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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:47 am Handbags!

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am I enjoyed the rugby dished up, never check the ref. Its depressing blaming refs.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am I enjoyed the rugby dished up, never check the ref. Its depressing blaming refs.

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:11 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am I enjoyed the rugby dished up, never check the ref. Its depressing blaming refs.

Not blaming the ref for anything, and never do — just pointing out that the officiating was eccentric, as in hard to understand. In the end, it didn't affect the result.

More concerning was the behaviour of Waikato players and officials after the final whistle. Not a good look, and I expect (hope) there will be some pretty strong disciplinary action taken by NZR.

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:04 am

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:11 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am I enjoyed the rugby dished up, never check the ref. Its depressing blaming refs.

Not blaming the ref for anything, and never do — just pointing out that the officiating was eccentric, as in hard to understand. In the end, it didn't affect the result.

More concerning was the behaviour of Waikato players and officials after the final whistle. Not a good look, and I expect (hope) there will be some pretty strong disciplinary action taken by NZR.

My feed cut out immediately after the final whistle. What happened?

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:58 am

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:04 am

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:11 pm
Not blaming the ref for anything, and never do — just pointing out that the officiating was eccentric, as in hard to understand. In the end, it didn't affect the result.

More concerning was the behaviour of Waikato players and officials after the final whistle. Not a good look, and I expect (hope) there will be some pretty strong disciplinary action taken by NZR.

My feed cut out immediately after the final whistle. What happened?

We tried to make a 1 hour video of refs errors but couldn't manage it.

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:04 am

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:11 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am I enjoyed the rugby dished up, never check the ref. Its depressing blaming refs.

Not blaming the ref for anything, and never do — just pointing out that the officiating was eccentric, as in hard to understand. In the end, it didn't affect the result.

More concerning was the behaviour of Waikato players and officials after the final whistle. Not a good look, and I expect (hope) there will be some pretty strong disciplinary action taken by NZR.

My feed cut out immediately after the final whistle. What happened?

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:51 am

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:04 am

Certain Navigator wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:11 pm
Not blaming the ref for anything, and never do — just pointing out that the officiating was eccentric, as in hard to understand. In the end, it didn't affect the result.

More concerning was the behaviour of Waikato players and officials after the final whistle. Not a good look, and I expect (hope) there will be some pretty strong disciplinary action taken by NZR.

My feed cut out immediately after the final whistle. What happened?

Smith chased the ref arguing against the decision. The team manager interfered with the ref on the way off the field arguing the toss. Could have been others, but the cameras cut away as soon as one of the commentators mentioned it wasn't a good look and shouldn't be getting shown.

Anybody involved should get a few weeks' suspension.

The Chiefs have confirmed Clayton McMillan will remain head coach for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, despite the return of Warren Gatland from his hiatus with the British & Irish Lions.

After the Chiefs' winless 2020 season, Gatland temporarily handed over the reins to assistant McMillan as interim head coach, while he returned to the UK to plan and ultimately guide the Lions on their tour of South Africa last month.

McMillan led the team back from the doldrums, securing a place in the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa final, where they lost to the Crusaders.

The Hamilton-based franchise has confimed McMillan will now retain the role next season, while Gatland will move into a new position as director of rugby.

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/20 ... eturn.html

Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:53 pm

The Chiefs have confirmed Clayton McMillan will remain head coach for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, despite the return of Warren Gatland from his hiatus with the British & Irish Lions.

After the Chiefs' winless 2020 season, Gatland temporarily handed over the reins to assistant McMillan as interim head coach, while he returned to the UK to plan and ultimately guide the Lions on their tour of South Africa last month.

McMillan led the team back from the doldrums, securing a place in the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa final, where they lost to the Crusaders.

The Hamilton-based franchise has confimed McMillan will now retain the role next season, while Gatland will move into a new position as director of rugby.

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/20 ... eturn.html

Excellent. Sends a clear message that it doesn't matter who you are, failure to perform will see you demoted.

Ymx wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:06 pmYeah, i was wondering how it would play out.

Having said that Gatland has effectively been promoted and is still his boss.

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Captain Sam Cane has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for their northern hemisphere tour later this month as locks Scott Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu return to New Zealand for family reasons.

Cane, who missed New Zealand's involvement in the just-completed Rugby Championship in Queensland due to injury, will join up with the squad in Washington ahead of the All Blacks' meeting with the United States on Oct. 23.

