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Retired refereeing icon Nigel Owens has said he would not have awarded Nick Tompkins’ crucial and controversial try against the Wallabies – a decision Australia boss Dave Rennie was irate about in the aftermath of the game. Owens has said he believes the ball went forward by Tompkins and...

Because we have alternative contact ball sports without said shitshow.

The problem I have with the laws at the moment is that it’s not the action itself but the random consequence of that action that determines if it’s a card or play on. Valentinis tackle is legal if the heads don’t clash. Ball and all tackles occur all the time. But if there a random clash then...

It appears the source for the media statements about world rugby’s apology for AAAs yellow card was Rennie himself. Can’t find any official release “I look back at Marius’ decision, to sin bin Allan Ala'alatoa against Scotland during the week - we were told that was the wrong decision,” Rennie...

Won’t go into details about last night yet as it’s a spoiler but there was some controversial decisions. A few of the news articles talking about those decisions mentioned world rugby apologised for the yellow card against Scotland and labelled it incorrect. “He was unhappiest with TMO Marius...

Does world rugby release their “applogies” or are they behind closed doors. Rennie alluded to them in his rant. In the washup from last nights refereeing debacle it has been said that world rugby apologised for the binning of AAA against Scotland and said it was an incorrect decision. Has that...

What would he know :)

That would be my starting team Except I would swap Petaia and Kellaway

I think petaia showed enough to suggest he is a good prospect at 15. If he doesn’t seize the opportunity then banks or hodge come back in. Kellaway has been very good on the wing. He should stay there.

Seems not. Interesting from Rennie “Rennie said that 25-year-old second rower Lukhan Salakaia-Loto needed to work on his leg drive and lower his body height among other things after being overlooked for the squad” And on wilson “Everyone wants to tour, and you take Harry, who hasn’t played test...

So if Australia have an undefeated NH tour and both NZ and SAF lose one then we move to world #1 Far cry from 4 weeks ago …:) :)

Their pathways were much the same. Except that Ikitau went to Brisbane Boys college and Petaia Brisbane State High. Both played league as juniors and received rugby scholarships for their senior schooling.

I’m all for a bit of league bashing but Petaia played rugby for 5 years from age 13 for Brisbane State High (including 2 yrs in the 1st XV) before parachuting into Super rugby. He played rugby league for a few years age 12 and below. It’s a pretty long bow to suggest that a few years of junior...

Rennie said post game korobiete was going home for a break and McMahon would get a run.

When was the last time the ABs lost a close one at the death. Amazing ability to close out the tight ones.

Just read the official wording - how is that consistent with the framework. Complete lottery

Nice. Keep the foot on the throat. Agree with the decision re McMahon. Still an unknown entity.

McMahon Is still an unknown entity after a long sabbatical. Think he should prove his worth via the bench. Hopefully no unforced changes to the starting lineup. A convincing win would be nice.

Twice in 7 yrs IIRC - 2014 and 2018.

Ah thanks - didn’t realise that