Search results

Not the first time I have seen it but for the last few years their scrum has not really put anyone away. But they were awesome against SA and the ref made decisions on reputation and expectation not on what was actually happening on the ground. Bismark got popped in one scrum only to be awarded...

Those of us who are Waratah followers are asking "What's the big deal?" Our 10/12 combination has been doing this seamlessly all year, and its worked a treat. Unless To'omua cocks it up, this is just the way you play good rugby! In the Waratahs threads you won't even find comment on it any more...

Got my champions cap today, very disappointing. Three years ago the material quality and finishing of the caps sold were absolutely outstanding. The material quality and finish on this one is like that of a $5 special. I suspect they have changed suppliers in the interim.

If you really think that's why he was selected there in a game that may well decide our chances of both the Bledisloe and the RC this weekend, you probably think it was the CIA on the grassy knol and Harold Holt was picked up by a Russian submarine.

Re Higgers and the next few years: I reckon just as Skelton is the long term replacement for Palu at 8 that Jones is the long term replacement for Fardy at 6. Why Jones was dumped and Higgers kept is absolutely beyond me. Higgers was absolutely AWFUL in the second half of the Super season.

See the Waratahs vs Highlanders game in Dunedin a couple of years ago. After Palu scored a try he was dived on, elbow first, to the back of the head. The AR (it happened right in front of him) must have considered that because Cowan is small, it wouldn't have done much damage. Palu was not...

He's not the only person here who would argue that! All year for the Waratahs he has played second fullback when on defence and second five on attack. In the final I remember him fielding a couple of kicks and then running at pace to bring the ball back up and kickstart an attack. That's what he...

Mr Shoulder Charge moves on and Richard Loe's backline equivalent moves in. Sir really likes his thug element at the Blues.

That's got my vote!

Its not just a case of "putting the boot in". There were some pretty poor decisions made and some really bad stuff-ups. I'll list out some of them that I know about: The final ticketing fiasco, where members special code numbers to get them the best seats did not work for a lot of members. Some...

Who wants a repeat of that? I'd settle for a Bledisloe win, a win at Eden Park and a Rugby Championship.

With To'omua I am very happy. With Kuridrani I am relatively satisfied at his spot in the 23, but the suggestion that he is remotely close to AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is absolute madness. White was clearly outplayed in the semi-final. The first try was his error. He was not good in the first half, slightly better in...

Waratahs 13+. You know it makes sense.

Whoever put that out is going to get a huge reaming from his boss! Terrible mistake to make. Probably a mungo who didn't know any better.

The younglings call it photobombing I believe, but no doubt the more appropriate word was grandstanding. Wasn't it Warhol who said something about everyone getting 15 minutes of fame? :) As best I could tell from the crosses, you lot plus Sean Maloney, interviewees and crew were the only ones...

Have you watched the precise play of the Crusader backline this year? If the Waratahs backline played like that at training you'd hear Cheika's abuse out at Penrith! I assume the precision referred to is the ability to achieve precise play at speed. On any measure the Tahs have shown that in...

Bloody good read mate.

You betcha there's a game on on Saturday night and I've got my airline tickets and game tickets all booked. There's a whole lot of nervous and worried Waratahs supporters out there and my post was directed at why they could be more confident in their team. The reason we supporters are nervous...

I sure hope so. I had Cam pencilled in at 19 in two years time when I think we'll transition Will to take Cliffy's place at 8 when he retires. That's potentially a huge loss to the Waratahs.

I don't think the Sydney sports crowd are all that enthusiastic for anyone. On a per head of population basis they would be beaten by Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. Hell, on a per head of population basis Gullarganbone would rate better. Even State of Origon doesn't fill Homebush these days...