The Silver Fern

@zedsdeadbaby said in Blues 2026:

Dalton going to Castres. Leaving after this season

Fuck

Worrying times for Irish rugby. They have regressed massively over the last two years.

Brown was on ZB this morning and confirmed that he's staying with SA.

@george33 said in All Blacks 2026:

So Tony Brown will stay in Africa until contract ends

That sucks.

WE need confirmation from the Myth of DMac FB page.

@voodoo said in Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - LIVE:

Why not just allocate the top 6 to pools based on current rankings in a way that looks best like it’ll keep 1 and 2 apart longest, then have a draw for all the rest to make up the pools?

That way we avoid this situation, and still get a chance for a fun lopsided pool with 3 competitive teams that probably weren’t going to make it all the way anyway

That makes too much sense.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - LIVE:

@akan004 said in Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - LIVE:

@stodders said in Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - LIVE:

Would NZ throw the Oz game to miss playing SA in the QFs?

I would. SA in the QF and France in the SF is the worst draw imaginable. QF exit is looking very likely.

We said that last time. Didn't happen and we almost won the thing.

We'll be fine.

Last time we had an easy semi, which meant that we were primed for the final. We only lost it due to Cane's red and two missed kicks. SA, on the other hand, were running on fumes in that final as a result of a tougher lead up, and were nowhere near their best in that game. The challenge of peaking for three consecutive games against the three best teams in the world shouldn't be underestimated. I have yet to see a team do it.

It's a no-brainer to me. When you have the option of taking the easier route, you always take it.

@stodders said in Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - LIVE:

Would NZ throw the Oz game to miss playing SA in the QFs?

I would. SA in the QF and France in the SF is the worst draw imaginable. QF exit is looking very likely.

@junior said in All Blacks 2025:

@antipodean said in All Blacks 2025:

@akan004 from that same article; "Personally, yeah, being in 32 hotels and going around the world a few times, but I think what’s required of me every week, how do I set the group up, the management group, the team, we talk about being all in, we talk about serving our jersey on the field and our people off the field, so how can I shape and bring the legacy along with us.

“I feel like I’ve made a real connection to that piece and personally, how can I get those simple messages across to the group? Look, I said before, it’s fine margins, and there’s a lot of expectations that come with it. So how can you refine your messages so the boys are clear and then just go and play and trust themselves.

“I feel like I’ve got a lot better in that regard.”

He's fucking delusional.

WTF?! That word salad was completely incomprehensible.

He said a lot of things without even once mentioning coaching the team. Is he even a coach?

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scott-robertson-discusses-his-future-leading-the-all-blacks/

" I think Scott’s rugby IQ is as good as I’ve ever come across, he’s an exceptional reader of the game, his ability to understand the intricacies, and he’s got people to rely on like his vice captains and on field drivers that we do a lot of work with.

“But he is unique, he’s someone that can push a scrum, call a line out, make 20 tackles, barge rucks, and still make calls and be with the referee, and he’s done a really good job, so we monitor all that."

We are screwed

I get the feeling that Rassie doesn't like the Irish fans.

Saffa defence is so impressive.

Soft penalty

@Young-Hamiltons said in Bokke vs Ireland:

This is a boring game...Matthew Carley you van just right fuck off.

Why? He's refereeing it correctly.

Teams have to find a way to compete against this Bok scrum. It's such a massive advantage for them.

How is that not a YC if it's a PT?

Smart by Rassie to bring on his best scrummagers. A thinking coach unlike our guy.

Man Ireland are dumb.