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Nick Bishop has worked as a rugby analyst and advisor to Graham Henry (1999-2003), Mike Ruddock (2004-2005) and most recently Stuart Lancaster (2011-2015). He also worked on the 2001 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia and produced his first rugby book with Graham Henry at the end of the tour. Three more rugby books have followed, all of which of have either been nominated for or won national sports book awards. Nick’s latest is a biography of Phil Larder, the first top Rugby League coach to successfully transfer over to Union, entitled “The Iron Curtain”. He is currently writing articles for The Roar and The Rugby Site, and working as a strategy consultant to Stuart Lancaster and the Leinster coaching staff for their European and Pro 14 playoff matches. Leinster achieved the double of European Champions Cup and Pro 14 league winners in 2018. They repeated their Pro 14 win in 2019 and finished runners-up to Saracens in Europe.
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Yep hard to see any of the Reds’ locks getting much of a look. Seru playing second row prob their closest to Test level.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
LSL is more like-for-like with Holloway, maybe a bit looser and a better athlete, slightly less value in the tight.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Or Skelton, Rodda and Frost at 6 Connor…
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Thanks BTSA.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Where is HH now? Japan still?
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Let’s hope it doesn’t get too comfortable with the hospital food!
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
All bar Uru and Hooper have been tries without totally convincing though T….
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
If Latu can get his head right he has the most talent, so let’s see what he produces.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Yes I liked that immediate recovery, it means a switched-on player who won’t let the rot set in…
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
You’re right about the backs, but I was meaning the long backs… second row
My bad – like the Silverbacks then?? 😂
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Why do you think that though SA?
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
I commented about the type of carry that suited him best in the previous article, and his intelligence at cleanout too… Tackling is good esp at range.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
It’s the discipline issue which will be the making or breaking of Darcy Swain Tom.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
-10 tonight over here…. 😔
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Always hard to tell about scrumming effectiveness for second rows unless you have some first hand info (from the props), but he seems okay – not too high for a tall second row at 6’9….
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
It sounds like a small bone within the ankle, which can be very troublesome.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Neville-Frost works well Oz, because Neville is free to focus on the filthy stuff while Frost rules the lineout.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Yes Hosea + Philip + Canham a useful group.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
For sure 👍
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Yep surprised his name seemed to pencilled in on Eddie’s TikTok list!
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
I don’t think he expects the call, even remotely PM. He might respond to an emergency but that’s about it.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
👍 🏉
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Yes the really strong scrum test awaits, so we’ll see how he goes then…
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
He already does so many things so well that he can be afforded the room to learn some of items that come with experience TWAS, so it’s win/win for the WBs right now.
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies
Yes sensible comment Peter. Eales’ greatness was a matter of conjecture aged 23. 😱
Why Brumbies star is becoming a pivotal figure in Eddie's RWC hopes - and the big blow to the Wallabies