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Didn’t watch Rennie at Glasgow. Chiefs - from memory was 10-15 but I’d need to see what he was doing with Maori Jesus then. I think the main thing is to have two play makers - MT and JOC are the obvious - with iterations of 10-12 subbing in the good young 10s. In my view if it is JOC and MT then Tat...

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Aussie supporters - standard international approach seems to be ‘dual pivots’. Kurtley filled this roll as 2nd option for a time (and occassionally played 10).

This squad you have JOC and MT - what is the next most likely option? Is there a 10-15 option or is it all about 10-12?

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Two hours you lazy bugger

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I like the Reds - nice team to watch and attacking approach.
But before seeing the teams i'm thinking Brums to win (home advantage, and more experience in finals)

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Mog - not sure the fans will get any difference...

As in need to approval to leave Aus, and two weeks quarantine in NZ, and two weeks back into Aus. Can't see many travelling fans.

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Good news ... sense reigns and games are on
- Sun 11 Oct @ 3:30 - Well
- Sun 18 Oct @ 3:30 - Auck

Appears locked in ... and close enough to happen.

Now the TRC planning can occur.

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In my view it's quite ridiculous that two countries with such incredibly low COVID rates, going into a long hot summer (which will likely curb them even further) are even still in lockdown, let alone locked down so hard that it's a factor in hosting an International rugby competition. I'm not sugge...

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Rennie's concern removed - Aus have what they want, if they actually want it. Unless there was another reason not to play in NZ. Ardern eases quarantine protocol for Wallabies but RA remains wary Sam Phillips September 15, 2020 — 11.16am A New Zealand government backdown on strict quarantine protoco...

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Seems like the best place to put this. Doesn't seem critical at the moment, but will be soon. NSW approach seems more prudent. Waratahs bank on big broadcast deal to stem flow of players Tom Decent September 12, 2020 — 8.00pm Waratahs boss Paul Doorn says the organisation will lose more potential re...

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Turns out RA have offered three options - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/ra-offers-three-solutions-in-bledisloe-scheduling-stand-off-20200914-p55vkl.html 1. To push back the first of two Bledisloe Tests to October 17, with the second to be played on October 24; 2. To host New Zealand for b...

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I feel Banks should get further opportunities - but agree on Campbell over maddocks.

Looks like Bled and TRC are in the shitter - maybe a Red Rebels vs Capital Tahs game (pre-cursor to State of O).

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I don't remember the same concern when the tournament was in NZ (excluding the obvious change for two weeks quarantine). I think the union should look at what is appropriate for individuals and families - but it is they that want a full TRC so they get full $$ from the broadcasters. They don't want ...

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JB1981 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:26 am
grievous wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:23 am And it begins, Kiwis geed into a frenzy up by quality broadsheets and great government
We are all absolutely raging about this.

I’ve been out protesting about it - unfortunately I was overwhelmed by other protesters.

ScoMo was at Gordon yesterday - couple of the boys had a word.

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Shirley the Aussies aren’t looking to have all the Bled games in Aus...

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What point is Rennie making here - Oct 17 is first weekend they could play? Seems ok - any issues with this for anyone? Play 17 & 24, back to Aus for both teams - play three weeks later (nov 14). Arg and SA play Shute Shield / Development Aus teams at same time... Prob just means 3 weeks of TRC - 14...

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No Force players is a clear reflection of RAs decision to drop them. A lot of NSW players without being very good - I wouldn’t have gone near Maddocks - and maybe not Gordon (was better earlier in season). To be fair to Ned he’s improved - not sure what question he’s answering. Overall looks good fo...

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I’m a big fan Marika Koroibete - he’s the closest for me.

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Article mentions 50% crowd. I read double header initially as two games back to back in one stadium. But it might mean two games, one after the other, in different stadiums - as that means all teams have equal breaks. Arg are meant to be sorted before arrive. Critical difference is Aus allowed bigge...

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Ummm ... no, no Perth. Looks like AUs lighter quarantine requirements won the day (or NZ higher requirements lost the day). Money is equal share (not sure that’s all money - think there is benefit locally), and NSW residents benefit from top level sport. ——— https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/...

