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I think the pin has already been pulled – everyone’s just waiting to see, if the grenade will be chucked or not……

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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It’s not Woki – he was already selected in the RWC 33 and now looks likely, to join the top 23 squad…Bastien Chalereau joins the squad, as PW’s replacement.

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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He has no other choice Stu – he’s dug a hole now and the only way out, is to shoot from the lip instead of, the hip.

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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And after 2003, things started to go pear-shaped cos his WB scrum, started packing down, on roller-skates.

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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Yeah and then some could except, it’s my guess, the EPL is loaded with more OS players per club starting team than locals, when compared with any RU club side. Under those circumstances, there is no comparison.

But again, you would think that England, should be the best international football team, in that code…..wouldn’t you???

As PK hinted – perhaps, it is a lack of proper pathways to nurture and encourage development….who knows??

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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Logic doesn’t enter this discussion when comparing two sports but, a quick query here, what other professional sports are played, apart from Cricket, in India???

If you want to start comparing, then please, tell us where the logic begins?? At least from my view, there is anywhere up to a half a dozen pro-sports, apart from RU, currently played in England.

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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You would think with the financial clout they have, with the playing population they have, with participation in the “best” international competition and club rugby competition, as we down under are consistently reminded of then, England, as one could suggest, should be the best international team, on the planet.

In anyone’s measurement, you would think……won’t you??

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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I feel sorry for the poor bugger chosen to replace Willemse….he will probably suffer a severe injury in 4-5weeks time requiring him to be replaced by none other than, the player he replaced.

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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I have never seen anything like it on previous RWC’s but, to have the luxury of two full squads (approx 60 players total) playing rugby no more than an hour’s travel between both squads, is quite unbelievable.

Who said RA is struggling to find finance for its grass-roots, its national women’s squad, its mens & women’s WB7’s squads??

RWC News: French rocked by another injury, Eddie whacks Poms and says Wallabies have one big advantage

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I didn’t realise Atu Moli, had been signed by the Force…..that’s another former AB crossing the ditch. Who needs a draft system???? Looks like the Chiefs seem pretty confident with their TH propping stocks, to let this bloke look elsewhere. Best wishes to Moli on this new pathway.

'One of the best contracts I've signed': Super Rugby surprise as Force cut ties with CEO

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In some ways, I agreed with Fozzie when he suggested “don’t panic” because he’s most probably received the same feed-back, from none other, than his two assistants.
According to the game stats against the Bokke, the ABs ended with some reasonable possession and defence statistics, when every stat was heading, in the Bokke’s favour. That’s nothing to quibble about considering, they played so many minutes, down a player or two.
So again, I suggest the most important statistic that the ABs have to rectify, is what’s happening in the space, between their ears. IMO, when every aspect of the game whether its tactics, fitness, set-piece, rucks and clearing, player skills, defence & attack plays and discipline are all efficiently utilised, then the space between the ears, is performing at its best.
Get that space synchronised between all 23 players then, there’ll be opportunities to play to each one’s maximum ability, in a concerted and collective effort.
Simples aye….?? Nah not really, cos IMO, it is the greatest challenge for every sports person and/or sports team – to synchronise your abilities, to achieve a maximum and efficient output. It is amazing how such a small space, can or cannot effect, such an outcome.

Is seven weeks enough time for the All Blacks to learn, reset and adapt before the World Cup quarter-finals?

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It’s called “deflection” or “save yourself from an uppercut” slide.

WATCH: Eddie Jones talks about Fiji and New Zealand in post-match conference

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Whaaaaat CD??? Are you suggesting that “EJ the Messiah”, doesn’t know what he’s doing???

Eddie Jones has broken every World Cup convention - it's a high-risk strategy no-one knows will work

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Coaches are able to select, whomever they decide to choose to make a squad of 23players and, those are the rules.
But I do wonder, just for starters, what will transpire if their opposition, all of a sudden, incurs injuries throughout the front row and another from the corresponding bench- no more front row replacements and so, the scrum is subject to “no push” rules.
Perhaps the pill, will see more hands now and the match, goes supersonic. Perhaps, we’ll see a bench of 3 forwards (front row) and 5 backs to help the game, go supersonic.
Oh, I can’t wait…..c’mon WR stay away and let the coaches, sort it out…..this should be fun. Just saying….!!

