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Unreal performances from the Wallaroos last two weekends. Seriously need to invest in these women
'Hell of a win': 14-player Wallaroos hold on for stunning win over Wales to send coach out on a high
Nice one Harry.
I’m really keen to see the Robertson-era ABs. Not only to see who takes the mantle from Smith, Retallick/Whitelock and Beauden (surely Mo’ounga is back for 2027), but to see if he can address the cards issue.
Foster’s biggest issue has been discipline and as you said no team has made it more difficult on themselves than ABs.
Eight crucial lessons Wallabies must learn from the RWC quarter-finalists
Does it really matter? ABs had their worst run against NH teams as well… They seem unperturbed. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, too much is made of the result and not the process, sure Wallabies under Rennie won 38% of games, but they had an identity and actually played the most effective version of this bullshit “Australian Way” that all these past players keep crapping on about. The match against Ireland in 2022 was the closest anyone got to them before ABs annihilated them in the QTR.
Eight crucial lessons Wallabies must learn from the RWC quarter-finalists
You have to think Quade was exactly the same.
Surely when EJ changed tactics for the 4000000x he said something or when he tried his usual bullshit mind games with him or a younger player Quade told him to fuck off. EJ showing all of his narcissist traits
Eight crucial lessons Wallabies must learn from the RWC quarter-finalists
I have high hopes for Kiss this year, maybe he’s an asst coaching option in the years to come. Agree with ajhreds need someone who can oversee the restructure we need, would love to see McLennan fall on his sword and bring in someone who actually has experience restructuring a rugby union. Looking at his recent comments tho I don’t think that is on the cards…
'You don't go back': Deans distances himself from Wallabies return as he echoes Waugh's comments on Jones era
I should clarify, i agree with you its good for raising/maintaining the standard but not necessarily for boosting the win%. Lots of people on this website were quick to quote Rennies win % while they were gagging for EJ.
'You don't go back': Deans distances himself from Wallabies return as he echoes Waugh's comments on Jones era
Giving advice to Borthwick, who just finished 3rd and lost to Boks by 1 after you don’t make it out of the pool stage and lost to Boks by 30 is PEAK Eddie Jones.
'Load of rubbish': Eddie tees off on 'red herring' excuse for Wallabies' RWC flop, rejects Hoops issue, Lions link
100% agree it can turn around quickly.
Hardest thing for the Wallabies is the frequency of games against Boks and ABs, that said ABs might be looking pretty green next year and if Boks start bringing in new blood they will too.
'You don't go back': Deans distances himself from Wallabies return as he echoes Waugh's comments on Jones era
Surely RA can’t afford O’Gara.
'You don't go back': Deans distances himself from Wallabies return as he echoes Waugh's comments on Jones era
Samu Kerevi basically said this, I’m paraphrasing but he said Rennies gameplan was let down by poor skill execution by Wallabies. The third test against England in 2022 is a prime example of this
'You don't go back': Deans distances himself from Wallabies return as he echoes Waugh's comments on Jones era
True, but my point is they still won despite going down to 14 for 20mins. The Foster era ABs have had woeful discipline so its very on brand, I’m interested to see how Robertson addresses this. Pollard plays against IRE they win comfortably. My point is if you went through player for player I think individually the ABs players are better in pretty much every position. The team success, I believe down to the Leinster cohesion, Farrel’s coaching and the Irish system has led to overrating individuals. No doubt they’re still very good but who in that Irish team is legitimately the best in their position? The only player I’d say goes close is Hugo Keenan. There’s nearly 3x South African props (on each side) better than Porter/Furlong, I’d take De Groot and Tamaiti Williams over Porter and definitely Lomax over Furlong, Sheehan probably will be but he was invisible in that quarter final and isn’t close to Marx, the Doris conversation is just laughable now and Kreil/Ioane/Am (when healthy) and even Len Ikitau are all superior players to Ringrose. NZ should have won the world cup and the team didn’t even play up to its potential in the final. Could be scary times ahead with Robertson coming in
'Lot of hurt': Ardie wins award 24 hours after ABs devastation, fans blow up at 'horrendous' Boks snub in Team of the Year
On second look 100% too influenced by world cup. Lawes mammoth WC but was pretty meh outside that. And I agree re: Botia he’s a deserving world XV #7. If you went through team by team and compared purely on rugby ability there aren’t too many teams with better opensides. Controversial I’d say he’s definitely better than Kolisi currently and other than the semi final against Ireland he’s been better than Sam Cane – of course both would start due to leadership.
'Lot of hurt': Ardie wins award 24 hours after ABs devastation, fans blow up at 'horrendous' Boks snub in Team of the Year
Ardie a deserved winner.
Along with Dupont have been the best players of the last 4 years.
I’m okay with Farrell as the top coach, I think that quarter final showed that (unlike what the heavily influenced WR media believe) man for man the Irish aren’t as talented as NZ (they won playing with 14men for 20mins).
