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Fair point.

I've never rated Matfield's ability to manage referees either. He looks too sulky most of the time.

Can Vermeulen manage a referee, or at least keep on his good side? Why is it the right thing?

Nah. I watched the replay a few times, they weren't joking around. I don't think there was much in it, but you know how things are with making contact with the eyes these days. Just surprised it went without a look at least.

I remember noting this incident at the time and meant to check if he'd been cited. Does anyone know if this was picked up? No mention of it here?

I'll be quite frank, I didn't understand the format that you posted initially and have not made a second attempt to understand it. If it is even slightly too confusing, I'm not that interested. That is just me, but suspect I'm not alone. As you say, when the matches are played, I'll can just...

Too confusing and stupid. I would have preferred the two conference system. Easier to relate to. Interest wanes even more.

And the bizarre judiciary decisions continue. Really is a joke.

Don't think the thuggery comes cheap. Four weeks. Besides it wasn't a cheap shot, it was a stupid dirty lash out with the boot. Cheap shot is an elbow to the back of the head. I agree with Blue, especially about Steyn. He has got a massive, massive ego and combined with being a few crayons...

Any views on the Bulls player penalised for not jumping high enough?

Erm.... These two statements are pretty ironic don't you think? I am not sure how we can proceed to debate if you resort to statements like this. For the mods, please note that LeinsterRebel has started every single one of these antagonistic statements. We're supposed to ignore them to keep...

I don't hold any particular attachment to the view that the Springboks are more popular than the Wallabies, so I don't mind one way or the other if your results are accurate or not. I am intrigued by how you picked the terms and how you obtained the stats (emphasis mine above).

For what it's worth, this is my view on the format. I have not even been following what is proposed for the comp structure to be frank. But I would prefer we moved straight to S18 with 6 SA teams and 2 teams from other countries (hopefully Japan in the mix), my ideal would be: Two pools of 9...

Ok, let us keep to straight business talk then. You can read the link PaarlBok posted and (I have repeated this so many times the people who get it must be tired of me saying it) understand that Australia were the major beneficiaries of the last few format changes. You are now complaining about...

I don't mean this as a personal attack, and you should not be offended by it. You are biased, and I say that because your opinions do not reflect reality. This is normal for humans.

You clearly have a bias here. When SA ask for something, your view becomes "think they are more important". You need to examine your position and the facts that have transpired over the years of Super Rugby. I think you'll find that SA have contributed and conceded a lot. Is that why South...

Could you give evidence how South Africa is holding it back? We agreed to the expansion each time. Last time, Oz got an extra team and more local games. Our Currie Cup is now a shade of what it was formerly. If SA are holding Super Rugby back to preserve the Currie Cup they're doing a dismal...

So what you're saying is that you are only willing to put up with South Africa as long as we're beneficial to you? Besides, your view above is not reflective of reality. The reality is that Australia got everything it wanted in the last negotiations while South Africa endured yet more...

Heh. I feel your pain. I don't think it's acceptable. The only side it's acceptable for us to lose to is NZ. Even that hurts but I consider it ok as long as we lose with some dignity. But come on, every coach picks his match players and that is it. You can say what if, what if, blah blah...

No, Meyer has not had a continuous conveyor belt of players through the national side. I would say he has maintained pride in the jersey in this respect. Some people want every young upstart to be given a chance. I want a stable side. You see picking foreign players as cheapening the jersey. I...