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Remember that average 70s American sitcom? The eight kids were tough for Dick van Patten to handle, like herding cats. Refereeing a rugby scrum…
4 pools of 6 teams much better. No byes and everyone goes through!
1 & 2 to the Cup quarters
3 & 4 to the Bowl quarters
5 & 6 to the Plate quarters
Breathe easy Aussies, World Rugby has devalued the 2027 RWC by expansion - and even the Wallabies are safe
Would prefer 7 on the bench, even 6. That would mean a prop who can play either side. The big issue is the big players who benefit from time-wasting. Cut that out with free kicks.
Having said that, it’s fine if scrum dominance decides some matches.
'What you live for': Boks beat England in World Cup EPIC to set up mouth-watering final against All Blacks
“at the end, NZ or SA wins the World Cup.”
SPIRO ZAVOS: The moment I knew Irish curse would continue, and why Southern giants still rule the Cup
“We’ve got to fix things at the talent identification, recruitment, development level. We’ve got to get more players in the game better players in the game and at the moment the NRL is stealing them all.”
Rugby’s big selling point is the Internationals. “Play against the best in the world.” After the schmozzle in Paris, very few youngsters will be queueing up to leave AFL/NRL.
Then there’s the 20 year Bledisloe drought. Who would want to sign up to continue that tradition?
COMMENT: RA wanted a Pitbull to bring back some snarl to the Wallabies - Eddie rolled over for a tummy tickle
Uncalled for. SA played a great final in Japan.
WORLD VIEW: ABs pluck 'astonishing win from depth of their souls' while Irish face 'four more years of choking jokes'
So “The Roar” reckons a Northern clean sweep. I sure hope not.
COMPLETE RWC QF teams: Dupont returns, Boks make HUGE halves call, Borthwick picks his No.10, Semi back for Fiji
“Portugal prove Cup critics arguing against the true spirit of rugby, what’s sparked Ireland’s rise as contender”
What??
SPIRO ZAVOS: Portugal prove Cup critics arguing against the true spirit of rugby, what's sparked Ireland's rise as contender
If the question is “How can a cash-strapped underperforming code defend itself against continued inroads from two popular, cashed up and entertaining codes?” I agree that sacking Eddie is not the answer. Maybe a small part of the answer. Maybe not even that.
The Wallabies' World Cup campaign was a disaster from start to finish - but sacking Eddie Jones isn't the answer
Tier Two nations may be right when they say that they they need more matches against top 10 teams, in order to improve. And yet playing eight matches or so every year against top 10 teams hasn’t helped Italy much.
Wallabies OUT of Rugby World Cup despite Fiji losing as Portugal pull off upset of the tournament
Yes terrible.
Constructed by AI with a simple algorithm devised by someopne from another code:
Kickoff – half time – kickoff – full time. Add any yellow card – any 3-point score – any try.
Five things we have learnt in the World Cup, and two we will learn soon
Please stop calling Donaldson a playmaker
Wallabies lose another two young guns to World Cup injuries - but Eddie won't call up anyone yet
Pretty accurate, maybe a bit generous to the back three and harsh on the second row. C for both of them.
WALLABIES REPORT CARD: 'F--k mate, what didn't go wrong?'- Few pass marks and an F for Eddie in Pool C disaster
Wrong Chrichton, not that I think ARU should be pursuing either. Or be chasing after either Cleary for that matter, though we do seem short of winning coaches.
Exclusive: Negotiations to lure NRL star to Wallabies fall over
Yes, smart to get the pre-season training injuries over early.
SPIRO ZAVOS: My message to Hamish McLennan and Eddie Jones: 'In the name of God, go'
Japan may well withdraw any offer made. Behaviour like that displayed by the Jones boy does not mesh well with Japanese culture.
'Complete dismantling': Eddie apologises for World Cup debacle, Hoops calls out moment that summed it up
Of course 16 teams is neat. 4 x 4 saves the byes and a week. As it is, the extra four teams drag it out for no real gain. 24 is better than 20 and the same length tournament. Then the 16 who don’t make it through can have their knock-outs for the Bowl & Plate, 7s and basketball style.
'Completely unfair': World Cup's inconvenient 'shame' called out by coach after latest absurd blowout
Not so fast Harry!
What if Australia beat Wales 20-13, only to see W/F canter to big wins over Georgia to progress? Not so unlikely. Does Eddie then keep his job for a bit longer, despite emulating England in 2015?
COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia
2-way ties are broken head-to-head but I believe 3-way ties are different.
If there are three teams on say 15, it’s on points difference.
The Wrap: Group C fast becoming everyone’s favourite - except for the Wallabies as early flight home looms large
It’s clear that Warriors and Storm knew what they were doing playing possum last week. They each earned home knockouts in front of huge local support, far from the bright lights. Also useful for the home coffers.
True they will now face the same hostility they received last week. They are better prepared for it and freshened up nicely. Barring injuries, it’s better not to have that week off. We will see.
ANALYSIS: Johnson and Egan power Warriors into Prelim - but Newcastle did everything to help them out
Of course, a loss followed by win over Wales may not be enough. The three of them could all be 3-1, then it’s bonus points.
Wallabies set to back veteran halfback for crunch Fiji World Cup clash, gun fullback misses selection again
Eddie likes a big pack. Fight fire with fire. The risk is not so much an undermanned lineout but a lack of pace in the back row. McReight won’t start every match.
SPIRO ZAVOS: Skelton a force of nature, All Blacks' strategic error that has put their World Cup in peril
White will play because McDermott has to stand down for at least 12 days.
Five things we learned: 'F--king do your job' - Moment Skelton proved Eddie right, Wallabies' rivals put on show
If IFL goes well – a big if – that might be the last we see of Nick White?
Remember us? The soft reminder the Wallabies remain a RWC threat - and the one selection headache for Fiji
Amazing that beating Georgia in a pool game shoots them up from 9th to 6th. Something seriously wrong with the ranking algorithm. It’s related to chess ratings but but the adaption needs a lot of work.
Remember us? The soft reminder the Wallabies remain a RWC threat - and the one selection headache for Fiji
I’m not convinced it was forward. The passer ended up level with the ball, despite interference.
It’s possible for your pass to be caught 10 metres upfield from the point you passed it from and still be okay. Depends on how fast you were going – and in what direction – when you threw the pass.
'The players deserved better': Cheika's fury returns as England hang on against Argentina to win RWC bronze medal