@Stargazer said in 2019-2020 World Sevens Series:
I think there will be a lot of experimenting with squad composition this season, so they can give plenty of game time to all players in the squad. Then, hopefully, they can pick the best squad for the Olympics. Really hoping that injuries are not going to interfere with that selection process.
We've had a few years with really bad injury porfiles, often going into the last games with less than half on the bench, not enough standing
@Stargazer close!
And at least the men made the final, hopefully the fresh blood will be voided before the Olympics and we won't have an old broken down slow squad this time
@Tim said in [Poll] Next All Black Coach:
I hope that's true, because it makes sense. Neither are a proven international head coach type. Robertson a gamble, foster part of a fading regime. Two use to prove your worth. However since everyone else out there is in until next RWC, will would they find to replace them if needed?
Vid won' tplay for me. Not sure if it is ISP purposely sucking my internet to make me go (soon to be available) fibre!
Hopefully this will be mostly off the front page b next season now. I'd hate to know how much he got, the piston wristed gibbon
Joint statement by Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and Israel Folau
Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and Israel Folau have today settled their legal dispute following the dismissal of Israel Folau after he posted a religious message on social media (the Social Media Post).
The Social Media Post reflected Mr Folau’s genuinely held religious beliefs, and Mr Folau did not intend to harm or offend any person when he uploaded the Social Media Post. Mr Folau wants all Australians to know that he does not condone discrimination of any kind against any person on the grounds of their sexuality and that he shares Rugby Australia’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.
Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby do not in any way agree with the content of the Social Media Post. Inclusiveness is one of Rugby’s core values and it welcomes all people to the game, including all members of the LGBTI community. While it was not Rugby Australia’s intention, Rugby Australia acknowledges and apologises for any hurt or harm caused to the Folaus. Similarly, Mr Folau did not intend to hurt or harm the game of rugby and acknowledges and apologises for any hurt or harm caused.
Rugby Australia and Mr Folau wish each other well for the future. The Parties do not intend to comment further on the terms of their settlement as it is confidential.
Article in RugbyPass - I think herald picks them up in a few days. Raises some interesting points, like WTF have they picked up random no-name SA midfielder for. That is NOT a 2m+lock FFS!
"There’s a reason why middle-of-the-road 10s have flourished at the Highlanders, and it’s partially because Aaron Smith is capable of serving up ball on a platter, courtesy of the side’s industrious forwards."
Sopoanga - burn!
@nzzp said in Blues 2020:
@Kirwan said in Blues 2020:
@nzzp said in Blues 2020:
@Daffy-Jaffy that drone footage is amazeballs. Looks brutal (like most years)
I liked the one where Ofa was having to bear crawl up One Tree Hill. Look hideous.
That was quality brutality, eh. Glamorous life of a pro athlete.
Brutal? Ha, weak. We* in the military had to do all this with heavy loads, and weapons.
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@KiwiMurph That confirms Parsons as an automatic starter again this season.
Not necessarily. Captain, yes, part of leadership group, no. Kevin M was part of the leadership group of ABs for a long time, even when not a starter
Wouldn't have picked MVOVO, shows how left wing is a young mans game
