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mdaclarke

Never thought I'd say this, but I'm actually in favour of all of these. The free-kick at scrum without a reset we definitely be to the detriment of the Boks, but I think it will be better in for the game in the long run. I just hope we can figure out a way to weaponse the free-kick a bit better. Ec...

mdaclarke

Murray Kinsella @Murray_Kinsella World Rugby confirms it is moving to outlaw the 'croc roll' clearout. To be confirmed by World Rugby Council in May. The 'Dupont Law' loophole also set to be closed, as is case in Super Rugby Pacific now. And WR set to remove scrum option when teams win a free-kick ...

mdaclarke

One way to deal with the free kick for scrum loophole is to make it clear that any team deliberately doing it will be guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct with a resulting penalty and yellow card (2nd offence) red card (3rd offence) Agree in theory, but how does one police the difference between delib...

mdaclarke

Get rid of the jackals... back to good old rucking... no need for croc rolls then... proper competition at the breakdown without the lolly scramble... My understanding of the Jackal is that it is another word for "picking the ball up from the floor". Once a ruck is formed then you can't pick the ba...

mdaclarke

Dobbin wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:14 pm Safety related changes excepted, stop fiddling with the f**king laws. It's like we have a WR committee who feel like they have to keep churning this shit out.

This 1,000,000 %

mdaclarke

But didn't players start rolling player off rucks because they are more likely to get carded for clearing out using the shoulder and it makes contact with the head. Think WR is determined to get rid of rucks and any other slow play sets. Without rucks and mauls and jackals then there is no contest ...

mdaclarke

wtf is wrong with the 'croc roll'. ? Knee damage But didn't players start rolling player off rucks because they are more likely to get carded for clearing out using the shoulder and it makes contact with the head. Think WR is determined to get rid of rucks and any other slow play sets. Without ruck...

mdaclarke

One way to deal with the free kick for scrum loophole is to make it clear that any team deliberately doing it will be guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct with a resulting penalty and yellow card (2nd offence) red card (3rd offence) Don’t refs have the option to do that for any free kick offense? I’m ...

mdaclarke

One way to deal with the free kick for scrum loophole is to make it clear that any team deliberately doing it will be guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct with a resulting penalty and yellow card (2nd offence) red card (3rd offence)

mdaclarke

What is the new comp for non-URC teams? I don't see how the URC sides (without their Boks) will be able to field strong teams for a Jul-Sept Currie Cup. I think the Jul-Sept window for CC makes the best sense overall but that means the bigger unions will be fielding development sides. the non-URC t...

mdaclarke

These scores seem generous

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/rating ... r-standout

mdaclarke

Unfortunately the Currie Cup has become the "Vodacom Cup" of the current era. The days of strength vs strength are gone. Mostly the young players that are not often involved with the URC games will be the ones to do duty in the Currie Cup, so we will see the smaller unions taking the cup more often...

mdaclarke

They will probably beat the Springboks though.

Wales style of play is Bok Kryptonite

mdaclarke

I do hope than Sam Warburton will give the playoff game idea a rest now that is isn’t a given that it will always be Italy that has to play in it. No he was still banging on about after the wales match yesterday. The only way I could see this as remotely possible would be for the 6n monies to be sh...

mdaclarke

I do hope than Sam Warburton will give the playoff game idea a rest now that is isn’t a given that it will always be Italy that has to play in it.

mdaclarke

Will Cory Hill ever be back for Wales?

mdaclarke

I predict you'll see a renaissance in the Wallabies, culminating in them at least making the final of the 2027 World Cup... Wales are doing the right thing, starting again... it's a new era... seeing who can handle test rugby and who can't.. things will settle down over the next few years once he s...

mdaclarke

AND-y wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:18 pm Well done Italy, great tournament. Deserve a higher finish.

It that conversion had gone over they could easily have finished 3rd

mdaclarke

towny wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:48 pm Wales couldn’t beat Australia in the 90s, let alone put 40 on them. You blokes don’t even know where rock bottom is yet.

If this isn’t it, rock bottom isn’t going to be pretty.

mdaclarke

henry wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:09 pm I guess you weren’t around in the 80s and 90s?

Didn’t really start following rugby until the mid 90s. Vaguely remember watching 5N with my dad before then.

mdaclarke

What is the commentator going on about!!!

mdaclarke

Not sure I’ve seen many worse.

mdaclarke

Game on!

mdaclarke

Isn’t there a match doctor?

mdaclarke

Why doesn’t Mason Grady start? He’s so big.

mdaclarke

Italy will be disappointed to only be 11 points ahead.
Wales will be relieved to only be 11 points behind.

Doesn’t feel enough for Italy. Wales still in this.

mdaclarke

freddie111 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:57 pm Wales completely sealed off that ruck, and made no attempt to get back on feet

Nigel Owens said it was ok.

mdaclarke

Wales have Italy right where they want them. Lulling them into a false sense of security rope for the inevitable comeback.

mdaclarke

AND-y wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:38 pm
AlanBengio wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:37 pm
CM11 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:35 pm

Come on there were at least three consecutive infringements over there by Wales- a yellow was due if Italy hadnt scored IMO
That poster is South African or English or something.

South African with Welsh parents

mdaclarke

I think those 2 points will cost Italy

mdaclarke

Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:34 pm Italian LH to ground, Wales penalty.

We're getting nothing today, I suspect.

Wales playing against 19 men

mdaclarke

Italy need these points. There is no way that Wales can play this poor the entire game.

mdaclarke

Wales playing against 19 men

mdaclarke

That is a shocking call

mdaclarke

Each fan gets one whack

mdaclarke

What and when went wrong at the Sharks?? They were winning Superugby 2020, then covid struck and all went pearshaped for them from then on. Why did they never get back on track? I think it is mainly down to the World Cup. The Sharks have more Boks than any other team. They couldn't play them for mo...

mdaclarke

Any truth in this rumour? Also Jason Jenkins has signed for the Sharks in Durban https://www.planetrugby.com/news/if-not-siya-kolisi-who-will-captain-the-springboks-under-rassie-erasmus "There is also an opportunity for Kitshoff, who is rumoured to be in line for a return to South Africa with the cu...

mdaclarke

Jason Jenkins signed too.

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/sharks-lock-bok-giant/

mdaclarke

When a player makes 0 tackles you have to start to question the focking stats. Surely lard arse fell in to the path of some frog at some stage? You're right, that did seem odd, so I've gone back and checked, and he actually made 3 tackles...im not sure that makes it any better. :lol: :( If he made ...

mdaclarke

henry wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:01 pm When a player makes 0 tackles you have to start to question the focking stats. Surely lard arse fell in to the path of some frog at some stage?

Made no carries either apparently

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