L’Italie retrouve Capuozzo pour aller défier l’Irlande

As mentioned Codie is playing very well but Marx is a beast

Toaster 6 minutes ago

George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker

I’m not lying

Codie does however have a better skill set and running game in space

Turning a 50/50 penalty into three penalties has nothing to do with Barnes. It's plain dumb. Adjusting to the ref is a skill. Richie McCaw was the master.

SadersMan 16 minutes ago

'You don’t want to be the one shouting the loudest' - Andrew Porter plotting All Blacks payback

He is way out of his depth. Am sure this weekend will be good for him, though having him there won't help us get the W.

razza 23 minutes ago

George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker

Even if there was a "wrong" to be righted (there isn’t, the better team won) after choking in their eighth RWC QF exit, you'd think it needs to be righted at the next RWC. Thankfully Farrell is rubbishing this nonsense.

SadersMan 26 minutes ago

'No, it’s not, that’s the truth' - Andy Farrell rubbishes Ireland subplot

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TT 33 minutes ago

Please don't run around in circles Damian McKenzie

Glad this article is correctly labelled an opinion piece. Cos it mostly that rather than fact.

Dmac is twice as fast as BB at hand & foot without the BB OCD, aimless kicking. Recent eg of the many throughout the last few years, 2nd half of last game V England, the failed, ‘into defender’ grubber kick … when we still had an overlap!!

Like 2022 all over again where I could have sworn BB was playing for the opposition with the amount & continuous (again near OCD!) aimless & hopeless kickIng away of possession.

Any 10 takes risks because that’s the job.

If 10 doesn’t far less oppurtunities are created for the team.

Yep that does not mean wishful actions that are individualistic or not team based that the team has little chance or understanding or following through with … like BBs kicking(!).

Dmac is that man for the AB 10 job.

& yes confidence to make team based decisions in those split decisions needs the backing of regularity in selection. That comes with the approval to make 1%’ish errors that come with that risk, & without the criticism of coaches. Of course also without the very negligible criticism in the vacuous & low status world of keyboard warriors. Like here!

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mJ 37 minutes ago

How the Wallabies can expose England’s oppressive linespeed

The selected side isn’t going to bother England. That’s a very ordinary Wallabies side, let’s be honest with few form players and little X factor. Locks, halves and back three only just Super Rugby quality at best. And Schmidt is now sticking with these guys, worrying times. Bet the tactics along with the selection is poor as well. Schmidt is living in the past.

Poor Side with little quality. Locks, halves and back three ordinary at best and apart from McDermott, Salakaia-Lotto and BPA really poor out of form bench. Wallabies are in dire needs if this is the best side Schmidt thinks he can roll out. Easily beaten in the rugby championship and England shouldn’t have any issues.

mJ 48 minutes ago

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii included for Wallabies debut versus England

You can't pick every player for All Blacks and if those not selected want to sulk and leave then Good Riddance.

MakeOllieMathisAnAB 1 hour ago

'No, it’s not, that’s the truth' - Andy Farrell rubbishes Ireland subplot

2013, Ellis park.

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SC 1 hour ago

Report: All Blacks snub Ricky Riccitelli signs with Top 14 club

Highly overrated player. His play style works well in the inferior SH comps - but he'll get eaten alive by NH teams. As per usual. No Barnes to save them this time either.

DC000 1 hour ago

Please don't run around in circles Damian McKenzie

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Kiwichan00 1 hour ago

Ireland vs New Zealand | Live & Latest Rugby Union Scores & Results | RugbyPass

C’mon the ABs, get in there, be clinical, get the job done 👍 just another day at the office.

Sounds more like trying to convince himself that Saturday won't be a slaughterhouse. Good luck to them. I hope they give the Boks a bit of a challenge or else the Boks will get complacent. I give it to the Boks with a winning margin of 15 - 20 points

Hellhound 2 hours ago

Rory Darge on why the Boks aren't quite as scary as they once were

The Friday Night game time makes it very difficult for those outside Dublin to get to the game without taking time off work. It also means either having to stay overnight afterwards (and getting ripped off by the gougers in the Hotels) or arriving home at an ungodly hour of the morning. But, of course, the fans don't matter a shyte, the TV Gods must be obeyed.

PK 2 hours ago

'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1

It will be interesting to see how Argentina go without Matera and Kremer in the mix. Should be a Latin fiesta!

Utiku Old Boy 2 hours ago

Italy and Argentina name experienced squads for autumn opener

Tamaiti got a good lesson in the dark arts of the front row by Stuart. He will be the better for it but there is a balance between being vindictive to a team member and getting a message accross. EDG has performed for this ABs against the Boks and other front line teams when chips were down. Cross that line and you don't have healthy squad competition you have perceived favourites and factions. Williams has not been dynamic around the field in all his recent games and some time for absorption of his steep learning curve would not be demotivating. He has a lot of time to to grow and become world class.

Utiku Old Boy 3 hours ago

George Bell named in All Blacks team to face Ireland

NZ shouldn't be crowing about this "policy" when they're happy to field players guilty of spousal abuse. How about Julian Savea? that's 3 All Blacks players... wow.

DP 3 hours ago

'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1

He played plenty of times AFTER he punched a woman..

DP 3 hours ago

'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1

The boks have been a known quantity to Scotland for 118 years. And have still only managed just 5 wins. 2 wins in 30 years, the professional era.

Bull Shark 3 hours ago

Rory Darge on why the Boks aren't quite as scary as they once were

The boks certainly wont be complacent - but a victory for Scotland is very wishful thinking.