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Tui had some gibberer having a go at him and should have simply walked away. Watching this happen live I couldn't believe a player would be engaging with a fan in this manner and was staggered when it escalated. As the video evidence shows, unless Tui's sister was buried in the middle of that...
Agree with Rebels3 that that article brilliantly highlights one of our major issues. ANY coach that thinks he can plan or script plays beyond 3 phases is kidding himself. I'd even go so far as to say trying to script anything beyond 2 phases is a waste of time. 2, 3 phases max, should be enough...
In light of that Cape Town incident coming out, I can tell you senior players are filthy that Mafi got away with that without any sanction whatsoever, with the Timani incident being the result. He was a law unto himself both on and off the field and a more experienced coach would have done...
Of course the Rebels could of wrapped up their finals place by winning any of the last 3 games that they were in positions to win and should have won at least one however Rebels3 is spot on. Game management across Oz rugby and particularly at the Rebels is horrendous and I hope they have a...
The game has now officially lost the plot. That decision simply cannot be defended and as a player coach and spectator of 50 years it truly saddens me to see this once great game decend to this level.
No worries at all Mr Wobbly. I missed that post that got deleted so couldn't comment at the time.
I can tell you Colby has loved his time in Melbourne and would like to settle there when he and his family eventually return to Oz