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I am a lapsed leaguie. I'm not proud of it but for the last 18 years of my life I have not really followed…
After re-watching some highlights of the Wallabies win over Wales, I was struck by the different reactions of the players as Harris banged over…
After watching the last few tests I have come to the conclusion that Rocky Elsom needs help. The Wallaby captain is making a habit…
I heard an interesting comment during the All Blacks - Boks game last night. The commentator noted that all of the All Black's newer…
For many years now I have watched a strange thing happen at rugby matches. Whenever a ball is kicked out near a line (halfway, 22…
[caption id="attachment_8856" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Wallabies coach Robbie Deans talks to the team during the Wallabies Captain\'s run in Sydney on Friday, July 25, 2008.…
[caption id="attachment_4269" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Sam Harris (centre) of the NSW Waratahs is tackled by the ACT Brumbies George Smith (centre) and Mitchell Chapman (left)…
Stats for Nic White in Super Rugby:
Most kick metres 8. Nic White (Brumbies) (6. Will Genia (Reds)
Line break assists 11. Nic White (Brumbies) (1. Will Genia (Reds)
Our other Aussie halfbacks did not make the top 20.
So did the ARU look after White at the start of the international season? No they preferred others so he went and got surgery as he was not needed!
McKibbin called to Wallabies tour
In the first half, most of the boys were on the job. The second half was pure Contiki.
Wallabies hold off Italy for 22-19 win
Sheek, I never claimed Smith was our all time best, or better than McCaw, not sure where you got that idea from?
I said he is our best forward running around now.
As for revolutionising open side play, a sweeping statement perhaps, but look at how many copied that low bridging style of pilfering after he burst onto the scene.
The point of the article was that Smith has been responsible for taking pressure off by stealing possession many many times over the years, and we all know how the current Wallabies handle pressure.
George Smith and the price of turnover ball
A really interesting point OJ, and one that has not been mentioned before….I realise that it’s not the coaches sole job to fire up a team. but I wonder how hard it is for Robbie to get his team to want to rip heads off the opposition.when that team and country is one he so proudly represented.
Sure he’s a professional, but kiwi pride runs deep. Let’s see how we go against the Boks.
Wallabies: fifteen players, but not a team
What a frustrating test.
The good:
*Sharpe and (and the forwards in general) who were certainly not dominated by the All Blacks.
*Giteau’s kicking for goal
*The back ability to create opportunities early on
*Some of the link play between forwards and backs
*Defence
The bad:
*Getting rattled and playing poorly
*Not having enough back reserves so Burgess could be hooked
*Much of Burgess’s decision making, kicking and passing
*Lack of composure at key times
*Lack of leadership, when it was needed to calm the more inexperienced players down
*Kicking in general play
The All Black deserved to win this, but boy, did the Wallabies blow it!
Pressure can make you do dumb things.
The positive is that (hopefully), in the future many of these younger players will realise the AB’s are not that much better, and that they can win if they have self belief.
Wallabies wilt under All Blacks pressure
I think this is the least conservative Wallabies team in a decade. What will be the crucial part, is whether the Wallabies have a plan B if plan A is not working.
This is a defining Test for the All Blacks
Only two back reserves. Man, I hope we don’t get any injuries or George Smith may find himself standing a bit wider.
Palu back for Bledisloe Cup opener
Was there another game Spiro was watching?
The Wallabies are coming home with a wet sail