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Refereeing the All Blacks

5 days ago

The All Blacks have deservedly won the last two Rugby World Cups. They are generally acknowledged as being the best team in modern sport.

Cheika's chaotic culture in crisis

27 Nov 2017

One red card, three yellows and a Disciplinary Review of Michael Cheika’s off-field behaviour. All in 160 minutes of rugby.

This is how the Force can be saved

22 Aug 2017

Never before has a decision split Australian rugby so tragically.

Time's up for the Cheika dictatorship

20 Aug 2017

Sitting through the opening Bledisloe Test was as sickening and uncomfortable a sporting experience as I can remember.

Michael Cheika's time is running out

11 Aug 2017

Michael Cheika is running out of time and good will.

With the series now done and dusted, it's clear the Lions were underestimated

10 Jul 2017

A few months ago I dared to suggest that the Lions may win the series against the All Blacks in New Zealand.

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Wallabies stick with similar team for Bledisloe 2

Lacks the impact needed for a 13? Kerri on some and FIT has a bigger impact than any other 13 I can think of. He was so obviously under done. Lead legs and blowing immediately. He hadn't played for 4-6 weeks and then was picked to start in a Bledisloe. Ridiculous. (a) shows that Cheka had no appreciation of his match fitness and (b) indicates that the Wallabies coaching staff have a fitness regime that is not fit for purpose, but they think it is. Taping up mouths and running up hills obviously was highly effective for Kerevi. Ineptitude. And another thing, how on earth is Hanigan in there again. He is a light weight Epsom without the ball carrying skills, defensive impact or rugby nous.

25 Aug 2017

A back-row must be more than the sum of its parts

Once Pocock is back, I would quite like to see a back row of: 6. Hooper 7. Pocock 8. Higginbotham Higgers provides a line out option and carries well. Hooper has outstanding defensive and ball carrying ability. Pocock by far our best over the ball (Liam Gill is his logical successor). With that 3, you could also have Timani coming off the bench and it gives plenty of options/ versatility. I'd be tempted to squeeze Hardwick onto the bench too. Cheika seems to have given up on Higgers which is unfair as he hasn't had nearly the opportunities others have had. It isn't as if we have a glut of good No.8s right now either. Playing McMahon at 8 on Saturday was a horrendous decision especially given that he could've played 6 instead of Hanigan.

22 Aug 2017

Time’s up for the Cheika dictatorship

Waxhead It appears you are in the minority. I think it defies logic to suggest that a defensive coach can stay on in his position after that performance (putting aside the Scotland fiasco). You will also see that I haven't called for Cheika to be replaced by White. I have suggested that Cheika needs a strong voice (a White, Henry or Jones down the track) that will force him to justify selections and tactical approach. Cheika has now had 3 years and the performances are getting worse. There is no sign of improvement. Yes, the cattle may not be capable of beating the ABs. But they are capable of not missing 20 tackles in 20 minutes and conceding 40 points in a half. Period.

20 Aug 2017

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