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Are you actually a Rugby fan and do you possess the most basic skills of comprehension? If you read my post I note that the average size of the stadiums used in Super Rugby are around 40,000 not that the crowd average is 40,000. My point was fairly clear but I believe you knew that but just decided to...

In order for a Western Sydney team to work it would require an unprecedented degree of community game more than likely more so than the Wanderers engaged in before their inception. I actually like the idea of attaching itself to the Wanderers as it seems fitting the to truly international games...

I'd say that pretty much all of the starting line up for the Japanese national team could play Super Rugby these days. There has never been a question as to their speed or skills but physicality. What I have noted over the last two years and from the mandate of Eddie Jones has been the increased physical...

I largely agree with you. That's why any movement toward expanding the Aus/NZ conferences should look to introduce new teams based in Asia independent of the need for either nations to fill their rosters. If a Japanese squad (or two) came into the fold you could get the majority of the national...

I don't mind the general concept of moving to three 7 teams conferences but would keep it to five teams in both Aus and NZ and look to fill the other four from Asia particularly in Japan, HK and Singapore. We don't even necessarily need to fill the extra rosters. This is how you involve the...

You do realise that the rough average capacity across all Super Rugby venues equates to around 40,000, right? Outside of some of the larger Soccer leagues and the NFL there isn't a competition in the world that has teams playing out of such large venues. In fact, in terms of Rugby, you would find that Super Rugby...

Right, if that were to happen then each nations should have to give up a team. Seems about fair doesn't it. You are focusing a lot on the crowd attendance while overlooking viewership which is actually up this season and with a successful season will grow again next season. This will add value...

Wow. Well done Parra.

I think you need to ask why you were reading the Terrorgraph in the first place.

Hadn't considered that while watching the game. Interesting.

I agree. Personally I think he should have to play his way back through grade Rugby first. Considering Cheika has been sending Tahs squad member's back to grade when not needed or to look for form, there's no reason why he shouldn't as well. It would be unfair to the current match day 22 if he...

It's not. Don't take my comment as being so either. After all, the Force are my second team. I cheer for them almost as fervently as I do for the Tahs. I want them to win and if the Tahs fail to make a Final in the future but the Force do, I'll be donning my Force jersey (yes, I have one of...

The issue for the Force is penetrating the defensive line of their opposition. I tend to see a very dangerous mindset developing of winning the game on statistic but not scoreboard. They need to find another player who can threaten along the back line beside both Godwin and Mafi. Last night...

Pfft. It's a British Bulldog. Just step over the bloody thing on the way to handing him the huge novelty cheque in front of some of the media.

Yes, but there's a difference between the two. Tahu had a family and didn't like the prospect of being away from his wife and kids for extended periods while Folau hasn't as far as I am aware.

Yeah, running out on to Loftus will give him a taste of what the game truly means in others parts of the world.

That's why I think the Lions series could be the clincher for him. Seeing what is on offer from Rugby in terms of the game, its history and events and the opportunity to play in a World Cup of note could sway his mind to staying in the game.

We should start a "Keep Izzy" fund among Tahs supporter.

I think the Lions series could be the decider for him. Running onto the pitch in front of 50 odd thousand at Suncorp with the Lions fans going off could have him truly appreciate where he is and what he could be in Rugby. I'm talking something I don't attach to a player like as its thrown around...