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I'm no fashionista, but I'm currently on my second Hummer. Mind you... petrol is cheap here in the Middle East.

Who would have believed this at the start of the year? I sure have to eat crow, because I didn't think Stead was up to it, but it looks as if I was wrong (again)

... and on another tangent... It is great to see the emergence of absolute pace in the SRA squads, with the sheer pace they bring. Looking at the outsides We see Trask, Fihaki, Narawa, Macilai-Tori, Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, McKay and co, and maybe RTS? In the centres the Umaga-Jensen brothers ...

... and on another tangent... It is great to see the emergence of absolute pace in the SRA squads, with the sheer pace they bring. Looking at the outsides We see Trask, Fihaki, Narawa, Macilai-Tori, Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, McKay and co, and maybe RTS? In the centres the Umaga-Jensen brothers, and ...

This is a good thread to be considering now, rather than in six months, when it will be too late! That said, Fozzy probably doesn't read us..... :bimbo:

Two things to consider really, and the first is that I'm not certain Fozzy is a good selector, let alone coach. Could anyone really consider his ...

I think Fakatava will get a lot of game time with the Clan, as they have greater depth and resources across the park this year, allowing Smith to stay fresh.

Really surprised with Lambourn missing out, to Misiloi (WTF). Southland's season really has been ignored hasn't it? No McKee, Alaimalo, James ...

The minute I saw BB holding the ball to kick off the match I’m thinking wtf. Why does he feel the need to do that. Same with drop outs, it’s not like RMo is Cruden when it comes to distance, I just don’t get it. It’s not a job that needs to be shared it’s the role of the 10. CC is right, RMo is ...

My takeaways:
I must 'eat crow' I think, as Akira Ioane was monstrous. A 9/10 effort.
The greatest challenge will be to develop the next generation of 9's. Fakatava, Roe and TTT I guess, because at least two will be needed for RWC.
ALB and Goody must look at either being swapped, or playing inside ...

So having spent the last 5 years searching for our starting blindside flanker, Ian Foster continues to rotate players through this position? This time it's Akira Ioane getting another turn. This refusal to settle on a player to wear our no.6 jersey shouldn't surprise anyone, Ian Foster has been a ...

Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:18 am Genuine question: You do know that general public awareness of the America's Cup in the USA is virtually nil, right?

Bollocks Jim!

... and that's what I mean... the Crusaders, and even Carter (wink), understand that there are only two ways to counter a rush defence a) by playing directly from the ruck, or b) chipping into the space behind them, and we do neither. The day of the pods has come and gone. We must get the tighties ...

I recall saying: "Well Fozzy's got the job, now we should all get behind him."

I repeat myself now, but let's get behind him and push him out! He is making Arron Mauger look like a genius, Mitchell magical, and Mains a messiah!

... and as far as the team today:
BB barely got involved except to kick the ball away again and again.
Jordie got the drops, kicked the ball down the Argies throats when he did catch it. Perhaps he never recovered from that early knock?
ALB was in recovery mode most of the day, but only ever got the ...

This game bought home a number of issues team and tactical issues which beg answers:
The tactical battle was well lost, and it is clear the messages from the zoo are very much mixed! Too many cooks anyone? And who is running the show?
Sam Cane is a warrior, but he is no captain.
BB taking kick offs ...

The Argentinians are doing what they do every time they play. Scrum, niggle, push, tackle, shove, and can hurt you. This is how they always play. How can the AB's be so obviously, woefully prepared for what they are facing?
Some of the AB's forwards have hardly carried the ball, unlike Frizell. What ...

Goodness me! If Cane thought they were 'passive' last week, what will he say this week?

Win lose or draw tomorrow, Southland the team of the year for me! Put the heart back in the Stag!

Talented player who has clearly left the Clan under a cloud. Ironic as he was their best player during the last month of Soup, and is Canterbury's best now. And the Clan have retained that useless long-haired lout Gregory, who can't catch a cold, and is as quick as I am :)

Having just watched the replay it is easy to reflect upon a couple of factors:
First, the ABs were walking very early on, so maybe they had a quiet week with the travel and hadn't done a lot.
Then, because of that, yes they were passive and missed a lot of first up tackles.
Third. they gave up a lot ...

The red card certainly didn't help, and I liked that Sam Kane explained the AB's response as 'solution-based,' and left little time for 'gameplans.' Maybe some naivety in not having an 'injury break' or two to get some clarity?

I guess too that RMo will be sleeping well tonight!

Not sure we have a problem with our locks. Much more concerned about the props.

Yes, but you can see some developments happening in that area. Trying Lomax, introducing Hodgman, etc.

Whereas with the locks (and halfbacks) it looks a bit same old, same old.

