Super Rugby 2023
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2023:
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said the load management of All Blacks during this year's DHL Super Rugby Pacific was a natural evolution of systems applied in the past and had not been created with the Rugby World Cup in mind.
"It's an individualised approach where we look at our players separately," he said.Under previous protocols, two byes and two games away from the team environments were applied. Strategies were always worked out with the Super sides.
"It's been complicated by Super Rugby only having one bye this year, which effectively means you take out a natural break for players.”
Foster said what had been agreed with the Super Rugby clubs for 2023 was that some of the more senior players would not play more than five games in a row.
Exceptions would be made for All Blacks who had lower playing minutes last year, younger players, or those returning from long-term injuries. This had been discussed with the clubs, and there would be some six-game exceptions.
"The overwhelming theme is to have them available for the vast majority of Super Rugby Pacific because that competition is vital for us, but also that we make sure that we do what we can to have a responsible management plan."
The Super Rugby clubs had developed their plans for 2023 to ensure all players were available for the playoff games, he said.
All Blacks will be available for majority of Super Rugby - Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said the load management of All Blacks during this year's DHL Super Rugby Pacific was a natural evolution of systems applied in the past and had not been created with the Rugby World Cup in mind.
All appears very sensible rather than having strict rules that are then bent or broken.
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@Stargazer $7 to watch a single trial game. They're delusional.
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@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2023:
@Stargazer $7 to watch a single trial game. They're delusional.
I went and watched the Springboks at Athletic Park in 94 for less than half of that
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Halftime 12 all.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
With more than 30,000 rugby fans attending the first ever Super Round over the ANZAC weekend, SAZAAR CEO Brendan Morris remained confident they can build on it whilst 'building on the lessons of last year.'
“It is fantastic that based on last year’s success we are heading to Melbourne once again for Super Round," Morris believes.
"The concept of having all the matches at one venue, in one city, over a single weekend is a big attraction for the tournament and is appealing to our fans.30,000 isn't that much for an entire weekend with so many games
Last year? He's already living in 2023?
Was it really a success?Super Round to return to Melbourne in 2023
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed 'Super Round' will return to Melbourne in 2023.
Just bought my ticket for the Friday night. 3 NZ teams in action including the good guys.
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@ACT-Crusader will be there too
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Vaiolini Ekuasi who was in the blues wtg last season has signed with the Rebels. He is a beast of a player but obviously got passed in the development pecking order by Rob Rush. I blame Alama Ieremia for giving him no game time in favour of playing an Aussie at number 8 all season, who was a good player but not a number 8.
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Super (size) Rugby: Bulked-up Waratahs emerge from gym to power up new season
Bullying at the hands of New Zealand teams prompted NSW to camp in the weight room over summer. Some players have added nine kilograms to their frames.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2023:
Aussie preseason results:
Brumbies 35 - 33 Rebels
Waratahs 33 - 32 RedsIf it was a proper season game, the Waratahs would have lost. Nemani Nadolo blatantly spilled the ball over the line in the final minutes but because they didn't have a TMO at the ground, the ref called it from what he thought happened and awarded a try. Cost the Reds $25000 apparently.
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@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2023:
Bullying at the hands of New Zealand teams prompted NSW to camp in the weight room over summer. Some players have added nine kilograms to their frames.
Gotta love this quote...
It is a gamble because gains in one area can come at the cost of the other, although added size is a safer bet in the modern game because of the amount of stoppage time.
Somebody didn't get the WR press release
