Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Aha. I haven’t watched many of the matches.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Holy recency bias.
D-Box
Cyril Towers (30)
He didn't pay hooker here. His first game for the Force in a trial game was at 2. He then played most games off the bench as loose head
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Haven’t watched the game yet but seen the score.
This team is elite if given the right opportunity and man for man not sure if there is a better team on talent. We just need to get the right rugby smarts through game experiences in these guys, that they have seen it all on the field by 26 so we can get them in both their physical and mental primes. Where they can physically dominate but also the mental capability through game experience to problem solve on the field. Unfortunately our systems will mean these guys are playing their 50th game at 26, where as the French team will be playing their 150th.
This team is elite if given the right opportunity and man for man not sure if there is a better team on talent. We just need to get the right rugby smarts through game experiences in these guys, that they have seen it all on the field by 26 so we can get them in both their physical and mental primes. Where they can physically dominate but also the mental capability through game experience to problem solve on the field. Unfortunately our systems will mean these guys are playing their 50th game at 26, where as the French team will be playing their 150th.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Watched the game in full. Superb performance from the boys. The quality of handling and support play from these lads is first class. They look organised and trust each other. Can't help but think that like the 2019 side we're going to see quite a few of them in Super and Wallaby teams.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
As it has always been in Australia. Except the last 10 years lol
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
The French pack is big, but they are very talented as well, especially their 9 who the French reckon is a better prospect than Dupont. Not fair to call us the most talented side IMO.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I think France is a better forwards pack by far. At the backline, hand by hand, some Junior Wallabies can match the French
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
Who’d have thunk it? The more games they play, the better they play.
Cohesion, resilience and rugby instincts cannot be trained in camps.
Our elite players need more games (club etc) and not more gym and pampering.
Cohesion, resilience and rugby instincts cannot be trained in camps.
Our elite players need more games (club etc) and not more gym and pampering.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Was outstanding at hooker in last year's U20s. But, yes, he plays LHP for the Force.
In fairness this team has looked super well coached. They were very schmick last night in particularly. I guess coaches can improve too.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Watching the final at the moment and jeepers those French lads look massive. I reckon with the size difference our boys have done well to place where they have in this tournament.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Having watched the tournament I think WR (World Rugby) doesn't do enough with the under 20s level of the game. It's probably the most I've enjoyed watching Rugby for a while if I'm honest. Every game is a must win but instead of grinding out games for the sake of winning they go for it. It's at this level where I think a World League could really work.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Agreed, it’s been an excellent tournament
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I agree they could do a lot more with it (or maybe it's us, NZ and SA who really should be doing more) but it is a little tricky monetizing age grade rugby when it's not fully professional. Can easily stray onto exploitative territory. Definitely not an argument against though, more a reminder that they need to tread carefully.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
You’re right, a good advertisement for the game. But unfortunately the fact Results/stats/news weren’t even on ESPN scrum, shows it’s importance to WR (World Rugby)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ What ESPN scrum does or doesn't put on their site is beyond WR (World Rugby)'s control I'd have thought.
I found it pretty easy to keep up with goings on by hitting the link to the tournament on WR (World Rugby)'s landing page.
I found it pretty easy to keep up with goings on by hitting the link to the tournament on WR (World Rugby)'s landing page.