Super Rugby 2020
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Not long to go now! I've written up my predictions for round 1 and really excited for it all to get started
My round 1 predictions https://drivingmaul.com/2020/01/27/super-rugby-2020-round-1-predictions/
EDIT - fixed the link.....
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Just in case anyone needs a reminder of the return to play and rest protocols for All Blacks (apparently, it applies to 31 identified players):
NZR head of high performance Mike Anthony confirmed to Stuff this week that the same rest directives would apply to All Blacks during this Super Rugby regular season. - Two games off (on top of the teams' two byes) - No more than six games played in succession (byes and rest weeks reset the count) - A 180-minute cap on game time over the first three rounds Along with that 180-minute restriction, coaches are also instructed to try and build the load - for instance, 40 minutes, then 60, then 80 - which wasn't perfectly adhered to last season.As part of their collective agreement, All Blacks get 12 weeks off at the end of the season, and while Anthony notes NZR have formally been managing players' workloads since 2010, it is now also part of the collective to make it more black and white. So even had All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who has taken over from Sir Steve Hansen, wanted to change things up in that department, he was powerless. The collective allows for up to 33 players to be load managed, though the All Blacks coaches have identified just 31 - all those who attended the World Cup last year, plus some others who have some history with the national side. Those who didn't feature at the World Cup have been allowed to feature in pre-season play. Super coaches had been required to submit plans for each of their All Blacks to Anthony prior to Christmas, with particular thought given to the team's schedule, taking into account opponents and travel. -
@DrivingMaul said in Super Rugby 2020:
Not long to go now! I've written up my predictions for round 1 and really excited for it all to get started
My round 1 predictions https://drivingmaul.com/2020/01/27/super-rugby-2020-round-1-predictions/
EDIT - fixed the link.....
Time for you to throw your hat into the TSF Tipping competition and backup your predictions methinks!
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2020:
Just in case anyone needs a reminder of the return to play and rest protocols for All Blacks (apparently, it applies to 31 identified players):
NZR head of high performance Mike Anthony confirmed to Stuff this week that the same rest directives would apply to All Blacks during this Super Rugby regular season. - Two games off (on top of the teams' two byes) - No more than six games played in succession (byes and rest weeks reset the count) - A 180-minute cap on game time over the first three rounds Along with that 180-minute restriction, coaches are also instructed to try and build the load - for instance, 40 minutes, then 60, then 80 - which wasn't perfectly adhered to last season.As part of their collective agreement, All Blacks get 12 weeks off at the end of the season, and while Anthony notes NZR have formally been managing players' workloads since 2010, it is now also part of the collective to make it more black and white. So even had All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who has taken over from Sir Steve Hansen, wanted to change things up in that department, he was powerless. The collective allows for up to 33 players to be load managed, though the All Blacks coaches have identified just 31 - all those who attended the World Cup last year, plus some others who have some history with the national side. Those who didn't feature at the World Cup have been allowed to feature in pre-season play. Super coaches had been required to submit plans for each of their All Blacks to Anthony prior to Christmas, with particular thought given to the team's schedule, taking into account opponents and travel.That's good sense stuff that helps keep athletes here instead of chasing the yen or euro
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@Bones said in Super Rugby 2020:
I only see warm up games this weekend.
How can you say that when you have this cracker coming up? And it's even an awesome arvo time to watch
https://www.espn.com.au/rugby/match?gameId=295367&league=242041
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@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2020:
@Bones said in Super Rugby 2020:
I only see warm up games this weekend.
How can you say that when you have this cracker coming up? And it's even an awesome arvo time to watch
https://www.espn.com.au/rugby/match?gameId=295367&league=242041
Look, I've tried, but I can't get anyone over here to realise that early morning is actually the afternoon.
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There's going to be a big outcry about the new rules around tackling and there's been very little coverage of it. You can already see the train crash coming from a publicity point of view
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@Crucial 48hrs before each game is the requirement
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@DrivingMaul said in Super Rugby 2020:
@Crucial 48hrs before each game is the requirement
So some time today for Blues/Chiefs then.
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@DrivingMaul said in Super Rugby 2020:
@Crucial 48hrs before each game is the requirement
Cheers @Stargazer
woah wait!
Don't tell me there are two people that know what is going on!!!
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@Crucial Yup I've just tweeted the two teams to ask what time they'll be announced but I'd expect one of them around midday and the other a couple of hours later
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SUPER RUGBY ADOPTS AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES
Super Rugby has released a guideline document to all stakeholders that outlines the decision-making process for dealing with matches that may be affected by poor air quality. As a result of the ongoing bushfire crisis within Australia, and particularly the associated effects of bushfire smoke, Super Rugby has sought to create a robust guideline document that ensures the welfare of all participants at match venues that may at times be impacted. Following extensive work by Rugby Australia, World Rugby and the Australian Institute of Sport, Super Rugby has based its guidelines on the findings of these organisations and created a defined series of processes to be followed by match operations personnel to effectively deal with any air quality issues. SANZAR CEO, Andy Marinos said, “It has been an extraordinary summer in Australia to date and we deeply sympathise with all those individuals and communities who have been impacted by the bush fires. Naturally, the continued welfare of our players and indeed spectators is a priority for us should such incidents continue to affect the Australian landscape. It is therefore prudent of us to put in place these guidelines with our stakeholders.” The decision regarding satisfactory air quality is more than a simple scientific measure, but is rather a multi-faceted decision involving numerous factors which can include: * Real-time measurement of Particulate Matter (PM) levels at the match venue and regionally. * Monitoring of the Air Quality Index (AQI): * Monitoring of environmental factors at the match venue. * Monitoring of signs and symptoms in the athletes. * Weather forecasts. The environmental conditions in a region may be constantly changing but the guidelines provide appropriate actions for all scenarios. Bushfire smoke is difficult to forecast and conditions can also change quickly. The most effective decision may not be a simple measurement, but rather a decision based on information relating to all these above factors. Each match will have a specified Air Quality Assessment Panel that will be responsible for the monitoring of all the above-stated factors and will convene in the event it is deemed air quality has deteriorated or is likely to deteriorate. This Air Quality Assessment Panel will be made up of medical experts, match day operational staff, match officials and Super Rugby competition management. Ultimately, this policy seeks to provide a safe playing environment for all Super Rugby players and to ensure all participants can be satisfied that matches will only proceed when conditions are deemed satisfactory. -
Super Rugby has released a guideline document to all stakeholders that outlines the decision-making process for dealing with matches that may be affected by poor air quality.Each match will have a specified Air Quality Assessment Panel that will be responsible for the monitoring of all the above-stated factors and will convene in the event it is deemed air quality has deteriorated or is likely to deteriorate. This Air Quality Assessment Panel will be made up of medical experts, match day operational staff, match officials and Super Rugby competition management. -
@Stargazer OK so does that mean they will only cancel game or will they try to move them?
Trying to provide clarity and failing....
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@DrivingMaul said in Super Rugby 2020:
@Crucial Yup I've just tweeted the two teams to ask what time they'll be announced but I'd expect one of them around midday and the other a couple of hours later
if they didn't reply "thursday" then their social media departments need firing
TSF Tipping
Super Rugby Adopts Air Quality Guidelines
