Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Italy sits above Australia in world rugby, with the Wallabies wallowing in ninth, until of course Eddie Jones moves Japan into the top four.…
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Don’t like it (but some guys use that as a shield or cover for pain) but also don’t like tantrums like Antoine Dupont threw at Ben O’Keeffe (without any sanction). There’s a balance. Keep poised but show how much you hate it.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
😂
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Thank you cs
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Exactly. I really like how Alldritt, O’Mahony, Kolisi, and Darge are doing it. Loosies. Hmmmm….
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Interesting idea. Some players would benefit. Some would not (I wouldn’t want PSDT going to one; just tackle everything and scoop and pass).
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
I added that just to make sure the history revisionists don’t yap. It is important to assess pundits, too.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
That was a hard WB side. Rennie was canned for losing to Italy but if that were the test, Townsend should also be packing now: Italy is not an auto win on a 5-Test tour at the end of the year with 20 injured.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Thanks, MZ! Just keeping up with those analytical types on the WR site. Yes, I don’t know who I’d or Joe will pick as captain, but this is one of those long-running issues which must be fixed and can be fixed. There is no reason Australia should have a disadvantage in chattery! But have. It’s been awkward ref-whispering for ages. More than ever now, a “guide” for the ref to see the Wallabies well is a thing worth focusing on. Might be someone we haven’t thought of but I do like the idea of McReight mostly because he goes 80 a lot and is in so many of the penalty areas. Liam is very good at club level but hasn’t seemed to have the heft for Tests, yet. Not that anyone else has leapt out at six (wide open position).
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Everyone in Sydney and Melbourne laughed at me when I said it, but I really enjoyed Adelaide. I like a 24 hour party street (just the one) when I am in jet lag confusion. Wake up? Just go out and meet a man with a horse and a woman in furs and make bad choices.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Well thank you Mr T. I decided to think a lot before I wrote. A change.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Yes, it is right and good to be bullish.
ERRATA: I always welcome corrections but this time I had it right. It’s 7-ARG 8-ITA 9-AUS 10-WALes as of right now on WR.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Seems like dozens in Europe
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Tuipulotu was Scotland’s glue. His loss hurt them a lot
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Excellent post
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Not long ago Loftus was a bit empty for club games. This year: 50,000 for a SA derby. Same levels for DERBIES in Durban and Cape Town. Winning is a powerful draw for fans.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Good point about Tate. But it’s fixable. The elbow.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Tane’s reaction to a miss is exactly what I like to see in a kicker. I bet he keeps wanting the ball and gets better
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Accuracy + fitness go hand in hand. PSDT getting low. Kriel on time but not offsides. I reckon Joe will quietly enforce rigorous standards
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
High praise. I do love Aussie rugby and we need it BACK!
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Thanks for reading closely and giving a critique free of flames.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
If you do find the Aussie Etzebeth, make HIM captain! Great Qs: I really have no idea, Dan, but I’d go with a healthy AAAAAAA.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
It’s one of the biggest fallacies of armchair selectors. A dominant pack can make many a nine look a genius.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Was wondering about Lonergan …
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Definitely believes the jersey isn’t owned by an incumbent
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Well spotted.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over