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Which is a great thing imo - if you have a genuine care or interest in both sides, you're much more likely to strike an appropriate balance

The initial comms were horrifically done, but RFU has actually dealt with the fallout very well, and released the statements around consultation and supporting evidence that they should have initially. The emotional, irrational, and overly-dramatic posts are sweeping statements like this, imo

Paisami is (probably deservedly) the incumbent, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Henry’s the regular starter by season’s end. Fingers crossed they can both stay fit - it’ll be a great battle.

Unsurprisingly there's a hell of a lot being said on Rugby Pass (UK-based) about it at the moment - too many individual articles to link, but worth a look for anyone interested. Some interesting insights I've seen: Feedback from the NZ trial last year (subjective data, but still valuable...

Impact to the chest area results in head/neck flexion relative to the torso (i.e. whiplash). Impact below the chest allows the torso to move with the head/neck, reducing whiplash. Here's one paper, plenty more available with a quick google: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000362

As Braveheart implied, I don't think the change is going to be anywhere near as dramatic as what's being thrown around. Good tackles shouldn't be above the waist anyway - forcing players to improve tackle technique, from a junior level, has every chance of actually improving the spectacle imo

The counterpoint is that it could make the game more appealing to juniors (more specifically their parents) if it's perceived as 'safer' than League.

Of course, but I don't think that sort of depth of response would be well received or wanted by either the publisher or most readers, so don't think it's the platform for it - hence why we keep getting articles in this vein. Hoggy's right in saying the key takeaway is that a centurion...

No?

Is this true though? The vast, vast majority of those playing Super have come up though the pathways. Even looking at those currently in and around the Wallabies, who's had starts elsewhere before working their way up through Super? The only names that come to mind are Koro, Wright, and Vunivalu.

No one outside of existing rugby fans / circles would know any of those names and couldn't care less if they were playing here or overseas. But the point others have raised around the benefits of bringing talent home to improve the level of competition I absolutely agree with.

Of course, that's why I said 'a consideration' as opposed to the sole determining factor. It's been discussed at length before, but it's probably worth mentioning again that income and financial security becomes more of a priority when you recognise that the bulk of your earning potential is...

Less about 'buying glory' more about becoming more competitive in the market. If you were looking for a new gig and one employer was offering double that of another, would that not be a massive consideration in your decision?

Genuine question - who is currently overseas that would have a homecoming that generates interest among the broader public? The only name that comes to mind of someone who has transcended rugby and has broader recognition would be Quade (and of course Folau, but not touching that). Maybe Koro...

Agreed, however, Jordy is yet to show that's he's (consistently) a class centre, despite everyone's hopes. He has shown his abilities on the wing though, and that he's more than a run-of-the-mill explosive winger.

There's still a lot of time for Petaia to transform into an out-and-out 13, but I think he's continuing to cement himself as a very strong winger / bench utility. As mentioned, his defence (particularly scramble) is often outstanding, and he's continually shown his abilities as a finisher. It...

Vunivalu is pronounced phonetically as far as I'm aware - it's just the spelling that was slightly amiss before it was fixed up

Looks like one of the mods has put in a rule to change what you were typing (V-a-nivalu) to the correct spelling (V-u-nivalu) since I made the post, so they've all been updated retrospectively. No biggie, we're all guilty of butchering names every now and then - just see it as a small sign of...

Most balanced / versatile for me would be: 11 Vunivalu/Daugunu 12 Paisami 13 Flook 14 Petaia 15 Campbell 22 Henry Also, not trying to be a grouch, I’ve just noticed it a few times across your posts - it’s Vunivalu not Vunivalu. It’s a small thing, but important imo.