Rugby World Cup general discussion
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@KiwiMurph said in Rugby World Cup news:
Is it just me or did Hansen become a smug arrogant fluffybunny towards the end of his tenure?
I think he was always like that to be fair
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@KiwiMurph said in Rugby World Cup news:
Is it just me or did Hansen become a smug arrogant fluffybunny towards the end of his tenure?
Pre the World Cup loss, his 2018-2019 interviews started sounding like some philosopher-king of rugby rather than a simple rugby coach.
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Seems to be in it for the $$ (although it says he's not being paid).
He was obviously on the payroll of that rebel hybrid competition thingy that raised it's head a year or so back.
He's already dead to me for his dalliance with recruiting players for an Aussie league team.
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@Frank said in Rugby World Cup news:
@KiwiMurph said in Rugby World Cup news:
Is it just me or did Hansen become a smug arrogant fluffybunny towards the end of his tenure?
Pre the World Cup loss, his 2018-2019 interviews started sounding like some philosopher-king of rugby rather than a simple rugby coach.
Because he never really needed to coach
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@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup. -
Ireland’s gun hooker Sheehan has picked up an injury. Maybe 6-8 weeks out.
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@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
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@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.For a "grassroots true rugby man" such as yourself, that's surprising to hear.
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@Stargazer you'd think alot of the IP he as in and around the squad will be redundant now anyway after 4 years since his involvement, you'd also expect he is professional enough to keep any 'trade secrets', well, secret.
I guess if he can help make Aus rugby stronger again thats a good thing isnt it?
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
Ffs he's spending a couple of days with Auusies, Henry was actually part of Pumas set up whie they were playing ABs in RC. It's like when coaches go to workshops etc, I pretty sure Hansen is not going to be helping Wallabies with tips on AB stuff. You know even while he was coaching ABs Hansen was talking to Eddie every week, and when the ABs played Boks would go for a mael with Bok coach, I never thought it a problem then and don't now. And will add Wallabies are hardly fierce rivals that title belongs to Springboks etc.
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@Frank said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.For a "grassroots true rugby man man" such as yourself, that's surprising to hear.
Why? It's a storm in a teacup. He's spending a few days with them, probably picking Eddie's brain as much as Eddie picking his. I will bet anything he's not actually running coaching etc, or setting up tactics etc.
I think you will find NZR and RA work together and help each other in different ways.
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@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
Ffs he's spending a couple of days with Auusies, Henry was actually part of Pumas set up whie they were playing ABs in RC. It's like when coaches go to workshops etc, I pretty sure Hansen is not going to be helping Wallabies with tips on AB stuff. You know even while he was coaching ABs Hansen was talking to Eddie every week, and when the ABs played Boks would go for a mael with Bok coach, I never thought it a problem then and don't now. And will add Wallabies are hardly fierce rivals that title belongs to Springboks etc.
Once again, there is a massive difference between the Oumas and the Wallabies. If you honestly don't see that then I seriously question your credentials as an AB supporter.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
Ffs he's spending a couple of days with Auusies, Henry was actually part of Pumas set up whie they were playing ABs in RC. It's like when coaches go to workshops etc, I pretty sure Hansen is not going to be helping Wallabies with tips on AB stuff. You know even while he was coaching ABs Hansen was talking to Eddie every week, and when the ABs played Boks would go for a mael with Bok coach, I never thought it a problem then and don't now. And will add Wallabies are hardly fierce rivals that title belongs to Springboks etc.
Once again, there is a massive difference between the Oumas and the Wallabies. If you honestly don't see that then I seriously question your credentials as an AB supporter.
I'm sure Dan is as much of a supporter as the rest of us. He just seems to have a more apologist standpoint
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@canefan said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
Ffs he's spending a couple of days with Auusies, Henry was actually part of Pumas set up whie they were playing ABs in RC. It's like when coaches go to workshops etc, I pretty sure Hansen is not going to be helping Wallabies with tips on AB stuff. You know even while he was coaching ABs Hansen was talking to Eddie every week, and when the ABs played Boks would go for a mael with Bok coach, I never thought it a problem then and don't now. And will add Wallabies are hardly fierce rivals that title belongs to Springboks etc.
Once again, there is a massive difference between the Oumas and the Wallabies. If you honestly don't see that then I seriously question your credentials as an AB supporter.
I'm sure Dan is as much of a supporter as the rest of us. He just seems to have a more apologist standpoint
The point is that the rivalry between the ABs and Oumas doesn't come anywhere close to that of the rivalry with the Wallabies. I find it bizarre for that comparison to even be made.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@canefan said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Sir Steve Hansen to help the Wallabies.
Don't know why it's even news. It happens often. Didn't Henry help the Oumas etc? Most of these coaches are mates and I sure Hansen is only casting eyes over what Eddie is doing, and not actually taking training etc.
Boy talk about strom in a teacup.Since when are the Pumas (Oumas?) in any way comparable to the Wallabies in terms of fierce rivalry? Winning (or rather retaining) the Bled is massive every year. Do we even have a trophy that we compete with the Oumas for?
Ffs he's spending a couple of days with Auusies, Henry was actually part of Pumas set up whie they were playing ABs in RC. It's like when coaches go to workshops etc, I pretty sure Hansen is not going to be helping Wallabies with tips on AB stuff. You know even while he was coaching ABs Hansen was talking to Eddie every week, and when the ABs played Boks would go for a mael with Bok coach, I never thought it a problem then and don't now. And will add Wallabies are hardly fierce rivals that title belongs to Springboks etc.
Once again, there is a massive difference between the Oumas and the Wallabies. If you honestly don't see that then I seriously question your credentials as an AB supporter.
I'm sure Dan is as much of a supporter as the rest of us. He just seems to have a more apologist standpoint
The point is that the rivalry between the ABs and Oumas doesn't come anywhere close to that of the rivalry with the Wallabies. I find it bizarre for that comparison to even be made.
Me too. I'm just trying to be kind
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so when are the result of Farrell & Vunipola's hearings due?
Will the Farrell one take as long as Sextons?
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@taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:
so when are the result of Farrell & Vunipola's hearings due?
Will the Farrell one take as long as Sextons?
Tonight UK time I think