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Sensible Stephen

capt hurricane wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:53 am
Sensible Stephen wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:27 am Would be good, makes sense that it will be in Europe.

2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe

Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue.
I think it's a bit rough that North America get a crack before South America.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Pure and simple.

Sensible Stephen

Who? Anyone is fûcking better than that moron. Had the worst TRC and world cup campaigns ever doing so much damage to Australian rugby and it was all down to that loon. You've been supporting him from the beginning like a cheerleader when he made dumb calls and you're still asking is anyone else go...

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Saw on Reddit that Eddie, Scott McLeod and Fran Rudike have been named as the final three candidates for the Japan coaching job. :lol: :lol: :lol: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c9be970520fff952839ed19e1654fc051a36fc9c https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/17ag9s2/scott_mcleod_has_been_nam...

Sensible Stephen

Would be good, makes sense that it will be in Europe.

2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe

Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue.

Sensible Stephen

We have to assume that at this stage of his working life, he is motivated to want to achieve something other than lots of money. Here's hoping, anyway. We also need to consider that he may have lost a few marbles and is now more of a loose cannon than ever. Would be good if he started handing out s...

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Farva wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:45 am
Tuivasa wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:00 pm Lol @ Dupont.
He is a flake
The what now? In the same way say Richie McCaw was a flake I assume?

Dupont should dye his hair. The frosted tips look is the mark of a great player, or so I have heard.

Sensible Stephen

Thats how he was named by Jones. A lot of what Jones has said and done was meaningless. I agree with the SMH. He is a busted flush and should go. I thought he should go too, but I have softened on that in the weeks after we lost to Fiji. If, big if, he is staying on with us next year, give him a ye...

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Thomas wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:52 am
The Native wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:15 am Might have already been mentioned, but BMI is an outdated and inaccurate form of health monitoring.
Well it is if you're an athlete...but if you're a fat sack of shit it gives you something to aim at

Yeah, its good enough for the general population, averaging over statistics etc.

Sensible Stephen

Touring Australia with a combined squad is a relic of the past now and most would consider it a waste of a tour. Given Argentina’s success, I think they should be afforded the honour of hosting the Lions. It would also grow the Lions brand in that part of the world and promote the game globally. Au...

Sensible Stephen

There is f all between the top four teams. Hence I don't think there is a clear 'best' player in many positions.

Sensible Stephen

Thank you. No point keeping players 'fresh' for the final if you don't make the bloody thing. All the teams have to deal with the same issue anyway. Exactly. Same XV again, none of this resting nonsense. If we get very very lucky and we have a comfortable lead, then you think about bringing players...

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Not really. He was listed as a utility and Gordon the only 10. That's meaningless. Dunno is primarily a 10. Thats how he was named by Jones. A lot of what Jones has said and done was meaningless. I agree with the SMH. He is a busted flush and should go. I thought he should go too, but I have soften...

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The SMH declares Eddie to be a bald faced liar, and a plum... https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/how-to-fix-rugby-eddie-should-go-20231017-p5ecw4.html EDITORIAL How to fix rugby: Eddie should go The Herald stands by our report. We are perplexed by how Jones can deny having any discussions wit...

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mr bungle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:01 am
AnkleTap wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:28 am
mr bungle wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:09 am Well Etsebeth looked to have knocked the ball back for starters.

Has the Matrix been compromised? Mr B sticking up for a Saffer
I find the truth is the best way forward.

Looked line ball to me. Wouldn't have been surprised at all to see a yellow.

Sensible Stephen

Depends who’s calling for the assessment. If it’s the World Rugby doctor fine. If it’s the SA doctor, overturn the result. It’s disgusting. Effectively running an interchange. I note cynically that they scumbags have saved this tactic for the finals before anything can be done about it. It was the ...

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Ireland versus the All Blacks was the rivalry du jour. But they’ve been dispatched, they’re losers and forgotten in the essence of this tournament. The All Black vs. Springbok rivalry is the quintessential Rugby rivalry. Lol it’s really not Deny it all you want, it's the rugby equivalent of Brazil ...

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I can sense an Argentina vs England final coming up... I think theres a reasonable chance of it. 25% or so. NZ and SA are the better teams, but they have had much tougher quarters physically and emotionally. Both should win their semi finals, but its definitely not a done deal. 25% of both making i...

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Why, when returning from a yellow card, do we have to wait for the next stoppage in play before the offending player is allowed to return? I was listening to the Aotearoa Rugby Pod last week when they pointed this out and it's stuck with me. Why can't a player return to the field during live play t...

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Fat Old Git wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:01 am I can sense an Argentina vs England final coming up...

I think theres a reasonable chance of it. 25% or so. NZ and SA are the better teams, but they have had much tougher quarters physically and emotionally. Both should win their semi finals, but its definitely not a done deal.

Sensible Stephen

grievous wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:12 am
RWC2015 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:03 am No way I’ll watch this final.
I certainty wont be getting up at 5.45 for the next two weeks.
Probably be an epic game for those fans but meh

Why? I got up at 5:30 for both the big quarters. Epic games. Maybe the semis won't be as epic, but I will be watching them all live.

