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I reckon the 87 – 88 team would have dusted the current crop as well. Ardie over Buck? Don’t think so
All Blacks through the ages: Who did it better?
Folau wasn’t thrown under a bus, he jumped
Izzy Folau clone explains his game plan, as power wingers give Wallabies reason for hope
WR seems to a great job at bolstering the wealthy NH teams. I wonder how strong Ireland… would be without their foreign contingent? I know it’s a pandora’s box bit Oz and NZ do have significant Islander migration and Islanders can be seen in many aspects of Oz/NZ life. Seems in the north they just play rugby
Rugby news: Coach 'amazed' Wallabies have ignored 'incredible talent' shining in URC, Gregan backs Dempsey move
Ken – Great minds think alike
Rugby News: 'Chop the Rebels' - Kiwi's brutal answer to SR standoff, Poms urged to consider Razor 'gamble'
In 2021, when it was all so different, I started an article where an 8 round 1 final Oz comp would see the top 3 sides go on to play in a Super rugby Pacific comp. The players from the bottom 2 teams would be drafted to the other teams.
I was keen to preserve the 5 Australian provinces to grow the game here while the streamlining of 5 teams into 3 for the combined competition would develop more competitive teams at a Super level which would lead to better developed players for the national team.
I totally agree that Australia must have it’s 5 provinces to grow the game here but once I allowed myself to entertain the notion of concentrating our talent back into 3 teams, it’s hard to let go. Oh to have your cake and eat it
Rugby News: 'Chop the Rebels' - Kiwi's brutal answer to SR standoff, Poms urged to consider Razor 'gamble'
2014 Skelton was scary. He was like a man amongst kids and bullied the opposition. I remember one game he tossed Sam Whitelock around like a twig. I really thought he could be something special but his form fell away badly after that.
When he was named last year I was really hoping for more of the 2014 form but he seemed totally disinterested. Well he’s in the team now so he must be played to see of he can give us some of the edge we so badly need. I’d be starting him against France so he’d be playing against players he has experienced success against. If he can’t get up for that game. he never will.
Three weeks for Will Skelton to make his Rugby World Cup case
I thought that but did you see the video of Foley ignoring the ref’s instructions to wait after Kellaway’s first try? After so blatantly disrespecting the ref to then ignore him after he’s repeatably telling him to play is unbelievable! And it doesn’t matter if people think the ref got it wrong, he’s the one with the whistle.The result doesn’t change because people think the ref got ot wrong. I’m sick of seeing a dumb team full of dumb conceited players who keep losing games but if it works for you…
Rugby Australia, we have a problem
Rodda?
Rodda, Phillip, Frost and Swain aren’t going tp win us a wotld cup – does anyone seriously think we’re in with a shot – But they give us something to build on.
Rugby Australia, we have a problem
Foley seems dumb and arrogant. After what happened in Bled 1 I’d be fine if Foley never plays again.
Rugby Australia, we have a problem
Every week we hear the same lament but I can’t help wondering is it the refs or is it us?
REACTION: 'What the tour is built for' - magic Edmed moment seals win, Banks blasts back
What about a chaser’s jar and everyone who could’ve chased and didn’t can contribute to that. It seems the mantra, a kick is only as good as it’s chase is dead here!
REACTION: 'What the tour is built for' - magic Edmed moment seals win, Banks blasts back
TBH, O’Connor had a complete shocker on last years EOYT as well. When he played his lone test this year it was more of the same. It seemed clear to me O’Connor doesn’t really have anything to offer at int level anymore.
I think we focus on Lolesio and take another young guy on the EOYT. People think Donaldson but I really like Edmed and am keen to see what he can show. Forget Foley, we know what he brings, do we need to see more of it at the moment? For the RWC we take Quade, Lolesio and Donaldson, Foley as an iinjury replacement if necessary.
Australia A tour of Japan perfectly timed for inevitable Spring tour call-ups
Sinclair: Thank you so much for everything you’ve contributed to this debate. You’ve helped me get to the point where while I think it was a bad call I’m just tired of talking about it and want to move on.
What I would like to ask you and the other learned minds at the Roar is why are we always in this type of position? Why has our discipline been so bad for so long through so many coaches? Why do we continue to give away so many stupid penalties, make so many basic handling errors and make so many bad decisions?
After the first reset when NZ launched their first attack I heard Raynal call at least 3 penalty advantages and I’m sure they were all justified. In the Wbs first attack in NZ’s red zone the Abs didn’t infringe. It’s like a recurring nightmare! Why does this keep happening? Why can’t we lift our game above this level. Why are we so bereft of leadership and cool heads?
I’m at a loss to understand and need help! Will we ever put a well drilled thoughtful team oon the field or am I just a fool for thinking this could ever change?
Case for the prosecution: Why Wallabies' ref lament is wrong and just a smokescreen for bigger issues
I think that has merit but one thing I really like about him is the way he looks for work and involves himself in the play. Would playing 15 limit his ability to do that and if so it would need to be weighed up before considering any positional shift. The thought of an MN And MK wing combo has me salivating. What I would really like to see is Petaia given a red hot go at 15 to see if he can nail the position. OMG – that could be one ell of a back three!
'I’m the eternal optimist': Rennie's Wallabies pull off remarkable 21-point comeback as next gen stands up