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This is offered as a generic statement and in that vein - I don't think it is right. What doesn't work is an unbalanced back 5. Double 7s is certainly not naturally balanced but depending on the available talent it can be. Ditto double 6/triple second rowers.

Some circumspection with a new revived HC is understandable, after all he will need to prove himself. At the same time, with 5 squads opportunities to develop coaching ability is limited and I would have thought that Larkham's next step in Australia was the Brumbies or not very likely. IMO we...

Apologies Eastman. No doubt I can have literal interpretations on things that seem obvious after.

Oh, fair enough. Thought it odd.

Strange concept of “shame”. Personally I’m loving his involvement in both.

And there’s the rub. When Qatari cash can interrupt well established rugby history, where does it end?

It’s still a reduction in comps paying big money which helps our non competitiveness back in Aus. Definitely something RA should be watching in terms of Private Equity.

Tribalism had devolved for sure - generally in times of social upheaval/ poverty and it was simply an outlet to broader societal issues. On other occasions tribalism drifted beyond xenophobia to racism where the riots were defect arranged -0 mostly at international level, but here too when our...

Thatcher era coal strikes closing the highway. Just a warm up for football fans in the away bus. Waved through on the way home.

Thanks for highlighting that, Slim. Love it, and really hope the best for them.

Interesting conversation here. I wonder if Rennie would think the chatter disappointing? If so I’d suggest if it fits (it does), wear it! I can’t forgive Italy and I see the “honorable losses” as evidence that our cattle are adequate, if not ideal. Rennie for me receives a ‘get out of jail’...

Id be tempted to start Uru at 6. Still yes, we have plenty of names to fit in the loose forwards. Front row is a huge issue and we are kind of stuffed if it doesn't work well. I'm happy to see Blythe in the 23 but also would be happy to see him pick up the effort and effectiveness. Not sure...

I tend to agree with this, though some of what we have been seeing on this thread - doesn't necessarily bear it out unfortunately. What I got from it, is that we shouldn't reject out of hand the return of a former HC. Which brings us to this: o_O

I get the impression that Deans' concept of playing what is in front actually meant playing what Deans saw in front of them - with preset intentions under each category of what he sees. It's not exactly the same as the player playing what is in front of him. Even if Deans had been able to get...

You would think so, wouldn't you? I recall something around a presentation from Deans to the player group "introducing" them to some ballet (yes ballet) concept of space in performance. Now, it isn't that there is no potential cross over of the idea into rugby, but I understand the players...

Save it for the Kiwis.

Well there is a preset view reaching support of a result they wanted. I suspect that NZRu won't stop playing games and that we continue down a road, slowly to division. It's a decision that is an interim as much as it is realistic.

I'm obviously a bit slow on the uptake, but thanks fattie, I'm now subscribed to Squidge Rugby. Great analysis indeed.

sadly, I understand. I’m still fighting that temptation, but can’t deny it exists.

Id say the same about Kerevi.