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The Brumbies dodged a bullet , pity it was the Crusaders that was in the firing line….. Strange did a SBW.

Brumbies end 15-year drought against Crusaders as 80th minute penalty try seals remarkable finish

Both are starters in the 15, both are World class in their positions, both can lead and command the respect of their players……the ABs are bloody lucky. I’m just glad I’m not Razor, but Scooter has been groomed for this and is ready for the next challenge. Ardie will continue as an inspirational vice and will full the shoes of captain when called upon.

'Bit shy': Ex-skipper's surprising reason for backing 'world class' Crusader over Ardie Savea as ABs captain

Cane deserves better. A lot of things were out of his control. Being asked to be captain of any team is an honour and to accept the position means you have to wear the consequences, but you also have to look were the offer is coming from. Cane is a warrior and a good guy. Foster track record as a coach and his chosen assistants were always iffy at best. NZR screwed up, Foster and his assistants totally screwed up, Schmidt n Ryan righted the ship, but was never in total control as they were assistants and poor Cane therefore always had a short straw . That said any captain would have a difficult job. Cane may or may not have been everyone’s pick at captain or 7 , but Foster determined all that very early on. Foster did dealt Cane a poor hand.

'I had my time': Cane stands down as All Blacks captain after signing new deal in Japan

Sam Cane is a gentleman of the game……total respect for the man. Hopefully he will be back in NZ coaching and inspiring the next generation.

'I had my time': Cane stands down as All Blacks captain after signing new deal in Japan

It’s time to give Dmac a serious go at 10. Razor is new to the job and obviously needs to win games immediately. That said, if the NZ rugby public are willing to be a bit forgiving and they are probably not , they need Razor to experiment. RM and BB are known factors, Dmac may surprise with some serious upside…..risk/ reward…..best time is now.

'We would like him back': Razor plotting to bring back Richie as NZR open up on eligiblity, Sio staying put

RA boards have been a failure for close to 25 years. That fact alone tells you something……poor board member selection, poor planning, poor administration. The selection and structure of the board is not working for the good of Oz rugby…..revise the structural head, possibly bring in two or even three board members from outside rugby countries to act as sounding boards eg Ireland, France or NZ , who can also review the boards performance on an annual basis. The boards needs to be held accountable and not a free run at Oz rugby supporters expense.

'Easy to throw stones': RA chairman hits back at mudslingers' 'hypocrisy' after calls for AGM board cleanout

Watched the Brumbies horror show and then the Saders tooth extraction without a painkiller……it was numbing to say the less. The Sader were sh1t and had nothing to offer……wooden spoon material at the moment.

Beale, Rodda shine on Super Rugby return as Force smash Crusaders to keep finals hopes alive

Pure muscle with a touch of wet weather smarts by the Blues…..another massacre at Eden.

Brumbies 'systematically taken apart by the Blues' in 'non-contest' as Larkham's men cop huge reality check

25 years of mismanagement……yes , small steps , watch and wait, trust needs to be earned over time……a fair ways to go .

Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM

Oops I did it again……..the brain farts are definitely mounting up and as they say , there is a history.

Latrell cops lengthy ban for high elbow hit on Johnson as Souths coach laments 'stupid' acts

Wise heads, proven quality over unproven quantity……the brains trust just improved its IQ. The Wallabies coaching staff are looking seriously good, now it’s up to the players .

'It can be something great': Schmidt turns to 'scrum doctor' as next step in Wallabies rebuild

Now that’s thinking outside the cricket box.

EXCLUSIVE: Schmidt to appoint David Warner as Wallabies leadership consultant

Razor is like a chef in a new kitchen. He’s got all the basics there, but like any great chef , if he sees something missing, he bloody makes sure that he gets the ingredients he must have……….Whitelock and don’t be surprised if he gets to add a touch of Mo’unga……nothing like a go to recipe.

Razor's pursuit of 'hard bastard' Sam Whitelock reveals the ugly truth about the modern All Blacks

Did Eddie just throw a hamster under a bus !

'Everything was approved': Eddie hits back at $2.6m RWC budget blow-out, says Wallabies can build team around young gun

“No regrets” , “ did my best “ , “I think”…… I believe you , but the regret is on the Oz rugby fan, your best is crap and honestly what you think is also crap.

Eddie puts his foot in it again by claiming 'no regrets' after leaving Wallabies in 'a better place'

It’s good to see the Aus teams doing well .Hopefully the fans get behind their respective teams n actually attend matches, get those crowds up. The Super Rugby season has been a great start, the sort of injection we need…….may it continue. If we get the turnstiles spinning, we might wipe out that unapproved $2.6 million that evaporated into thin air during the RWC.

The Wrap: The two massive power shifts shaping Australian and New Zealand rugby

The word that stands out is “ unapproved “…..$ 2.6 million may not be a lot for some , but RA is broke.

Waugh reveals shocking $2.6 million unapproved budget blowout on Eddie Jones' World Cup debacle

Good Lord that was so logical.

Exclusive: Schmidt set to bring 'Lord' back to the Wallabies as first key appointment

Where’s the bs………..not a stool in sight.

Schmidt's dossier: Coach details plans and timing on selections and assistants as new Wallaby era launches

What an incredible list …..thanks for the memories!

The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players

RA has wasted so much money and opportunities over the past 2 decades. Rugby is a business and should be treated like a business …..plan , implement and grow . The Administration has been so poor , it is laughable and the biggest losers are the fans of Rugby. The road back will be long…..sigh.

Exclusive: Rugby Australia makes sweeping redundancies as governing body braces for 'economic headwinds'

A documentary on the demise of Oz rugby over 25 plus years would be interesting. Eddie n Hamish finished the job off , but in the most ugly way.

'Stands out like dog's balls', 'set up for failure': Wretched Eddie-Slips moment that explains World Cup disaster

Schmidt is a clever cookie…..let’s just get it in gear first , not reverse and see how we go.

'Not expecting miracles': Schmidt tempers Wallabies hopes as coach outlines No.1 priority

Showing due respect. No bs . I expect the same from Schmidt. That would be such a refreshing change from last year. Really looking forward to the BC test matches. I expect both outfits will be experimenting, but I hope to see some good quality rugby from both teams and with these to quality coaches , I expect no less.

Let the mind games begin ... What Razor's expecting to see from Joe's Wallabies

If you were in deep dodo and you need somebody to clean up the crap……you don’t need a loudmouth showman who produces more crap. Schmidt has shown that he can will do the dirty work and remain quietly in the background. He will let the rugby talk, just give the man some time and space. Tell people like Greg Martin to take a holiday n visit Eddie in Japan.

COMMENT: In trading Greatest Showman for 'boring' and 'pragmatic' Sleepy Joe, RA gambling with game's future

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