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There’s also a school of thought that modern-day head coaches at the professional level – and more so at the international level – are increasingly responsible for building team culture and unity

Yep, agree with that, looking at the little video clips Rassie has released after the RWC, this fits in line with that. Hugely important, without team culture you have 15 individuals rather than a team.

Rennie well suited to reignite Pasifika pride within Wallabies

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Yep, away from home some correction is in order after their “preferential” treatment by SA referees 😂 😂

Super Rugby Round 5: Reality bites

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I enjoyed your take on how bad the Bulls are Harry, excellent stuff

Super Rugby Round 5: Reality bites

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Sad to see what has become of SA cricket.

Australia thrash Proteas to take number one ranking

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The only really sure thing is the Hurricanes vs Sunwolves.
The Stormers vs Blues should be a sure thing, but then the RWC final was a supposed sure thing as well.
The Waratahs have been crap, a tad more crap than the Lions, not a sure thing, but the vote should go to the home team.
The Reds Sharks should go to the home team, but Sharks are travelling well.
There are a number of reasons why the Bulls must win this weekend, for the players’ sake mostly, but also for the benefit of the Sharks and Stormers. I think they will surprise the weekend, after surely they cannot just keep on losing, can they?
Almost forgot about the Rebels v Highlanders, another 50/50, maybe the Highlanders by half a point?

Super Rugby Round 5: Reality bites

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Yeah, I think the bulls have low confidence and probably unsure which gameplan to use

The spiritual third-coming of James O’Connor

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I thought the Sharks were pretty good too.

Super Rugby: Five talking points from Round 4

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Matt, true, however Quade played in an era when the Wallabies dominated the Boks for a few years. Foley not.

The spiritual third-coming of James O’Connor

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Yeah mate, and he can be positively influential in the culture change of a team, something that might just benefit the Wallabies.

The spiritual third-coming of James O’Connor

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Nice read Brett, good on O’Connor for being back in Australia. Even better that he gets another chance, hopefully (and it seems that he wants to) he will be back in the Wallaby jumper making a difference.

He still has a good few years left, and can be a big influence come 2023. Just not against the Springboks 😛

The spiritual third-coming of James O’Connor

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It is Bosch’s fiftieth match, it was a present.

Sharks winger bizarrely stops himself from scoring a hat-trick by randomly gifting teammate a try

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pm, old stock isn’t always necessary as the Boks showed last year, our back line performed way above expectation with some seriously inexperienced international players such as Herschel Jantjies, Am, Mapimpi and Nkosi.

The newbies might just surprise.

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

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Yep, it is really a matter of inches and perception could be different.

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

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Yes one thing Rassie has brought to the table is transparency, honesty and a directness that I find refreshing.

These video clips coming out now shows his open approach to his players as well.

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I think their chances are better than just on “on days”

Looking at their RWC performances they have the talent, and the attacking skills to score enough points. If Rennie can get them to manage their game better, play territory better and improve on set piece and breakdown, it will make a huge difference.

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

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People are too sensitive, best not to say anything in public anymore.

Eddie needs a “zip your lip” attitude.

Eddie Jones apologises for racism joke

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Rennie does need time though Ken, if he can start with a healthy culture and get the Aussies to buy into the basic fundamentals of the game ie. workrate, collective effort and proper field and game management he will have the foundation to build from there.

But I agree, a healthy culture will go a long way in uplifting the Wallabies.

Bleak Bledisloe hopes a harsh reality for Wallabies fans

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Chin up Will, I am sure OZ will be better than expected.

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Cheers mate

Tomkinson handed three-week ban over Banks hit

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I am just wondering why Banks didn’t go for a HIA, harsh to expect referees to dish out a red card if the tackled player isn’t required to do an HIA, surely the requirement or non requirement is an indicator?

Tomkinson handed three-week ban over Banks hit

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If there was suspected contact with the head would that not then be protocol?

Tomkinson handed three-week ban over Banks hit

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Just a question, did Banks go for an HIA?

Tomkinson handed three-week ban over Banks hit

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I empathize with these officials, yes on tv it looked like clear contact with the head, but it simultaneously made contact with most of his shoulder.

Either way you are going to be blamed for carding the tackler.

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Thanks for that Harry, some perspective is always welcome

The Wrap: The Sunwolves and Super Rugby’s shame file

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If Super 18 with its convoluted conferences didn’t work, why would a pro 18 work?

And considering the seven teams that came from Europe (remember the SA teams currently are ineligible to qualify for Champions Cup to protect the other teams) why would they now care to open it up to the SA teams?

The Wrap: The Sunwolves and Super Rugby’s shame file

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