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I'm not particularly interested into getting into the logistics of who should have teams and why. My concern with any expansion moves is the maintenance of the quality of the competition.
Any Australian sport fan who evenly remotely follows AFL will know that they have recently expanded their...
I would like to see the ARU and NZRU come to an agreement and allow players from each country play rugby for a franchise in the other country and still be eligible for the national team.Probably will need some fine detail negotiation but could possibly relieve situations like Nonu's and O'Connor's.
Did anybody else hear Alan Jones statement on the show 'we have had such great players, it's only the coaching and game plan that let us down.' I know the context was over the history of Australian Rugby since WWII, but knowing Jones I have a feeling this was a not to subtle sledge at Deans.
Congratulations to Sharpe on a fantastic career. The Wallabies were..... (searching for the best adjective) the wallabies; and Wayne Barnes must need a new whistle- 25 pedantic penalties
I haven't posted on the forum for quite a while because of a frustration with the game I love, Rugby, within Australia. I am not going in to all the reasons within this thread because it probably is not appropriate and may read more like a novel than a post.
The point I wish to make here is...
Fair point redstragic. It could be as simple as that and Genia left for more money. Unfortunately I still carry the ideas of loyalty and bettering yourself as a player to guide my decisions. I'm not critical of the modern player for chasing money I just don't fully understand that.
(Saying that...
I have to say I am still a little confused by this situation.
On Genia's behalf- Why would you sign until 1) a coach is named that can help you further develop your game 2) you have a fly half signed thats going to at least make you semi-competitive and able to showcase your skills for national...
2 talking points for me out of last nights game.
The first one has already been mentioned- but why with an outstanding back row and when playing a team that has been on the road for 3 tough weeks would you kick the ball away? Non contestable, aimless kicks- even after your backrow (read Pocock)...