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Agree with most of this John – except for Kemara who, although he has not been helped at all by Havili, just is not showing skills or decision making required for SR. Agreed Christie is not bringing much this year and Lio-Willie would be better. I thought Fihaki had a better defensive game against the Canes (which is where he normally struggles) and his speed and boot offers promise with development.
Scott Robertson did but can Penney turn the Crusaders' trainwreck season around?
It was not Kemara who played against the Chiefs but Reihana – who is a lot better imo. Burke and Reihana going down with injuries has been poison for the back line and Havili has also been sloppy. Kemara is not ready for this level and has not shown the skills that apparently put him in the squad. As others mention, I’d rather see Havili back at 15 to take some pressure off Fihaki (who was good versus Canes). The Counties fly half also went better against the Canes but it is all just a patch-up job until Burke and Reihana return. Havili is not a world class mid-fielder and played some of his best rugby from the back. This is a combination of questionable selections, a horror run of injuries and squad changes through retirement or departures. Pack played better against the Canes and should improve further with Barret, Blackadder and Taylor back in the mix. Rebuilding indeed.
Scott Robertson did but can Penney turn the Crusaders' trainwreck season around?
Exactly RO. Being upfront and explaining the nature of the conversation that took place would have not raised any suspicions – back then. Coming up with that explanation months after the fact and after umpteen denials that it was an exploratory discussion about him taking a coaching role with Japan, just smacks of self-serving, lying and shiftiness by both Jones and Japan Rugby. Seems like they are destined for each other and Rugby Australia well rid of the little rat.
'I feel terrible, but...: Defiant Eddie Jones unveiled as Japan coach, JRFU reveals their version of THAT Zoom call
Schmidt (and Nucifora) could pull off a revival. They would NOT be in consideration if McLennan (the backstabber) was still involved. It would also be good for Schmidt to work with coaches like Larkham or McKellar so that local coaching talent is being developed as was happening under Rennie. A fresh wind might be blowing for rugby in Australia. Hopefully the total approach that Herbert and the rest are trumpeting does not get undermined by undue tribalism and pathways from age grade rugby to club, to SR, pathways from SR to Wallabies are considered strategically and in substance.
How McLennan departure could help Wallabies land ex-Ireland, All Blacks coach as Eddie's replacement
Agreed Yabbie.
How McLennan departure could help Wallabies land ex-Ireland, All Blacks coach as Eddie's replacement
Barnes should have exerted himself over the hyper-active TMO in the 2023 RWC final. His last dance is shadowed by unnecessary meddling by said TMO and a lack of consistent rulings while he (Barnes) complied rather than exercised his rightful role as referee. Inconsistent meddling is the legacy of this RWC and showed that international rugby leadership is swimming in a sea of confusion. Barnes will not be remembered for his overcoming 2007 RWC deficiencies but for his continued role in controversial outcomes.
'Just a game, k---heads': Why world's top rugby ref has decided to give the game away
I guess that is at least self-determination. The dilution conclusion is due to SR Oz teams getting hammered for the past few years by kiwi teams. Obviously, avoiding PLAYING kiwi teams is one way to avoid a hammering. It could be argued on that evidence that an only local competition may not prepare Australian players adequately for the wider world. But a predominantly local rugby league competition does a pretty good job in putting Australia at the top (of a smaller pool of countries) in that sport. Good luck!
Eddie's Wallabies future on tenterhooks amid coaching changes, key ally departs as Waugh returns home
Schemozzle.
Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies coach - 'Sometimes you have to eat s--t for others to eat caviar'
Doesn’t have to be 20 players. A few who play overseas for their earnings could still make a difference to the squad if it was an option. Plus they could be bringing ideas and IQ from other teams to improve the squad. Not a fallacy.
Eddie's Wallabies future on tenterhooks amid coaching changes, key ally departs as Waugh returns home
Agree Ballymore. The NZ NPC – while criticized and suffering from low attendance, is actually not much below Super Rugby in skills and level of play. It is below but Super players are not all standouts and we get to see them against up and comers who have a progression to Super and then international. Australia has the players but lacking a similar competitive platform, you have to observe them from wherever they are playing and not be bound by geography. Although us kiwis don’t want to consider it, if NZR decides the NPC should no longer be supported, more of our rising talent could go elsewhere as well and we could face a similar conundrum in the future.
Eddie's Wallabies future on tenterhooks amid coaching changes, key ally departs as Waugh returns home
Perhaps, but periodic success would be part of driving / re-building the game – especially for school boys who might see it as an option for their future. Getting hammered all the time due to dilution can make it appear to be a loser option for professional sport.
