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Nah - he really wasn’t. Physically he was extremely fit and he was excellent in a lot of ways but his pass was terrible.

I’m not suggesting all of them were - but some definitely were. Some of the lineout misses the player was in clear air. Kellaways card and Wilson’s penalty were both avoidable. Gordon’s kick that was easily marked was badly directed. There were others but none of those were caused by defensive...

I dunno. Quite possible. But I expect to see improvement relatively quickly especially if Bell & Tupou come back in. There wasn’t actually that much difference in pack sizes and Frost & Lukhan are easily big enough to be effective locks, and likewise Valetini & Wilson in the back row. But a...

There were a couple of times we threatened and even broke the line out wide from nice passing movements. The problem was they were too few and we ultimately bottled them. We fell down in the fundamentals. And while I 100% agree that the Boks are a far superior team at the moment and the result...

There is some obvious truth to the issues around coaching (I remember reading the article from Kearney). But it still doesn’t make sense these guys have become world beaters over there and then drop away so much so quickly. If anything they should absolutely carve up when they get back due to...

It wasn’t a good day for Gordon, but 9 is like 10 - all of the options have their drawbacks. If White played today I doubt we’d have much difference in the score.

Mate - honestly - just watch the game and put your phone down. Stay in the moment.

I agree with sone of what you say Hawke - but I’m going to continue to bristle at this suggestion that someone being named a world beater on form OS. Firstly, exactly how many can actually be world’s best in a single comp because that title seems to be given to a hell of a lot of players, and...

Hey Dru - interetesting stats but I think the lineout ones might look better because we ended up winning a couple of ones we fluffed - but obviously didn’t win in the manner intended. My impression was both throwers missed there marks although at the end SA was freely giving up front of the...

As much as I dislike some of the shit Rassie carries on with South Africa rugby has really come along under his direction.

A question and a series of random observations. Was South Africa’s try to Kolisi legal? I don’t see how you can lift a player specifically to pass him the ball. Further to that what is the actual merit in it? Yes - I know they scored but why throw him in the air. Ok - no one can touch him in...

I read Kerevi basically didn’t make himself available or wasn’t considered (I think it was the former but not 100% sure) because his fitness isn’t at test level. A fit, in-form Kerevi would be a significant step up but he has to be fit. I’m a bit lost why Arnold’s name gets mentioned. He was...

Good on him. I thought he was pretty decent for us, but clearly going to slide down the pecking order now. Glad to see him getting a pro contract.

You are still holding onto it 11 yrs later :)

Interesting comment. Speed is always an asset right, and Barrett & Mounga make good use of it on top of their anticipation and quick read of the game. Smith is similiar for England. On the other hand I’ve never thought Sexton seemed particularly quick. And there are plenty of others. I’d...

Nothing beats a good stoning!!!

Observation influenced, in part, by 2024 Wallaby selection relating to the development of depth in the hooker position - a position we’ve really struggled on over the last few years. Hookers playing Super Rugby next year with test experience - Tahs - Porecki (assuming he returns to fitness)...

I don’t even get why you would want to push Jorgenson to 10. He seems the sort you’d want with time and space as often as possible and a licence to roam.

To be fair - Nic White gets that sort of change in sentiment (in both directions) within the space of 7 days.

All things considered I think that’s a pretty decent reflection of how players have gone so far. Not 100% what I would’ve picked but keen to see how they go.