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Official Rugby Thread
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KennyD
International Vice-Captain
Yeah and Latham too, definitely looking back to his best, so Rogers will have to work hard if he wants that FB position back.Voltman said:
But LArkham has been my favourite player way since he debuted back in 97' or something as FB, and I truly believe he is just getting into some of his best footie now. Easily the best defence fly half in the world, often topping Wallabies tackle counts, I believe the best passer in the world, just pipping Wilko, the most deceptive runner in the world, note not agressive, I would calll that Spencer, the best flyhalf at taking the ball to the line, and his kicking...well its acceptable.
age_master
Hall of Fame Member
never rated latham much, too inconsistant, has great games and crap ones, cant afford that at full back.
KennyD
International Vice-Captain
Yes very inconsistent for most of his career at International level, quite right. But recently in Trinations and Northern Hemisphere tour, he has been fantastic, culminating in MOTM against England. And I truly belive he is now replcating his Super 12 form at International level.age_master said:
KennyD
International Vice-Captain
So yeah time to get this thread rolling...
I was just talking to a mate I hadnt heard from for a while and was stoked to hear he played in the national U16 Australian Rugby Championships for the Australian Indeginous side as hooker.
Anyway thats him, so I thought if anybody has any of their rugby pics they can post em here
I was just talking to a mate I hadnt heard from for a while and was stoked to hear he played in the national U16 Australian Rugby Championships for the Australian Indeginous side as hooker.
Anyway thats him, so I thought if anybody has any of their rugby pics they can post em here
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KennyD
International Vice-Captain
Wilkinson is great sure, hes my no 2...BoyBrumby said:(COUGH)......bullsh1t, Jonny Wilkinson is.....(COUGH)
Yeah, great defensively. Very resilient. Just wears a scrum-cap for effect. Not cos he's a girly poof. Oh, no. No way.
But can go past that fantastic former fullback.
And he wears head gear coz hes SMART! Like me, and if Johnny wants to stay pretty, he should wear one too.
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
KennyD
International Vice-Captain
Kicking kings is good but hards
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/fun/games/newsid_2190000/2190755.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/fun/games/newsid_2190000/2190755.stm
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Just saw in the paper that Justin Marshall has signed for Leeds Tykes, due to start next (English) season.
He'll still be available for Tri-nations & Lions tests, but (presumably) after that's it for him AB wise. Says he's "looking for new challenge" which I think translates as "big pay packet before I retire".
Is he gonna be missed? ABs didn't seem to miss him too much in the autumn!
He'll still be available for Tri-nations & Lions tests, but (presumably) after that's it for him AB wise. Says he's "looking for new challenge" which I think translates as "big pay packet before I retire".
Is he gonna be missed? ABs didn't seem to miss him too much in the autumn!
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
It has to be. The NZRU has a policy that you have to be playing in NZ to be considered for selection.BoyBrumby said:
As to whether he is going to be missed? Not too much. Kelleher (although prone to inconsistency) is a combative wee fella, and Weepu is very much in the mould of Marshall, although with a better pass. He just has to work on his option taking.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Kelleher impressed me in the autumn. I'd always had him down as very much a "second-string" All-Black (plays the mid-week non-cap games type of player), but took his chance well. I haven't seen too much of Weepu, so can't really comment. It said in article I read JM was "rested" against his will, so maybe he saw the selectors thoughts turning to other options.
With regards to not picking Kiwis playing abroad, do you reckon that will ever be overturned? I can see the logic (ring-fencing the quality of your provincial & Super-12/14 teams), but it does mean a lotta blokes having to decide between international Rugby (or international Rugby for NZ at least!) & financial stability. The Saffies used to have same rule, but SARFU overturned it when things went really pear-shaped for the Springboks.
With regards to not picking Kiwis playing abroad, do you reckon that will ever be overturned? I can see the logic (ring-fencing the quality of your provincial & Super-12/14 teams), but it does mean a lotta blokes having to decide between international Rugby (or international Rugby for NZ at least!) & financial stability. The Saffies used to have same rule, but SARFU overturned it when things went really pear-shaped for the Springboks.
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
It's a decision that won't reverse for a long time. I think there's a lot more emphasis in the last few years on combinations in All Black rugby (even on last year's tour, a pair like Umaga and Smith had played together a bit before Smith debuted), and aside from that, it's a logistical pain in the backside in terms of flying players back etc. Flights to South Africa wouldn't be quite as long as one to the Antipodes I would guess.BoyBrumby said:
In terms of financial stability, a player who plays Super 12 and NPC could make about $100,000 while most All Blacks would hit the $200,000 with bonuses etc included.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Just saw in today's paper that Dale McDermott, the Springboks' former technical analyst, has been found dead in his home in Durban from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. RIP. 
Tragic story all round; he was the "whistleblower" who realeased the pics of The Boks shivering butt naked in freezing cold water at the now infamous Kamp Staaldraad before the '03 World Cup. This, according to the report I read, made him an outcast &, unable to secure work in Rugby, he ended his days as a used car salesman.
Tragic story all round; he was the "whistleblower" who realeased the pics of The Boks shivering butt naked in freezing cold water at the now infamous Kamp Staaldraad before the '03 World Cup. This, according to the report I read, made him an outcast &, unable to secure work in Rugby, he ended his days as a used car salesman.