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It is difficult to even write this article without being overwhelmed by the emotion that Pacific Island rugby supporters are feeling at the moment.…
The Pacific culture places great emphasis on hospitality, especially to guests from outside. This same respect is still paid today in many Pacific countries.…
There is no doubt whatsoever that Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has a huge dilemma in trying to sort out the Wallabies' scrum woes. The…
The last few Tests played by the Wallabies have resulted in close encounters, with the Wallabies either falling short, or just scraping home. It…
All major corporations (legal and non-legal firms) pursue pro bono every now and then, to show that they are not all about money (at least on an ideological level). To build up the capacity of non-profit organisations and mentor struggling and smaller firms. It’s not compulsory, but it could eradicate the image of greed that is often afforded to the Tier 1 lot (again, at least on an ideological level).
Tier 1 nations continue their Pacific neglect
Gotta agree with Pocock needing to relax his political sentiments until he retires. At the end of the day, the captain must unite the nation, but also gain the support of the nation. When Quade Cooper ruffled Richie McCaw’s feathers, he ruffled New Zealand as a whole. Watch and learn Mr. Pocock!
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Agree with RobC, I think Kepu is the best tighthead in the country. Imagine what he would be like if he had the coaching of the French, English and Welsh props. He would be a machine. Kepu has the prop and the core, but like WB said, when you scrum, you must scrum as an 8. I remember in a club game (again, I am a very amateur player), I was getting no support from my second row, and I was getting pushed back despite the opposing prop being smaller than me. The thing is, if the scrum doesn’t work as an 8, you may as well throw the halfback in the frontrow. Kepu just wasn’t getting support from the guys behind him.
Wallaby oxen in need of new stock
No worries WB, thanks for reading and the discussion!
Wallaby oxen in need of new stock
Thanks RobC! I really believe Paddy Ryan has the ability to be a great prop but he just hasn’t been consistent. In terms of physique, he has a similar build to world class props such as Owen Franks and Dan Cole. He would need some better coaching in my opinion. Rather than hiring an Aussie coach, I reckon we should look into hiring someone from France, England or even across the Tasman.
Wallaby oxen in need of new stock
Thanks RobC, good to get some valuable feedback from a guru as yourself. Every young and raw talent has weaknesses in their game, but the strengths in Skelton’s game are so apparent that the Wallabies are indeed lucky to have. Thanks again!
The Wallabies need to utilise the behemoth in Skelton
Thanks Tissot, I wasn’t focused particularly on his weaknesses – which can all be fixed as he is still young and raw – but the apparent strengths to his game is something other teams and other players only wish they had. But thanks for your comment! Cheers
The Wallabies need to utilise the behemoth in Skelton
Thanks for the insights tsuru, yes I did read Scott Allen’s article (a great read indeed) but my point (I hope I made it clear enough) was that this is not going to happen overnight. I just wanted to point out some of the youngsters who have the frame and the power to make a successful transition. Scott Sio was perhaps the disappointing case for Cheika as the Spring Tour would have been the perfect opportunity to see if Sio was successful in the transition. Scott Sio reminds me of one of the greatest tightheads in the game in former All Blacks anchor Olo Brown, and I truly believe he could have made the transition.
And you mention Mike Cron, who is an absolute legend in the scrum game. I wonder how much money could entice him to come across to our shores lol
Thanks again tsuru, enjoyed your comment.
Wallaby oxen in need of new stock