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Sign up for freeQuestions abound for the top two Australian sides, with ACT eyeing history and Queensland stuck in a familiar rut.
The underrated but increasingly well-trodden pathway through higher education to elite rugby is being utilised by England's top dogs.
Fractures appeared again in the Reds front-row in Christchurch, which could have a damning effect on their Lions tour selection hopes.
Unfortunately, the only way the Bulls win this is if Leinster have a mare.
The Bulls have 2 options.
Turn this into a test match and grind away through the forwards. Possibly injure half the Leinster Pack in the process and half the boks in their ranks.
Or go in with nothing to lose and throw the ball around like maniacs. Which never works well for SA sides. Leinster’s defence is rock solid. And they can be patient and pick off scores off the bulls mistakes. Which were many against the Sharks. Leinster will punish them.
Despite the fact that I think Leinster will win easily - it’s going to be a fascinating match. Does Jake still have the ability to spring a surprise on Leinster through astute tactics? I’m not so sure.
1 Go to commentsI’m not sure how they benefit from losing hosting rights, and the revenue that comes with?
6 Go to commentsAgree, if he stayed he would be the starting 10.
I’m sure he will be welcomed with open arms in 2026 - by most people (always some haters) :)
245 Go to commentsThe loss of one talented individual can seriously reduce the quality of an organization.
The other sports website you left has reduced significantly since you departed :)
Not having a go, just having a laugh :) Not sure of the circumstances, they seem to have wanted more tabloid, Australian focused content. Glad you’re still enlightening us here.
It would be good if Highlander was on this site as well.
245 Go to comments“I miss Harry’s or JD’s articles mostly because I don’t get to the site with enough frequency.”
I’m the same…most frustrating when I do see them 24/48 hrs late !
97 Go to commentsMy gut feeling is at 10. Winners want the ball. More ball and influence at 10 than 15.
245 Go to commentsMaybe not 100% the same level of athlete. But very close.
245 Go to commentsWould be helpful with links or timestamps in games to back up your assertion….
Otherwise your post just reverts to your ‘opinion’
I can timestamp Billys wayward passing.
12 Go to commentsBut the aspect that I return to is that the All Blacks are a product of the New Zealand rugby system. The system works as many people sacrifice their time to make the system work. It’s not outrageous ask the best players (who have benefited massively from the system) to spend their best playing years giving back to the system - while being well paid, agreed not quite as well as overseas.
I hold no animosity to anyone who turns their back on New Zealand rugby (when they have a lot they could give back). It’s just disappointing to miss out on what might have been. Also, the New Zealand rugby system is fragile. The reduction in revenue, from not being the best, could be a significant step in the long term downfall of New Zealand rugby.
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