Sensible Stephen

I reckon we've still got a month or so until we know for sure if Eddie is sticking around... He's still denying he spoke to anyone about the Japan gig despite there being "confirmations" from some journalists. If he did interview for the Japan role, then he can't actually say anything until the pro...

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So Eddies' presser - Im sticking around I havent talked to Japan I say things I regret I was right to pick youth Im building for future Snappy at times to journos but with a shit eating grin and lots of "mates". Eddie really needs to work out how to get on with the press or they will shit stalk him...

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The more I reflect on that game, the more apparent it becomes that if Ireland want to point the finger at a player, it has to be Sexton. As their captain and playmaker he was found wanting. Missed an easy shot at goal, threatened not at all with the ball in hand to such an extent that the AB defens...

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Staying https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/eddie-jones-insists-he-is-staying-with-wallabies-for-the-long-haul/news-story/be556fca2721af1f7fb859b767e737e4 “Obviously the results were disappointing. “Everyone is gutted by it. But I stand by the decisions I made and I think Australian Rugby is in a be...

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Yeah we blew it. Not taking anything away from the AB’s, they played out of their skin, but I felt Ireland should have won that. Yeah, you should have won but pressure or whatever got to you. Same but worse for the French, they should have won but just totally shat the bed. Especially at the end, t...

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Watching this again while the Bok game is downloading Getting nervous again wtf Boy Ireland played dumb rugby in that period after the penalty try and against 14 men The game was there for the taking Then Jordie pulled off that miracle and Doris knocked on All in that ten mins yellow card period Ye...

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I tend to think that it was the looooong time between games in the pool stage that made things boring - there's got to be a way to cut it down. Everyone took 33 man squads but plenty of players seemingly only got on the field for a few minutes the entire tournament. Also, I think a short, midweek P...

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By definition it is cheating. cheat verb 1. act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. "she always cheats at cards" Maybe look at the 2 incidents at 49:57 on Vermeulen and 59:58 on Du Toit before labelling it cheating or “exploiting a loophole”? Not saying I preferred it, but a coup...

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I will be honest, I am glad we are through to the next round but it would have been good for either of the two big QFs to have been the final, with the chance of a new winner. Can still happen of course with Argentina. I was honestly worried France would beat SA but then fall to England. That would...

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Could this be your AB 2007 where all are retained and you come back in 4 years and to quote Graham Henry, “do the business”. Anyway, no coaches are getting sacked. There’s a strong love and appreciation for this team in Ireland. RWC’s are lotteries. Stick to winning a shitload of your games and oth...

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World cup is the peak, and it should be what everyone is aiming for. But it is a knockout tournament, and you can get lucky with the draw. Doesn't take away the fact that the winner is the world champion though. However I do think the double ranking points thing is shit. So what if the world cup win...

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We just saw the best weekend of quarter finals ever, England are still in the world cup, and we're odds on for a dream final from World Rugby's perspective. It's arguably the best possible outcome for the World Cup. You're just salty your teams lost. My team hasn't been in the WC for close to a mon...

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No idea why this is considered grim. SA and NZ beat their much-hyped opponents fair and square. The NH big shots are in reality much softer than they think and also just not as good at rugby frankly. They both need SH imports to create an illusion of competitiveness. WC history speaks loud and clea...

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Well clearly they weren’t, they would have won it otherwise, they shat the bed…or their opposition never gave up and persevered in the end, its amazing that people think like this. All you’re saying is the team I liked didn’t win, I wish they had but they didn’t, so I’ll say they were better, weird...

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I have very little knowledge of NH teams and never again will I listen to their journos and pundits, what a let down for all the hype. I still think France was the better team. I think they just shat the bed in the final quarter. Well clearly they weren’t, they would have won it otherwise, they sha...

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What’s Nienaber ever done , so because of two people you’ve decided to dislike a whole team of 23 odd. Fair enough. How do you feel about your own team then considering who your coach is… Exactly, what has Nienaber ever done? Just whatever Rassie says. I have no love for Eddie, but at least he, and...

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What’s Nienaber ever done , so because of two people you’ve decided to dislike a whole team of 23 odd. Fair enough. How do you feel about your own team then considering who your coach is… Exactly, what has Nienaber ever done? Just whatever Rassie says. I have no love for Eddie, but at least he, and...

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https://image-prod.iol.co.za/16x9/800/Rassie-Erasmus-listens-to-a-question-during-a-press-conference?source=https://xlibris.public.prod.oc.inl.infomaker.io:8443/opencontent/objects/1e8fb3cd-fafd-5f38-9b8a-fb5173d79ddb&operation=CROP&offset=0x87&resize=6954x3907&webp=true That’s one man and one man ...

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Zakar wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:14 am We're down to 3 of my bottom 4 teams. Hopefully Argentina can upset NZ. The final wouldn't hold much interest for me if it was NZ v SA.

I would even prefer NZ v Eng to that.

Pretty sure SA were cheating the system with "HIAs" this morning. Just such an unlikable team.

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