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Creevy quashes Top 14 speculation by extending London Irish deal

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Former Argentina captain Agustin Creevy has quashed pre-Christmas speculation that he was set for a switch to France by agreeing to extend his current deal with London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership. It had been rumoured in December that the 36-year-old was potentially in line for a move to either Top 14 leaders Bordeaux or promotion chasers Bayonne. 

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However, those links have now been put to bed after the Argentine hooker took up the offer of an extension at London Irish where he has been in scintillating form this season and currently tops the league’s try-scoring chart with an impressive nine tries.

Since arriving at the club in August 2020, the hooker has made 38 appearances and scored 16 tries. “I am delighted to be staying at London Irish because this club has become a second home for me and my family,” said Creevy.

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“Since the first day I walked into the training ground, everyone has made me feel a part of the London Irish family. The supporters always give me a brilliant reception at matches, and I can’t thank them enough for it. The club is going in the right direction and I will do my best to help that continue.”

London Irish boss Declan Kidney added: “We are excited to have Agustin staying with us here at Hazelwood. He is a popular member of the squad and provides valuable experience to our team, both on and off the pitch. We look forward to seeing more of Agustin in the London Irish jersey.”

In a November 2020 interview with RugbyPass, Creevy, who still retains hopes of representing Argentina at the 2023 World Cup, explained why London Irish were the club for him after he finished up in Super Rugby. “To be honest, when Jaguares ended I had another opportunity in France and in England too but the most serious offer was London Irish and I said yes, I want to play in London Irish for this team, for the history of the team and because it is in London.

“London is a beautiful city for me and for my family and I have two friends who play in Harlequins, two friends from home. That is really good because I have company with them too.”

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Oh no, not him again? 2 hours ago
England internationals disagree on final play execution vs All Blacks

Okay, so we blew it big time on Saturday. So rather than repeating what most people have all ready said, what do I want to see from Borthwick going forward?


Let's keep Marcus Smith on the pitch if he's fit and playing well. I was really pleased with his goal kicking. It used to be his weakness. I feel sympathy for George Ford who hadn't kicked all match and then had a kick to win the game. You hear pundits and commentators commend kickers who have come off the bench and pulled that off. Its not easy. If Steve B continues to substitute players with no clear reason then he is going to get criticised.


On paper I thought England would beat NZ if they played to their potential and didn't show NZ too much respect. Okay, the off the ball tackles certainly stopped England scoring tries, but I would have liked to see more smashing over gainlines and less kicking for position. Yes, I also know it's the Springbok endorsed world cup double winning formula but the Kiwi defence isn't the Bok defence, is it. If you have the power to put Smith on the front foot then why muzzle him? I guess what I'm saying is back, yourself. Why give the momentum to a team like NZ? Why feed the beast? Don't give the ball to NZ. Well d'uh.


Our scrum is a long term weakness. If you are going to play Itoje then he needs an ogre next door and a decent front row. Where is our third world class lock? Where are are realible front row bench replacements? The England scrum has been flakey for a while now. It blows hot and cold. Our front five bench is not world class.


On the positive side I love our starting backrow right now. I'd like to see them stick together through to the next world cup.


Anyway, there is always another Saturday.

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CO 2 hours ago
Scott Robertson responds to criticism over All Blacks' handling errors

Robertson is more a manager of coaches than a coach so it comes down to intent of outcomes at a high level. I like his intent, I like the fact his Allblacks are really driving the outcomes however as he's pointed out the high error rates are not test level and their control of the game is driving both wins and losses. England didn't have to play a lot of rugby, they made far fewer mistakes and were extremely unlucky not to win.


In fact the English team were very early in their season and should've been comfortably beaten by an Allblacks team that had played multiple tests together.


Razor has himself recognised that to be the best they'll have to sort out the crisis levels of mistakes that have really increased since the first two tests against England.


Early tackles were a classic example of hyper enthusiasm to not give an inch, that passion that Razor has achieved is going to be formidable once the unforced errors are eliminated.


That's his secret, he's already rebuilt the passion and that's the most important aspect, its inevitable that he'll now eradicate the unforced errors. When that happens a fellow tier one nation is going to get thrashed. I don't think it will be until 2025 though.


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