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I understand the intent of the knock down rule, and in its proper context it’s fine. Problem is that even at full speed it’s pretty easy to spot the difference between a deliberate knock down and a fumbled intercept attempt yet they go upstairs every fucking time and almost always rule it as...

Calls to drop hooper after ONE uncharacteristic mediocre game. I suspect he will call time after RWC2023 but expect him to wear nothing but the 7 jersey when fit up until then, barring a return from injury or something.

It should be cited. They had the opportunity to review it at the ground but quietly passed over it, so I doubt anything will come of it.

Don’t disagree with any of that, not sure re Hanigan. If he is out and Holloway still is then Smith or Uru. Hodge is already with the main squad, I expect he’ll start at 15, assuming Petaia is out.

Wasn’t sure where I could post this without spoiling things for those who want to catch up on some overnight games. So, thought a dedicated thread on the topic could be worthwhile. Check this out!

Entertaining game, we put in a good comeback but at the end of the day a 19 point start was too much of an obstacle. The injuries didn’t help, and the home nations officiating crew were a joke, particularly the muppet in the TMO box. I’m not sure if they’ll bother for just one game but if they...

What’s Farrell whining about there?

What garbage. Hill was 3m offside for his one

Elbow to the head just a penalty for the home nations

Where, when?

No idea what that penalty was for?

Why is it uncontested? Don’t the ABs have the requisite 2 props on the bench?

All blacks look shell shocked that the ref is giving the other team penalty advantages

Yeah I'm not the least bit concerned about Sinclair at lock, that's his position. This is essentially our C side, he will do well.

I actually think he needs to switch to loose head and work on his technique for that to happen. To be clear I’m referring to the ‘could be one of the greats’ part, he’ll get his opportunity to make the test side soon enough, but I think he’ll only ever be a fill gap at tight head.

‘Calf’ is code for blind-siding Eddie

That's why I'd be inclined to go with Hodge over JOC (James O'Connor) - JOC (James O'Connor) is a better player but Hodge covers more positions including 10.

I’d be inclined to leave JOC (James O'Connor) out completely, 22. Hodge 23. Perese/Wright

I think that’s the dive by Sanchez (ie v Argentina), you are referring to - I dont think it was at a RWC but it would have been around that time, and I can’t remember if he was given a red during the match for it.

3. Porecki 2. Koroibete 1. Neville HM - everyone else