolves news but knew you wouldnt let me down and bring it up!
Ignore the silly old goat, Gumshoe. Reading Bull is fast becoming the clown prince of this interactive forum with claims of 'Im in the know'. Was funny as fudge when he claimed something big was going down at Wolves and then they announced the signing of Jimmy's big Mate, Nig from Planet Steroids..!! HAHAHA
Nice one!! hahahaha
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shaun from richmond, richmond says...
9:34am Fri 21 Nov 08
A bloke whos frightened of his own shadow!!
And hes taking the Kiwis over the Aussies..........say
s it all really!!