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[waiopehu oldboy]

Ireland v Argentina, in which Tomas Lavanini became the first player to be red-carded three times in Test footy:

 

[zer0]

Steve Devine mostly says what plenty of others have on the performances, but does give this insight on the coaching:

During his playing days, Steve Devine spent time under Foster with the New Zealand A's side that played three games ahead of the 2005 British and Irish Lions series. "I wasn't exactly joyous about his coaching," says Devine. "It was quite loose and unorganized as nobody really knew their role. I look at the team now and it's exactly what I'm seeing..."

“I haven’t seen any progress”: Devine concerned for All Blacks under Foster

Back-to-back defeats in Europe.

www.sen.com.au

Aside from a few guys who only seem capable of operating at 300% intensity on the field -- such as Coles and Smith -- most looked like they barely gave any bothers. Compare that to when the same players were in Super Rugby where they all look like they're all out to murder each other.

 

[Pfitzy]

Ireland v Argentina, in which Tomas Lavanini became the first player to be red-carded three times in Test footy:

Brain the size of a pea. Fuse to match.

Why Ledesma keeps selecting him I don't know.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Lavanini suspended for five weeks:

Independent disciplinary process update: Tomas Lavanini (Argentina) | World Rugby

Argentina second-row Tomas Lavanini has received a five-week suspension after appearing before an independent judicial committee via video link having received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (a) (dangerous play at ruck/maul) in Argentina’s international match against...

www.world.rugby

 

[Dan54]

How the hell do you get a sentence reduced to 5 weeks for showing remorse, on your 3rd red card???
I agree with first offences when maybe somene just got it wrong like Valentini etc, but 3rd???

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Makes you wonder what they'd give this guy:

Pretty sure he showed remorse afterwards

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Aside from a few guys who only seem capable of operating at 300% intensity on the field -- such as Coles and Smith -- most looked like they barely gave any bothers. Compare that to when the same players were in Super Rugby where they all look like they're all out to murder each other.

Aaron Smith plays for the Landers like he's had a six pack of Red Bulls.

For the AB's last year it all just seemed like some sort of whimsical melancholia.

Fuck you Foster, fall on your fucking sword you disgraceful fucking charlatan.

 

[Dan54]

Aaron Smith plays for the Landers like he's had a six pack of Red Bulls.

For the AB's last year it all just seemed like some sort of whimsical melancholia.

Fuck you Foster, fall on your fucking sword you disgraceful fucking charlatan.

F*** me where you been for the last 3 months DP. You just got a movie reel of historicl rugby tours delivered to the Pitcairns??

 

[swingpass]

F*** me where you been for the last 3 months DP. You just got a movie reel of historicl rugby tours delivered to the Pitcairns??

Even the greatest of champions need an off season once and a while, also they dont allow personal computers, ipads or phones in prison

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Aaron Smith plays for the Landers like he's had a six pack of Red Bulls.

For the AB's last year it all just seemed like some sort of whimsical melancholia.

Fuck you Foster, fall on your fucking sword you disgraceful fucking charlatan.

That’s a bit random - you off your meds again DP