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looking at the teams, and their form, in my view Rebels chance of winning is based on a super strong kicking, kick chase game, and stealing some lineout ball - ideally in the wet against the Reds (play in Reds 22/half, and make them play it out). Looks like it will be completely dry. Assuming Reds s...

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If it does come to NSW - personally hope - it means some games could be in the suburbs / distributed around... i maybe being hopeful here. How about at the Home of Rugby - TG Millner??? Isn’t it a leagues club carpark now? ;) I was thinking Newcastle, Brookvale. Assume Para stadium is in the mix. A...

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If it does come to NSW - personally hope - it means some games could be in the suburbs / distributed around... i maybe being hopeful here.

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i hope they keep tight timeframe - with larger squads using high rotation - in part to allow a late Nov finish so people can travel back and quarantine as need before a break. I think for NZ that means we can: - look at combos in midfield, backrow, back three - blood new members (front five especial...

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No sure pinch is right - isn't it both vying to hold - whatever sells papers i guess. Either way RC could be on - fantastic news. --------- Australia is believed to have pinched the Rugby Championship from under New Zealand’s nose, with the four-team southern hemisphere tournament set to be played o...

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Mental as hell but RIP - long way from home and at this time maybe distanced from friends, family and loved ones.

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I don't pay tax in NZ - is 39% the highest amount?

45% in Aus + 2% medicare for over 180k.

A 6% reduction could be quite compelling...

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5 weeks.

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Ennor - raptured ACL.

Unlucky bugger.

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That reference jumped out at me also - and grated.

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I think 2023 is too soon, but 2027 is looking great.
Should have the world class, and the average caps, and have been successful for 2023-2027 period.

Just need a 10.
They've got to be better that the last crop, and current crop.

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Big squad - so understandable a few new players.

For me the lottery is the back row - what is the right balance.
Midfield - options, but strong proven options.
Depth in the front five being expanded.

Feel that Lachlan B was in for a good shout - but not to be.

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NZ Herald All Blacks coach Ian Foster has unveiled his first squad, naming seven uncapped players in his 35-strong team. The new caps are Blues trio Alex Hodgman, Hoskins Sotutu and Caleb Clarke, Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i and Crusaders trio Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace and Will Jordan. "We're hugely ...

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Variety to knee issues coming up again. In short physio recommends bike or row (over run) to reduce impact whilst building up. Q: - I hate cycling and don’t really like rowing - thoughts, ways to overcome? Suspect personal choice... - if I ride should I get stationary bike, or real bike and get stan...

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Yes - it could be. Depends what trying to achieve, but yes. The relationship isn’t that great - clear view (remember Steve Hansen bleating about it) that Aus have not supported NZ despite the NZ RFU propping up Aus over parts of the last century. The advice to look after themselves comes directly f...

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Yes - it could be. Depends what trying to achieve, but yes. The relationship isn’t that great - clear view (remember Steve Hansen bleating about it) that Aus have not supported NZ despite the NZ RFU propping up Aus over parts of the last century. The advice to look after themselves comes directly fr...

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I’m saying otherwise- at the moment - as:
- the outcome is unclear
- what they are trying to do is unclear (to me)

As advised they should look after their best interests (not sure what those are).

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Dont think so - like the Reds line a lot. On the Brums I think it steams from the fact I don’t rate the K train - at the RWC it was clear how limited and one dimensional he is. And wright and muirhead arent going to be the Aussie wingers - so not reallly in contention . White, Simone and Banks clear...

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Just a reminder. Castle offered 20m by Foxtel - rejected. Previous deal was 57m per year. Sort of more content - club and origin- but complete uncertainty over Supe (RA gave two options - Super RA 5 teams and Super TT 10 teams). Environment is shit for RA to come to market...(clearly there weren’t t...

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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-unio ... 55skq.html

Negotiations ongoing.
No expression of interest to RA from Fox or Channel, nor Optus.
All channels expecting $ reductions.
Expect Super to be AU only next year.

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Petaia at 13 - nice.

Bums locks and backline look a little weak, but very good team overall. What has Joe P done...

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