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Do you watch any NH rugby these days? If you did, you would see that these are outmoded and plain wrong stereotypes, particularly the Britboy biases and commitment solely to 10-man rugby. It’s a myth. Witness the current product and then tell us of the reality (it’s also in the stats if you are of that ilk).
Rugby is losing the long-term battle: What World Rugby must learn from Australia before it's too late
I think your thesis is sound, but perhaps a little skewed to choose one player as a proxy for the whole English system – unless there are lots of Itojes at the top (maybe there are?). Generally, the system has benefited from the unfortunate demise of unviable clubs, player welfare-wise?
How Italy revolutionised their youth system to produce a golden generation – and what Australia can learn from it
A pile of money for a talented but unproven ‘rookie’ – at least his agent must be gleeful.
Wonder kid offered 3-yr, $1.6m deal to stay in Aussie rugby - and why it could see Wallabies stars leave Ballymore
Respect for any “Once more unto the breach…” sentiments! FWIW, on this side of the world, there is much respect for Les Kiss and what he was achieving at London Irish – attractive and (increasingly) winning rugby, so expecting the Reds to do well.
Bollocks to the doom merchants - Super Rugby 2024 offers Australian rugby its most glorious opportunity
I wasn’t at Twickenham but I’ll give you an answer. It is all change for the team on a number of fronts. They started this 6N with a) a significant number of players unavailable through injury, or choice – the one that means you play for a French club team b) at least five (I think) uncapped newbies in the match-day squad c) a new defence coach with a new system to bed in and d) a commitment to move away from the near-100% kicking stodge – that got them to RWC23 3rd place – to something more balanced in attack.
Six Nations: Late penalty decides England-Wales thriller, Aussie ref in strife after denying Scots winning try against France
Well, I’ve just watched the English Premiership Saturday games 27/1/24 – and it was nothing like you describe. Thankfully. Pick up some of the highlights on a reel. It beats the crap out of most bish-bash-kick of RL for excitement and entertainment. As others have stated, it is at Test (and RWC) level that the RU appeal can be stodgily lacking. Higher the stakes, bigger the caution. Wish I had an answer.
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
In Harry’s first team, Ireland manqué, your wish has de facto come true – just pick the Irish wider squad as well and everyone else can stay home for a decent pre-season!
No Mack, Kiwi-esque 10: An IRISH and British Lions team to smack Wallabies - and the doctrine Farrell must follow
I like entertaining rugby too. Have a look at the English Premiership these days and you can see plenty of it. However, fact: it does not win RWCs.
Rugby News: RA starts Wallabies coach 'sprint', 'SBW-like move' mooted for NRL star, Gatland wants 'mark' erased
So, England are “useless” but Tier 1. That’s quite some paradox and is unsustainable. It will be either one or the other. I think I know which one is the more likely, even based upon the results of a (relatively) last-minute, cobbled-together RWC game plan.
Rugby News: RA starts Wallabies coach 'sprint', 'SBW-like move' mooted for NRL star, Gatland wants 'mark' erased
Not moving on from the old guard is correct, but in the context of a looming RWC23 and no worthy development pipeline (thanks Eddie), Borthwick decided to choose a limited game plan and the players to fit it. It was not far off being fit for purpose. With a new RWC cycle, I think the tactics and personnel will now change – over time, significantly. Borthwick is never going to be Harlequins, but things will move on from just being kick-oriented.
Rugby News: 'Can't see how this is right' - England star turns back on Test team at 21, historic moment for Moana
No problem with your diagnosis of the mismanagement of the club game in England. The house of cards had been predicted to topple for some time – largely, the short term and post-impact of COVID pushed the weaker clubs over the edge.
The cynicism at the end though is not IMO the perception from those outside your “experts” – whoever they may be. If you watch the ‘product’ every week, it is a showcase for attractive, entertaining, and good quality rugby. Comparison with Super Rugby is false equivalence – they are different in too many ways.
What the European leagues do generally though is expose players to a greater number of good quality games, and the chance also to play at an elite level via the European Cup. In comparison, SR is over in a flash, and the next level down does not bear comparison in terms of competitiveness and quality. So you have a young fly half like Carter Gordon at a RWC with much less experience under his belt than, say, Marcus Smith. This Smith appears to be now joined by another one, Fin Smith (Northampton Saints), who may well get his England debut soon. He is 21 and was playing in the Premiership at the now-defunct Worcester Warriors from the age of 19.
Rugby News: England star REJECTED these two NRL clubs, 'crucial' breakthrough for Lions tour
Yes. Just compare Borthwick’s post-match approach with Cheika’s (or EJ’s).
'The players deserved better': Cheika's fury returns as England hang on against Argentina to win RWC bronze medal
It will be interesting to see how well McKellar does at Leicester. Early days.
Exclusive: Path clear for McKellar to return as Wallabies coach despite Leicester job, Cheika's update on future
Quite probably – the idiot has finished strutting and fretting his hour on this stage and will be heard no more (for perhaps a day at least).
Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies coach - 'Sometimes you have to eat s--t for others to eat caviar'
Cheika is both a grumpy git and a sore loser.
'The players deserved better': Cheika's fury returns as England hang on against Argentina to win RWC bronze medal
Immaterial I suppose – they still lost.
'The players deserved better': Cheika's fury returns as England hang on against Argentina to win RWC bronze medal
Haw haw.
'The players deserved better': Cheika's fury returns as England hang on against Argentina to win RWC bronze medal
A lot of heat being generated here for what the MEDIA have said. Hmmm….these are the people that spent the last three months dumping on England from a great height, right up to the start of this game. From zeros to heroes – they play that one again and again.
Still, many expected England not to get this far; or if they did, get hammered. On balance, giving EJ the push was worth it IMO.
UK VIEW: 'Utter heartbreak' for 'brilliant, cunning, courageous' Poms in WC semi 'undeservedly' won by Boks
Play the opposition, play the conditions, play to your strengths. Style?: for romantics. Examine where Australia is in the rugby world and then say that style is the key. “Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog.” Now, that’s England – but they got much closer…
'What you live for': Boks beat England in World Cup EPIC to set up mouth-watering final against All Blacks
Answer to the question? Almost certainly not. Ha ha if I am wrong!
Will the All Blacks' bench be the difference-maker against Ireland?
OK it’s the Daily Fail, and historic, but some of it must be somewhere near the truth…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-5787199/Eddie-Jones-backs-Ben-Teo-fit-start-season.html
Wallabies lose another two young guns to World Cup injuries - but Eddie won't call up anyone yet
It’s about the relative amount of variation and, yes, random issues that make a difference. And arguing about interpretation.
SPIRO ZAVOS: Eddie Jones' coaching flaw is his belief that rugby is the same game as league
Yawn. Bish, bosh, bash, kick it away; bish, bosh, bash, kick it away. Rinse and repeat. zzzzzzz
SPIRO ZAVOS: Eddie Jones' coaching flaw is his belief that rugby is the same game as league
And so it begins….
'Bloody disappointed: Wallabies OUT of World Cup as nation to miss finals for first time, Eddie fights for survival
Clearly no then.
Rugby is losing the long-term battle: What World Rugby must learn from Australia before it's too late