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by Demilich
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie: The axe falls.

Foster made zero tactical changes early in the piece too. We're could have used some Dmac magic, BB and Jordan were offering nothing. He should of had Roigard and Leicester in the reserves to add some punch and Samisone was brought in too late to make any difference, when Sam Whitlock came on he lo...
by Demilich
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is this the end of Rugby?
Replies: 415
Views: 12694

Re: Is this the end of Rugby?

It's become apparent that the rules and officiating have taken the game down the slippery slope of being damn near unwatchable. Surely this spells the end of the greatness of this game. Whereas you can have a team that plays only one back reserve winning a RWC final, because officiating can reduce ...
by Demilich
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie execution day.

You should be thanking him. What he’s done with an average All Blacks squad should be commended. Him getting your boys to the final is arguably a better achievement that you winning it in ‘11. He’s a good rugby man and deserved a lot better. He made the average squad and then lost winnable games by...
by Demilich
Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do you cope after a RWC loss?
Replies: 47
Views: 1292

Re: How do you cope after a RWC loss?

In 2007 some guys I went to school with called me in as a ringer to play in their social league game (due to the opposition having a ringer in their previous game). Was later in the morning after the frustrating QF loss - I may have used it as a bit of an outlet and was only ever allowed to be the r...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45778

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Actually think rain might be good for the ABs - less ball control cuts down a bit on mass phases of play when playing for penalties. Poor footing can also be a bit of a leveller in marginal scrums.
by Demilich
Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

Stuff is asking whether it was the right call to sign Razor before the World Cup and results are interesting. From a massive 80%+ wanting Fozzie out a few months ago 37% are now saying ‘no’ it wasn’t the right call to sign Razor on so early. I’m not one of them - even if we win the World Cup perfor...
by Demilich
Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

I can't recall ever watching an All Blacks post match presser. Unless someone has a complete entertaining meltdown, they aren't something I've ever felt the need to sit thru for any sport.
by Demilich
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

kiwigreg369 wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:31 pm Hopefully he goes out as RWC winning coach Ian Foster and then is able to spend time overseas sharing his learnings.
How good would it be if he was named the next Wallabies coach?
by Demilich
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Springbok in the Royal house shows her support
Replies: 17
Views: 648

Re: The Springbok in the Royal house shows her support

Enzedder wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:35 pm Gold digger.
Is thst similar to a 'whyt kant'? Not sure if to report or not.
by Demilich
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 26838

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

This whole thing is ridiculous and puerile, childish beyond belief. Maybe the English nerds derive some pleasure off it, yet is unbelievably stupid. Curry is a disgrace to rugby and to himself, as well as to his country. Missed this discussion. What's going on? South Africans tying themselves in kn...
by Demilich
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45778

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Don't tend to be many tries in RWC finals:

87 - 4
91 - 1
95 - 0
99 - 2
03 - 2
07 - 0
11 - 2
15 - 5
19 - 2

And an average 0.66 tries per RWC final when South Africa are involved. So wouldn't hold my breath on hopes for a free flowing game.
by Demilich
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Should the RWC 3rd/4th Place Play-Off Match be Scrapped?
Replies: 29
Views: 848

Re: Should the RWC 3rd/4th Place Play-Off Match be Scrapped?

Should be based solely on how profitable it is, factoring in costs of keeping the two teams there an extra week. If it is consistently a decent profit spinner, then it's worth keeping.

Maybe add an 'Ireland vs second most atmospheric QF loser' game for mid semi final week.
by Demilich
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 26838

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Meh, it's a racial slur and they should be stamped out of top level sport, regardless of which direction they go in. Not normalised or ignored. At the pro level, you can't lump an opposition player for their shit-housery anymore, or get away with evening it up yourself in a tackle, ruck or maul, so ...
by Demilich
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

I've been firmly in the Telea camp (though also a big fan of LF), but the hesitant way he approached that bomb in the first half makes me uneasy with SA coming up - they won't have missed seeing that.
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

The Christie hate is ridiculous and over the top. Sure I'd prefer Roigard there but Christie has proven to be a reliable player to come on and ensure the AB's win games. He's played 19 games in the Foster era for 16 wins. That's likely the highest win rate of any player in the Foster era. He's won ...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Roigard and McKenzie should have big roles if they make the final - the French showed how to play the boks in that first 20 - hard, but exceptionally fast and frenetic (and hope you execute well enough that the boks get limited chances to counter attack). They weren't able to maintain it, but the l...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

If we won the RWC I’d be over the moon - it’s not something I think this AN team is capable of. if we won I’d be very happy for Foster , Cane and the team. But even if we win i am glad there is a new coach next year - we need new blood 4 yrs ago and it was only the introduction of two strong assist...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England Women's new head coach
Replies: 28
Views: 533

Re: England Women's new head coach

Why not go for a female coach, like the soccer team ? Surely the time has come ? It'll be awesome when it happens for the top women's sides. Might be a few years yet - as the first players from the current wave of professional rugby women players retire and work through the coaching ranks. Though i...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

