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@booboo said in Super Rugby News:
@pn what comments sparked it?
Apparently in the post game analysis of the previous game, Wilemse was upset about not been given a chance to speak, so he complained to the producer. Nic offered to let him take the lead in providing post match analysis for the Lions Brumbies game, but instead of doing that, he started the above rant.
Here is a clip which shows the lead up to the incident:
There has been tension between Mallet and Wilemse before, primarily over transformation issues (ie Stick assistant coach selection etc) So this has been building up.
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The Jaguares' winning streak continues. They just smashed the Bulls 54 - 24.
If the Sanzaar website is correct, the top 8 is right now:
Crusaders (46), Lions (36), Waratahs (31), Hurricanes (45), Chiefs (32), Highlanders (32), Jaguares (29) and Sharks (28).The Rebels dropped out of the wild card spots with 25 points.
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The Brumbies lost to the Lions overnight: 42 - 24.
Rory Arnold received a red card for a hit on Elton Jantjies when the Brumbies were still leading.
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So the Jaguares have won 5 on the bounce; Sunwolves 2 and an Aussie team beat a NZ team...is this competition waking up again?*
*yes the conference and finals system still sucks balls.
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Crusaders tighthead prop Owen Franks has been given a two-week suspension after pleading guilty to a charge of striking a player with the arm. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee accepted a guilty plea from Franks for contravening Law 9.12 after he was cited during a Super Rugby clash with the Blues. Franks has been suspended from all forms of the game for two weeks, up to and including Saturday, June 2. The incident occurred in the 36th minute of the match at Eden Park in Auckland. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and John Langford assessed the case. In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following: “Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles, and a statement from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 9.12. “With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of four weeks. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the players good record over an extensive playing history which includes only one previous judicial sanction, his expressed remorse and apology to the other player, and the Player’s guilty plea at the first available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to two weeks. “The player is therefore suspended for two weeks, up to and including Saturday 2 June 2018.”.
So Franks will be available for the first test against France.
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Three-week ban for Rory Arnold (see that clip above)
Brumbies second-row Rory Arnold has been banned for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of a dangerous tackle against the Lions. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee accepted a guilty plea from Arnold for contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, after he was red carded in Johannesburg. Arnold has been suspended from all forms of the game for three weeks, up to and including Saturday, June 9. The incident occurred in the 60th minute of the match between the Lions and Brumbies. The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and John Langford assessed the case. In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following: “Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles, and a statement from the player, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 9.13.” “With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play, a dangerous high tackle, merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the Player’s excellent, clear, disciplinary record, his expressed remorse and his guilty plea at the first available opportunity, the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to three weeks.” “The player is therefore suspended for three weeks, up to and including the Saturday 9 June 2018.” -
Moody, Franks and Crockett is enough of a sample size to suggest that Crusader props are the dumbest breed of footballer in the country
@mariner4life said in Super Rugby News:
Moody, Franks and Crockett is enough of a sample size to suggest that Crusader props are the dumbest breed of footballer in the country
i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact.
ii. No-one else produces any props of note these days - at least in a measurable sample size. A string of unmemorable names...
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Franks seriously needs to look at his tackling technique as well (usually a shoulder and swinging arm). I'm surprised he hasn't been penalised more often in the past.
Probably too late to change old habits.
@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Franks seriously needs to look at his tackling technique as well (usually a shoulder and swinging arm). I'm surprised he hasn't been penalised more often in the past.
Probably too late to change old habits.
I've been highlighting Franks' questionable play for years now, I could never get traction with the Thug Brothers as the nickname for him and Ben (who was playing for the Magpies at the time), despite the fact it was an apt description.
Glad he's back for France though ... and Moody too.
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@mariner4life said in Super Rugby News:
Moody, Franks and Crockett is enough of a sample size to suggest that Crusader props are the dumbest breed of footballer in the country
i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact.
ii. No-one else produces any props of note these days - at least in a measurable sample size. A string of unmemorable names...
@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=94
Olo says 'hi', as he runs his chartered accounting firm
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@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=94
Olo says 'hi', as he runs his chartered accounting firm
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
@nzzp Mitchell Graham is a Chemical Engineer.
One of the things we lost when we went professional was the ability of people to hold day jobs. Having to go to work, deal with people, and use your brain outside rugby breeds well rounded rugby players. Unfortunately I think ou rgame has gone backwards with the emphasis on brawn over brain - the life of a pro player seems to be XBOX, gym and training.
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@tim said in Super Rugby News:
@nzzp Mitchell Graham is a Chemical Engineer.
One of the things we lost when we went professional was the ability of people to hold day jobs. Having to go to work, deal with people, and use your brain outside rugby breeds well rounded rugby players. Unfortunately I think ou rgame has gone backwards with the emphasis on brawn over brain - the life of a pro player seems to be XBOX, gym and training.
@nzzp don't they have people within the Players Association that help them with the, extra curricular type stuff for life beyond rugby??
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@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=94
Olo says 'hi', as he runs his chartered accounting firm
@nzzp said in Super Rugby News:
@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
** i. Props are the dumbest breed of footballer - that's a known fact. :)**
http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=94
Olo says 'hi', as he runs his chartered accounting firm
Are you trying to imply bean counters are bright
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