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A few years ago this incident would probably have made it into 1 or 2 biographies and the odd after dinner speech. Now that newspapers have internet sites to constantly update stuff like this ends up being reported. I think the best solution would be to invite the Irish squad over to help with...

There would probably be a shitstorm about which state the backdrop was in with those from other states boycotting the jersey. Then once the sales figures were out the fans from other states would point to this performance as a reason why their state's backdrop should have been picked and why the...

He's been pretty good. Doesn't make the headlines which is great for a ref. Best ref to come out of Ireland in quite some time. One is the plus column for ex-players becoming referees. Now that I've said all that watch something go wrong at the weekend and him get branded the worst referee in...

It was a massive call in the Ulster game and I was really angry about it at the time as it cost Ulster the game. But on reflection he got the call right especially in the context of the IRB trying to come down hard on such things. Overall I don't think Garces is a great referee but being put...

This is going to be a very interesting game. The English media are sharpening their knives for Lancaster and some of the Aus supporters already have their knives drawn for Cheika. Whoever loses is going to have a pretty uncomfortable next few months. Will England persist with Farrell, even...

That was a pretty poor game to watch. England seemed to have baloons for hands most of the game. Samoa wanted to run from everywhere but never got too far from where they started. Still I thought it was a really nice show of solidarity between the players after the game.

Great start from Ireland. Overall the performance could have been better. Made some silly errors, when we'd work hard to build a lead, that gave Aus a sniff. Some really excellent tries by Australia. Really exciting game. Both teams on the up after this one.

I'm kind of torn on this. Personally I prefer coaches' contracts to be for a RWC cycle and then an extension to be subject to a review after the RWC. The exception being coaches appointed out of cycle, like Cheika. But if the NZRU feel his performance to date has been enough to earn him an...

I'd imagine there will be a split. Those players who really want to represent the Pumas will turn their back on the money in Europe. On the other hand quality players who will be available for every game and who can extend their club careers by having proper off seasons are very attractive to...

From the weekend's tests I'll take the scrums from Italy v Argentina hands down thanks. There was some effort going in from both packs. It was a great example of what can happen under the current rules when both packs come to contest the scrums.

The Samoan RU is rotten to the core. Players don't get paid or don't get paid the amount they were promised. They have to pay for their own expenses such as flights not knowing if they'll be reimbursed. Equipment meant for the players is stolen by officials who sell it on. Only a fraction of...

Ireland have made hard work of these but Georgia have been impressive especially in the scrum. Their defence has been good. Would expect that amount of tackles they've made to tell towards the end of the game with Ireland pulling away.

Live footage on the big screen unless the ref asks for a replay. Let the TV producer influence those watching at home, we're going to be biased as fuck anyway. Just leave the man in the middle to make up his own mind when he needs to see something again.

A decent shift against Argentina next week and a poor French team could be the only team outside NZ to go 100% in this test window.

Take what ever importance you'd place on either of those you prefer then multiply by 10 and give that much importance to improving the consistency and level of the pack performance.

Genia wasn't sure the French would be able to clear that one so he decided to make it easier for them.

4 years or so ago most other test nations would have swapped their entire 9 stocks for Genia. Now you'd be lucky to get a trade in on a 4th string with a dodgy injury record. Hope he comes good again as he was a joy to watch when at his best.

If this was Wales v Aus then a Wobs win would be guaranteed at this point.

That's a real chance for Aus now with an extra man. So the obvious thing to do is to knock the ball on 5 metres out.