Wallabies 2023
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Not a Hodge fan?
Jokes. Anyone just has to read a couple of your posts to realise you don’t rate him. So repetitive.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
He was a bit of a mess when coming off... knew he wouldnt be back, hopefully the big fellas ok
tragic
John Solomon (38)
Interesting world rugby precedent from SAF v Sco game a few years back. Low force,mitigating circumstances, no suspension. Will be interesting to see if there’s consistency
“A release from rugby union’s global governing body outlined that Kolisi’s actions contravened law 9.12 – striking with the head – but merited only a citing commissioner’s warning because they “did not meet the red card threshold” and were only conducted with “moderate force”.
Another mitigating factor, that Horne was pinning down Kolisi in a bid to take him out of the game, was taken into account by American official David Pelton. World Rugby said: “The citing commissioner determined that there were mitigating factors which meant that the action did not meet the red card threshold, including the player being illegally prevented from re-joining the play.”
“A release from rugby union’s global governing body outlined that Kolisi’s actions contravened law 9.12 – striking with the head – but merited only a citing commissioner’s warning because they “did not meet the red card threshold” and were only conducted with “moderate force”.
Another mitigating factor, that Horne was pinning down Kolisi in a bid to take him out of the game, was taken into account by American official David Pelton. World Rugby said: “The citing commissioner determined that there were mitigating factors which meant that the action did not meet the red card threshold, including the player being illegally prevented from re-joining the play.”
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Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Steward doesn't seem to be particularly great. Yeah he can catch a bomb... Hardly Will Jordan is he?
Without May, Daly or Watson England's back three is nowhere near as scary as it used to be.
Dismal Pillock
Simon Poidevin (60)
Whenever I see Kellaway I think back to Auck schools rugby. Blokes like him NEVER got a look in, just cos of what they looked like. Always passed over in favour of the next PI freight train specimen who just burned you on the outside..... and because no one could ever stop him, he never learned to do anything else.
Turns out having those physical limitations might really help your spatial awareness in the long run.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
I'm not sure you can draw many parallels with Kolisi's due to the very different circumstances: in a live ruck using a flailing action as opposed to well off the ball and with clear intent to strike.
Swain obviously provoked, but no excuse for striking. Will rightfully cop a ban, and can only hope that Hill's actions (both the hair pulling and striking/push) will similarly be looked at.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
Looks worse to me - deliberate and more force. And it’s the same law.
Shows there is precedent regarding amount of force and mitigation
But the judiciary lottery will determine the outcome regardless
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Think you’re missing the Auck not Aus
Ihaia West, Finlay Christie and Tom Robinson all had a pretty good crack. Seems like Auckland are the only place that gives them a go.
If someone can correct me on this it would be great but it would seem that Will Skelton neither had a judiciary hearing after his Barbarians red card nor received a suspension.
Obviously he isn't scheduled to play any rugby in the near future which is maybe why that was the case but it is interesting that there doesn't seem to be any mention of it anywhere.
Obviously he isn't scheduled to play any rugby in the near future which is maybe why that was the case but it is interesting that there doesn't seem to be any mention of it anywhere.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Obviously there's a connection but he's on the Gold Coast and in kit, is he actually in the squad now?
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Wouldn't be outrageous after losing Banks, might even be smart.
I believe it was originally suggested that Beale wouldn't be considered until the Rugby Championship to give him more time to recover from an injury received in France but it did seem to be substantially a case of not needing him for the July series.
If he's fit now he's a strong chance to be considered.
If he's fit now he's a strong chance to be considered.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Yep. Kellaway has turned into a very smart footballer who knows exactly where he needs to be. You always want those blokes in your side to balance the power and speed of the freight trains you refer to. It's why Smith/Nonu worked so well - Smith had the awareness, running angles and hands and Nonu the sledgehammer (who developed those other skills and became a great).
Marce
John Thornett (49)
I'm not sure, the new kid looks promising. He broke a double tackle in his firt move
Marce
John Thornett (49)
According Wikipedia he weighs 106 kg. Is it true? Looks too much for me
Henry Arundell's try against Toulon for London Irish was amazing. His pace, balance and swerve is next level. Surely he starts for the rest of the series.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Ticks all the boxes for a 14 for me. He's still young though.