The big test in June is actually for the IRB
June 3 2010
All of us are anticipating in different ways the month-long series of Northern Hemisphere/Southern Hemisphere Test matches coming up in June, which kicks off this Saturday with the Wales Vs South Africa match in Cardiff.
i think it’s a little comfort blanket for Wynne.
Frenetic it may have been, but that description comes freighted with the built-in assumption that this is a good thing. I know the NLIs are meant to be the best thing since sliced bread for rugby, but some purposeful changes of pace, consideration and tactical thinking should be part of the picture. I saw a lot more of that in the previous matches – certainly from the ABs. The Saffas didn’t know what to do. It reminded me of the NZ/Ireland match.
Wallabies vow to silence the critics (117)
August 7th, 2010
During the years 2005-2009, the Dictionary of Rugby defined it as:
Pod: see under ‘Munster’
Here’s a more exotic description of them: http://guide.rugbyrugby.com/Rugby%20Sections/Coaching/Pod%20Technique.asp
It's all about the World Cup, says Deans (81)
August 5th, 2010
In the light of Paddy O’Brien’s admissions today about the failings of touchline ref Wessel,we now find:
Mitchell shouldn’t have been carded for his first offence – because there was no offence.
Corey Flynn did not throw crooked for which he was penalised.
Wonder if Henry will still say that he thought Joubert & Co were excellent?
Wonder if SARU will now go into meltdown when they see SA refs copping flak but Irish/NH refs getting away scot free?
Wallabies get a lesson on the little things in rugby (165)
August 5th, 2010