Rugby 7s general chat

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I could see Sydney potentially trying to do it and firing up Olympic Park again since the facilities are still there. Pool, Hockey, Netball, Gymnastics centres etc... Along with Accor for Track & Field.

Love this move.

I understand they sell to governments on multi year deals but the event would be so much better if it moved around Australia annually.

I agree I'd love to see it be a bit of a touring circus. It's 7s afterall... I know the Olympics have added a level of seriousness to it though.

 

[D-Box]

Two years is probably about right. Get the fans to drive year one then when its a big show bring the extras. Next year start again in the next city

 

[Adam84]

Dubai – 2-3 Dec, 2023
Cape Town – 9-10 Dec, '23
Perth – 26-28 Jan, 2024
Vancouver – 23-25 Feb, '24
Los Angeles – 2-3 Mar, '24
Hong Kong – 5-7 April '24
Singapore – 3-5 May '24
Madrid – 31 May-2 Jun, '24

 

[D-Box]

Gee that's big to be the only host out of Australia and New Zealand

 

[D-Box]

I wonder if Perth got up in part as the time zones align better to South Africa and Europe, particularly in summer. That is where the broadcast dollars will be.

The cash from the WA Gov helps too

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wonder what consultancy firm WR (World Rugby) paid to be told drop the vowels.

 

[RugbyReg]

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I'm just glad they got rid of those bloody "E's" - they were really holding the sport back

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Australia Day weekend in Perth? Gonna be brutal conditions inside the stadium.

 

[Wilson]

Honestly, dropping a couple of E's seems pretty on brand for a sevens event

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Australia Day weekend in Perth? Gonna be brutal conditions inside the stadium.

Yeah but It can be everywhere. Was looking forward to going if it was at the SFS tbh. The concourse area between the SFS & SCG is perfect for all the Shenanigans.

Not mad about Perth getting it. I personally want it to move around every couple of years if possible. It is a fun way to spruik the game.

 

[TSR]

Random question - whatever happened to Allan Fa’alava’au?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

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[The Ghost of Raelene]

I reckon if he wants to and can cop it he’s good for the program.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Reckon he'll be a star when he gets used to the idiosyncrasies.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Can see him making those fast 15, 20m breaks and have someone on his hip to finish it off.

Wouldn’t mind seeing Toole back in for the Olympics. That speed is a game changer.

 

[Footy head]

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I reckon if he wants to and can cop it he’s good for the program.

Have a bit of a mix mind of this one. Definitely a capable player but just not sure if he will have it in him to be able to keep up with the fast pace of 7s.
-Footyhead

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

If he doesn’t I hope he’s not picked. Take him to a couple tournaments to see how he goes. Could be better than parachuting a Wallaby in just at Olympic time which seems to disrupt more than anything.

Toole, Pietsch should be looked at for the Olympics without doubt.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Also, might sound down on the 7s boys but I’d back Hoops to be a better Rugby player than most, if not all of them. I know 7s is it’s own thing but they’d be in Super Rugby if they could.

 

[qwerty51]

Yeah obviously, they all leave 7s when they're good enough for a 15s contract.

 

[Wilson]

If he doesn’t I hope he’s not picked. Take him to a couple tournaments to see how he goes. Could be better than parachuting a Wallaby in just at Olympic time which seems to disrupt more than anything.

Toole, Pietsch should be looked at for the Olympics without doubt.

Toole can probably go back and forth relatively easily, but I think another 7s stint would set Pietsch’s wallabies hopes back a fare way.