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12-12 with no tries would be a very apt full time result for this. Then omit both sides from the competition and bring in France as the substitute finalist.

I would have done the same thing, Libbok wasn’t handling the pressure at all. Now is not his time.

Whichever of these teams makes the final is going to be physically munted compared to the All Blacks after their semi opposed training run yesterday, and with one less day rest as well.

Didn’t you marry one? Considering the opposition that is probably a reasonable excuse. Or you can just be a neutral. My aunt married a British diplomat and lived in Durban her whole adult life, so I find myself supporting South Africa for this one.

I'll also say that I'm not anti-Eddie - if the post season review basically finds that he did the best he could with the shit show that he inherited, and that he is the bloke to take us forward and fix things, then I'll fully get behind him. He certainly inferred at the presser the other day...

Oh yeah, I'm not suggesting or advocating a legal battle based on some ambiguous clauses - I'm referring to possibly failing to meet clear ones, and/or a potential breach of contract by holding discussions with the JRU. All I'm saying is I feel there is a bit to play out in this soap opera yet.

Not if he hasn't met the performance criteria, and if failing those means he can be cut loose without cost beyond the normal entitlements. The salary numbers are different for the next 4 years compared with this year, so the contract 'extension' may well be contingent on meeting the KPIs...

Reading between the lines of what Phil Waugh said on 2GB yesterday the Eddie saga is far from over - firstly, any discussions with the JRU may constitute a breach of contract, secondly there is a performance review to come and that isn't going to go well for Eddie, topped off with comments that...

Totally understand the sentiment, and appreciate he is a divisive character. However.....while Eddie and Dave are sunning themselves pondering on their next moves, he is preparing for a World Cup semi final with a team that was ranked 11th or 12th in the world when he took over the coaching...

It just makes no sense. Especially if England win with something dubious leading to said victory.

I was wondering while I was watching late in the game with the suss looking HIA's - and I'll admit I don't know what the actual law is - has there ever been an instance in top level rugby of a game needing to be replayed due to illegal tactics by a team? Similar to the Parra/Manly (?) loig GF...

wow

Yeah I’m on board with all of that. Yoda, the ghost is certainly not in the minority camp.

That would be correct. That, and the fact that they turn up to the first national training session not adequately fit, after a full professional season. It is a right royal mess.

In defense of both Cheika and Eddie we haven’t seen the same ‘musical chairs’ shit with either the previous England or current Argentina sides. So perhaps the reason for that is that in both those countries the basic skills required to perform at the top level in a particular position are...

Occam’s razor. Our developmental pathways are crap.

I have been told that despite the criticism of him in the media and on here, the players generally all love him. Both Australian and Argentinian ones. If someone has evidence that disputes that I am all ears.

NZ by 30

Best game of rugby ever. I have teenage kids texting me the same thing, that can only be good for the sport. Now onto my punting club mates….. It’s interesting that no one has commented on the amount of easy shots at goal that Ireland passed up on. Not that I dispute them, I think they...

No time given that I am aware of