That the face when you were the only one who wasn't paying attention and didn't step back when volunteers were called for the shit job
Honestly if you look at the Springboks squad and this one it looks like two astute coaches tactically leaving out injured guys who could potentially play a part. It’s better to put the “worse/backup” player in the squad first and then replace them when the better one once fit and ready.
Now why they’ve had to announce squads already - no clue.
There were some who thought that that the ABs shouldn't have taken the whole squad to SA for the RC game this year. After the game, I was watching the Aotearoa Rugby Pod and James Parsons talked about the value of players just spending time together, in the hotel, at the airport etc talking rugby, talking about the game plans etc. He and Bryn Hall seemed to think that it is quite important.
And…? How does that stop them? Every player has a niggle of sorts, look at all the strapping and tape they wear. Any physio could put in a legit claim on any player.They can’t just replace them unless there’s an injury though…
I think the RWC has an independent doctor who has to assess them. I don't know if that's true...just something I read somewhere...And…? How does that stop them? Every player has a niggle of sorts, look at all the strapping and tape they wear. Any physio could put in a legit claim on any player.
Can you perform at 100%? No.I think the RWC has an independent doctor who has to assess them. I don't know if that's true...just something I read somewhere...
And a player with a niggles just going give up his spot for the good of the team...And…? How does that stop them? Every player has a niggle of sorts, look at all the strapping and tape they wear. Any physio could put in a legit claim on any player.
Who would Gordon be talking to?They'll still be doing all of that though.
So when they named this squad, do you think they pulled Foketi aside and said something along the lines ofCan you perform at 100%? No.
ok you can be replaced.
Guessing to see if he’s still up to it / can get himself up to it.The biggest issue I have with all of this is why Eddie just didn't give Donaldson game time against NZ and instead gave it to Cooper. It's so fkn random. Did a knock-on from a shit pass really cause Quade to be cut? If not why the fuck would u give him game time???
I think squads are getting announced this week to give some of those guys who missed out a chance to sign short term deals in France, top 14 starts next week and if Aus get 5-10 players over there who then become back ups. They will be match fit, not jet lagged and ready to go at short notice.Honestly if you look at the Springboks squad and this one it looks like two astute coaches tactically leaving out injured guys who could potentially play a part. It’s better to put the “worse/backup” player in the squad first and then replace them when the better one once fit and ready.
Now why they’ve had to announce squads already - no clue.
No, Tom Wright had chance after chance to nail a spot and kept fumbling it
ah yes all these countries are naming their squads to aid their player exodus……I think squads are getting announced this week to give some of those guys who missed out a chance to sign short term deals in France, top 14 starts next week and if Aus get 5-10 players over there who then become back ups. They will be match fit, not jet lagged and ready to go at short notice.
So it doesn’t matter who gets injured, Ikitau is in? Porecki goes down, Ikitau is in…That’s only in the case of zero injuries, there’s of course going to be legit ones too.