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Brett McKay is one of The Roar's good news stories and has been a rugby and cricket expert for the site since July 2009. Brett is an international and Super Rugby commentator for ABC Grandstand radio, is the voice of ACT club rugby, has commentated on Under-20s Championships, Women's Uni Sevens and National Rugby Championship coverage, and has written for magazines and websites in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. He tweets from @BMcSport.

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Cheers Ricco. I won’t hold my breath on this being read, and frankly I don’t really care. But it all needs to be said, certainly.

It has been a harsh few months for us and the eds, and for more than a few reasons, but that will make the break all the more enjoyable.

A chance to reset, reflect, and think about what calibrations for 2024 might be needed…

The joy of Rugby World Cup celebrations only ruined by Eddie Jones’ final act

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Thanks Simon, appreciate the note..

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I’m within you on this Kev, especially with the demise of BeIN Sports in Australia.

Stan have added the Sevens circuit though, so there could be more to come. Otherwise, I’m going to keep an eye on RugbyPass TV..

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Too much cricket to watch, Rusty!

This will be the longest writing break I’ve taken from The Roar in 15 years..

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I was only talking about selection madness at that point, though KPM.

Harry wrote the now completely prescient column on how Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach could easily go south, and that was very early in the piece. Within the first few weeks, even..

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Kind of runs counter to him saying on day 1 everyone was in the rebuild together, Ken – coaches, players, supporters, and even specifically mentioning the assembled media..

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Wanna run a book that they do?

It’s exactly why I made the point Ken. There’s no need to rush this now, they should let the report process run it’s course, and not feel any obligation to make any appointment for a few months at least.

Honestly, what need is there to hurry?

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A great layout of, what as the line again?

Oh yes, “BS and lies”, that was it…

Thanks for this Tony, a really illustrative timeline..

Read it and weep: Eddie made Wallabies fans 'eat s--t' for 10 months - here's every bit of BS he uttered

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Fair enough, thanks for the response, mate.

Wasn’t 100% sure how to read “Yourself included no doubt”..

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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Of course Jacko. But out of curiosity, what are you thinking of particularly, to point that comment fairly directly at me?

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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This doesn’t suggest they should, Gasher..

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Good summary Jonty. Something in it for both sides, no doubt..

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There’s numerous things I didn’t mention Muzz, and none of them had any particular relevance to this specific kicking focus that I have narrowed down on..

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Just goes to prove people will see what they want to see, I suppose..

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Cheers Mizzy, I was really surprised Daly’s stats read like that.

I obviously rewatched the game, and the first 25+ minutes very closely focussing on England’s kicking, and it was only in doing that that it occurred to me that I didn’t think I’d seen Daly do anything other than chase kicks.

And sure enough, that was his involvement for the match. That was his job on the night.

But, it’s a good counter observation you make about England failing to adapt, especially as the momentum swung in the 2nd half..

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Snoozefest? Did you watch the whole game?

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I just prefer watching the rugby Mungo, I don’t care how the ref operates..

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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This doesn’t suggest they ignore that..

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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Hard to imagine weather won’t be a factor in some shape, Chookman

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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No, they won’t abandon their own plan and just adopt England’s, Coker, certianly..

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This is entirely why I focussed on the kicking game Rocky – it’ll be one part of a broader plan..

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Absolutely RT, and there’s so many variables on both sides of the contest that make it intriguing. The kicking game is just one element of that..

Did England's tactics against the Boks give New Zealand the blueprint for World Cup final victory?

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Ivee lost track of the narrative, does this still fit?

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This is great..

'Go and f--k them up': What sets the generals and their orders apart as final four prepare to battle for the RWC

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Could easily be filling a development role for World Rugby, for just one eg..

Raiwalui leaves Fiji job to head 'home'- but RA or Super gig not on the cards

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