Super Rugby 2023
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@mikedogz said in Super Rugby 2023:
Look at the size of those mattresses on his shoulders! Haven't seen that since the days of Brian Habana
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
Manasa Mataele's younger brother Rupeni has made the Western Force squad.
Star, I surprised that Campbell Parata hasn't made the Force squad, he looked a better bet than some that they seem to have listed at 10. He's a kid I watched when he played for Southport school and kind of kept an eye on him. I also kind of surprised that Ian Prior is still there, he just never seems to inspire confidence.
To be honest neither Force or Rebels look too strong to me.
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I raised the issue of cards ruining matches with the coach of the Brumbies. He said it's an issue all the coaches in SR are aware of and agree needs to be resolved. I asked why the emphasis isn't on reporting to judiciary and greatly increased punishments instead of handing out red cards to which his response was that's what they want to do.
So hopefully this alignment between coaches, referees and administrators provides us all with a better viewing experience.
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I raised the issue of cards ruining matches with the coach of the Brumbies. He said it's an issue all the coaches in SR are aware of and agree needs to be resolved. I asked why the emphasis isn't on reporting to judiciary and greatly increased punishments instead of handing out red cards to which his response was that's what they want to do.
So hopefully this alignment between coaches, referees and administrators provides us all with a better viewing experience.
@antipodean jesus, can you imagine if someone on the fern actually fixed rugby in the real world?
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@antipodean jesus, can you imagine if someone on the fern actually fixed rugby in the real world?
@Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2023:
@antipodean jesus, can you imagine if someone on the fern actually fixed rugby in the real world?
He did say I should be on the committee. You may now bombard me with your great/ terrible ideas.
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@SBW1 said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Dan54 How many Kiwis are in the Force and Rebels, surely there are at least 5 each.
I guess so SB, Force have a few kiwis, or ex kiwis, but to ne honest, I haven't really looked closely at Aus squads. Used to , but being back home for a couple of years, found my interest in them has faded.
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Interesting.
Queensland Reds 2023 Coaching Staff
Brad Thorn – Head Coach
Jim McKay – Assistant Coach
Phil Blake – Assistant Coach
Mick Heenan – Assistant Coach
Kane Hames – Assistant Coach@Bovidae Oh good, means we don't have to hear his commentary.
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@SBW1 said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Dan54 How many Kiwis are in the Force and Rebels, surely there are at least 5 each.
I guess so SB, Force have a few kiwis, or ex kiwis, but to ne honest, I haven't really looked closely at Aus squads. Used to , but being back home for a couple of years, found my interest in them has faded.
@Dan54 The coaching influence look fairly significant, the Reds with Kane Hames as assistant to Thorn and the Force has a Kiwi in charge. Wouldn't surprise me if the Aussie and even Drua are fielding around 5 Kiwis or guys who have gone through the Kiwi setup on average.
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@Dan54 The coaching influence look fairly significant, the Reds with Kane Hames as assistant to Thorn and the Force has a Kiwi in charge. Wouldn't surprise me if the Aussie and even Drua are fielding around 5 Kiwis or guys who have gone through the Kiwi setup on average.
@SBW1 I think current Northland assistant coach Graham Dewes is involved in the Drua coaching team
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Rebels home and away jerseys for 2023 -
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Rebels home and away jerseys for 2023 -
@Daffy-Jaffy not bad really
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2023:
Rebels home and away jerseys for 2023 -
other than my general annoyance about too many teams that wear blue...pretty nice
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They've missed a few late additions, but still a handy list.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/super-rugby-pacific-squads-confirmed-for-2023-season-20221130
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current format stays as it it till 2030, reading it now but i do hope thats not at the exclusion of teams from japan say
The announcement of the deal also means the much-discussed world club competition has taken another step forward. Under the 16-team format agreed upon by rugby bosses in both hemispheres, Super Rugby Pacific will supply seven teams, alongside one from Japan and eight from the European Champions Cup.I think i missed this had actually been agreed too
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current format stays as it it till 2030, reading it now but i do hope thats not at the exclusion of teams from japan say
The announcement of the deal also means the much-discussed world club competition has taken another step forward. Under the 16-team format agreed upon by rugby bosses in both hemispheres, Super Rugby Pacific will supply seven teams, alongside one from Japan and eight from the European Champions Cup.I think i missed this had actually been agreed too
@Kiwiwomble It was clear from the start that McLennan's threats to leave the comp was just a load of hot air. Not surprised the comp will continue.
This is interesting:
The confirmation of the current Super Rugby Pacific format – with the eight-team finals format – will disappoint some fans and will be seen as a win for Australia, which has generally struggled with player depth.
However, Marinos said there would be rule changes in Super Rugby Pacific to make the game more appealing.
“RA and NZ Rugby are committed to the development of the most exciting form of rugby in the world, through trialling and implementing new rules, new ways of engaging fans and broadcast innovations with our partners,” he said in a statement.Hopefully, those rule changes do not include the same stupid "sin-bin power-play" rule that the RFU is proposing for the new Premiership and Championship Cup competition (or similar nonsense).
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@Kiwiwomble It was clear from the start that McLennan's threats to leave the comp was just a load of hot air. Not surprised the comp will continue.
This is interesting:
The confirmation of the current Super Rugby Pacific format – with the eight-team finals format – will disappoint some fans and will be seen as a win for Australia, which has generally struggled with player depth.
However, Marinos said there would be rule changes in Super Rugby Pacific to make the game more appealing.
“RA and NZ Rugby are committed to the development of the most exciting form of rugby in the world, through trialling and implementing new rules, new ways of engaging fans and broadcast innovations with our partners,” he said in a statement.Hopefully, those rule changes do not include the same stupid "sin-bin power-play" rule that the RFU is proposing for the new Premiership and Championship Cup competition (or similar nonsense).
@Stargazer i have a horrible feeling thats exactly what theyre talking about but yes, i hope its not
