Andre Snyman souffre d'une tumeur cérébrale

Yes in that July series tries did reflect the opportunities NZ created, secondly.

Last year was different for sure! Hence why is was referring to the previous year!

The fix from game 1 to game 2 in the double-header between SA and NZ was relatively simple for the Boks - it can be summarsised in the phrase 'don't give them cheap turnover ball'. The four tries ABs scored in Test 1 took a combined four phases to score! Test 2 - nothing.

So the question for NZ is how they score when those lessosn are learned by the opponent.

Yes the Nienaber D is the biggest growth are in Irish rugby right now, but will that translate to the national side, and does Easterby want to coach it?

John Dawes was one of those players who made everyone around him better by connecting them with his passing and reading ability!

It will be interesting to see how Ireland go this year in the 6N. The Nienaber defence revolution at Leinster is bound to be to the fore, with the dominance of that province in the make up of the team. However I would hope the legacy of the Lancaster era is still strong too. I'm not feeling too confident atm, with the AB game and the 2024 England 6N defeat too fresh in the memory.

Great clips from the JPR era. I see John Dawes involved there, and he was so often crucial with his ability to pass accurately under pressure. That is what is missing in the LAR game clips. A John Dawes type ability to pass well under pressure. I feel the teams that cause the rush defence problems will always be those that use out the back accurate passes to create space for the wide player, be he a Cheslin Kolbe or a big fast modern age forward,

SA rugby needs to obviously work on its competitiveness North, and divorcing from the system will only be unnecessarily disruptive for Everyone.

Saw the draws for the CC and EPCR now. I guess the Sharks, Bulls and Stormers will be targeting a win there. Which, strategically, might make more sense in the short term.

My Huguenot roots are tingling. As well as my sports betting account.

Viva le Bleus

Or is this just a carbon copy game plan progressively being worked on as far as you can see.