Dupont, des trophées et deux plaques

Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat

BA 37 minutes ago

And still u felt this need to defend it

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OutRun22 38 minutes ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

So I love Lomax as on what we know he can do but I pick on current form and that’s Newell who has just gone to another level and seems to have a lot of up to his game is the one. De Groot was one i wasn’t keen on as he’s not the most mobile prop going around and has the dropsies at times but in the games he played he has been outstanding the best he’s ever played and so its good for him. Lomax just needs games like Kirfii who actually did have a very good game for finally but hes not like Ardie who instantly plays well.

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

SC 38 minutes ago

Will Jordan gets more touches at fullback.

Build your backfield around your world class fullback. Don’t repeat the mistakes made with Ben Smith 2016-2019.

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

OutRun22 43 minutes ago

‘doom and gloom’ well its not that at all. its we are interested in the game and we all have an opinion maybe its legacy woke media who give this impression cos its not the rest of us.

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

OutRun22 44 minutes ago

Leicester Fainga'anuku goes straight to left wing for me as well as clarke right wing has to be Jordan as we don’t have another Jordan around so Love to FB with dmac on bench covering both BB and FB but hes more of a FB than first-five. We also need Darry back as Hollands partner, yes Tuipolutu has been outstanding but the taller the better. 6 this is Vaii’s number from now on leave him there. JB is clearly our number 1 2nd-five as is Proctor, Proctor will start looking better when JB starts setting him up more instead of just hitting it up 9 out 10 times. bell needed to be in this team instead of mclister who is much too slow compared to aumuia and bell both who are very fast(as hooker speed goes) bordering on Coles speed but nobody will ever have his hand skills or maybe even speed, passing etc..

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

frandinand 51 minutes ago

So Steve Gordon is critical of our kicking game and by extension obviously BB and Dmac.

It makes you wonder where Gregors head is.

How do people like him continue to get published.

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

frandinand 56 minutes ago

So now you are saying the ABs are a development squad for 30 year olds.

He has been playing number 10 for the Chiefs since 2017 and has played there in 4 super finals. How many more years does he need ????

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

frandinand 1 hour ago

His keyboard.

Bok rule-benders are changing the game. They deserve respect

FW 1 hour ago

Disrespect will close doors that apologies can’t reopen. Let that sink in.

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Brodean Barrett 1 hour ago

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

Beaudens passing has improved a lot this year but his kicking game is still often cringe. It’s rocks and diamonds.

He’s never been an effective game manager with his kicking and his kicking from hand lacks length.

As a game manager Dmac is also rocks and diamonds. He crabs far too much

Love, Reihana and even JB all present as potential better options.

I hope we don’t stick with BB as our main 10 till the next RWC because that did not work well for Ireland with Sexton in the end. We need fresh blood.

Report card: Ratings all 35 England players from the 2025 July Tests

fl 1 hour ago

I think Fin Smith is definitely at the top of the pecking order. He’s the incumbent; he’s the best defensive 10; he’s not far off Ford’s level of game management; and he could be world class for another 10 years or more.

But its been so good to see Ford back in the 10 shirt. Just think how many more matches England would have won if he had been trusted with the 10 shirt four years ago and the (multiple) failed Marcus Smith experiment(s) had never been attempted.

Lawrence was supposed to be out for the year, but word is he might be recovering in time for the autumn. Even if that’s right though, he might not come back into the team immediately. I thought he seemed a little bit out of form before his injury, and could be pretty rusty when he comes back. Some tune-up time in the prem could be in order.

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fl 1 hour ago

Report card: Ratings all 35 England players from the 2025 July Tests

AAndrew,,,,

I hope that one day you will think for yourself, rather than outsource all of your opinions to the Lions selectors

I hope that one day you will watch a full rugby match, rather than just a youtube highlights reel of Marcus Smith’s goosesteps

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Fj 2 hours ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

Reuben love was a revelation.

I think he's a shoein

Superb under the high ball

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

Carlos 2 hours ago

Come on, Jean-Marc, there’s rugby in places that don’t speak English or French. After all, the English managed to invent the game.

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

Carlos 2 hours ago

Too far from LA. By the way,I don’t see Jacko’scomments. Maybe he blocked me! 🤦‍♂️😂

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

SC 2 hours ago

Lomax was outstanding (world class) in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for the All Blacks but he had a pretty average campaign with the Hurricanes this season. The Hurricane scrum was not nearly as good this season as it was in 2024 when it was dominant. The All Black scrum was much better in the second half in Hamilton when Bower, McAlister, and Newell replaced DeGroot, Taukeo’aho, and Newell. Hopefully he gets back to his best form.

Newell was good in 2023 and 2024 but clearly he has improved this season. His scrummaging, which has always been his strength, has become dominating and his fitness level is off the chart leading to an improved work rate.

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

frandinand 2 hours ago

No but he certainly made the most of his chances.

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

frandinand 2 hours ago

Don't if you want to retain your sanity.