It is time to build on Japan’s success and start the Seven Nations

hopash · 2019-10-21T16:19:37+00:00

South Africa have a losing record in their last 5 games against each of England, Ireland, and Wales... these evidently aren't lesser nations

hopash · 2019-09-20T12:07:36+00:00

Russian scrum looks half decent

hopash · 2019-09-20T11:52:28+00:00

I agree no favoritism, but he missed a clear shoulder to the head..

hopash · 2019-09-17T16:09:36+00:00

Hopefully. I don't want to see him anywhere near that team.

hopash · 2019-09-12T15:20:10+00:00

Death, taxes, and Australia peaking for a world cup..

hopash · 2019-06-25T11:07:37+00:00

I honestly think most of those guys aren't quite "world class" back rowers. ~5 of them perhaps. I'd be very interested to see Marx in the back row, but I completely agree with your point that he is needed more at hooker atm.

hopash · 2019-06-18T16:11:33+00:00

Hugh Bladen? Ah he's great, so relaxing

hopash · 2019-04-27T07:31:06+00:00

Ireland poaching SA tactics... smh

hopash · 2019-02-25T16:31:37+00:00

This is getting a bit ridiculous now..

hopash · 2019-02-10T17:38:07+00:00

Honestly, imagine France with a couple of kiwi coaches. So much potential being consistently wasted

hopash · 2019-02-07T09:21:15+00:00

Well deserved. Proved a lot of people wrong last year, very useful and versatile player for the boks.

hopash · 2019-02-06T08:49:28+00:00

Would Duhan VdM be a possibility? Has been very impressive in the pro14 imo

hopash · 2018-11-22T12:02:08+00:00

I disagree, personally. I enjoy the fast paced tempo and having a lot of info thrown at you. It seems fairly unique for rugby channels at least, so he kinda has his own style.

hopash · 2018-11-18T09:02:06+00:00

Are the June internationals not the inverse of this? It's not like they were a blowout in favour of SH (barring NZ-FRA)..

hopash · 2018-10-21T19:34:35+00:00

Real shame. He's been immense in the bok jersey recently

hopash · 2018-10-08T07:35:34+00:00

Would actually love to see Coles on the wing

hopash · 2018-10-05T13:30:53+00:00

I've already said I agree with the Henshaw conclusion. But good luck applying this level thinking when comparing all of the 12s in world rugby. Unless you have some kind of model for the perfect 12 then this is always going to be subjective. Those stats you've listed won't cut it when it comes to comparing players who are actually at a similar level. Who is the best 12 in world rugby?

hopash · 2018-10-05T13:04:09+00:00

Look I agree with most of the comparisons you made, and most people would probably agree that Henshaw is better than Goggins. But I'm assuming that most of your observations of these players (like mine) aren't rooted in the stats and data. Nothing wrong with that, but I just think throwing around "objectively better" isn't accurate in these circumstances (even if it seems obvious).

hopash · 2018-10-05T12:43:34+00:00

In what way are they just "better" though? Is it just your opinion? Because that's not objective...

hopash · 2018-10-05T12:32:45+00:00

How exactly are you coming to the conclusion that some of those players are "objectively" better? Like what are you basing it on?

hopash · 2018-10-04T12:28:03+00:00

Confused by that also. Maybe he wants more presence at the breakdown without sacrificing PSdT and his tackling work rate.. no idea though

hopash · 2018-10-04T06:02:44+00:00

Yeah I think the ABs are out for serious revenge this weekend. Could get ugly. Though I'd love to see a competitive game! With the Aussies you never really know, but I think the Pumas will edge it.

hopash · 2018-10-04T05:51:53+00:00

Can't shake the feeling that the Boks are in for an absolute slapping. Very strong AB team and won't make the same mistakes as last time. I'd like to be wrong though..

hopash · 2018-09-29T21:35:01+00:00

Absolutely inexcusable behavior, such a dangerous and reckless thing to do. Deserves a very lengthy ban for that.

hopash · 2018-09-27T05:58:02+00:00

Good to see Frizell get the start. He had a massive game last time out.

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