John S
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Yes. Had to watch a replay and had heard how 'crap' JOC (James O'Connor) had been. When I watched he was very good just understated.
I tell you what some supporters are just hard to please.
Yes. Had to watch a replay and had heard how 'crap' JOC (James O'Connor) had been. When I watched he was very good just understated.
One thing I noticed from rewatching the first half: I really like the little touches James O'Connor has at 13.
Specifically, he is really good at straightening our backline attack, fixing defenders and putting his outside men in space. It's not highlights package stuff (often it's just a case of taking one or two steps before passing) but it's really effective and it's something we have never been particularly good at.
It seems his first instinct is to pass, which is a big shift away from 13s we've had in the past - TK, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) etc. Not having a dig at those two though, who were doing their jobs in a different backline.
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So we're 1/7th of the way to our goal. Excellent!
When is the hearing for Hodge?
Whispers are out that Hodge has been cleared, haven't seen anything official yet though.
Not unexpected but big precedent set now. Could be some big suspensions coming this world cup.
EDIT: Just realised he got the same as Scott Barrett who tucked his arm and charged Hooper above shoulder, can't see how these are the same.
No citing as yet that i am aware of?The are the same, basically hit him in head with shoulder, though I strongly suspect there was no intention he actually did more damage than Barrett too, although I am disappointed for Hodge as I say think it unintentional, and it was self preservation that stopped him setting himself correctly. Almost guarantee that at least one of Samoan players will cop a suspension too if not both!