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Personally I think that the video ref should be checking for any obvious diving, deem it unsportsmanlike, and ask the ref to reverse the penalty. If it is consistent by an individual player it should be picked up by some form of review committee with player suspensions similar to a YC.

It would be a poor result for Australian rugby. The idea that the Kiwis can be dissed by the 6 Nations perennial "also rans" in the RWC and this not impact the standing of southern rugby is ludicrous. It's time for the slackers to pull themselves together. It's OK by me if they get eradicated...

It seems to be catching.

^^^ Thoroughly enjoyed that.

Cripes. I like the guy, but talk about OTT.

Not exactly - the Wales v Fiji game was always going to lead lead to ramifications. While there is clearly plenty to go, if Fiji don't win against the Wallabies the Group Winner and Runner up is pretty much locked. And naturally we would anticipate a win over Fiji. Now with the best plans of...

I think there are plenty of fucks crossing the Tasman given. Just not how some might wish.

Interesting but still kak.

OK. It's not how I have seen it. In that last game at least three throws from 4 were to the front, only one hitting target. Yes he has to work with the bench in the lineout. He is after all the bench hooker. Wherever the issue it isn't acceptable at this level. Note that timing is an issue...

I'll take it. Though I hear fans suggesting McReight might be stood down for a bigger body. I wouldn't but I'm listening. Edi: I think you've got the 9s right. Also think you have Faesslar right though his throws have me seriously wondering.

Geez that Springbok jersey was crap.

Feel sorry for Fiji they are going to do it tough at this point (I hope). Probably the game of the opening round all the same. Wallabies definitely will look to step up a gear for the next two games.

Yeah, it's an odd call putting Skelton in the top 10 rugby players, but in terms of general rugby, maybe. It needs to be balanced though - I'd place Etzebeth, Mostert, Whitelock ahead of Skelton in a list of top locks. The lineout really limits how you rate Skelton on the world best locks. He...

With big men ready to hit the line in the centres, and big wingers ready to hit hard at his hip, and a flyhallf who can stand and play in traffic, I want a flat 10. There is always the option to retreat deep, doing the opposite with a naturally deep 10 is more problematic. It is far from the...

The Smash and Grab plan is now implemented and a very successful start. Even with the complaints, our kicking game easily brought fruit, check the territory stats and note that we did not pay too much for it in the possession stats. Of course, the accuracy and consideration will need to...

Bloody close.

3. Nawaqanitawase 2. Donaldson 1. Skelton Amazingly I couldn't fit Tupou into the 3.

Never a truer word spoken.

I had to stifle a little guffaw each time. Well, not stifle. And not really just a guffaw, to be honest. :cool: AND then there was the 9 trying to dodge inconveniently located slow runners, only to have the ref in the road. And players tackled without the ball getting to the ruck. Those...

I was surprised at the level of interaction into the game by the French war guys. Grabbing the game ball (clothing it of) at every French line out and not returning it quickly even when apparently directed to do so by the ref. Also arranging the headphone for the Captain to talk directly to the...