Piutau could return to NZ if he wishes to resurrect an international career and potentially go to the world cup with the All blacks however he doesnt want to give up his huge salary in Europe.
I agree with the point this argumenr is making however I think Piutau is a very poor example, he is not surplus to international requirements. He would still be playing for the All blacks but chose to leave for huge money. He cant now gripe about his choice to choose money over international selection. It would be great for Tonga to have him play as they need the prize money from world cups.
Yeah I agree. It shows the way to play the ABs, really push the offside line, conceding offside penalties along the way and hope BB has one of his off nights with the boot. Like the lions test.
All blacks got to play tests against Japan and England were not able to?! Maybe they are trying to sell the game and England are a rubbish advert? Or maybe the fact that Eddie ditched them to coach England counted against then? Or maybe the RFU wanted all their Autumn games at Twickenham so that they keep all revenue? All three is my guess.
I made little to no errors at all during my playing days. Oh no wait, I did drop the oranges once when running them on for the other boys at half time.
Hi Roy, I believe the rule changes that steer the game more towards running rugby (as favored by SH teams) is that it is a more saleable product. This will only continue as broadcasting provides so much of the revenue. Although there are still rugby purists around, they are aging and the future is spectacular tries/offloads/steps etc.
Also as to the RWC, its a member vote so who really knows what goes on. If Ireland hadnt backed France or England in previous votes then maybe they didnt reciprocate etc.
I hate to say it but the best coach for Australia in my humble opinion would be Dave Rennie, he has a amazing ability to drag fringe players up and build combinations. His conditioning coach Phil Healey also worked wonders with the Chiefs and Glasgow.
Push for rugby eligibility law change to aid poorer nations
Piutau could return to NZ if he wishes to resurrect an international career and potentially go to the world cup with the All blacks however he doesnt want to give up his huge salary in Europe.
Push for rugby eligibility law change to aid poorer nations
I agree with the point this argumenr is making however I think Piutau is a very poor example, he is not surplus to international requirements. He would still be playing for the All blacks but chose to leave for huge money. He cant now gripe about his choice to choose money over international selection. It would be great for Tonga to have him play as they need the prize money from world cups.
Phil Gifford: Treating the ball as a potential weapon is also fraught with danger
Yeah I agree. It shows the way to play the ABs, really push the offside line, conceding offside penalties along the way and hope BB has one of his off nights with the boot. Like the lions test.
The Springboks breathe life back into test rugby with stunning upset over New Zealand
That was worth watching
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
All blacks got to play tests against Japan and England were not able to?! Maybe they are trying to sell the game and England are a rubbish advert? Or maybe the fact that Eddie ditched them to coach England counted against then? Or maybe the RFU wanted all their Autumn games at Twickenham so that they keep all revenue? All three is my guess.
Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty rejects Bob Dwyer's assertion on team fitness
watch Hodge in the lead up to the All blacks first try. 12mins in and after running up out of the line he jogs backs.
All Blacks overcome a bit of adversity to beat determined Argentina in Nelson
Gotta give a lot of credit to Karl Tuinukuafe, he was always up off the ground post tackle and back in to the defensive line.
All Blacks 'almost unbeatable' for next year's World Cup, writes top UK critic
I made little to no errors at all during my playing days. Oh no wait, I did drop the oranges once when running them on for the other boys at half time.
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
Hi Roy, I believe the rule changes that steer the game more towards running rugby (as favored by SH teams) is that it is a more saleable product. This will only continue as broadcasting provides so much of the revenue. Although there are still rugby purists around, they are aging and the future is spectacular tries/offloads/steps etc.
Steve Hansen laments a lack of composure among the All Blacks
last world cup?
Mark Reason: Why the jury is still out on All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett
theyve been having an off season since 2003
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
Also as to the RWC, its a member vote so who really knows what goes on. If Ireland hadnt backed France or England in previous votes then maybe they didnt reciprocate etc.
The Rugby Championship – and New Zealand – needs an All Blacks loss
wales do
Wales up to third in World Rugby rankings above Australia and England, who fall again
has everyone forgotten that Wales beat South Africa a few weeks back?
SA rugby boss: Northern option is better for our players
I think they are talking about the threats that have come and gone down through the years
Asafo Aumua says he won't be a one-hit All Blacks wonder
Totally agree, get a sweet haircut.Looking good, feeling Great.
Sack Michael Cheika and his Wallabies staff now, says Australian rugby writer
I hate to say it but the best coach for Australia in my humble opinion would be Dave Rennie, he has a amazing ability to drag fringe players up and build combinations. His conditioning coach Phil Healey also worked wonders with the Chiefs and Glasgow.
Wales up to third in World Rugby rankings above Australia and England, who fall again
They beat England? So did France, the Barbarians, Ireland and South Africa.
All Blacks v Wallabies: The five most exciting matchups ahead of Bledisloe I
? no mention there of Tupou not being any good. He is highly rated. Nothing wrong with backing your own man either.
France defeat Croatia in goal-fest thriller Fifa World Cup final
We voted to not change remember