Fiji hand Test debut to ex-rugby league star in Pacific Nations Cup

Only two teams achieved better than 90% between 2019 and 2023/4. Ireland 92% in 2023 when they won the 6N. And France 100% in 2022 when they won the 6N.

If you Remove those outliers from both Ireland and France’s average win ratios they averaged 77%and 73% respectively. While the boks and New Zealand have averaged 75% and 68% between 2019 and now.

The ABs historic achievement of 88% over that golden era was both special and highly unlikely to be achieved again as tier one teams, particularly the NH, have finally figured out how to play and win the game.

Reinach can cover wing so if it is a 6/2 he’ll get the nod before Morne?

If it’s a 5/3 I reckon we’ll more likely see Morne on the bench covering for Jaden?

Knowing what Rassie is doing is impossible.

In this new era they are now respecting opponents and preparing accordingly. 'Respect' as in respect their ability to beat you and prepare including measures to nullify that ability.

I’d argue it’s time to give someone else a chance. Anyone back home deserving of a call up to play against a wallaby team that’s probably weaker than the Brumbies?

Anyone got a pair to make that kind of selection? Or are we saying DMac and BB are it?

And if so who would have made it on to that bench?

Although the team entering the tournament, is the same team that failed to cope with the pressure.

I think we should rather say - went in as the favourites.

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