Super Rugby 2024
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I got a genuine question. On an Aus rugby site there are a few get upset and say all teams should be named on a Wednesday night for weekend's games. I will say I don't have a problem with teams getting named 48 hrs before they actually play, as teams tend to be more accurate , as you know how they have recovered from last game etc.
Am I crazy or is this really an issue, I have never spoken to anyone who finds it a problem etc, but that just could be me and people I know. Generally would rather wait auntil the team know who is actually fit enough before naming team, as quite often players (as in tests) are given until thursday etc to check on niggles etc.
I am prepared to say if is actually a problem, maybe it could be looked at, but as in WC that just finished did anyone really find it a problem that teams got named on different days? -
I got a genuine question. On an Aus rugby site there are a few get upset and say all teams should be named on a Wednesday night for weekend's games. I will say I don't have a problem with teams getting named 48 hrs before they actually play, as teams tend to be more accurate , as you know how they have recovered from last game etc.
Am I crazy or is this really an issue, I have never spoken to anyone who finds it a problem etc, but that just could be me and people I know. Generally would rather wait auntil the team know who is actually fit enough before naming team, as quite often players (as in tests) are given until thursday etc to check on niggles etc.
I am prepared to say if is actually a problem, maybe it could be looked at, but as in WC that just finished did anyone really find it a problem that teams got named on different days?@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2024:
I got a genuine question. On an Aus rugby site there are a few get upset and say all teams should be named on a Wednesday night for weekend's games. I will say I don't have a problem with teams getting named 48 hrs before they actually play, as teams tend to be more accurate , as you know how they have recovered from last game etc.
Am I crazy or is this really an issue, I have never spoken to anyone who finds it a problem etc, but that just could be me and people I know. Generally would rather wait auntil the team know who is actually fit enough before naming team, as quite often players (as in tests) are given until thursday etc to check on niggles etc.
I am prepared to say if is actually a problem, maybe it could be looked at, but as in WC that just finished did anyone really find it a problem that teams got named on different days?i dont think its a problem....but there is a difference between a "problem" and something that could be "better" everyone knowing when both team were going to be announced just looks a little bit more organised or professional, it would add a little bit to the vibe around a game and supports things like fantasy teams etc
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@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2024:
I got a genuine question. On an Aus rugby site there are a few get upset and say all teams should be named on a Wednesday night for weekend's games. I will say I don't have a problem with teams getting named 48 hrs before they actually play, as teams tend to be more accurate , as you know how they have recovered from last game etc.
Am I crazy or is this really an issue, I have never spoken to anyone who finds it a problem etc, but that just could be me and people I know. Generally would rather wait auntil the team know who is actually fit enough before naming team, as quite often players (as in tests) are given until thursday etc to check on niggles etc.
I am prepared to say if is actually a problem, maybe it could be looked at, but as in WC that just finished did anyone really find it a problem that teams got named on different days?i dont think its a problem....but there is a difference between a "problem" and something that could be "better" everyone knowing when both team were going to be announced just looks a little bit more organised or professional, it would add a little bit to the vibe around a game and supports things like fantasy teams etc
@Kiwiwomble I understand that, but I actually think that the earlier you have to name team, the more chance of changes to team named because of teams that play on say a Sunday etc quite often have to see how players are getting over niggles etc, and then it looks amateurish with more changes. Though as you say for those that pick fantasy teams etc maybe handy etc, and I fully admit to not doing any of that. Also probably like @Mr-Fish I like them staggered as WC when I actually enjoyed them coming out on different days.
Could also be because of my age I may forget them after a couple of days??:anguished_face: -
@Kiwiwomble I understand that, but I actually think that the earlier you have to name team, the more chance of changes to team named because of teams that play on say a Sunday etc quite often have to see how players are getting over niggles etc, and then it looks amateurish with more changes. Though as you say for those that pick fantasy teams etc maybe handy etc, and I fully admit to not doing any of that. Also probably like @Mr-Fish I like them staggered as WC when I actually enjoyed them coming out on different days.
Could also be because of my age I may forget them after a couple of days??:anguished_face:@Dan54 to be clear, not worried about them being announced on a wednesday or thursday or sat morning, more just that it is regular and coordinated
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More important dates:
https://www.classicsports.com.au/classic-nz-super-rugby-partnership/
"Super Rugby NZ apparel will be available through the Super Rugby Club Stores from December 1, 2023, with all major sporting goods retailers also stocking the product.""The flexibility of Classic also enables the introduction of heritage and special themed jerseys, something which is commonplace in leagues like the NBA and NRL." ....I'm a sucker for apparel, anything that looks good with the Chiefs logo, i'll buy it (still gutted i missed out on the limited edition '96 throwback Chiefs jersey adidas had out a couple of years ago):
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So that Heritage jersey won't be so limited now. At least the originals have a number (out of 300) on them.
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A Few players signings still not clear if they are moving or have not been re signed etc
Brewis
Sangster
Bird
Delaney
PUJ
Iose
Prinsep
Cashmore
McClutchieThere are probably others
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@Chris surely nothing will be revealed until tomorrow now.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Chris surely nothing will be revealed until tomorrow now.
Yeah you are right they need some interesting Signings to announce tomorrow.
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Pretty decent squad for the Rebels including the signing of former Hurricane Matt Proctor.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZqpiFSjlX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Waratah's 2024 squad:
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