Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
All revenge for us stealing the 2003 WC games from them isn't it?
Australian rugby/RA
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Dan54
David Wilson (68)
While I can understand some people's angst, is AB/Wallaby test just once a year going to be a bit refreshing? I realise that some are saying that we finally having a good RC, but noone knew that last year when these decision's made. In fact many on here were suggesting it needed change didn't they? I do agree NZR and SA have made decision they think is what is good for NZ and SA, but genuinely think that's their job. And as said if Aus win Bled, well that will maybe work in your favour anyway.
Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
It's still likely to be two Bledisloe Cup tests next year isn't it? NZ just won't play Argentina.
Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
They’re struggling against Argentina lately. It all makes sense.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Could be a very very cool concept if they could swing a good time period for it being here and away every few years. I know theres already a trophy for it but a series like that always drives attention and no doubt revenue. Get some bucks out of the pommys in between Lions tours to Aus. (yes I know the Lions go other places)
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
The poms absolutely froth at the mouth hearing about a new opportunity to travel to Australia, so it would be a money maker beyond believe I think. Hopefully Waugh and co can cooking something up with Sweeney and sons.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Honest truth mate, I have no idea. I haven't looked at next years draw, and with all league of nations etc etc, I getting lost what's happening.
Mind you, that could just be my age.
Adam84
Tim Horan (67)
Basically NZRU are a bunch of fluffybunnys..
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
So did RA actually ask for time to be changed? If so they got every right to be pissed, Or is that just imagination?
Mind you I just checked and RA have got Perth Bled match at 10.45pm NZ kick off, so perhaps neither board is giving a shit about what suits others supporters?? I mean weren't the Puma games played in afternoon? So I suggest perhaps there is no working in with each other? By playing the Pumas games at 2.30 pm they made them at 1.30 am Argentina time instead of 6-6.30 am Argentina time which must be better. Weren't SA tests played at 5pm? Is there a push to play them earlier (except for Perth test?)
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Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I pretty sure it's not about Wallabies' strength, and no way about ABs not wanting to play them. It's more about changing things up.
Lions talk (and that's all it was) wasn't dropping Aus, more adding France and putting all of us back 4 years.
Dctarget
Jason Little (69)
You sound like my ex letting me down gently. "No! it's not that I don't want to see you, it's more about changing things up!"
John S
Ken Catchpole (46)
I'm pretty sure the talk was dropping Aus - if you're adding France in the 4 year cycle, it is going to play Aus less often
EDIT: on reflection it's not a total drop - but there will be a decrease in the Aus games
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep John, but also NZ and SA would be decreased too. Be once every 16 years instead of 12. Be honest at my age those things don't worryme.
Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
“I'm in the process with Aussie Rugby, looking at developing down below, like tight five camps and structures to set up at the barbell to keep them coming through to the top. So I might be involved in that to develop that, which I think would be huge for the Rugby Australia,” he revealed.”
This sounds promising.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Out of interest fellas, did anyone see Phil Waugh on Inside Rugby? Thought he was interesting. Also on SA and NZ organising tour next year? The RC agreement finished this year. so noone pulled out of anything. I will add I like Waugh, doesn't (or can't ) say anything controversial, but thats the nature of his job. But also talked of going for more day tests for families etc (though as he said have to work in with TV partners etc)
Also heard a NZR fella (not sure of his name) on a radio show on Monday/Tuesday (all days same to me now I retired), and they asked him about the clash with AFL final last week. Says they weren't really aware of the clash until a few weeks ago, and agreed it would of been better if they didn't clash. When asked he said normally if something clashes like this it is not unusual for country where problem will be, to give a heads up to hosting country.
Also heard a NZR fella (not sure of his name) on a radio show on Monday/Tuesday (all days same to me now I retired), and they asked him about the clash with AFL final last week. Says they weren't really aware of the clash until a few weeks ago, and agreed it would of been better if they didn't clash. When asked he said normally if something clashes like this it is not unusual for country where problem will be, to give a heads up to hosting country.
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Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
We’ll probably never know the truth but sounds like a balls up by both nations.
Ignoto
Geoff Shaw (53)
That's farcical Dan. The AFL and NRL have generally had their finals in the last weekend of September with the AFL being played on Saturday and NRL being on the Sunday.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but the AFL have done this since post WW2.
I would even wager a small fortune that every SANZAAR entity knew this because when they sat down to plan who plays where they would have seen what stadiums and where we're booked.
The most logical answer is NZ knew and didn't care because from their perspective it didn't matter if AFL was played at the same time due to the limited impact it would have on NZ stakeholders. This is just a continuation of how NZRU have acted over the last decade or so, acting in their best interests. Which is fine, but let's not pretend it's something else when it's not the case.