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I would like to see some rugby matches involving NSW, Queensland, ACT and WA, where the players represent the provinces they came from. It…
I think you got alot of things right there Mac!
Here’s one for alienating the bloggers. The only way to make rugby a more attractive spectacle to watch now would be to cut teams down to 14 players each. Drop a winger off each team. There are hardly any line breaks these days because the players are all much fitter and faster than what they used to be. You would still have the scrum, lineouts, rucks and mauls that distinguish union from league and that contribute to its interest, and hopefully there would be more line breaks.
It's time to be realistic on the ARC
You’re right about one thing, there aren’t too many people caring about rugby in Australia at the moment. Interest is dwindling!
Introduce State of Origin into rugby calender
A strong Queensland team generally bodes well for the Wallabies and Australian rugby. My point exactly!
Introduce State of Origin into rugby calender
Not many people are interested in the Super 14 any more. The playing numbers in Australia have been overstretched to provide four teams in the Super 14 and the quality of our teams is poorer. It’s not an issue of copying the NRL, it’s about getting some more interest in Australian rugby.
Introduce State of Origin into rugby calender
I’m thinking about this in line with the Currie Cup and NPC. It’s emerging that this once popular Super 12/14 concept is going down hill. The crowds in SA and NZ are more excited to go to national provincial matches than Super 14 matches.
So would I. I don’t give a hoot for structures and I don’t even want it called State of Origin, I just want to see NSW play QLD with players representing their home states. I’ll tell you what is stupid, the current calendar of matches in Australia’s domestic season. Less is more!
Introduce State of Origin into rugby calender
McMeniman is a huge loss for the Wallabies. Leading into the last world cup Alec Evans said that he was a better athlete than John Eales. He has had a run of injuries that can only be rivalled by what Brett Papworth had and I believe that is the reason why he isn’t currently considered one of the best forwards in the world. Fortunately he is still fairly young and let’s hope that we get to see him play more tests for the Wallabies.
The Wallabies slam England in a terrific Test