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Watching rugby with my wife is hilarious. She has an opinion or two, and she dished out some gold during the Springboks and All…
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Seeing the All Blacks continually winning has made me think of their supporters and how they feel about dominating world rugby. Do they leave…
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In December 2014, the South African Rugby Union General Council approved a five-year roadmap in the lead up to the 2019 World Cup, called…
I bumped into a former school mate over the weekend. “Did you see the rugby?”, I asked him reluctantly. “I don't watch the Boks…
The truth. 100% Harry. It’s something they’ve been too arrogant or ignorant to face up to. Rugby will always be one of my sports and the Wallabies one my teams because I live here (Boks first though).
If there’s a glimmer of hope for everyone it’s this – I remember feeling this way about the Boks before Rassie took over and look where they are now. It takes leadership, honesty, clarity, bravery and commitment. Probably in that order.
COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia
Cool. Didn’t know about him having experience restructuring businesses. The club rugby thing is important too. There’s something there for the ARU to harness.
COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia
Hey cookie. Curious to know why you’re optimistic about Waugh?
COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia
Incredibly strong piece Harry, and very strong words. I was thinking about your article from last year the other day actually. Lots proving to be true.
There’s so much to say about the ARU and the Wallabies that it’s hard to know where to start. They are losing the battle of the codes in Australia. Lost with no direction.
Is Phil Waugh the guy to turn things around? For me that’s just another addition to a long list of poor decisions unfortunately.
I have mates who grew up as passionate rugby fans in Australia. The type who wore Wallabies jerseys to the pub with their RM Williams boots. None of them tune in to Super Rugby or the Wallabies anymore.
I’m left with the feeling that the ARU have struggled to crystalise the code’s identity in a changing market and have lost way as a result.
My experience having worked at one of the professional unions over here was that game in Australia at the time was being run by a bunch of white collar private school boys, appointed by their mates, sitting comfortable in their positions while being inadequate at their jobs, unable or reluctant to see the shifting of the sands, and the game is now paying the price.
COMMENT: Eddie must be axed if he can't beat Wales - or the game will be in deep trouble in Australia
Sad but true. Right guy for the next four years? Big question
This is no time for X-factor: The Wallabies' challenge is to find a structure to out-structure super-structured Wales
You got any hope for them Jez? Look I reckon the Wallabies backs are dangerous enough. But I feel it’s relying on Wales to make mistakes to let them in.
This is no time for X-factor: The Wallabies' challenge is to find a structure to out-structure super-structured Wales
Like the France and All Blacks game, Ireland v South Africa will be the litmus test of where both side are at.
We have a bit of an idea of the Boks given the wins against the ABs and Scotland. Despite having an obvious playing style, Ireland is a slightly less known quantity because they haven’t been properly tested recently.
So let’s see. It’s 1 plays 2.
Ireland lose and they face a pressure game against the Scots. Can you imagine if they lose that game and don’t qualify? I don’t think it’ll happen…but it could…
Bok fans who do you want in a quarter final? At home France or Hard to beat twice in a row All Blacks?
Tough choice but I’m leaning towards the All Blacks. So Boks need to beat Ireland to top the group with ABs likely to finish second in theirs.
RWC top 10 Power Rankings week 2: Wallabies plunge after Fiji shocker, England on the rise, favourites hold firm
Hi Brett
Unfortunately I think you’ve highlighted the reason the Wallabies might lose next week – the breakdown. Can they really fix the deficiencies in time?
Jac Morgan and the Wales backrow will set the platform for Bigger to keep the scoreboard ticking over and I fear the game will get away from the Wallabies.
This is no time for X-factor: The Wallabies' challenge is to find a structure to out-structure super-structured Wales
Would be enjoying it more if Marx didn’t get injured. Big loss for Boks. Proper game defining player.
Exclusive: Tongan Thor in doubt for Wallabies' entire RWC pool stage after training mishap, surprise Slipper role
Ha. Chill Busted. I am joking here.
Exclusive: Tongan Thor in doubt for Wallabies' entire RWC pool stage after training mishap, surprise Slipper role
This is a really big loss.
RWC News: 'Doesn't make sense' - why ex-Wallaby coach wants Carter axed, Mack bemoans mates 'smoking vapes, drinking beer'
Siya’s ability to step into a green or mint jersey and perform is amazing. Reckon it’s because he has a very clearly defined role at Boks. Oh and he’s world class.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Always risk of an injury my friend
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Don’t think it was. If there was any discomfort following that game they would have sent him for scans then given the WC was so close.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Haha. Cracking read. Good lad it seems.
Honey Badger 2.0: Tom Hooper takes centre stage with a blizzard of one liners and candid self reflection
Yeah looks like Eben is 7-10 days. Not serious and if there was a knock out game to lay he’d strap up and head out.
Hoping Marx is the same.
Mentally preparing for both not to play against Ireland.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Yep it’s a smart move.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Good to see they’ve got the boxing gloves on. 🥊
Makes me wonder who’d be the most difficult to face in a bout..??
McReight with his up close and personal upper cuts? Or Skelton with his height, long reach and weight?
If there’s an option I’d ask for White. Slight tap on the chin and he goes down.
Exclusive: Tongan Thor in doubt for Wallabies' entire RWC pool stage after training mishap, surprise Slipper role
100%. They know the starting 23 and it’s good they’re resting players while giving back ups game time in certain positions.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
I think what saved both PSDT and Siya was that it was just a partial rupture of the ACL. I do wonder if it would have been the same outcome with a full rupture??
But yes amazing recovery and both are firing.
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
It’s a good opportunity to rest key players and give back up players time in certain positions. That and getting through the game with no injuries is all that matters (I know winning is ultimately the priority but with respect that team should get it done against Romania).
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Marx sent for scans on injury 😱 🤢
COMPLETE RWC teams week 2: Wallabies make three changes as Fiji name giant centre, Hansen back for Irish
Not sure who I want Boks to face in a quarter. At Home France or Hard to beat twice in a row All Blacks.
RWC top 10 Power Rankings week 1: Ford, and improved defence, fires England, Boks show impressive variety
He’s not an 8 though? Do like him but more of a hard hitting blind side
SPIRO ZAVOS: Skelton a force of nature, All Blacks' strategic error that has put their World Cup in peril
Boks 7-1 is causing a meltdown amongst the Spirit of the Game community. Ireland have now loaded three backs on their bench! I’m outraged! How is this heavy Bok pack meant to compete???
COMPLETE RWC teams week 3: Eddie makes three changes, Wales skipper misses out, Farrell back for England