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Super Rugby will revert to a 15-team format from 2018, with Japanese side Sunwolves moving to the Australian conference.

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cw 16 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

These are interesting stats. I am still puzzled based on what we have seen of Ireland over the last 4-5 years down here. They may well have scored less, but they could cut up opposition through the backs when needed. I just did not sense that against France.

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cw 21 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

For sure.

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NB 22 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

Ah Breyton - the modern Bok coaches would love him!

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NB 22 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

Maybe - but no point in Archie staying as thrid THP at Bath when bi Will gets back!

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NB 23 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

Agreed he’d get a lot more starts at Glaws or Bristol. Just down the road.

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Eric Elwood 25 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

True. I think that Fitzgerald’s example of leadership on the pitch to change things could apply to Ireland. I often wonder if clubs/nations could be more proactive in developing skills for rugby players to effectively identify needed on the hoof changes and efffectively communicate this so the team effects those changes. Old style was completely organic, but I feel nowadays it could be developed a lot more. It is worth points and matches.

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Hammer Head 26 minutes ago
England stars run riot as Wales dismantled in Six Nations opener

You’re right. Scotland has often bounced back - particularly against England in recent memory.

But this England team seems to be the real deal these days and Scotland is looking on a downward spiral.



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PMcD 27 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

I saw Sarries have actually signed him officially as a player/coach for next season. Not sure how they allocate that to salary cap but given the history it will be technically correct, just may feel morally lacking. 🤣

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GrahamVF 28 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

Here’s one when he was playing at school. It’s not just his speed - he is a real scrapper just like Cheslin.https://youtube.com/shorts/kNO-Rz3uc1s?si=BDVYp4pNc0R6yYot

and have a look at the Baby Boks playing England in the Junior World Cup.



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Eric Elwood 30 minutes ago
Finger of blame pointed at South African in Ireland loss to France

Thanks Miz 👍

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Ronnie 31 minutes ago
Steve Borthwick injury update suggests Calcutta Cup selection dilemma

All the comments I’ve read so far are valid; rugby’s is a game of opinions , and everyone is entitled to there’s. It is very pleasing to see Steve Borthwick with selection dilemmas, it’s really good for the team going forward. BUT know one that I’ve read so far has mentioned Genge and the head butting issue, as much as you could say it wasn’t much , there was intention. For me he starts from the bench to teach him a lesson, this guy must be disciplined or there’s going to be a game where he will cost us dearly.

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Eric Elwood 31 minutes ago
12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands

The structure means Ireland will always have a reasonably decent now even when on a low ebb. Smaller nations have to be innovative to find a point of difference. There are some options still available but the big nations will soon ascend to a higher league and stay there. Even the ABs will find it tough when it truly becomes a numbers game.

Ireland trying to get more schools involved and All Ireland League as a feeder.



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PMcD 33 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

There has been an interesting pattern since Will Stuart was injured, if you look at the team sheets Bath are pairing the hookers & THP’s. They are playing Tuipulotu & Sela together and pairing Frost & Griffin together.

I see Sela has been injured again with ENG, so was replaced by Kloska in this rounds squad update.



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GrahamVF 34 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

Incredible similar to Chessy at that age. Then he was playing for Western Province and everyone said he was too small for an international wing. Nick Mallett picked Breyten Paulse in spite of everyone said he was too small - pity Nick wasn’t Bok coach when Cheslin arrived on the scene.

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SB 34 minutes ago
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Hope to see him get more Wallabies caps, excited to see him in Super Rugby.

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SB 36 minutes ago
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The Kiwi Marcus Smith.

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Eric Elwood 37 minutes ago
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I’ve little time for show offs. Rugby can grow through promoting the idea of respect. Amplifying disrespect for clicks is short sighted and will send rugby into the gutter.

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cw 38 minutes ago
12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands

PB disagree re control except in respect of the only thing that counts:

AB metres run 459 v 360



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SL 39 minutes ago
Wales player ratings vs England | 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations

Edwards was a 4 at best. Cannot tackle. Composed? He looked like a kid and was totally lost. He could barley kick the ball 20 metres into touch from a penalty to give field position. Not good enough. LRZ plays permanent full back for Bristol and this publication lauds his performances in the Prem, so Cameron’s take on him being a part-time 15 is a joke!! And where did he get 7 for Tomos Williams?

Wainwright and Beard could be rated 6, MacLeod, Adams and LRZ 5 and then rest dropping from 4s to a -1 for Lake, who should not even be in the team let alone capain!!



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NB 44 minutes ago
How new-look France trumped same old Ireland in Six Nations opener

They will need a spark from somewhere, tho the old amateur calls to arms don’t really work in the pro era!

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