Toulon's 20-stone Manoa confirms moves to Cardiff Blues

In New Zealand the 2 has become almost a second 7: Mealamu, Hore, Coles, Taylor, Anuma, Ekland etc.

Kirifi would be a menace, at 2, with 20 minutes to go. Lots of running meters, turnovers and tackles. Most probably too late to transfer now though. Kirfi is still a very good 7, gives 100% and wouldn’t let the All Blacks down. He seems like a nice guy and someone who is respected too.

As much as rugby is a game, it’s also a job - at the professional level. Lots of people do jobs they don’t like, as that is what is best for their work teams.

Are you a victim of online scam, I highly recommend reaching out to TECHNOCRATE RECOVERY. They specialize in helping victims recover lost funds. Don’t let scammers win—recovery is possible.

LEARN MORE:

Telephone: +1573 3563 708

Contact Email: technocratrecovery@ contractor.n et

Though again it's not just a problem for Ulster Schools but it's likely a problem for Munster schools as well. And I wonder if it's actually an increasing problem within Leinster, with more and more players coming from fewer and fewer schools.

This ever decreasing pool of talent, in my opinion, is a very real threat to the long-term health and success of rugby in Ireland.

The only thing to add is that 2 non-Belfast teams made it to the Ulster Schools Cup final this year (Wallace and RS Armagh) which may be a sign that rugby in Ulster is starting to broaden its reach once again, which may be a sign of renewal.

It is the antithesis of the general idea of what subs are supposed to provide, bringing impact into the game.

A lot of his subs were very young, so along with making sure you’ve got the finally flurry out of your starter, there could be some merit to the idea. It was just done so late so often that it felt like Razor is paying zero attention to how difficult it is for sub to bring that immediate impact, and as we saw with Aumua, how being on the field for 20-25 minutes was needed before you could really settle in and play your best.

I feel the French are like that too (because theyre no names to me), but sure, it’s a lot different if its RG Snyman you’re bring on.

Also in relation to your quote, I also don’t think he appreciates the influence of numbers, either in total, or more importantly in my mind, in conjunction together. I can’t remember once where the entire front row might have come on together, as a more attune unit with each other (not that NZ has developed the same consistency in selection with SA has benefitted from).

Are you a victim of online scam, I highly recommend reaching out to TECHNOCRATE RECOVERY. They specialize in helping victims recover lost funds. Don’t let scammers win—recovery is possible.

LEARN MORE:

Telephone: +1573 3563 708

Contact Email: technocratrecovery@ contractor.n et