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Gallagher Premiership

Gloucester's 'Thomas du Toit' signs on for more

By Jon Newcombe

49 days ago

Jamal Ford-Robinson looks on with Gloucester (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

With his ability to play both sides of the scrum and score from close range, Jamal Ford-Robinson has two things in common with Springbok World Cup winner and Premiership Player of the Season nominee, Thomas du Toit.

And they are qualities that Gloucester Director of Rugby, George Skivington, flagged in the press release to announce that the versatile 31-year-old prop has decided to extend his stay at Kingsholm.

“Jamal is an integral member of the squad; his ability to play on both sides of the scrum is unique and his try-scoring ability from close range is prolific,” said Skivington.

“We’ve got some good young props coming through here, and Jamal has been great in sharing tips and tricks with them and helping them develop their game.

“He loves the interaction with fans, he’s a great example of why this Club is so connected to our fanbase, and I’m sure they’ll be happy to see him re-sign here at Kingsholm.”

Capable of playing loose-head and tight-head, Ford-Robinson has made 106 appearances in Cherry & White since his move from Northampton Saints in 2019, scoring 11 tries in all competitions.

A cornerstone for the Gloucester pack, Jamal won the Sid Smart Award at last season’s end-of-season awards night, given to the player who makes an exceptional impact on and off the field.

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BA 24 minutes ago

Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

For sure with Jordie but guess he just wants to set Billy up for success having Jordie there reckon if they win QT or Jim starts at 12 next week…yea ref wasnt letting much mind you France didn’t set many rucks they kicked a ton so not that many chances to jackal ..I think part of strategy might be to have Reiko defend in an Jordie to drop back to help field kicks at certain times ,Billy needs to have a good one especially with Leicester looming on the horizon and he legit plays 12,13 wing and is a big boi

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D 29 minutes ago

Mick Cleary: 'The Lions need some serious honesty about what's required to win a Test match'

They need a shake up but Farrel junior is not it. The training pitch and pre game is the coaches arena. Owen can’t start on form and is not a game breaker off the bench. No reason he he should be there

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NB 46 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Lots of flex currently in the choice between 7 and 12 G.

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NB 47 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Do you think France will win the under 20s next week S?

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NB 47 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

I think this French tour team is more limited than either Toulouse or UBB and would prob get beaten by both. More cohesion.

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Cantab 48 minutes ago

Junior Springboks underline U20 title credentials in devastating display vs Scotland

The junior Boks are playing well and displaying 15 man flair not often seen from SA sides. Can’t see any of the other 3 semifinalists matching them as none of them are consistent enough and have shown defensive weaknesses.

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NB 52 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

In fact, all this criticism of the French system is mostly alienating people who are basically supportive of NZ rugby, while the very large population

So now, we’ve reached the point where NZ criticizing France for sending a B/C team on tour is the main alienating factor??

Classic.🤣

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NB 55 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Jeez you can be hard work. Understanding can also include awareness of a need to change. In fact, that is eseential.

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NB 57 minutes ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Good background, and thanks for it.

But if rugby is to widen its appeal as a sport then changes are needed all round.

The big danger is all countries thinking inside their own small box and refusing to connect to anything outside.

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Yes indeed JD.

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Yes you tend to see far fewer extra 10’s playing at 12 now than you did five or ten years ago.

The transference between 7 and and 12 is growing, as you can see witht the likes of Botia, Esterhuizen, Earl and Jegou palying both spots internationally.

Moefan does not have the size but he does have ‘compact power’. Plays very low to ground, hard to tackle, excellent work rate. Gael is a lot taller.

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d 1 hour ago

Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

This is what I know about box kicks; they are recovered between roughly 40 to 60% of the time; so that’s the same percentage that they are turned over; in other worlds possession is surrendered. Foster based almost his entire strategy on this, the brilliant premise that if you never have the ball, all the handling mistakes will come from the opposition.

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Cantab 1 hour ago

Scott Robertson on why Rieko Ioane was moved to the right wing

Probably the best 23 available. WJ back to fullback where he can be devastating. TT gets his chance from the bench & Ioane again on trial on the opposite wing . Savea as skipper could provide some real headaches for the French. The likes of Narawa & Carter need to be considered for later matches as their pace & strike power could be invaluable in that position where we may be a little vulnerable.

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

The other thing is, if France win a World Cup, won’t that supercharge interest in the comp which has produced that victory, the Top 14? Generate even more income?

So it’s win-win if France can find a balance. The league does not need to obliterate the international game in order to succeed. Quite the opposite.

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

I don’t know if you were around for our first encounter. England-Ireland 2024, I said England would win and Ed dropped his usual deluge of ridicule.

England won and Ed doubled down saying it was a one-off and France would thrash them in the last round. They didn’t ofc.

I don’t know if it was that loss of face but believe it or not Ed has mellowed since then - though a good verbal scrap has always been utterly irresistible for him!

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

Why is Ed going on about Leinster again?

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NB 1 hour ago

Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?

I think there was a stat one year where the England u20 pack was heavier than the senior squad!

But as you say the real danger is mismatches against boys [and girls] of ordinary size - happened also in NZ with some of the big Polynesian/Pasifika lads, who tend to grow into their bodies much earlier than the Pakeha.

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Ardy 1 hour ago

All eyes on the Brumbies' power as Racing-bound Taniela Tupou's Lion dream fades

That’s exactly what I thought about him at the time Nick. The pity is that regardless of the talent, you have to want to play the game. It cannot be just a job to get paid for.

It was also a pity that RA didn’t want Topo as a scrum adviser, they went with Andrew Blades, and we went downhill. We never got back to the level of dominance we had in those games Topo played in.

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NB 1 hour ago

All eyes on the Brumbies' power as Racing-bound Taniela Tupou's Lion dream fades

Both sides were understrength Carlos. I don’t think Felipe has the strength in depth yet.

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SadersMan 1 hour ago

Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Narawa’s issue is that he’s not in the official 33 man squad, so he CAN’T be selected. He’s injury cover only at this point in time, & Reece remains in the squad. So all 33 spots are taken.

I had Narawa & Carter over Reece & Clarke in my ABs squad selections. And I had Reiko on the wing, & still back him 100% to come right.

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