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I was thinking the same thing - I don't think for a minute that they have the best head coach (can't make an argument that Foley is a better coach than Link or Jake White), but as a group you'd have to say they are as good or better than the other Australian franchises. Now for that quality #12...

Like "Are you having a go at me, mate?" !! That was Kafe, right?

I do like Kafe as well, but it seems to me that sometimes he just gets relegated to the sideline reporting, and they leave the full commentary to the "seasoned pros".

I'm pleasantly surprised! I thought for sure there would be more Kiwi-baiting (although that's not my reason for posting). After watching so many clearly biased commentary out of NZ, he's been a breath of fresh air and more or less calls it like he sees it.

I understand that this is probably heresy to post here, but I finally watched the ABs/Argie match, and I finally have to come out and say it - after years of one-eyed commentary coming out of NZ, Justin Marshall is probably the most unbiased Kiwi commentator since I can remember (it's all...

Now that the coaching staff is in place, I'm starting to get excited. Up until this off season, it's been all half-measures and quick fixes. This truly feels like they're starting to build something with some younger boys - some will not be up to the pace, but some undoubtedly will thrive...

No, but Wisconsin (Green Bay) is! The rich owners of the franchises bet their billions that they could lock out the refs and bring them to their knees for labor concessions. They made a bad bet. Think about it - everybody is making BIG money - except for the refs, on whose judgments the...

I don't disagree - the higher the level, the higher the scrutiny and pressure. But this isn't the "odd cock-up", it's systematic failure by ill-prepared replacement refs who's experience is in reffing a significantly different game - the college game. There are quite a few rules that are...

As you said, it's a much larger issue. This one incident is just the latest in a whole series of blunders by the replacement refs, every weekend of the season so far. Fans are losing faith in the league. But most of all, there is A LOT of money involved. Also, while not accepted, in rugby...

Fair enough. He looks like a big body and a guy who can break tackles and get over the gainline. Judging by the few performances I've seen from him in the 7's, he has good footwork as well (probably wouldn't be in the team if he didn't). Hope he pans out. He wouldn't be the 2nd ball player...

If Godwin kills it in the pre-season, and earns the spot, then we'll be blessed. But I don't think he should be handed the spot based on his performance in less than half a game. And isn't Rasolea a center?

Shouldn't they use the Ace they're holding for a #12? Seems to be the last puzzle piece. While not setting the world alight, Lynn and Wykes should be a serviceable lockng combo, no?

More interested in his roommate over there, David Smith!

I suppose it's so there's not a player leadership vacuum. Otherwise, they'll form their own 10-man "leadership group"!!

There's speculation that they haven't named him "permanent captain" in case they need the captaincy as a carrot to entice a marquee player. Don't know if that's a good idea, if true, but again - speculation. But it makes sense as a reason why they wouldn't just name him as captain.

I read a piece in the media (I hesitate to call it "news" as it's all rumormongering) yesterday that said he will be the Director of Rugby and that they would be hiring a head coach. Of course, every media report has been speculation and hearsay, so I wouldn't put too much stock in it. I did...

I'm in the same boat - but being a die-hard doesn't mean you can't be critical of some obvious failings. Blind allegiance doesn't help anyone. That said, I wouldn't make a habit of criticizing the players. It's not like the players aren't putting the effort in. THEY didn't stuff up...

The ARU hasn't been helpful (look at the funding for WA vs. the rest of the country), but the ARU hasn't screwed up negotiations with EVERY major potential signing in the past year, have they? RugbyWA's executive management is incompetent and should be wiped out en masse. It's not the coaches...

The Cardiff Blues supporters would say that he has no business getting anywhere near the 5/8 position. He had a rough time there. Word has it that he should be a fullback and fullback only.

If you're a Brumbies fan, and according to the drivel that was put out , "it makes it all but certain that David Pocock will leave to take up a big-money offer from the Brumbies," it does affect you.