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The problem for Beale in the 2nd half was that he was catching the ball for the most part while he was static. Also he didn't have runners so he was exposed. Given he's pretty lightweight (now) he becomes an easy target for a loosie like Kaino.

Rightly called back for a scrum

Pollock didn't see it

Blues in after the Nonu long ball. Visinia with the nice high ball take gets the try

Tahs looking pretty dangerous out wide, but are either pushing the 50/50 ball or dropping it

Quite an amusing thread. Lots of doom and gloom in the write ups, but then final predictions of "Reds by x" :) I think the Canes will win because they have been far more accurate in defence over the past month. Jack Lam and Vito, as they have in the last few games made it very difficult for...

mst - I've been to Hamiltron and the cow bells are just annoying :) I grew up going to VFL/AFL. I spent many a Saturday watching club rugby and then going to watch VFL for free (it was free after half time). The crowds were unreal. They were always in the game and the banter would flow. It was...

Can't see how comparing something like the BBL to what is needed (or wanted) in rugby in Australia. BBL is a short competition that goes on the model that we saturate the airwaves over a few weeks by having games on weeknights in the Summer where its all flash and big lights. I would suggest...

And why is there that affinity to the domestic comps? Because of tradition and tribalism. We are talking about league teams that have been around for eons for the most part or have their roots still firmly planted ie Easts and the Roosters. Rugby is working from the fact that the Wallabies are...

I'd be interested in any team news. The Spirit had a decent side back in the ARC days. Hopefully Robbie Abel will get some good game time.

I remember almost 20 years ago watching the clash of the codes between Wigan and Bath. I loved it, they played a game of league and a game of union. The relative sides won their own sport games by some margin, but one thing I do recall is how the union guys struggled with league. On the other...

His form has been up and down, and probably more down than up IMO. He's shown some of that damaging form that got him an AB jersey last year, but for the most part he's drifted out of games. Could be the kick in the pants he needs. Blues look good on paper no doubt, but they have struggled...

One of the great things about French T14 that I've noticed is that despite some dour performances there always seems to be 'atmosphere' at the games. It's probably a combination of fan base and culture. The Currie Cup games seem to have it as well. Whereas in NZ and OZ the crowds tend to...

They did play well. And whilst they have some deficiencies, what has been a real standout for the forwards is the play of Jack Lam. In my view he's been the best openside flanker in the comp. He has won alot of penalties and/or turnovers. In career best form. Vito is still getting back into...

Relegation should become formalised. The SARU have been doing it for a while, but there should be formal opportunities for NZ and OZ to do the same. I know it has been an issue of debate in NZ with a North Auckland/Northland team given the Blues doesnt really represent, or a team based in...

And the Canes backs are really firing at the moment with a good mixture of brilliance and solid play. The Barrett and Leiua combo clicking. J. Savea is playing like a wing/loose forward with the amount he's getting involved. Jane getting back into some form and Taylor is counter attacking...

The main issue I have with Super rugby is the structure of the comp. I just wish each team would get the opportunity to play each other. The conference system has done its dash in my view. It's strange there is really only two things I look for each week - firstly my Saders winning and secondly...

Firstly my condolences to Jayden Hayward and his wife for the loss of their baby. If you do read GAGR, keep the faith bro. Thought it was a pretty decent game. Some of the past fixtures between these two teams have been pretty dire, but what a difference it makes when both sides are in pretty...

Haha the funny thing is I remember when this thread started. Hoiles really was a polarising player. Some couldn't stand that it appeared to shirk the grind by standing in the backline too often, others lauded his versatility.

If it was a serious concept and all the players were into it (say like how league players take SoO) then you would have to select both captains. So for the easier selections, you couldn't go past this back row. You've got to have both captains and the best number 8. Also an easier...