'Seriously': Ex-Scotland coach calls on World Rugby to 'act' on Springboks after 'abusing bench' against All Blacks

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I just spilled it…..lmfao!!

RWC News: All Blacks legends seethe over 'ridiculous' Barrett decision, Foz reacts to 'spanking', Genge's got the grumps

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But, it wasn’t the bunker that called the RC CP – it was the ref because of WR rules when 2 YC’s are issued, to one player. It’s automatic and doesn’t require a review…..now, what has-been your concern, with the rules??

Perhaps, you need an HIA check to help you remember, that 2 YC ruling.

RWC News: All Blacks legends seethe over 'ridiculous' Barrett decision, Foz reacts to 'spanking', Genge's got the grumps

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You won’t catch him Fly even when, you’re on your bike…..

RWC News: All Blacks legends seethe over 'ridiculous' Barrett decision, Foz reacts to 'spanking', Genge's got the grumps

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And yet, we saw 3 distinct head punches thrown by DV onto LJ during a ruck clean and what happens…???? Oh hang on, the bunker must’ve thought they were hand-bag slaps.

RWC News: All Blacks legends seethe over 'ridiculous' Barrett decision, Foz reacts to 'spanking', Genge's got the grumps

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Ummmm…..perhaps, because the initial point of contact was shoulder to shoulder and not, SB’s shoulder to Marx’s head.

RWC News: All Blacks legends seethe over 'ridiculous' Barrett decision, Foz reacts to 'spanking', Genge's got the grumps

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Then RA must’ve been unconscious GP, when deciding to sign $5m away, to one individual.

The Wrap: Why Rugby Australia’s women problem isn’t going away any time soon

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How do you choose which to propel GP…..oh I know – list them, put them up on the wall and throw darts, at the list.

The Wrap: Why Rugby Australia’s women problem isn’t going away any time soon

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Cheers GP but in all honesty, I really don’t think any future PE deal, will save women’s rugby in Australia. Why?? Because there is a mountain of other problems, that need to be sorted starting from grass-roots to club rugby to domestic tiers to super rugby to international rugby, not just for the women but also, the men, across all levels.

The magnitude of this loss, could well be in 2029 in front of, an international viewing public of global women’s rugby. There’s 6 yrs until this women’s tournament will kick-off in Australia but, there’s also a BIL tour in 2025 and a men’s RWC in 2027. RA needs both these occasions to be successful, to support any efforts, from a PE deal.

The Wrap: Why Rugby Australia’s women problem isn’t going away any time soon

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So, when you cross the equator, rugby interpretations are different?? Is that what you’re saying SB??

ANALYSIS: 'Time to make the tough call' - South Africa raised the stakes, and the All Blacks folded

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An excellent read JD and certainly got the space between my ears, interested. Such a darn pity that the same space, wasn’t utilised with more efficiency, by the men in black yesterday. I reckon Gilbert, will be working some overtime, over the next couple of weeks.

And, I think there’s really only one objective, they need to get right……their discipline. Patience, confidence, skill and physicality all combine to become efficient and savvy, when their discipline is to the fore.

You said it in reference to Ireland – ultra disciplined and ref-savvy.

A far from golden generation of forwards has left the All Blacks badly exposed

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I would like to go the Bokke way Harry simply because of this latest embarrassment….however, if France beats the ABs in the opener, then the question is whether the Bokke want to win their pool or not since France, will win our pool. Methinks the Bokke, will go for a pool win and meet the ABs, in the QF.

Of course, the alternative, can also apply…..can’t it?? Can Italy do it???

ANALYSIS: 'Time to make the tough call' - South Africa raised the stakes, and the All Blacks folded

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