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Fairly even support of ball carriers with the Tahs' Front Row efforts being matched by the Brumbies' Back Row. Impressive pressure placed on the Brumbies' ball carriers by the Waratahs' Front Row fairly well matched by the Brumbies Back Row and Backs. I don't think I've ever seen a Front...

Ruck Involvements – Waratahs v Brumbies I've been a bit busy so have only been collecting ruck stats for the Western Force games. With the Force having a bye this week had some time on my hands. There's some interesting strategies unfolding regarding how the Australian teams are applying...

The coaching staff wouldn't have a clue if they really thought that there was any chance of Hodgo playing this game is any indication. Coleman's reaction both on and off field suggested that it wasn't minor.

Initially thought it was an ankle as he hobbled off but he returned to the bench with ice on his calf. Didn't look good - usually 4-6 weeks.

Pleasing to get a win at home - already a huge improvement on last year!

For completeness, here's the Pocock v Hooper comparison for the last ~12 months (including the RWC). Surprisingly consistent. Hooper's ability to stay on the pitch very impressive.

Douglas is credited with 1 Tackle. 4 carries for 2m gain. Others as follows (from ESPN - the only source for EOYT): Pocock - 13 Tackles (1 MT) Hooper - 12T/0MT Moore - 12T/0MT Sio - 12T/0MT Timani - 9T/0MT Kuridrani - 9T/3MT DHP - 6T/1MT Hodge - 6T/0MT Kepu - 6T/2MT Simmons - 5T/1MT Naivalu -...

As the 10 minute breakdown shows he did a great job for 40 minutes and then went missing - but he wasn't alone.

very easy to do Dru....you have all of the data. :) I don't keep any data on the location of the rucks. By observation re the Wallabies: The Front Row generally stick to the centre of the pitch - sort of half way between the posts and 5m line. The Locks have a roaming brief outside of the...

Averages from the Spring Tour games.

England efforts fairly evenly distributed across main player groups. Fairly even spread of support for the ball carriers in each team. Impressive DRIs from England Front Row. Pocock had 25% of Wallabies DRIs. Strong contributions from Kepu & Moore. Big efforts from McMahon in only 14...

The opening 20 minutes had the Wallabies showing the best intensity and work rate that they've shown on the Spring Tour. Wallabies -Missed Penalty Goal, 1 disallowed try (Pocock's knock on), 2 good efforts held up over the line and a cracker to Sef Naivalu. England - Clawed their way back...

Very even distribution of Rick Involvements across player groups by Ireland. As usual the Wallabies Back Row did most of the work. Similar story to the Total numbers above. IMO an unreasonable burden of DRIs is carried by the Wallabies Back Row. Wallabies Front row just don't make...

Ireland v Wallabies - 26 Nov 2016 Have collected the data but no time for analysis. Make of the Ruck Involvement stats what you will. Ireland had 57% Possession (70%/44%) and 56% of the Territory (75%/38%). The turning point for me was Mumm's Yellow Card (22 mins) - about which I have no...

Interesting stats from ESPN. Gainline Breaks - England 13; Wallabies 42.

3. DHP 2. Pocock 1. Kuridrani

The distribution of Ruck Involvements across main player groups shows that France’s Tight 5 were more involved than their Wallabies counter-parts; a fairly consistent trend against the Wallabies. The Wallabies Back Row continue to provide the bulk of the ruck workload. Both groups of...

Ruck Involvements – France v Wallabies – Paris 2016 Another entertaining Test made even more so by the Wallabies team mix and the scoreline being locked at France 23: 25 Wallabies for the closing 16 minutes. Very pleased that France’s last ditch field goal attempt went wide. The Battle at the...

G'day SC From someone who's been bitten more than once. ESPN's numbers are a work in progress for 6-8 hours while they review and collect their numbers. I've made corrections as above. Heads up on the Wallabies Rucks: Pocock - 49T (31A/18D) Fardy - 37T (27A/10D) McMahon - 30T (23A/7D)...

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