Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
Yes it is. It wasn't in the past but when Argentina joined the RC it changed so they would be able to access their players.
Aussie Player Exodus
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Yes it is. It wasn't in the past but when Argentina joined the RC it changed so they would be able to access their players.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Thanks OC - inspired by you, I looked it up
If anyone is interested it's Regulation 9 of the World Rugby Handbook
For Aus players the international windows are:
- 3 weekends in June
- 3 weekends in November
- 6 weeks out of 8 from the 3rd weekend in Aug until 1st weekend in Oct
- most of the Group stages of the Japanese Top League (~6 out of 14 games total)
- ~9 rounds out of 26 of the Top 14 . (Challenge Cup and Champions Cup wouldn't be affected)
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Reg he was Ok - back in the day he would have snipped, made some breaks and had a real impact - I must have missed those bits
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Two different types of half backs I think. Genia's big threat is his running game and ability to cover at the back. That's his big advantage over Phipps when he's fit and in form. What Phipps has really improved on is speed to the breakdown and quick distribution of the ball. I believe he has a significant advantage over Genia in that department now, because Will's pass has deteriorated over the last couple of years. He meerkats and crabs too much these days.
Will at his best was the best half back in the world or close to it, but we haven't consistently seen that for a couple of years. I think Phipps has overtaken him.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Did his snipes result in breaks ????
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Fair enough Reg - I suppose I am one of those blokes that just want him back to his best on a consistent basis. The team will get lots of go forward ball if that, sorry, when that occurs
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I don't think Genia's cover defence was ever as good as Phipps' was last year. Some of his cover tackles were mercurial. Kept the Tahs in the final with his double plus some real scorchers in the tests.
Genia does have a better catching/kicking game in the backfield; though it has gone downhill since 2011 like the rest of his game. Phipps role, particularly at the Tahs, doesn't seem to have him doing much of this which is usually carried out by Beale, Izzy and the winger.
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TOCC
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Genia at his peak is one of the best halfbacks in the world, it's obviously been long time since he was at his peak, but I don't think you could say the same about Phipps or White been the worlds best, or maybe they haven't displayed their best yet.
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Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Agree but may prove to be more consistent over a long period
Will's best year was 2011. And he deservedly took the mantle of "worlds best halfback" Since then he has shown only some glimpses of his ability.
Yep an injury or two doesn't help but he just seemed (to me) to lose his mojo.
Hope he gets it back in 2015
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
That's what I was referring to, yeah. His positioning is quite remarkable.
I agree that Phipps has been pretty fantastic on D.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Bernie Larkham is on record as saying Nic is one of the best two No 9s in the world. I would hazard he is a better judge than most of us, even if he does have a bit of bias going on in that assessment. Personally, I wouldn't rate him quite so highly, but I wouldn't back my judgement against Bernie's either.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Nic White , kicking well, playing Jakeball, can be terrific.
Under 2 different national coaches his style of play has probably has come up short.
Is he a good enthusiastic half - shit yeah . Larkhams assessment seems to have a touch of Brumbism thrown in.
Under 2 different national coaches his style of play has probably has come up short.
Is he a good enthusiastic half - shit yeah . Larkhams assessment seems to have a touch of Brumbism thrown in.
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TOCC
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I don't think it's necessarily bias, but coaches will say certain things to get the best out of their players..
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I don't know how much bias is involved in Larkham's assessment but White had a standout year for the Brumbies in 2014. He led the side in offloads, line break assists and try assists (led Super rugby for Try assists). Not bad for someone playing jakeball and kicking all the time. If it was Larkhams intention to get the best out of him it then the timing appears a little off given the statement was recent rather it would appear to based on his performances during 2014.
On the issue of defence whilst Phipps had a wonderful super season for the Waratahs his defense in gold was not a highlight especially the Argentina games and not on the EOYT imo.
On the issue of defence whilst Phipps had a wonderful super season for the Waratahs his defense in gold was not a highlight especially the Argentina games and not on the EOYT imo.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Getting back to the exodus...........
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...lian-rugby-union/story-e6frg7o6-1227209718409
Behind a paywall:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...lian-rugby-union/story-e6frg7o6-1227209718409
Melbourne Terrace
Darby Loudon (17)
This exodus will not slow nor will it end. Too many key players are leaving and the overseas leagues are going to only increase in financial strength. ARU need to stop pretending it's still 1994 and realise that the selection of overseas players is an inevitability.
A shift to an A-League style model with a focus on local competition and youth development needs to be considered. If they don't prepare the domestic game for this future, then the game is going to collapse alongside Super Rugby.
A shift to an A-League style model with a focus on local competition and youth development needs to be considered. If they don't prepare the domestic game for this future, then the game is going to collapse alongside Super Rugby.