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He'd probably pick JOC (James O'Connor) as his second and then wonder why he never showed up. Meanwhile JOC (James O'Connor) would be sleeping off a night out with KB (Kurtley Beale) with the pistol he was supposed to bring for Deans tucked under his pillow.

The International Rugby Players' Association (IRPA) have weighed in on this one: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23246113 The main changes they want to see: - NH club season starts 1 month later and finishes 1 month later. So Oct-Jun rather than Sept-May. - June Test window...

I think there are so many things that are important for Link to sort out. You could make a list that easily reached double figures and make a very good case for why each one should be top priority. Even then other people could come along and mention a few other things that might equally deserve...

I think if Scott Allen or someone similar does a video on how to correctly hook the ball in the scrum it could get record views on youtube for a rugby instructional video, especially amoungst the elite No. 2s in our game.

Jesus wept. I was delighted yesterday to see that this thread had started in such a positive manner. Then I read it today and it's full of arguments about Deans and all the optimism for Link seems to have evaporated in less than 24hrs. Keep going at this rate and the English will be hard...

Hopefully one of the first things Link does is to have a squad gathering with a no holds barred discussion. Where players can clear the air between the squad members. It was one of the first things that Declan Kidney did (and one of the best things he did for Irish rugby) when he took over...

When I read that I got a mental flash of you going to see a therapist only to discover you're sitting next to RD in the waiting room.

With this generation you may have to approach Electronic Arts to develop a kicking aid for the players and slip it into the next FIFA update on the sly. Hopefully one of the big changes to come out of this series is that the Wobs will get a full time dedicated kicking coach. It's one area...

A lot of the arguments here seem to have a political slant to them in that they are aimed at showing how the "other guy" would be a bad choice. To me this indicates two evenly matched candidates, the difference is that in politics you're trying to pick between two worthless asshole, while for...

I think under a new coach no one should be a nailed on starter. Every position should be up for grabs and everyone in contention for a starting spot given a fair shake. TRC will probably see fewer new caps with the ABs up first. Then after that a decision has to be made if a GS tour win is...

I see Phillips is talking about considering his test future in order to get another contract/club. He's got one year to go at Bayonne and is worried he will be less marketable if he's still playing for Wales. I'd say it would be a good move for him to go before he is pushed. He's a favourite...

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I'm still on a high after yesterday. Had a blast watching the game with my girlfriend. Never imagined we put up 40 points, even in my wildest dreams. One funny side note was that every time there was a crowd shot of an Aussie section of the crowd my girlfriend would shout school children, as the...

Excellent performance. Well done the lions and well done Warren Gatland. Spent the whole game shouting my head off, except for when I was teaching my girlfriend the Lions songs.

The rest of his view point is pretty reasonable but I can't believe he's advocating the same kicking tactics as last week, especially with the team that's been picked. The only way this team can make an impression is by retaining possession. What's the point in picking so many ball carriers if...

I think a lot of people in Ireland would have been delighted if Kidney had got the Lions job. But that would simply have been to get him away from the Ireland team he was holding back 1 year earlier. Don't believe the Lions would have been better under any of the Lions nations coaches that...

The Lions will have more captains sitting in the stands than on the field by a long way. After AWJ I guess it would be Adam Jones then that's about it for the pack. In the backs Sexton seems to be someone people naturally look to. Many have credited his half time speech for the incredible come...

Read this and got really excited about the test. Wish I could be there to soak it all in. Scrolled down a few posts and wish I hadn't, the talk about selection reminded me of Gatland's picks and I got depressed all over again. Still I have enough of being down about it. Nothing I can do now...

If the last few years is any indication I wouldn't worry about the Wallaby budget for hiring and firing assistants. As long as whoever is the coach gets to pick and choose who those assistants are then it should be a level playing field.

Although I'm obviously very disappointed with the BOD decision I have to say the picture the BBC are using to go with the headline "Gatland defends dropping O'Driscoll" made me laugh. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/ It's on that link atm but the BBC tend to cycle photo's pretty...