@taniwharugby I was hoping Cam Goodhue would be involved. Some merit in Konia continuing but decision makers need to know why he persisted with midfield that didn't work

The thing that irritates is that England never have a decent squad for their end of year tests away. The players schedules are such that lots are munted. It would be good if there was some genuine test ranking based on matches that involved the major nations playing each other with a consequence worth competing for within the 4 year period (every 2 years say).

How are the seeding for World Cups determined?

@Siam Nice

Next World Cup will be more challenging.

Our Junior rugby teams have been beaten up recent years by sides with big forward packs. Development of our tight 5 depth and loose forwards that can win contact will be our challenge. We always have great footballers but size matters as the game gets tighter and defence dominates.

@sparky said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

Hansen right that to be involved with the All Blacks in a manner at all: player, coach, management, a fan is a privilege.

Absolutely

@Machpants a lot of his penalties will be at ruck time. Hits a lot of rucks and makes a difference. But fair point.

@ACT-Crusader said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

@kev said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

Thought BBBR was lucky to get man of match. Sam Cane for me. Man he hits hard.

Cane or Bender.

Thought Scott Barrett was into it more than Retallick tonight.

Agree. Scott was our best lock across the tournament.

Thought BBBR was lucky to get man of match. Sam Cane for me. Man he hits hard.

@Machpants great to be corrected. I thought you got points for playing in the final.

@nzzp said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

@Machpants said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

@MiketheSnow said in RWC: 3rd/4th game All Blacks vs Wales:

Could have been so much worse
But frustratingly so much better

I think, realistically, not much. It's weird, Wales have a real block Vs ABs.

On the bright side, we've beaten 2/3 other semi finalists

Yes and will still be ranked 3rd.