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IF Foley is only making the cut due to goal kicking I have to ask why. If you select a bloke because he can kick from 65m why isn't he good enough to kick from everywhere? Its no secret that I believe the two playmaker system compromises other aspects of the backline. It doesn't offer...

The arguments around size are just such a c rock. Robertson is technically better than Ala'alatoa who has about 10 Kgs on him. At the Tahs Ta'avoa was the starting THP and despite being about the same size as Ala'alatoa was a shite prop at the set piece. On the weekend the issues after the...

Actually they made the most metres in attack of any of the backs, maybe Kerevi ran more than Hodge, but they were both up there and DHP was the top runner and tackle buster according to the stats I saw.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=frank+bunce+hit+on+michael+Brial&view=detail&mid=88BF8D74A3CA50937D7088BF8D74A3CA50937D70&FORM=VIRE Can't remember when but is was years between the incidents and yes Brial is a dick, and an ineffectual one and it doesn't excuse his attacking Bunce as he...

You wouldn't even need the whole hand to count since they (Bok) got into the 22 on about two phases in the second half. Again the only defence is the "oh but you do...." It is a pity that we have to have this argument after every AB test where the opposition manages to put on a good showing...

Like I said in my post that started the too and fro, it doesn't really matter unless the actual training and strategy behind it is fixed. Why when there were 4 genuine jumpers on the field were the Wallabies only able to secure the ball at 2? Previously all the blame was heaped on Skelton for...

Well Bullrush & Grant NZ if the evidence was right in front of you. To the extent you have to resort to the "yeah but you...." squealing. I don't and never have defended Brial for his ineffectual attack on Bunce (or any other foul play), doesn't change what started it and comparing it to...

I'd agree but I stayed within the squad otherwise I'd go real left field and pick Hanigan AND Holloway.

On another note, Sanchez is an extremely gifted attacker, but the time has come surely for him to be suspended for the diving. Others have done it as well but he is a recidivist and needs a couple of weeks suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct. If it isn't picked up during the game it needs...

Offside more than 10 times in your own 22 is not hardnose play. I made no mention of aggression. The offside play only comes in your 22 or when a clean break is made to halt the move. How is that hardnosed and aggression. It is coldly calculated, coached and well executed cheating. The only...

Go and have a look at the incident that actually started that feud. I doubt you will regard it as anything though.

My view after a first (and only viewing):- 1. The Wallabies have absolutely no attack beyond the constant recycle and "pressure" game. This is even given away by the commentators who have certainly an inside word with Larkham like Kafer constantly repeating "the Wallabies just need to hold...

The All Blacks are the most cynical team in World Rugby. They are a blight on the game with the continual giving away of penalties in their half. The fact they have the absolute best attack in the world is lost on me because they are so professional in the way they concede penalties. It is no...

In recent times to most dominant defensive Lineout forward for both the Tahs and the Brumbies was Ben Mowen. 195cm and 110Kg from the Player Profile. I just don't understand the height argument when it comes to lineout. Defensive work comes down to being able to anticipate the call and...

Just what we need, another unbalanced "two playmaker" model.

Part of that has to be mentoring the coaches. Far too many coaches with very good potential have been discarded in Australia because they have stumbled at key aspects, and others despite extended time at the top haven't developed at all. Some will have personal limitations but I find it hard to...

My thoughts on the game after a day of rumination. 1) Argentina appeared to be stuffed physically and mentally after the ABs game. They really lacked the intensity we saw in the first 50 last week. I seem to remember the same thing happening last year. 2) The Wallabies executed their attacks...

RIP - Normie "Nugget" May One of my favourite Rugby commentators from the early years I watched the game. Also a great Olympics commentator.

My immediate thoughts:- * Mumm continues to baffle me. Drifts in and out of games, a real pest at the maul and really shored up the Wallaby lineout with only 2 lost from memory and the rest pretty OK ball. No real pressure on the SA ball though. * Tight 5 did well. * Pocock is not an 8, end...

I cast no aspersions on the follicularly challenged. Whilst I have retained enough not to get a sunburnt scone, I would hate to raise the ire of less fortunate brothers, especially a certain Mod who may take a one eyed view of such comments. :)