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No but there is ample evidence that the introduction of more teams has reduced the quality. Unless you are suggesting that in the case of the Rebels and Kings it is a mere coincidence? I'm not disagreeing with you at all, but there is a chance that dilution of the player pool plays a role...

Agreed. But a consistent coaching philosophy through the age groups and into the pros sure seems to make a difference. At least I understand from Kiwis I have spoken to that this is very much the case.

The depth over there is insane. Look at the Crusaders backline. 5 of the 7 are players that most of us never heard of yet they play like seasoned professionals. But most of all I put it down to coaching. They have the best coaches in the world. Henry started a process with coaching years ago...

Bandaid.

At 74 minutes Cheetahs vs Bulls, the Bulls (6 points down) have all the momentum and the Cheetahs are out on their paws. Wave after wave of lateral attack from the Bulls, followed by the replacement 10 trying in a mindless chip kick with a man outside him and only one defender (he should be...

Yeah great idea. James would fit right in. He'd love Pretoria as well. A real metropolis. And the coke is super cheap. :) About $1 a bottle. :)

Any Aussie team would be insane to sign him for more than a basic junior salary package. He is not worth the trouble but that way you will definitely get return on your money. I doubt his agent will have much bargaining power, if any. Who do you think would be interested?

Cry on TV. Bawl like a banshee. Whaaah! Terribly sorry. Let family, friends and team mates down. So terrible sorry. Need to clean up my act, blah blah going for counseling, yada yada. Promise promise. Then gets signed by one of the Super franchises. Strict behavioral conditions, vows to be a...

Sharks – 15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Pat Lambie (c), 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Tera Mtembu, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Franco Marais, 1 Tendai Mtawarira. Subs: 16...

I'll join in.

They only used fringe players in trials.

Sharks have a very good forwards roster to choose from.SOme really exciting young talent in du Toit and the du Preez brothers. Centres are a bunch of newbies. Hired a frog who should be retired at 15. New coach who talks up a more dynamic game plan. Have absolutely no idea what to...

The crowd booing everyone playing against Australia is downright awful. Great sportmanship. Way to go. Has been going on the whole tournament. Pathetic. Learn the rules you mugs.

Business acumen does not appear to be a requirement to become a rugby administrator in most countries. Contrast the American sports where businessmen own the franchises. How's that working for them? Pretty darn good.

Don't watch this whilst having breakfast.

Well the money has leaked and for the most part it is as good as gone. Have to try something. If the status quo continues the game will be destroyed at the pro level in SA. It is run by incompetent, gravy train riding fat cats. What's the alternative? Governance? Sure. As long as you...

The only way forward for SA is to sell off the Super Rugby franchises to private investors. Matter of fact, sell the provinces as well. Stop corrupt fat cats who have no commercial interests from bleeding the game dry. The Unions are all corrupt, incompetent and financially ruined. This will...

WP might be bankrupt but Saracens hardly needs any saving, or do they? Are they also bankrupt?

There is one overwhelming difference between these two teams: Compusure. England just had so much more in the second half. Starts wit the coaches I reckon.

That Eddie Jones fella can coach.