Team for mine: 1.Baille 2.Mbonambi 3.Malherbe 4.Etzebeth 5.Barrett 6.Lawes 7.PSDT 8.Savea 9.Dupont 10.Mo’ounga 11.Telea 12.De Allende/J.Barett/Aki 13.Ioane 14.Penaud 15.Keenan. (yeah I cheated with the flankers)
'Lot of hurt': Ardie wins award 24 hours after ABs devastation, fans blow up at 'horrendous' Boks snub in Team of the Year
Despite the beautiful on-field product I’ve always struggled to get around this Irish rugby team, largely due to the arrogance and hype surrounding them but also their history as a pretty whingey side, dating back to the Brian O’Driscoll, (perceived) golden generation days. My dad was in the stadium and said the Irish fans were notably arrogant (he compared this to the French crowd the following night). Personally, I think Ioane’s reaction is fine, they quite literally silenced the crowd and its not like this Irish team has had the humility of a Fijian side these last few years. Sexton’s reaction reflects his own failures/frustrations not some sense of duty to the fans wellbeing. Glad to see the back of him and Biggar
Good, the Bad, the Eddie: Bok hails AB for 'best display I've ever seen', Kolbe confounds, 'classless' Rieko claim
French really missed Ntamack in this one. Jalibert came off for Moefana which I thought was a weird substitution. French really lacked direction/composure in the final quarter and were pretty chaotic throughout especially as Dupont faded towards end of the game. One of their strengths has been having Ntamack/Jalibert for 80mins. Still think this French core will win a world cup though.
I expect Bokkes to roll England by 30 – NZ/Ireland/France similarly would crush this team. It might be one of the worst semi finalists we’ll ever see. Similarly ABs should pump Pumas despite what the narratives will say about their 2x recent wins. The blockbuster final that no neutral fans wanted but is all too fitting, battle for the 4th title incoming and should be another game decided by 1-2pts.
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
Whats so ridiculous? Go watch the game bro. He gets levelled a few times then goes for a chip and chase returning a goal line drop out when he should be taking it off the back fence. Bloke doesn’t want it, goes in to his shell when he gets folded, happens to some people I’ve seen it all to often as a player/spectator
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
That Doris drop has been coming since that pre-RWC match against Samoa.
I saw a man in that game who thinks twice about contact from large polynesians, and it was again on show here. Ironically it was Sam Cane who nailed him a few times. Discussion about Savea/Doris/Aldritt as best number 8 seems a silly one now. Both the northern hemisphere players are elite number 8s no doubt but Ardie is just something else, like Dupont his skills in all facets of the game and otherworldly athleticism elevate him to a level not seen before. The modern-day version of Zinzan Brooke
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
100% We had a prime minister that literally made a career of failing up. It was Scomo if it wasn’t obvious
'Got to be a good guitar player': Outgoing Japan coach's not-so-subtle message to JFRU amidst Eddie links
Andy Farrell, ironically Craig Gower
Why the Wallabies shouldn't miss out on the next Joey and try to lure Cleary for 2027 World Cup
100%. Im a player/coach, lifelong fan and genuine lover of the game its so frustrating to constantly be fed the bullshit. The Eddie Jones coverage has been particularly ridiculous. When Alan Jones and Campo sound like the voice of reason something is amiss
Why the Wallabies shouldn't miss out on the next Joey and try to lure Cleary for 2027 World Cup
Cleary just had a god like performance, one of the best we’ll probably ever see but all that talent means nothing with a weak scrum, ineffective rucking, wacky selections and poor coaching. He genuinely could be the best 10 in the world but means little. See Scotland (Finn Russell) vs South Africa. While a good journo (and this is a timely piece) i think Christy has again displayed his lack of understanding of the game.
Why the Wallabies shouldn't miss out on the next Joey and try to lure Cleary for 2027 World Cup
Interesting. Stats match the eye test for me. Richie Arnold hit rucks like waves breaking against rocks and both he and Frost lack that punch of test lock. Frost a perfect foil for Skelton and I guess Arnold in theory was too but it was a weird selection given the performances of Holloway/Neville and dare i say it Swain in the previous cycle. Tom Hooper excellent workrate and a big body but very rarely seems to have a big impact (save for his try in Dunedin). Attack looked exactly like the stats described – give it to Valentini, Kerevi then hit Bell or Nawaqanitawase coming back the other way and hope for the best. Well put together summary here Harry. Sadly i see there’s already an article proclaiming the need to sign Nathan Cleary (albeit on the back of a god-like performance in the premiership final) not sure how that addresses the lack of effective carriers, tacklers or attacking rucks from forwards, selections or the overall attacking and defensive strategies from coaching…
The stats that reveal why Wallabies drowned in the Rugby World Cup pool for the first time
Epic read. Sounds like an amazing trip – definitely making plans to park a cheap 8th-hand caravan in the backyard of a willing friends home for the entire Brisbane groups stage in 2027. Lets hope the centralised RA under Nucifora, Steve Anderson and coaches Andy Friend/Jamie Joseph have the Wallabies humming by then
The one thing that unites World Cup players and fans - you gotta fight for your right to party
I care about the margin and any genuine fan would also. The best way I have found to show the difference in the wallabies competitiveness…
Points differential under Rennie: – 91pts from 34tests – this includes 17tests against NZL (9) , RSA (4) and FRA (4)
Points differential under Jones: -113pts from 8 tests NZL (2), RSA (1), FRA (1)
If you remove the tests against the All Blacks from both groups considering we potentially would not have faced the ABs in the RWC and its well known any coaches record is skewed by playing against the ABs all the time…
Points differential under Rennie: +31pts from 25 tests
Points differential under Jones: -69pts from 6 tests
Going into tests under Rennie we were almost always competitive with only 2 blowouts away to Argentina and home to RSA. Take me back to when a blowout was 8-24 😢
Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach
Hahaha
“I’ve never cried in my life”
(except for whenever newscorp gives me an opportunity to cry all over print media)
Man is good for a lol
Rugby News: 'Men don't cry' - Wallabies legend's saddest outburst yet, plans revealed for Club World Cup