If the rumours are true about Christie and McKenzie not coming on if the game is in the balance near the end why not have a 5/2 bench split and keep our forwards fresh? Roigard and McKenzie should have big roles if they make the final - the French showed how to play the boks in that first 20 - hard...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: French Fans threatening Cobus Reinach's son
Replies: 29
Views: 997

Re: French Fans threatening Cobus Reinach's son

The French are the South Africans of Europe.
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23
Replies: 1384
Views: 23950

Re: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23

Watched the highlights last night. Just to say I’m l typically very critical of Jessie K and lamented the limited nature of DDA. Thought both were very good last night - best I’ve seen that combo play. Did laugh at the highlights of Kwagga at the breakdown - two highlights, both times hand on floor...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

Still lstick to the mood pre tournament, even if he wins the world cup he should have been gone, the records lost aren't worth it. If he wins good on him, and I don't believe it's just because he's been shunted aside and the assistants have taken over But for goodness sakes they've had one good gam...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 4:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

It's hardly been a 'massive turnaround'. We've won one of our last three games against competitive opponents. We now have a game against a side we should put away comfortably (in a normal coaching term, but we have lost two recent matches against them). Getting a win won't be any sort of surprise. T...
by Demilich
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2035
Replies: 64
Views: 3328

Re: RWC 2035

Make it just Spain and Portugal and I'd be there will bells on.
by Demilich
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Faith No More, Mr Bungle, Fugazi, Rage, ChiliPeppers
Replies: 4
Views: 297

Re: Faith No More, Mr Bungle, Fugazi, Rage, ChiliPeppers

Rage 'Perfect Man' is a German speed-metal classic.
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Replies: 155
Views: 3367

Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread

Reminds me of the 2005 NRL semi-finals. To get a jump on the competition, a company printed out grand final winners t-shirts for the unbackable favourites the Eels and Dragons, with the intention of trashing the set for the team that lost the final. Then the Tigers and Cowboys pulled off massive ups...
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53183
Views: 2311834

Re: War in Ukraine...

Sounds like there may have been massive strikes on a couple of Russian helicopter airbases overnight - rumoured to be ATACMs.
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3150

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

That pass was going to Pollard who was standing in the pocket for a drop goal attempt :? The big fat French fudge that played Etzebeth beyond the ruck was in the way. Only if he was standing in the Frenchman's pocket. I was wrong; I thought it was a French prop, but it was Woki. Here's the screengr...
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
Replies: 121
Views: 3226

Re: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation

Easy fix - a player returning from an HIA has to do 50 burpees and 3 minutes on an assault bike prior to re-entering the fray. :thumbup:
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Law Question: Returning from a Yellow Card
Replies: 45
Views: 836

Re: Law Question: Returning from a Yellow Card

Enzedder wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:06 am Because the refs want a word about what happens if he/she does it again.
It's such a pointless conversation at the pro level - don't do the thing you were just sanctioned for, or I'll sanction you moreso. No shit.
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

How did Sam Cane watch it on TV if he was playing? They can't spell Rieko either... pretty poor effort at faking a funny... I once reveived a 'sent to all contacts' email from my mate who was working as a military trainer in Afghanistan, letting everyone know he had fallen in love with one of his b...
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

They’ve come a long way from No Dickheads I think Sam Cane deserves to give Peter a good serve. Pity it was Brodie. How did Sam Cane watch it on TV if he was playing? They can't spell Rieko either... pretty poor effort at faking a funny... I once reveived a 'sent to all contacts' email from my mate...
by Demilich
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Yeah, in the respective finales, Ireland needed a try, France only needed a drop goal. If Ireland could have won with a 3-pointer, I’m 90% sure they would have at least got into a good position for Sexton to have a crack. And if they had landed it, Aaron Smith would be viewed with the same disdain ...
by Demilich
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bok backline
Replies: 16
Views: 435

Re: Bok backline

Their ability to counter attack with sheer pace concerns me as an AB fan. We quite often produce sloppy play and poor defensive reads out wide at the moment, which they are well set up to exploit (especially Kolbe).
by Demilich
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your favourite RWC match of all time
Replies: 33
Views: 669

Re: Your favourite RWC match of all time

1987 RWC final. We didn't have a TV but rented one during the RWC. It was the first rugby game I ever watched on TV, despite already playing.
by Demilich
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3150

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

You don't. Either rugby as a culture switches back to enjoying the sport and not obsessing about every tiny little ref decision, or it continues it's descent into a sports culture that is mostly about crying like little bitches.

It'll be the latter.
by Demilich
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss
Replies: 110
Views: 2543

Re: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss

He cut his spaghetti with a knife.
by Demilich
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss
Replies: 110
Views: 2543

Re: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss

He used paninis as the plural when ordering panini.
by Demilich
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss
Replies: 110
Views: 2543

Re: Tom Curry should have got a red - Discuss

I heard he supported Red Bull over Ferrari.
by Demilich
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The digs at referees on here
Replies: 110
Views: 2737

Re: The digs at referees on here

You are 100pct entitled to discuss about how a game got managed by a referee. That’s part of the game - an important one, and it has nothing to do about moaning. This is just a stupid excuse used to cut off discussions. That time Italy applied the no ruck tactics - the one which sent England, Heske...