This week on the Rugby Pass podcast Scotty Stevenson in joined by Matthew Pearce of South Africa’s SuperSport and Justin Marshall from New Zealand’s Sky Sport. Matthew explains why he thinks the Springboks could be on the verge of something big as they head into their big Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies on Saturday, before Marshy and Sumo discuss where the All Blacks vs Pumas test will be won and lost.
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Sign up for freeHenry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possible
Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward? And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cup 2027?
Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss on the Leinster giants.
The leadership did not look that grand in the final minutes either, should taken the three and reset!
97 Go to commentsIt can be unpleasant work but you have to be ready to see your own weaknesses against strong opposition before knockout games [Scarlets was already a warning shot] and Leinster seemed to be ill-prepared for what was coming their way last Saturday.
97 Go to commentsI’d like to support Kiss but his record as head coach and the circumstances of his appointment make it difficult. I very much doubt he was a unanimous choice by the 4-man panel.
For me Kiss is not the man for 2027 yet he has the top job but he will bring continuity and wont tear up the gameplan so at least they wont be starting from scratch with a new coach.
I reckon you have highlighted the main positive, though it scarcely outweighs the debits!
14 Go to commentsTrue tackle completion % is one of the most useless single stats in rugby M!
The main concern is that Reds are still very much a work in progress and I’m surprised the support for Les as WB head man has been so firm.
I can see it working if Joe becomes involved again in 2027 but otherwise a huge gamble.
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0 Go to comments50-60 mins against Scarlets would have helped that team a lot.
97 Go to commentsSpeaking of Barrett his brothers team the Blues seem to have hit some form as expected late in the season!
Also I suspect Ramm, Scott-Young and Kemeny are all benefiting from their time at saints? Would like to see them return as better players as most do….
97 Go to commentsUnder Joe S he has a 100% record against England;)
97 Go to commentsAs for Leinster, when you’ve got people who are still close to the team, the club and Irish rugby overall, like Rob Kearney shooting from the lip, then it’s definitely indicative of a prevailing mindset. Add in the results evidence to the mix and it’s nigh on impossible to dispute. As you say, they were most definitely looking in the wrong direction for their mindset prep!
97 Go to commentsHe also compliments Prendergast more and allows Ringrose more space.
97 Go to commentsArrogance, complacency, chokers or maybe just a little of all three!
97 Go to commentsIt’s like tackle school 101. Start on your knees as the other 10 year old walks towards you.
It isnt just how he hits it’s his positioning and pace. He got skinned by Ramm (I think) for the first try. He chased the kick but could deal with a small swerve, then turned slower than Freddie Stewart on an ice rink.
He really is a great prospect and if it wasnt a Lions year everybody would give him another year to improve. This is why there is so much scrutiny.
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