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I like that team too Scotty. I would switch Smith and Pocock and Brown and Palu though. Pocock can start against the Welshies. Palu seems more effective when he knows he only has 20 or 30 minutes to play. He really did create havoc out there on Saturday and that is when he is at his best. I...

The more studs you get the better it is when the fields dry out as well. With only four at the front the pressure going through to your foot can be uncomfortable. I dont rate Gilbert boots. Never tried CCC.

Playing the Crusaders (without DC) at Homebush? That is begging for a sub par crowd.

Havent read all of this, but its not a great England side so we shouldnt get too excited. Not a great game, but the set piece, defence and forward performances were encouraging. Apart from Mortlock crash balls, our backs have nothing at the moment. That is a real worry. Drew Mitchell had...

Thomo you might have noticed the ABs using short lineouts on the weekend. The Irish played full numbers in the lineout. The ABs hit it up in midfield (through BBBT usually). The Irish backs made the tackle. The ABs spread it wide and had the overlap.

Baxter Moore Robinson The whole pack played pretty well though. Hines made some very good covering tackles. Mortlock was strong. Backs didnt really have much fluency. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) has to be moved from 15.

I wont reveal the score either, but Al Baxter, Stephen Moore and Ben Robinson spent a fair bit of time in the kitchen and baked up a big batch of humble pie for Ackford et al.

I used always wear puma or asic high cut boots. They only come in screw ins. I went straight to the supplier for them.

Thomo you cant have it both ways. If the line out pods up and stacks players in there to pull down the maul you are going to have space somewhere on the field. If they dont pod up and just prepare to pull down the maul you are going to win the lineout ball easily. If, in preparing to pull down...

A hookers primary role is at the set piece and in tight. Crick taught Nathan Sharpe how to stand in the centres. He was so busy looking for kick returns and hit ups, he neglected the tight play. I'm sure a succession of his coaches will tell you the same thing. Athleticism isnt the only key to...

Actually, this thread has been highjacked a bit. Sorry. On topic: I like Oliver and I hope he does well in whatever he chooses to do. He is an example of someone who is drawing from all of the advantages which accrue to an international rugby player. He clearly isnt only driven by money. His...

Tim O'Brien was a better 7 than Gleeson. He outplayed him on numerous occasions. The perception was that O'Brien was too small. James McCormack was a better hooker than Crick and is the same age. I saw Crick up close on enough occasions to know how big he was. He wasnt a hobbit, but nor would I...

Yes, how can we forget, the first ever instance of foul play between a team from the NH and a team from the SH. I've asked before (I dont remember this "cheap shot"), does anyone have footage? Is it on youtube?

Good post Gagger, and that is exactly the point. The ELVs were designed to be used together and the key ones are inter-related. When you cut the sanction ELV, it means the kicking in the 22 ELV is disproportionately influential. We saw some pretty good rugby in the S14 without the pulling down...

Starting line up? 15 Percy Montgomery (SA), 14 Joe Rococoko (NZ), 13 Rico Gear (NZ), 12 Jean de Villiers (SA), 11 Shane Williams (Wales), 10 Francois Trinh-Duc (France), 9 Fourie du Preez (SA) 8 Jerry Collins (NZ), 7 Richie McCaw (NZ) 6 Schalk Burger (SA), 5 Bakkies Botha (SA), 4 Steve...

And I dont recall him being massive for a hooker either. In fact, possibly on the small side.

Crick was an athlete, but he wasnt good enough. When he was at the waratahs, there were better hookers running around in club rugby. Crick was in the system though and once you're there, they give you a decent shot. Keith Gleeson is another example. When he had a Waratahs contract, there were...

I would also like to see a few development style teams picked containing non S14 contracted club players. Split the Sydney club comp in two and pick a two teams for a midweek game. Those blokes would revel in it, they would be given a bit more exposure than normal and it would be well worth a look.

Walker played first grade for Randwick before he switched to league. He's hardly a poach.

Yes, which is why he would be a good one to target as a marquee player. He is probably 32 now but still playing well. He was messed around a little at Manly, in and out of 1sts and switched between lock and no. 8.