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Ex-Wallaby explains why All Blacks aren’t at ‘panic stations’ under Razor

JW 12 minutes ago

With four losses across the season and no Rugby Championship title to show for their efforts, the All Blacks aren’t currently the best team in the world.

No one really killed it more than they did so I'd actually saying they are the best team in the world. You have to think someone improves hugely next year though and I'd expect a lot more stagnation from the All Blacks great leap away from Foster's era.

2024 in review: Beauden Barrett’s brilliance sparks thrilling All Blacks win

Icefarrow 21 minutes ago

Because Robertson is allergic to risk-taking. Perofeta and Plummer were never once trialled at First Five-Eight, Beauden was kept at Fullback for like half the season despite having close to ten players over the year who can play that position.

Bernard Foley steals spotlight in blow to New Zealand coaching duo

JW 24 minutes ago

How can we watch the game?

2024 in review: Beauden Barrett’s brilliance sparks thrilling All Blacks win

JW 26 minutes ago

Ahh, all the missed opportunities this season. Why oh why did Beauden not just remain used like this to see if he could have reproduced these types of performances?

Bernard Foley steals spotlight in blow to New Zealand coaching duo

CR 34 minutes ago

Laurel and Hardy.

Watch: Ex-NRL cult hero scores a try on Japan Rugby League One debut

JW 37 minutes ago

Where can we watch this?

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OJohn 2 hours ago

Does the next Wallabies coach have to be an Australian?

No, bugger off Schmidt, stop interfering in Australian rugby to keep us down

Your selections are rubbish and your game plan is unAustralian. Go back to NZ. Oh wait, you're actually still there ......

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Cantab 3 hours ago

Ex-Wallaby explains why All Blacks aren’t at ‘panic stations’ under Razor

Which is why more depth needs development. There are are several players waiting in the mix who will be good to great ABs. Our bench replacements this year were not always up to the mark

Ex-Wallaby explains why All Blacks aren’t at ‘panic stations’ under Razor

SC 4 hours ago

Disagree.

The challenge for the All Blacks now that they have 7 of 8 starting forwards locked in and all but one bench forward (only one loose forward and bench loosie to settle on) is to sort out the starting backline as only 9 Roigard, 12 J. Barrett, 11 Clarke and 15 Jordan had good to outstanding seasons in 2024. All the other backs were inconsistent or poor and question marks going into 2025.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffers new injury setback

DA 6 hours ago

he should not be playing 12. He should be playing 10 and team managers should stop playing players out of position to accommodate libbok.

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

Bull Shark 7 hours ago

Aus hasn’t owned the bled in 21 years.

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

Bull Shark 7 hours ago

Dupont!!

Leinster player ratings vs Connacht | 2024/25 URC

Jobe 10 hours ago

I just can't agree with 8.5 for Ross Byrne. A 6 at best I would think.

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

Barry 10 hours ago

I wouldn't take it personally that you didn't hear from Gatland, chief.

It's likely he just doesn't have your phone number.

You can't polish a turd. No coach can change that team at the moment.

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Bull Shark 11 hours ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffers new injury setback

Uhh, he was playing inside centre?

Do you understand the role of a 12?

'Springbok Galacticos can't go it alone for trophy-hunting Sharks'

Bull Shark 11 hours ago

"aside from winning RWCs and playing some really good rugby?"

What a doos.

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Ed the Duck 11 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

Well if you’re correct in that assertion then it blows up all of the numbers in the original post that came from, do you recognise the overall number or even the 300k residual for senior male player numbers in SA?

Tbf, even 300k senior players is an impressive resource, particularly if there is a residual of untapped school talent that could be developed if required and resources allow.

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

Ed the Duck 11 hours ago

Now that is a slam dunk response right there!!!

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

Ed the Duck 11 hours ago

I’d say SA continuation is pretty much a slam dunk. They have brought much to the table in the URC with revenue growth, fan engagement and player enjoyment - yes, this is a factor too! On top of that there is still much headroom for further growth, both in the URC and especially with EPCR. The only resistance to SA teams comes from the English at present, mainly because they can’t win the CC any longer and their clubs are in real financial shit, but their recent overtures were firmly rejected.

I can only see great things on the horizon for SA inclusion in the URC and EPCR, if the right format adjustments are made. But if they are, then further success will follow and there is a strong likelihood that 6N becomes 7N as well.