Eddie's Wallabies future on tenterhooks amid coaching changes, key ally departs as Waugh returns home
As a kiwi, I have no basis to opine but fwiw, I believe RA HAS to scrap Giteau Law and pick the best Australians from wherever they are. It can be argued that the Springboks are making it work (pretty darn well actually). Also, a slimmed down participation in Super Rugby could help concentrate local talent – with more opportunity to be a real threat at play-offs. I’d invite Dan McKellar to return to be HC for the Wallabies but with quality support coaches. The focus would be to help return RA to the Wallaby culture of hard-nosed, free running rugby. Eddie has been / is a disaster and there needs to be a shift away from personality-driven (in this case ego-maniac) HC to a focus on winning. Eddie was a pipe dream and many Aussies bought it but he was not the solution. In my mind, I have no doubt Rennie would have gotten the Wallabies further than EJ in this RWC but I know you Aussies think I believe that because he is a kiwi. He is actually a better coach than Fozzie – but oh well. I don’t think any other International coaches will want to engage after the way Rennie was treated but this could be a real opportunity to go with an Aussie coaching team (supported in practice by renowned former players) and to create something special. Good luck.
Eddie's Wallabies future on tenterhooks amid coaching changes, key ally departs as Waugh returns home
Disagree Bliksem. It could be argued it was NOT a slap down but a catch attempt. Thats how it looked to me.
WORLD VIEW: ABs pluck 'astonishing win from depth of their souls' while Irish face 'four more years of choking jokes'
Agreed. The reason the “best” people don’t want to do it is because RA have shown they are as reliable as the mafia and just as treacherous.
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
You are hopelessly fishing for a positive Doc. EJ is a two faced rat and his buddy McLennan is the architect of the disaster. Blind “belief” in RA is not going to create a new era, accountability and professionalism with integrity is the only way forward. RA has no shred of credibility with any potential high quality coaches after the hatchet job they did on Rennie’s team and the shoddy BS they dished up with EJ. A massive clean-out is required – or get used to the rankings – and the continuing decline.
REPORT: Eddie Jones to quit Wallabies and join Japan as head coach
OO – Your answer indicates you miss the important issues related to EJ. He over-promised and under-delivered. Then, being exposed, he blamed the players he selected and acts like he is being blamed for ridiculing previous efforts (Dave Rennie and his Oz coaching team), selecting a team that was going to “win 2023 RWC”. In this case, the coach IS to blame.
'Keep thinking about that': Eddie's ONE great regret in WC shambles and sliding doors moment that cost QF place
Agree FF. The NZ NPC facilitates lots of real game time and allows talent to develop with competition against older players who have been very successful as well as SR players who have experienced “next level”. I still am a believer in the parochial provincial competition even if NZR deems it “not fit for purpose” and feel RA could benefit from similar lower tier competition.
'They're the guys to start with': Eddie tells Carter Gordon to study the greats after World Cup 'ups and downs'
Good comment Rongo!
17 STRAIGHT! Ireland smash Scotland to set up quarter-final vs All Blacks, sweat on Aussie Mack
Lucky Phil, DR’s tracking was massively better than this imposters. A healthy squad under DR and his coaching team (notable Aussie coaches who walked when EJ was appointed) could arguably have fared considerably better than EJs’. Of course, that will never be known since RA pulled out the back stabs. “Quality people”. It is unbelievable that EJs “Australian-ness” was by itself, going to be an improvement. There are none so blind….
SPIRO ZAVOS: Eddie Jones' coaching flaw is his belief that rugby is the same game as league
Somewhat agree Jokerman. However, Ireland did not have a good LO against the Boks but their breakdown work and defense got them home. The breakdown contest was much better by the ABs against Italia but is not at the level of Ireland. Cane has not brought much to our breakdown efforts and I thought Papali’i put in a lot more – as did Frizell. The starting loosies from this game should continue although Blackadder might offer as much as Papali’i? I agree with the small margins at the next level and the playoffs should be close with no guarantees.
Mamma Mia! All Blacks almost hit a ton against Italy to make World Cup statement as Smith scores hat-trick
Complete arrogance of RA to think Eddie was going to come in and undermine / supersede Rennie’s efforts overnight – or ever. Blind parochialism at best – evidentially brainless. RA governance is at fault as any decent coach will now regard claims they make as reliable as a broken three legged stool. Some credible former players must now be elevated to governance roles in an effort to restore authenticity and integrity as there is now none.
'Bloody disappointed: Wallabies OUT of World Cup as nation to miss finals for first time, Eddie fights for survival
Browsing these comments and the knife you have for Mounga, Jacko is not credible. He has consistently outplayed BB and DMac in critical SR matches – when leading a team that has a clear strategy set by the coach and he has been able to run that strategy. Additionally, that team – from 1 -23 knows their role and deliver under pressure. This version of the ABs always conveys confusion with their double playmaker strategy. Didn’t work with Hanson or now with Foster. BB jumps in to take the ball, the kicks and the steering wheel. I don’t know if SR will allow a foreign based player to be selected for the ABs in the future but it is a pity world rugby has not seen the best of Mounga in the black jersey – I think due to poor coach game-plan, strategy and selections. Robertson will be a welcome change to Foster who is unquestionably beyond his capabilities in the AB role.
Unwanted firsts and an uninspiring record - what will be Ian Foster's legacy?
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