Sam Whitelock, Dane Coles and Shannon Frizell have also been added to the squad that won the southern hemisphere title alongside 20-year-old newcomer Josh Lord.

"From a physical point of view, we have come through The Rugby Championship really well," All Blacks coach Ian Foster said in a statement.

"Therefore, we've decided to add fewer players than first anticipated for the next part of our 12-week tour."

With the squad unable to return to New Zealand from Australia due to pandemic restrictions, the All Blacks will hold a training camp on the Sunshine Coast before leaving for the United States on Oct. 17.

Following the game against the Eagles on Oct. 23, the squad will travel to Europe to face Wales on Oct. 30 before taking on Italy a week later.

That will be followed by a clash with Ireland on Nov. 13, with the tour finishing in Paris and a meeting with France on Nov. 20.

Ymx wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:26 pmSounds like we are going to have back both Sam’s

Flockwitt wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:03 pmAnd why do we need Frizzel? Plenty of loose forwards.

Ymx wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:36 pm So, Josh Lord is joining as second row, by the looks.

Ymx wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:26 pm


But we have lost 2 locks.

All Blacks 'pushing' for Folau Fakatava eligibility in 2022

Coach Ian Foster has also revealed to Stuff that there is an ongoing push to gain All Blacks eligibility for Folau Fakatava in 2022, after an ACL injury potentially robbed the Highlanders halfback of a cap this year – and pushed back his availability until 2023.

“It hasn't been cleared up, it's still a work in progress,” Foster said after the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. “I can't give you the exact details.

“I know they're still discussing it. Between Folau and New Zealand Rugby we're pushing...we think that he's done his time and he should be available next year, as does he and the players’ association.

“That’s just a work in progress with World Rugby...”

Fakatava has lived in New Zealand since he was 16 years old and starred for the Hastings Boys’ First XV, but under World Rugby regulations the eligibility clock not start ticking until 18 years of age, which World Rugby calls ‘the age of majority’.

As it stands, Folau won’t be eligible until December 16, 2022, ruling him out of next year’s test campaign, but the All Blacks would clearly love to have him as an option next year, given his strong running game, defence and improving distribution skills.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... -rwc-spots

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:55 pm

All Blacks 'pushing' for Folau Fakatava eligibility in 2022

Coach Ian Foster has also revealed to Stuff that there is an ongoing push to gain All Blacks eligibility for Folau Fakatava in 2022, after an ACL injury potentially robbed the Highlanders halfback of a cap this year – and pushed back his availability until 2023.

“It hasn't been cleared up, it's still a work in progress,” Foster said after the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. “I can't give you the exact details.

“I know they're still discussing it. Between Folau and New Zealand Rugby we're pushing...we think that he's done his time and he should be available next year, as does he and the players’ association.

“That’s just a work in progress with World Rugby...”

Fakatava has lived in New Zealand since he was 16 years old and starred for the Hastings Boys’ First XV, but under World Rugby regulations the eligibility clock not start ticking until 18 years of age, which World Rugby calls ‘the age of majority’.

As it stands, Folau won’t be eligible until December 16, 2022, ruling him out of next year’s test campaign, but the All Blacks would clearly love to have him as an option next year, given his strong running game, defence and improving distribution skills.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... -rwc-spots

Hope this works out - he's a rare talent.

Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:14 am

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:55 pm

All Blacks 'pushing' for Folau Fakatava eligibility in 2022

Coach Ian Foster has also revealed to Stuff that there is an ongoing push to gain All Blacks eligibility for Folau Fakatava in 2022, after an ACL injury potentially robbed the Highlanders halfback of a cap this year – and pushed back his availability until 2023.

“It hasn't been cleared up, it's still a work in progress,” Foster said after the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. “I can't give you the exact details.

“I know they're still discussing it. Between Folau and New Zealand Rugby we're pushing...we think that he's done his time and he should be available next year, as does he and the players’ association.

“That’s just a work in progress with World Rugby...”

Fakatava has lived in New Zealand since he was 16 years old and starred for the Hastings Boys’ First XV, but under World Rugby regulations the eligibility clock not start ticking until 18 years of age, which World Rugby calls ‘the age of majority’.

As it stands, Folau won’t be eligible until December 16, 2022, ruling him out of next year’s test campaign, but the All Blacks would clearly love to have him as an option next year, given his strong running game, defence and improving distribution skills.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all ... -rwc-spots

Hope this works out - he's a rare talent.

I wonder what argument they will use? That he would have been picked this year, but for injury?