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    All jokes aside, I've always enjoyed Stuart Barnes as a pundit ... and now I think I enjoy him even more.

    Literally has wound up the whole of Wales!!

    https://twitter.com/SBarnesRugby/status/1019868292327116800

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    • MajorPomM MajorPom

      All jokes aside, I've always enjoyed Stuart Barnes as a pundit ... and now I think I enjoy him even more.

      Literally has wound up the whole of Wales!!

      https://twitter.com/SBarnesRugby/status/1019868292327116800

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      @majorrage So you like him for being an English Ratpoo?

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        @majorrage So you like him for being an English Ratpoo?

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        @nepia Thats not even close to accurate.

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        • MajorPomM MajorPom

          All jokes aside, I've always enjoyed Stuart Barnes as a pundit ... and now I think I enjoy him even more.

          Literally has wound up the whole of Wales!!

          https://twitter.com/SBarnesRugby/status/1019868292327116800

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          @majorrage said in NH International Rugby:

          All jokes aside, I've always enjoyed Stuart Barnes as a pundit ... and now I think I enjoy him even more.

          Literally has wound up the whole of Wales!!

          https://twitter.com/SBarnesRugby/status/1019868292327116800

          Barnes just confirming his bitterness and outdatedness.

          Made countless digs at Warburton during his career - most notably being Gatland's pet for the Lions - and almost every time Warburton did his talking on the pitch and proved Barnes oh so wrong.

          Barnes obviously recognises a decent man, pity he couldn't accept he was wrong and be one.

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          • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

            @majorrage said in NH International Rugby:

            All jokes aside, I've always enjoyed Stuart Barnes as a pundit ... and now I think I enjoy him even more.

            Literally has wound up the whole of Wales!!

            https://twitter.com/SBarnesRugby/status/1019868292327116800

            Barnes just confirming his bitterness and outdatedness.

            Made countless digs at Warburton during his career - most notably being Gatland's pet for the Lions - and almost every time Warburton did his talking on the pitch and proved Barnes oh so wrong.

            Barnes obviously recognises a decent man, pity he couldn't accept he was wrong and be one.

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            @mikethesnow Odd isn’t it? For such a positive player he is one of the most negative human beings.

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            • CatograndeC Catogrande

              @mikethesnow Odd isn’t it? For such a positive player he is one of the most negative human beings.

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              @catogrande said in NH International Rugby:

              @mikethesnow Odd isn’t it? For such a positive player he is one of the most negative human beings.

              Spot on

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                In November, Samao will play a test against Spain. That will be their first test against each other.
                Spain will also take on Namibia, and - still to be confirmed - the USA.

                Also just confirmed: Tonga will play the French Barbarians.

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                  I'm seeing rumours that Eddie has gone completely bonkers and has John Mitchell lined up as an England assistant.
                  I look forward to that entertainment and addition to England's journey.

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                    Yeah, but I guess he really turned around the Bulls defence this year, toight like a tiger they were....

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                      I'm seeing rumours that Eddie has gone completely bonkers and has John Mitchell lined up as an England assistant.
                      I look forward to that entertainment and addition to England's journey.

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                      @crucial said in NH International Rugby:

                      I'm seeing rumours that Eddie has gone completely bonkers and has John Mitchell lined up as an England assistant.
                      I look forward to that entertainment and addition to England's journey.

                      Eddie could end up being a better plant than Robbie was

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                      • CrucialC Crucial

                        I'm seeing rumours that Eddie has gone completely bonkers and has John Mitchell lined up as an England assistant.
                        I look forward to that entertainment and addition to England's journey.

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                        @crucial said in NH International Rugby:

                        I'm seeing rumours that Eddie has gone completely bonkers and has John Mitchell lined up as an England assistant.
                        I look forward to that entertainment and addition to England's journey.

                        Yep, it's in the news currently. :worried_face:

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                          https://www.rugbypass.com/news/john-mitchells-departure-done-deal-bulls-search-next-coach

                          Looks like the team with the 3rd worse defence in SR (which has some baaaaaaaaaaad defence) is off to specialise in defence for Engerland

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                            https://www.rugbypass.com/news/john-mitchells-departure-done-deal-bulls-search-next-coach

                            Looks like the team with the 3rd worse defence in SR (which has some baaaaaaaaaaad defence) is off to specialise in defence for Engerland

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                            @machpants said in NH International Rugby:

                            Looks like the team with the 3rd worse defence in SR (which has some baaaaaaaaaaad defence) is off to specialise in defence for Engerland

                            musta fudged his CV...

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                              https://www.rugbypass.com/news/notorious-record-john-mitchells-disruptive-coaching-career/

                              Seems we're not the only ones to notice!

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                                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/notorious-record-john-mitchells-disruptive-coaching-career/

                                Seems we're not the only ones to notice!

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                                @machpants said in NH International Rugby:

                                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/notorious-record-john-mitchells-disruptive-coaching-career/

                                Seems we're not the only ones to notice!

                                That highlights all the fears I have.

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                                  so MItchell is now English...IIRC his teams were never that great defensively, always decent attacking.

                                  https://www.radiosport.co.nz/sport-news/rugby/former-all-blacks-coach-john-mitchell-comes-to-englands-defence-after-agreeing-deal-with-rfu/

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                                    Agent Eddie working his magic?

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                                      Agent Eddie working his magic?

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                                      @booboo Robbie for the trifecta?

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                                        https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/106220295/England-rugby-face-massive-bill-to-hire-John-Mitchell

                                        So chop a few office and grass roots staff for good ol' Mitch?

                                        "If they believe John Mitchell is a better defence coach than me then good luck to them," Sean Edwards soon to be ex Wales defence coach. Touche!

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                                          Mitchell seems to give off the vibe (to most NZ fans of a certain age) that he's faking it.

                                          What are the Bulls like on defence?
                                          I've been to https://sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/competition-stats/ but they are a pretty hopelessly incomprehensive set of stats.

                                          The most relevant set of stats I could get from there to assess team defence is Team Tackle % won. Where Bulls are 14th out of 15 in the comp.

                                          There's not even a category in that hopeless site for tries conceded!

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