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Played as a prop, loose forward, wing, utility. Master of none. Regularly beaten by sidesteppers. Coached at high school level. Ran ex-prisoner/ex-gang member rehabilitation home; working as accountant to fund it. For some, rehabilitation involved encouraging them to play rugby, meeting normal working blokes, & being accepted into the team, where their past was irrelevant.
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Some good points Tiger. ‘To this end I would have the team and individuals have their own highlight reels of what they have done well, and to replay those often, as sport is a confidence game and what you focus on expands.’ Pretty sure Vince Lombardi used to do this – show his team re-run videos of their successful plays, so their brains were conditioned to visualise successful plays.
If I was Wallabies coach for three weeks...
Canny Scots. One of my kiwi mates told me that the Crusaders came last in the first year of professional Super Rugby (Super 12 I think in those days). So for the next year, they got out the chequebook, and offered Crusaders contracts to virtually every All-Black-potential player in the opposing provincial teams Canterbury played. They were the first franchise to take a professional league-type approach. The rest, they say, is history.
The Thursday rugby two-up: Last chance to revise Spring Tour predictions for the southern raiders
I guess you could look at it as the Black Ferns doing an extremely thorough job of lulling them into a false sense of security RT. 😁
The Thursday rugby two-up: Last chance to revise Spring Tour predictions for the southern raiders
Possible Oz. My hope is that Eddie will be so focused on revenge for the RWC final, that England will slip up against us.
The Thursday rugby two-up: Last chance to revise Spring Tour predictions for the southern raiders
While some SA individuals (to be fair, every country has them) tend to pull out all sorts of ploys and waterboys to win, I have never ever believed they poisoned the All Blacks in 95. However, the AB team definitely had food or water poisoning, and gambling interests seem to be the most plausible explanation.
The Thursday rugby two-up: Last chance to revise Spring Tour predictions for the southern raiders
Likewise Peter, I am somewhat sceptical of elements of the UK press. Sensational ‘exposures’ of high profile people elevated to an almost Olympic-level sport with some of them. Glad to hear Borthwick come out and provide some balance.
Rugby World: Ex-All Blacks prop, 41, has dementia, two new Wallabies call ups, Eddie under fresh attack
Havili a very talented footballer, but you are really missing a big 12 or 13 who, when the defence is tight, can cart the ball upfield effectively, or at least hold his own, in the manner of Nonu or SB Williams. I think expecting Havili to do that close quarter stuff effectively is unfair, given his weight. Mounga or Barrett, & Lienart-Brown, are all relative lightweights.
Also a shortcoming in the Wallabies when Kerevi is absent; I would recall Kuridrani as a like-for-like replacement, despite is Super form dipping.
Clogged midfield defences are a frequent fact of life in the current game.
What a balanced All Black loose forward trio can deliver
Interesting article, these things do seem to go in waves, in and out. I long for the day when frontrowers get all the glamour, man of the match awards and write-ups. 😁
Blindside is rugby's new most influential position
Thanks Adam, an enthralling story. I wonder how many international quality players were lost in the amateur days, as Roy Roper would have only just turned 27 when he retired, yet was rated the best of the All Blacks backs in 1950; appears to have only played 2 years for the All Blacks.
Lordy Åwhango has two All Blacks
Faith, your 2 grunts and 1 flash a very good analogy.
The Thursday rugby two-up: What needs fixing this spring?
Faith’s 2 grunts and 1 flash formula a good one.
The Thursday rugby two-up: What needs fixing this spring?
Good point Don – Kuridrani provides the size (and test experience) which none of our other options provide. While his Super form was not good, do wonder if he was perhaps just going through the motions, carrying some injury effects. Tend to think he would lift for tests – he always has in the past.
Countering Tualagi in the England midfield providing go forward for a strong forward pack, I think our biggest challenge.
The Thursday rugby two-up: What needs fixing this spring?
more like aaarrrghhhhh the memories Jacko 😊
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
Yeah like an art form now. Effectively legitimised cheating. Also made the refs jobs much harder.
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
Yeah I was really looking forward to see him being used. Sad he was out.
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
But is he definitely out for the rest of the tour? On the plane to NH as I understand, so some hope of him recovering?
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
Maybe Skelton standing in midfield as a big ball carrying option?
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
I prefer Hodge at fullback if he is fit. His option as a ‘kick-back / force-back duel’ winner too valuable.
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
Agree with you Biltong. Detest, the introduction of American Football type tactics, taking out players without ball. Auckland team of about the late 1980’s seemed to be the origin; at the time there was a rule ‘no tackling a player without the ball’, which was interpreted as no tackling or hindering a player. But the Auckland team members in support would ‘accidentally’ run into players close to the action. From there it evolved to ‘cleanouts’ eventually being legalised. Not a fan of ‘cleanouts’, as it (1) stops fair contesting for the ball, and (2) the margin between when a cleanout is legal and not, is almost impossible for a ref to consistently judge.
How the Wallabies overcame excessive blockages in Oita
Can’t help but think that had he been in the team for the first tests vs the Wallabies & AB’s, & kicked as he normally does, Springboks might have won both.
An ode to the old lion-tamer Morne Steyn
Good point. Personally I have no idea how he is playing currently. May well have improved his game considerably, and may be much wiser.
'They were nervous': Rennie confirms Kerevi, McMahon, Hodge OUT of spring tour and serious doubt over Quade
But at least we have to look at ways to deal with no Kerevi. Need to develop some sort of back up plan for when he is unavailable or injured.
To a lesser extent, also Reece Hodge, we need to find another strong ‘kick force back’ player as an option, if possible.
'They were nervous': Rennie confirms Kerevi, McMahon, Hodge OUT of spring tour and serious doubt over Quade
I remember they selected McDonald (a good fullback, but no international experience at centre) over Umaga, despite Umaga being declared fit to play by the team Dr. Some weird things going on I would have thought. The coach & selectors were known for their aloofness towards the press and sponsors. The AB’s had put 50 points on us and SA in away games earlier in that year. I think it went to their head a bit. Must have been frustrating for you fans.
Zinzan 'Zinny' Brooke: Definitely not a Murray!
Thanks Harry for the research on this, really interesting article.
One of Scotland’s previous advantages has often been speed and brains, especially re the breakdown, something Rennie really focuses on, so that area, plus my numerous scottish cousins, adds interest to this clash. (plus if I mention ‘McVan der Merwe’ and ‘McShoeman’ I am reminded quickly of the origin of the McLeans, McDougalls etc. and even McCaws of this world 😊 ).
How the battles, and the beasts, have changed since Australia first played Scotland