A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
They didn't even try to retain the title, they rocked up to try and worm a win over the All Blacks, which had they achieved, would…
The Springboks can put away their ball-in-hand attacking plans and go back to their aerial game against the All Blacks if they wan…
All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree is very familiar with South African rugby, having played for the Natal Sharks for a decad…
Although many in South Africa are "shocked" the Springboks have been humbled at the hands of Australia, this is who they are and h…
Analysis: The Wallabies have uncovered an exceptional prospect in the midfield.
The Crusader hasn't seen much game time since July as the All Blacks coaches stuck with Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii and Ardie Save…
Analysis: The Springboks missed key points off the tee but the Wallabies also missed chances in their match.
Dissecting the loss to the All Blacks, head coach Mario Ledesma conceded that his side's discipline is a problem as they racked up…
Analysis: 21-year-old flyhalf Noah Lolesio is developing into a fine talent for the Wallabies.
After a season at Suntory in the Japan Top League where he was able to resume duties at 10, Barrett has had one opportunity to sta…
For new All Blacks captain Ardie Savea, 2021 has been a learning curve after first being handed the captaincy of his Hurricanes cl…
The Wallabies went back to Australia with two losses from two attempts at Eden Park but with last week's delay in travel by the Al…
Analysis: The major difference between the All Blacks and Wallabies isn't skill - it's commitment.
The 30-year-old All Black star who has 93 test caps has found his way back to a similar role to when he started, wearing the 22 je…
All Black lock Brodie Retallick, who knows of nothing other than Bledisloe Cup success since the start of his career, was glad to …
The fast-finish from the Wallabies has bolstered their confidence heading into the second game, with try scoring wing Andrew Kella…
One of the only changes to the All Blacks starting line-up, Will Jordan was named by Ian Foster to take the place of Sevu Reece on…
The Series winners showed resolve to narrowly best the Lions but improvements will be needed for The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks slow start and limp finish became the focal point of the team's review of the first Bledisloe Cup match says Sam Wh…
These tools are used in a one-dimensional game plan to make up for the obvious shortcomings - poor handling, poor catching, incons…
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