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Rob Cayzer. Go Australia!

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Cool. Thanks man

Why have SANZAAR remained silent on 2022 Super Rugby plans?

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Thanks BeeMc. Safe to assume?
– RA NZR together will have more specific and substantial discussions
– with the new teams after the separate approvals?
…or not?

Why have SANZAAR remained silent on 2022 Super Rugby plans?

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Thanks HaaaaazzàaaaaâāĂÅąąaaaaaaa

Id like to see some younger guys who can change things up a bit. Starting with Filipino wonder boy Marcus Smith

I hope WG does a much better job than the mess he left at Waikato.

The Lions have a selection headache

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yes, he was big for the Reds also until he left

The Wrap: Rugby’s devil is in the detail

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Thanks GP
– I guess since the sea levels are rising, better to base in NZ that the Islands?
– TMOs are taking ova. More accurately, cameras and AI will take ova. Including / especially offsides
– Liam Wright is hardly wrong. And the Ref knows it
– Yes, Perrett could have made a diff with the advantage play. Shes just doing her job. Something that Horton should have done!
– Izzy is missed by some. Watching the other Queenslander Izy (Parese) more fun though, isnt it?

The Wrap: Rugby’s devil is in the detail

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Thanks Nick it is only but one game:
: but good to see Jordan bounce back.
– I think he deserved the criticisms of recent games namely wild passes. And disrespecting possession
-:seemingly he was expecting game busting performances as what he did the in his pioneering season
Looking forward to see how he fares in the next match:
– and where he will be positioned
– I think it is a safe bet he will be at the same position again

Why Jordan Petaia can be a better rugby player than Israel Folau

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Yes. Conversely if they had someone like Poey on their side I think the Brumbies would have had a more comfortable second half

Reds-Brumbies has become 'the' modern-day Australian rugby rivalry

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Thanks BeeMc.
It has been very close but there is something about the Brumbies eight finishers which does not allow them to actually finish off the job. I think the lack of experience, seniority from the backs and backrow is instrumental in this. Especially when compared to guys like JOC. Even Bryce H

Waratahs screwed up their recruitment and succession planning of players. Wants to fix that I think there will be more than ok

Reds-Brumbies has become 'the' modern-day Australian rugby rivalry

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Thanks GP. Another good weekend. Another good wrap. And no aBJ and other dinosaurs:
– Toomua like Jordan P in earlier games. Not playing to his strengths
– Rebels rushing too quickly to change. Brums took a couple sessions to evolve
Brums Reds. Good chess match:
– Reds were defeated in contact areas in 1H
– Brums expected to do the same for the remainder
– Instead the Reds kicked over their heads. Brums never realised nor adjusted especially the try setup and scored by Jordan P
Interesting to see NZ teams starting to even out. Wondering how they still fare vs Aus. Or should I say vice versa

The Wrap: The Reds ride the bumps all the way to Super Rugby grand final

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Im with you, MrChook!

Super Rugby tipping Week 8: Preview round

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Thanks guys. Im with Digs!

Super Rugby tipping Week 8: Preview round

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Thanks Nick! Nicely spotted
– Hamish is JOCs minimee
– Jim McKay is awesome
– the missing element in the Reds

I hope we keep him there a long time

Why picking the best players does not always make the best team

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Thanks BeeMc. All about the coaches:
– At all levels. Schools to internationals.
– One day Aus will have fill out the ranks again, not having to rely on overseas coaching talent.
– Somewhat hit and miss currently imo

Who’d be a coach? The endless pursuit of the perfect game

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Thanks GP. Trans Tasman is inevitable. But hopefully this year!

Yes and imo. Its all about coaches. We are still too player oriented

The Wrap: Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa anxiously hovering on the bubble

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Laurie had a stint earlier, as HC. But its apparent hes limited to preparing the pack, and other specific coaching functions

Not just making up the numbers: The rise and rise of Len Ikitau

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Thanks gents. Hard to argue with the panel. Except
– I think Blues have lost thier attacking mojo
– Rebs Rebs is not a foregone conclusion

Super Rugby tipping week 7: Sacked coach watch

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Thanks a Nick. Well laid out. They are a well prepared organisation. Holistic:
– Except the front row disaster haha
– But seriously I think they have learnt from it (painfully)

What I am interested to know is what is their succession and contingency planning beyond the tenure of their current head coach

Not just making up the numbers: The rise and rise of Len Ikitau

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Good one guys. You never know. It may be real tomorrow!

BREAKING: Waratahs sack interim head coaches for "failing to meet on-field expectations"

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Im generally quite luck with chook raffles and meat trays. Sometimes wondered why. Mostly I dont!

aBJ is good with meat I believe

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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Thanks BeeMc:
– Though maybe we’ve seen it all before perhaps with the aftermath of a sacked coach, I’m keen to see what the Tahs will deliver this week
– Force with key injuries of the vets, the bye will benefit them
– Rebs played well last round, but fell asleep at the wheel in the last stanza. Should be a great game on Sat, esp the front row

All downhill from here: The Super Rugby AU run home

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I prefer mangoes myself 😁

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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haha. I think Kiwis can solve a lot of problems. Same as folks from other places

But not necessarily the only solution 🙂

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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yes mate. CEOs come and go yes:
– But this is different. This is a blow south of the guts using a knee
– Hore and his action has to be recognised and properly treated

ie Agree the board has to go for:
– its lack of wisdom and going for a Kiwi quick-fix
– The new mob needs to understand
– choosing a Kiwi is not always the right default answer

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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Thanks Adsa. Ive been waiting for someone to raise this for a good part of the year

Nowadays whilst I generally like the Blues coach and players. I have ZERO respect for their administration

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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Thanks GP:
– Not clear about the CVC investment structure except its 14% stake and cash payout to each member around GBP50M. Regarding their role, operating plan, and more importantly exit strategy etc would like to know more
– imo Penney’s days were numbered, the moment his CEO left the Tahs only days after the new coach was announced. Whilst the board is a big part of the problem, Andrew Hore’s impact is also indelible
– Hore, as i understand it, had the keys to the turnaround
– Its like marrying a spouse who has a child. Then then spouse runs off.
A. Hore indeed
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/116395455/super-rugby-waratahs-slam-outgoing-boss-andrew-hore-for-picking-blues

The Wrap: Wallabies squad unveiling a step forward and a step backward

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