Rugby World Cup general discussion
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I don’t think we need the ball in play any more than it is already. Players are already rooted after 60-70mins, look at the last 10 of the NZ v Ireland or the France v SA game for the obvious fatigue setting in. And that’s after using the bench.
Time wasting should be clamped down on, but that’s all I’d focus on
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@Machpants said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
Yup I think more ball in play and smaller benches = less humungous giants so less impact damage.
I'm definitely onboard with the "8 reserves but you can only use [4] of them" idea if we could get around the gaming for injuries
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@voodoo said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
@Machpants said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
Yup I think more ball in play and smaller benches = less humungous giants so less impact damage.
I'm definitely onboard with the "8 reserves but you can only use [4] of them" idea if qwe could get around the gaming for injuries
Boks already gaming injuries with HIA, to go with their slow down tactics on field. For me if someone has to come off, then you play with one less player after your 4/5 (I say 5, front row, one forward, one back) - it does already happen some times with the benches cleared
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@voodoo said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
@Machpants said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
Yup I think more ball in play and smaller benches = less humungous giants so less impact damage.
I'm definitely onboard with the "8 reserves but you can only use [4] of them" idea if we could get around the gaming for injuries
I would favour something like having an 8 man bench, with:
- unlimited subs for (genuine) injuries
- 2 tactical subs at anytime in the match
- the 2 tactical subs comprise 1 forward tactical sub and 1 back tactical sub
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@Damo said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
I would be happy with Gardiner getting the final. In fact he would be my best choice.
I know there has been some whinging from the neutrals but I thought he was excellent today.
I don't see him getting the final, he's behind Barnes and Raynal in WRs eyes I think
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I don’t want to see Barnes anywhere near the final as that would suggest England will be there. 😀
In terms of ability only though, I wouldn’t have an issue with any of Barnes, Reynal, BOK or Gardner. They have all proved their worth and they all have their quirks and dodgy moments.
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@mariner4life said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
Deserve?
Oh Jonny, I'll give you a pass because you're probably exhausted, and definitely gutted. But that's not the word champConfirmed my view he's an entitled fluffybunny. Bet the likes of Rory Best are cringing at seeing that.
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@Bovidae said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
@NTA said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
They showed him on screen during the game but Nisbo/Mils/Wilson obviously had no idea who he was.
Nisbo I can understand given he’s of the generation who’d get excited about a Coronation Street star…..but Jeff and Mils should be ashamed. The guy is a superstar.
That was a cool little interview, what a great fella.
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@Dodge said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:
Well fuck you lot, I put £20 on NZ after the France game because you were all so bloody miserable. Now I don’t even know if I can bring myself to watch the final between Hitler and Stalin
I'll organise you a train ride if you want
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