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@Machpants said in Rankings:
So when's the game vs boks next RC?
Looks like the schedule might not be out yet, just saw some rumors of an expanded comp next year?
"Following Japan’s success at this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, as well as Fiji’s status as one of the game’s sleeping giants, the SANZAAR unions (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina) have reportedly agreed to include them in an expanded Rugby Championship."
The Rugby Championship will add two teams in 2020 - Ruck
Japan and Fiji will be invited to an expanded Rugby Championship, according to The Times. Following Japan’s success at this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, as well as Fiji’s…
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Remember, Japan has the population of France and the UK combined.
Or, NZ + Aus + SA + Argentina.
They are a massive opportunity, we've got rocks in our head if we're not trying to break into it. This was true before the RWC, and before we kicked the sunwolves out (or tried to base a team there without support)
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Remember, Japan has the population of France and the UK combined.
Or, NZ + Aus + SA + Argentina.
They are a massive opportunity, we've got rocks in our head if we're not trying to break into it. This was true before the RWC, and before we kicked the sunwolves out (or tried to base a team there without support)
With the financial resources available in Japan, we'd be certifiable if we weren't heavily investing in supporting the growth of rugby over there. It could quite literally change the power structure of the game world wide.
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Popped up on my Google news feed thing that Georgia had overtaken Italy.
With all the talk about expanding the 6N thought it may be worth a mention that the 6th Nation is now ranked 13th, and frankly doesn't offer much in terms of interest, excitement, crowds, expansion potential or money.
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Not having much luck c&p-ing on my phone but rankings are here:
https://www.world.rugby/rankings/mru?lang=en
A couple of matters arising:
- France may consider themselves hat a little low.
- Looks like they update daily now instead of weekly
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Popped up on my Google news feed thing that Georgia had overtaken Italy.
With all the talk about expanding the 6N thought it may be worth a mention that the 6th Nation is now ranked 13th, and frankly doesn't offer much in terms of interest, excitement, crowds, expansion potential or money.
Latest News | World Rugby
The latest World Rugby news, including about the World Rankings, Tournaments, Player Welfare and the Laws of the Game
Not having much luck c&p-ing on my phone but rankings are here:
https://www.world.rugby/rankings/mru?lang=en
A couple of matters arising:
- France may consider themselves hat a little low.
- Looks like they update daily now instead of weekly
So the task for Fozzie is to remain unbeaten until the clash away against SA then beat them. Simple. Correct placing then established.
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Popped up on my Google news feed thing that Georgia had overtaken Italy.
With all the talk about expanding the 6N thought it may be worth a mention that the 6th Nation is now ranked 13th, and frankly doesn't offer much in terms of interest, excitement, crowds, expansion potential or money.
Latest News | World Rugby
The latest World Rugby news, including about the World Rankings, Tournaments, Player Welfare and the Laws of the Game
Not having much luck c&p-ing on my phone but rankings are here:
https://www.world.rugby/rankings/mru?lang=en
A couple of matters arising:
- France may consider themselves hat a little low.
- Looks like they update daily now instead of weekly
So the task for Fozzie is to remain unbeaten until the clash away against SA then beat them. Simple. Correct placing then established.
If we lose the correct placing is confirmed, we're not as good as SA!
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@Machpants how many times did SA beat us last year?
As @Smuts says, if FA between the top teams, can often come down to an injury, a 50 50 ref call, a player error...
