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Bill Watson (15)
Just saw that. Freddie Michalak seems to have avoided being cited for biffing Hogg.
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Looking at it from the IRB's perspective Samoa not being included in Tier 1 is not a slight on them, it's simply a reflection of the fact that they do not take part in either of the 2 premier annual international competitions. Should they be invited to join The Rugby Championship at some point in the future I'm sure they'll be moved to Tier 1 status.
Leigh 1/2p wins Player of the 6N. It's basically a popularity poll, the public voting on a shortlist made up of all the TV commentator-awarded MOTM winners. They say 80,000 voted, 1/2p drew 40% of the vote, Zanni second with 11%. Picamoles nowhere.
I think they'll go with Hogg at FB. 1/2d on the bench covering wing and FB.
Do you mean Mackensie?Australian's are happy that the Aussie is free to take over from Deans after the Lions give the Wallabies a ass kicking in June.
Yep, thought he would actually be a good option for Ireland. Not linked with any Irish team would have gave him the advantage. But once again Ireland go with the safe option.Do you mean Mackensie?
Joe Schmidt has been appointed the new Ireland coach. Pleased myself that we have appointed a foreign coach who cannot have the children throw accusations of provincial bias at him. He will have a tough start in the autumn against Samoa, Aus and NZ. Anyway, congratulations to him and the very best of luck!!!