Recent content by House is on Fire

I've also watched this back and don't disagree with any of this, however I do think it's encouraging that they were able to retain the ball. They don't yet have the ability to subtly change the point of attack and target the cracks to make gains, whether that is about the shape and setup or...

I'd like to see BPA given a run. He's been brought in to the squad for a reason and if he's picked this week it means he's been doing the right things at training. I'd love to see how he goes. Regarding Kellaway - I'm a fan of his so I'm probably not impartial. If any of the outside backs are...

I played with Steve Pocock at Easts for a year, I think it was maybe 2010, somewhere around that time anyway. Best player on the field every time, we stopped awarding him 3-2-1 points after the second game. This was 4th grade, he played halfback (he'd never played there before). Dave would come...

This caused me to look it up, I was sure it was based on physical residency - i.e. had to reside in the country for more than 6 months of the year. But WR (World Rugby) states : "the Player has been registered exclusively with a Union or Rugby Body in the country for sixty months immediately preceding the...

Rugby fundamentals - recycle ball, string phases together to win field position and take players out of the defensive line. Look to take the opportunities that present. When you have to commit more players to every breakdown than the opposition do, then you don't get opportunities. South...

I believe eligibility (as per World Rugby) only depends on residency.

I know he's only played a couple professional matches, but as far as I'm concerned any 10 is a placeholder until Jack Bowen breaks through. I think he's a special player. But until (if) that happens, my pick remains Noah.

In 2016 Marcel Brache scored his first try for Western Force after 32 games, he played the majority on the wing (some at 13). In any case, Grealey is a good young player who's contributed well to the Reds without the reward of tries. Hopefully he'll play at 15 for the Force, which is his...

I'm thinking a 6-2 split with a heavy starting back row. Slipper / Bell / Kailea, Faessler, Tupou, Frost, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Valetini, Hooper, Wilson, Gordon, Lolesio, Koroibete / Daugunu, Paisami, Ikitau, Kellaway, Wright Res: Pollard, Slipper / Bell / Kailea, AAA, Blyth, Williams / Uru, Reimer, McDermott...

Looks ready for this level, going well

He was a bit bigger in Super Rugby this year compared to last. But in 7s he's surrounded by smaller players than you're used to seeing in 15s.

Came on second half and did some Corey Toole things. He's a bit of a cheat code with any space (and he goes well in tighter spaces too).

Dalton's "use it" calls were fantastic and all referees should look to this game for how to manage that aspect. He called "use it" when the ball was fist available. That gives the scrum half 5 seconds to remove the ball. After 3 seconds he called "2" to indicate two seconds remain as a courtesy...

3. Fraser McReight 2. Allan Ala'alatoa 1. Tate McDermott

Holy cow what a day! Off to the dungeon now!