EOYT 2014

[Highlander35]

I still think the fact Beau Robinson getting a Wallaby cap was the most shameful part of Deans tenure.

 

[daz]

I still think the fact Beau Robinson getting a Wallaby cap was the most shameful part of Deans tenure.

No, IMO that unwanted distinction goes to Salesi Ma'afu.

 

[Wilson]

I still think the fact Beau Robinson getting a Wallaby cap was the most shameful part of Deans tenure.

Had beau got a second cap against Ireland we might not have lost that game

 

[daz]

England have shown gradual but consistent improvement since 2012.

They have drawn to SA, beaten NZ and ran them close in NZ most recently.

Since his appointment I have lauded Lancaster and I think he is underrated by most.

Not by me. I said it at the time and I say it again now; I think Lancaster is one of the best going around, and the Poms are heading in a very exciting direction for future success.

Really quite upsetting!

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Me either Daz. The Poms are a massive threat on their home track next year.

 

[MarkJ]

No, IMO that unwanted distinction goes to Salesi Ma'afu.

erm, Timana Tahu?

 

[Train Without a Station]

I still think the fact Beau Robinson getting a Wallaby cap was the most shameful part of Deans tenure.

Beau Robinson was the form openside flanker of 2011. He will never be the greatest player ever, but he was the form player in his position, outplayed Richie McCaw in the final and was an important part of a Super Rugby winning team. He was in fact more deserving than Matt Hodgson was, at that particular point in time (Matt has had a far better career before and after that though).

 

[RugbyReg]

and in fact was on of the few Wallabies that made an impact that game, when he came on off the bench.

 

[daz]

Me either Daz. The Poms are a massive threat on their home track next year.

I was going to like that post, TBH, then I thought it might imply I was liking the fact that the Poms are a red hot chance at the RWC, which of course I don't!

 

[Highlander35]

Mission successful: Piss off Banana Benders

 

[rugbyskier]

Just ran into Scott Sio at the supermarket. He is nearly fully recovered from his injury and is on standby to fly to Europe during the tour if needed.

 

[RugbyReg]

let's hope he can cover the outside backs.

 

[BDA]

thanks for the update rugbyskier. Was starting to wonder whether Sio was still alive

 

[BDA]

I still think the fact Beau Robinson getting a Wallaby cap was the most shameful part of Deans tenure.

For a country that prides itself on its talent in the back, I'd argue Rod Davies was the low point.

 

[rugbyskier]

thanks for the update rugbyskier. Was starting to wonder whether Sio was still alive

It was a fortuitous meeting but he was happy to have a chat. You'll all be pleased to know he was in the fresh produce section of the supermarket.

 

[No4918]

Beware - Rant beginning.

Where is the justice?

Mitch Inman

Season 2014 Snapshot
Games Tries TackleBusts Line Breaks
16 2 28 4

• Birth DateOctober 24, 1988
• Age25
• Height191cm
• Weight105kg

• Super Rugby Debut2010
• Super Rugby Caps62
• Test Rugby DebutYet to debut
• Test Rugby Caps

Kyle Godwin

Season 2014 Snapshot
Games Tries TackleBusts Line Breaks
10 1 17 1

• Birth DateJuly 30, 1992
• Age21
• Height187cm
• Weight87kg

• Super Rugby Debut2012
• Super Rugby Caps27
• Test Rugby DebutYet to debut

Maintaining the rage. I shall not be silenced!





*Data from Foxsports.com.au

Not sure who you are arguing for. With fewer games it looks like Godwin is clearly superior. It is hard to settle into a season broken with injury so those stats are even better than they look. Come on Daz, come to the dark side.

 

[daz]

Come on Daz, come to the dark side.

Never. Resolute is my middle name.

No, really, it is. My parents were acid dropping hippies.

 

[It is what it is]

erm, Timana Tahu?

If ever a rugby league player wants a reminder of how difficult playing centre is defensively in rugby, watch Tahu playing against Sth Africa in Sth Africa.
He proved that being able to tackle doesn't mean that you can defend.

 

[thierry dusautoir]

I miss the days of the spring tour games against the local provincial sides, where the wallabies would unleash some experimental line ups…just chucking shit at the wall to see what stuck.

On another note anyone reckon Godwin is a chance to play? I wouldn't mind seeing how he and Kuridrani role together

 

[BDA]

Any news on the severity of Higger's injury? Out for the whole tour or just next week?