Search results

You didn't read my post correctly, I said "every game" (not just against each other), followed by "including the RWC". Besides, you can only fall back on the 'rest of the pack' story so much, if it makes one player less effective then that is just the way it is. Someone like Juan Martin...

I'll just jump in here. Based on every game, including the games at the world cup where Richie was playing on one leg hurt so bad he needed surgery. It's a non issue, Pocock isn't there yet.

Agreed, no need for the 5 second rule. If a team has slow ball that is their own problem. Who cares about a few minutes at the end of the game being slow. The ref just needs to call that the ball is out more often. Didn't watch the game, but if Guildford kicked the ball away after the siren I...

It's roughly 1.30am, I've been up late catching up on some work. Just went to the espnscrum.com website and it has a list of popular rugby twitter feeds. It seems Quade Cooper just tweeted, assuming he is in New Zealand he just tweeted at 3.30am in the morning. He's a bit of an insomniac isn't...

Kepu injured now as well. Not having much luck you Aussies.

Yeah, it was a good team try based on missed tackles and front foot ball. When AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) used to be a dangerous player (until he inexplicably left the 13 jersey, derp).

I think it was more to do with the situation of the game. He wasn't going to swap Carter for Cruden (he wouldn't gain anything defending a narrow lead). A. Smith and K. Mealamu were both playing superb, no reason to bring them off early. He swapped the lock and prop at good times, first scrum...

I think booing has become more popular over the last 10 years or so but it will be almost impossible to stop. Maybe the increased exposure to the EPL and football fans alike have rendered some bad habits. To be perfectly honest though, I don't think yelling 'booo' is the worst kind of...

I suppose I'll comment on the AB's because naturally it's where I focus most of my attention. Essentially, as is the general consensus, they were a bit rusty. What helped was dominance in both the set pieces, great defence/poor Australian attack and the forwards just being better all round...

Hmmm. I still think you can get at the half back. When the Chiefs played the Highlanders in Dunedin (2nd time around), Kerr-Barlow, serial bloody pest that he is, came through and round the rucks, round the back of scrums (almost always offside) and charged at Smith all game. Smith had a...

Relegation, sheesh. Seems the SARU have dug a hole and their solution is potato. How is that an effective system for SA rugby? Who will sign for either of those 3 sides? Should of told them to stuff it, and wait for an expansion.

Ah, that sucks. Probably one of the most annoying injuries too. Being perfectly fit, form of your life and it's just a finger that's holding you back. I think the Boks have a strong enough squad anyway, especially in the forwards. It will the AB's or Boks to win me thinks.

Who should I pick to finish off my fantasy back row? Messam or Read? Which do you think will play the full 80? Read has been injured so he must be doubtful. Or perhaps another Saffa against the Argies? Sure to be a big forward battle?

That's a shame, what happened? What's his status?

Sam Cane or Matt Todd or Tanerau Latimer or Karl Lowe would all get dominated by Pocock. It's time now for Pocock to dominate McCaw. He may well do and I look forward to watching it. Anyone up for skipping Friday this week?

No, McCaw is "off with your head". ;) Don't worry, it doesn't bother me correcting some misguided souls.

Still a superior 7? For that to be true he would have to have directly outplayed McCaw for a couple of years now. Where are these performances? You should actually expect a 24 y/o to be outplaying a 31 y/o by now. A competent link player and ball runner? Maybe but Richie is certainly better. I...

Romano had a great last test against Ireland, but then again who didn't? Still needs to prove himself. I'm also a little worried about the centres, SBW hasn't performed against the Wallabies, and hasn't had the better of Fainga'a. Personally, I would have left SBW out altogether and went with...

1. Tony Woodcock 2. Andrew Hore 3. Owen Franks 4. Sam Whitelock 5. Brodie Rettalick 6. Adam Thomson 7. Richie McCaw 8. Nasi Manu 9. Aaron Smith 10. Colin Slade 11. Hosea Gear 12. SBW/Nonu 13. Tamati Ellison 14. Ben Smith 15. Israel Dagg I'd be pretty confident with this side playing the...

All backs, need I say more?