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Not at all, just a laymans cursory understanding. Not the case?

I thought it had been pretty conclusively proven that homosexuality is a result of hormonal imbalances during pregnancy? IE different hormones are released at different stages in different doses, and the strength/timing of said doses is what changes the future male fetus, from female to male...

A lesser issue perhaps. Being called out like that publicly is often the only way to truly get a response, beyond "ja sorry boet you're right"........until Pocock moves away and the issue doesn't end.

Really? I think it's fantastic that we have such a clear leader of men in Australian rugby, of a calibre not seen since John Eales. We've got two 7's, both potential captains: One is an internationally respected man who runs his own charities, stands up for the rights of the individual and...

We were the worst lineout in TRC last year.

Mate, i'll be at the local taphouse from 12ish onwards with a few of the lads from planet rugby (they're much more reasonable and human in real life, I promise haha). How about we make a cross forum cabal for beers?

Problem is mate, our lineout has been an absolute shambles under his direction for the past two seasons. He may be a great defender but he's just as likely to spear tackle the referee, (late and off the ball) as he is to put a decent shot on a player when it really counts.

In line with this page's thoughts, and before you say it, NO this isn't a Brumbies bias: Slipper Moore Kepu Arnold/Skelton Carter Fardy Hooper Palu/Vaea Sio TPN ....Alexander? Skelton/Arnold Pocock Vaea/McCalman/Higgers is IMO pretty balanced, big, aggressive and yet mobile. 5 good...

I've seen Fainga'a play flyhalf before as well, at 1st grade and Brumby runner level*. Doesn't mean he'd be any good in this grade of footy, though i'd love to see it just for shits and giggles. *I feel I should add that he was surprisingly good at it, far exceeded anyone's expectations...

This will be a tight, scrappy, fight-filled shitfight. Brumbies by 5.

I don't mind us doing that against Aussie opposition, but taking our foot off the throat after getting points is a nation wide problem that needs addressing. How often to the Wallabies score points and then concede some almost immediately after?

So, the Ita Vaea train has officially left the station. Anyone wishing to jump on now before it's too late, start catching up before you get left behind and I get to say "I told you so!" He's the 8 we've been looking for since Kefu, and is only going to get better and better as he regains...

Hmmm....might be time for another coffee :eek:

Oh rubbish, it's a perfectly normal discussion. No one is hoping he gets injured, but in the game of rugby you'd be foolish to not have 2-3 other options lined up in the event of an injury. Would the Brumbies be insulting Pocock if they were discussing who might be the replacement 7 if his...

Well it's a suitable punishment for a second rower to not be hitting a ruck, and trying to score tries, anyway ;)

I think from that angle it doesn't look good. The other side shows his hand getting him high on the chest, maybe neck, but it doesn't impact the nose.

Richie McCaw looks shit at this stage too. It's all about when he hits his straps.

It's mechanically impossible. Smashing two compact things together will generally result in the fracture or deformation of either, or both. The hit also puts more energy into the engagement, which needs to be dissapated somehow, in some direction.

It serves a few purposes. Those players are still finding their feet at Super level, but have clearly got some decent potential. The confidence boost that even thinking you MIGHT have a shot in gold would be huge. A clear sign that they're on the right path, keeps them motivated. Secondly...

On the other hand, he's got a lot more experience than any of us know about, in dealing with dickheads on planes or hotels.