The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Just had a vision of HMac trotting out a press conference with a 8 year contract for Ian Foster.
Australian Rugby / RA
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Caputo
Ted Thorn (20)
Or Rob Penney and we have to pay compensation to Canterbury
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Tahs took that bullet already.
Bullrush
Geoff Shaw (53)
I don’t what other people think but this RWC has thrown up some great games. SA v Ireland, Ireland v ABs, Samoa v England, Aus v Fiji to name a few.
IMO, this morning’s game (ABs v Ire) was heaps better than the NRL GF. Rugby is a fantastic sport with so much to offer and a load more opportunities, even if they are outside if Australia.
Yeah - it’s the worst Wallaby RWC ever but this tournament is still a great showcase for our game, if RA can capitalise on it.
IMO, this morning’s game (ABs v Ire) was heaps better than the NRL GF. Rugby is a fantastic sport with so much to offer and a load more opportunities, even if they are outside if Australia.
Yeah - it’s the worst Wallaby RWC ever but this tournament is still a great showcase for our game, if RA can capitalise on it.
Rugrat
Darby Loudon (17)
I dont want to sound petty, we all love a free airfare for a european holiday but arnt teams suppose to leave after being eliminated from the World cup. We see images of Portugal returning home as a team in full kit. All the wallabies seem to have stayed on in Europe. Im sure theres lots of reasons like family and friends there etc but really we send them off as a team. Im sure senior ARU executives have stayed on for really really important meetings too! Is Jones the only one back so he can pack? Has Mondays press conference been called by Rugby Au or jones personally ??
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
No doubt about that, BR. League is rugby that you order from Wish
Ignoto
Peter Sullivan (51)
It's pretty common place for companies who fly workers to let the worker choose when to fly back ie they send you to a city on Monday for work, you can fly back on Sunday night.
Plus, are you really expecting Skelton to fly back to Aus, only to turn around and fly back to Europe where his family is and where he lives?
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I honestly think it will be either Robbie deans or Michael cheika. The former I reckon got harshly criticised when the real problem was the code in Australia was commencing a rapid downward spiral. The latter is massively passionate about Australian rugby but was not very passionate about his boss in 2019.
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
What time is EJ (Eddie Jones)'s presser tomorrow?
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
No time given that I am aware of
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Say what? How do you announce a presser & not tell the journos what time the nosh comes out?
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
Might be diff in nz but generally the media will get notified 2 hours before over here for unscheduled press conferences
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Probably a bit dependant on whether Eddie wants any sort of centralisation or some specific flavour. I can't see them being too happy about him resting players from their lineups on a whim, for example.
Otherwise though I think they probably want stability and certainty going forward, so all other things being equal they'd be inclined to see him stay.
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
So by putting forward an ultimatum that is looking unlikely to happen (at least in it's entirety) based on all the comments coming out of the various state unions he sets up his narrative for bowing out?...
...I guess it depends on the shape as you say.
This feels much like his RWC squad selections of leaving a lot of experience at home and going for a younger team that provides him with a nice narrative around youth and experiences you need to have for the next cycle rather than ever really addressing his choices in this area. A little hard to stomach when you're watching players like Sexton, Biggar, Sanchez, Coles etc.. all running around to good effect.
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
I don't wanna be a dick about it but how is it "unscheduled" when everyone knows it's happening, just not at what time? Seems peculiar, even for EJ (Eddie Jones) and/ or RA (still not sure who's presser it actually is).
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I think it all comes from Jones' comments when he returned to Australia - this is the specific quote:
So I imagine there is a planned meeting with RA on Monday and some plan to call a press conference after that's finished, but nothing booked in.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ OK, that makes sense now.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Well Chieka has just taken a side to the Semis at least. Beat Australia in Australia as well.
I don’t support it as I think we’ve been there and had or hit of Chieka and thanks for the Tahs title and the WC final but he’s chaos I don’t think we need.
I don’t support it as I think we’ve been there and had or hit of Chieka and thanks for the Tahs title and the WC final but he’s chaos I don’t think we need.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
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.