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Cyril Towers (30)
That's a shame - haven't seen him in his games in the Top 14, but had fond memories of him as a Wallaby. Always seemed to give 110%.
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Mark Ella (57)
TWAS - that is just it, I don't care about how Elsom went in Ireland. The decision neatly circumvented the spirit of the rule.
When Deans wanted to play a conservative kicking based game plan at the 2011 RWC why didn't he get in touch with Brock James and get him a 1 year Super contract? James was consistently one of the best 10s in France for that game.
I really despise people manipulating the rules for some individuals and pretending that they are keeping the spirit of the rules.
When Deans wanted to play a conservative kicking based game plan at the 2011 RWC why didn't he get in touch with Brock James and get him a 1 year Super contract? James was consistently one of the best 10s in France for that game.
I really despise people manipulating the rules for some individuals and pretending that they are keeping the spirit of the rules.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
State Francais his club won the title this year, he didn't even make the 23 for the last 5 or so games.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Just because McCabe was at 12 doesn't mean Dean's wanted a conservative kicking style, if he did he would've played Barnes over Quade.
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John Eales (66)
I really think everyone is getting a bit carried away with this whole Douglas situation. At this stage it looks like nothing more than the ARU trying to negotiate a release to get him back here next year, via the Reds. Given that from all reports he can't even train properly until next month I doubt he would be regarded as anything other than a 2016+ proposition.
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Greg Davis (50)
I agree with Fatprop. Douglas is a bit of a Palu. Because he's not a ball-running lock, who runs around with players hanging off his back like ants, fans think he does nothing.
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No. Because he has been ineffective and had a low work rate in Wallabies games fans think he does nothing.
Did he suddenly become more noticeable in 2014?
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Dave Cowper (27)
The other issue with this whole Douglas discussion is that Leinster are adamant Douglas sees out his contract there which is another 2 years after the world cup. This rules him out of that other funny rule where by if you sign with an Aus Super team for 2 years you are eligible to represent the Wallabies once that contract starts.
“We have been in discussions with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and with Kane for a few weeks now and we have made our position very clear. Kane is contracted to Leinster Rugby for another two seasons and we look forward to welcoming him back when his commitments with the ARU come to an end.” - Leinster Manager Guy Easterby
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Dave Cowper (27)
I believe his knees may be shot, similar to Peter Hynes' decline with his poor knees.
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David Codey (61)
370k to get Douglas back, screw that they can keep him..
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/r...ahead-of-rugby-world-cup-20150707-gi6tt5.html
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/r...ahead-of-rugby-world-cup-20150707-gi6tt5.html
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John Eales (66)
All Georgina has done there is find out the payout figure and use that and what we already know to concoct a story out of it.
She conveniently leaves out that he can't even train properly at present.
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Players are also eligible if they sign for the next 2 years in Oz.
Please, try not to get in the way of the frothing indignation with rational talk.
ARU trying to get him back for next year with a possible top-up to help a move to the Reds; it is known he is rehabbing from injury; they want to get him in the training sphere to have a look where he is ( having played for Oz before). Chance of playing for the Wallabies this year would be low. I'd rather guys like this are in Oz rugby than not.
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Dave Cowper (27)
I would love to see that combo tested out. Very well balanced, especially with big Tevita at 13.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Plus the fact that clubs are able to let players leave based on compassion grounds. If all parties aren't dicks to one another I'm sure Leicester will let him leave to be with his pregnant wife without being paid for anything. After all, they can always sign a new lock.
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