To be fair to Fozzie, it’s a smart ...

I think they ARE developing the locking stocks. Va'ai has been impressive in his minutes; Selby-Rickitt has been excellent for Southland; Strange was unlucky with his injury, but has an upside; Parkinson could be the next Brodie; and the forgotten man is probably Josh Dickson from Otago, who was ...

You sound surprised people are acting in an irrational poorly educated manner.

You are aware you live in the Middle East are you :crazy:

You only needed to have referred to them as ragheads and you would have won stereotype bingo...😳
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Your word not mine. And I must be mistaken ...

Oman, where I live, borders on the UAE. They are probably averaging 800 new cases every day from a population of less than 5 million. They have tried lockdowns, curfews, movement restrictions, and even closed the mosques. It has all made no difference. They have fines and deportation for offenders ...

I'm pretty sure, like most, I saw Lumpy as a 'fill in' if Crotty, ALB, Goodhue went down injured. Then came that ANGRY game, when he showed quite a bit more. Do I think he is one-dimensional? Yes. But if he can be taught to channel that aggression, he could be a handy 'tool' to have in the arsenal ...

Some old All Black and provincial battlers playing in the Blair Vining tribute game kicking off shortly live on Sky.

How did that vets game go Bungle?

A good laugh and a good turnout. Here’s a link to some footage of the day. Alatini still got those twinkle toes.

https://www.facebook ...

George Bower is rather left field isn't he?

Mr Bungle wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:05 am Some old All Black and provincial battlers playing in the Blair Vining tribute game kicking off shortly live on Sky.

How did that vets game go Bungle?

I forgot to post the other day, but as a key mart of Fozzie's brainstrust, Grant Fox put in a particularly petulant shift on the Breakdown the other night. The questions deserved to be asked, yet he was a proper 'Trump' when it came to the initial responses. He bristled like a kid caught with his ...

I've never been a fan of playing people out of position. Jordie got caught for Korobiete's try by diving in when there was no need. As others have asked... what does Jordie bring to 14? Not a great deal more than an ordinary utility. What does someone like Jordan bring? Let's see... but he does ...

Whisper it quietly, but apart from Clarke today, I thought Hodgman had an outstanding debut. The scrum went better when he came on, and that was before Laulala's arrival. He was also strong in all the other areas. I think in one outing he's leapfrogged Tuinukuafe and Lomax.

I'm only pissed that JB is still on the wing. But now that the team is named, I'll support them by hook or by crook! Looking forward to the pack playing with more certainty than last week, giving RMo a bit more of a chance to steer the ship. Hopefully the weather will play its part too!

What is it about coaches that they seem to think they must reinvent the wheel by playing players out of position? Is it not enough to pick a team the whole effing world would pick just now? On form, the team should be... Moody, Taylor, Tungafaasi, Whitelock, Tuipolotu, Savea, Cane, Sotutu, Smith ...

How many times must it be said? Tests are won up front before they are won in the backs. Bugger all of the pack really stood up last week, but if you watch the match again you will see hesitancy and uncertainty a few times, offensively and defensively, but specially the latter. It was almost as if ...

Great work by Southland... and that's what it was all about, and while it's unkind to pick out some ahead of others, Lambourn was excellent (so I hope the Highlanders grab him), but I thought the 7, Matt James was outstanding, with turnovers, tackles, clean-outs galore.
The other thing to ...

Great work by Southland... and that's what it was all about, and while it's unkind to pick out some ahead of others, Lambourn was excellent (so I hope the Highlanders grab him), but I thought the 7, Matt James was outstanding, with turnovers, tackles, clean-outs galore.
The other thing to like ...

Great work by Southland... and that's what it was all about, and while it's unkind to pick out some ahead of others, Lambourn was excellent (so I hope the Highlanders grab him), but I thought the 7, Matt James was outstanding, with turnovers, tackles, clean-outs galore.
The other thing to like was ...

I'm amazed that the Highlanders have let Josh McKay go. He was their best winger by a street! They need to lose a few, and Scot Gregory would be at the top of my list.
Ainsley, the Oz prop would appear to bolster the props, and I imagine their locks will be Parkinson, Dickson, Whetton and Selby ...

Gosh that was a gutsy display by Southland. Most often during the last decade they would have rolled over, but the new coach has at least got them ticking over. I thought Nicole's and Eade's knock-on's would have killed them, but all credit...

I thought D Mac was good, but so was Jordy and he's a lot bigger!
Clark, Bridge and Jordan took their opportunities, while ALB and Reiko achieved more than the South midfield.
Beaudy, RMo, and Josh all looked sharp, and Smith was light years ahead of the other 9's.
Sotutu, Frizzell and Ardie ...

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