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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Good. He's been shit all world cup. Our refs haven't had the best of world cups. Peyper was average as well.
Average is an improvement for Peyper
Good. He's been shit all world cup. Our refs haven't had the best of world cups. Peyper was average as well.
Probably because he did not have the influence to get the IRB to state the ref had a shocker and made a gross error in allowing Scotland's try which cost them the game and denied Japan its first Qtr final.Stephen Betham the first confirmed casualty:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...steps-down-after-poor-rugby-world-cup-display
Probably because he did not have the influence to get the IRB to state the ref had a shocker and made a gross error in allowing Scotland's try which cost them the game and denied Japan its first Qtr final.
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Why is a crook decision in the last 5 minutes of a match more important than a crook decision in the first 75 minutes? Every decision impacts on the outcome of the match whether it happens in the first minute or last minute.
I'd hate for the powers that be to rush into a reforming decision on the TMO because of one call at the end of a match. Refereeing is, and has always, been a part of the game. For the most part the system works fairly well now.
I'd hate for us to go down the reactionary path (that the NRL has done) and change rules as soon as someone kicks up a stink about a result that didn't go their way.
Here's another RWC15 casualty. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/115761
Joubers is gooooone after Joël Jutge does a Paddy O'Brien and hangs him out to dry.
Taking a leaf from the Chairman of the Board's "Guide to Sacking a Coach" manual, he issues the standard obfuscated "point of no return has been passed but we're not going to say tell you that yet" statement:
“Despite this experience, Craig has been and remains a world-class referee and an important member of our team.”
If Joubers doesn't hang up the Acme Thunderer after this, then it's probably back to club footy for him, with the only future International Appointments being the likes of Andorra vs Uzbekistan, Pitcairn Islands vs Niue Islands or similar.
A question for the Kiwi followers here. In light of Richie's imminent retirement from the test team (has it yet been announced?) and the success of the Pooper for the Wallabies, will we get to see the Cavea (Sam Cane and Ardie Savea) on the ground at the same time next year for the ABs?
No Hansen is too much of a pussy.
McCaw has not definitely retired, although most expect him to; apparently the NZRU has left the door open for him if he wants.
Savea will be in the 7s program so unlikely to be a big part of Tests next year, although might come in after Rio.
Plus, I reckon you'd be happy with Cane, Kaino and Read as a combo - it works pretty well for them.
So not highly likely.