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Season 7 Homepage IV
First topic message reminder :
2013/2014 – London Wasps
2012/2013 – Leicester Tigers
2011/2012 – Newcastle Falcons
2010/2011 - Newcastle Falcons
2009/2010 – Saracens
2008/2009 - London Irish
Welcome to Season 7 of the Aviva Premiership fantasy rugby game. Below are the rules of the game which must be adhered to. If there are any situations that arise in the course of the game which are not covered by the rules, a final decision will be made by the RFU (SJE) as to how the situation will be resolved.
2013/2014 – London Wasps
2012/2013 – Leicester Tigers
2011/2012 – Newcastle Falcons
2010/2011 - Newcastle Falcons
2009/2010 – Saracens
2008/2009 - London Irish
POS | Aviva Premiership | PLAYED | WON | DREW | LOST | P F | P A | P D | T F | T A | TBP | LBP | POINTS | |
1 | Northampton Saints | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 255 | 216 | 39 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 38 | |
2 | Sale Sharks * | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 253 | 227 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 32 | |
3 | Harlequins * | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 254 | 230 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 27 | |
4 | Bath Rugby * | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 242 | 227 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
5 | London Wasps * | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 241 | 236 | 5 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 24 | |
6 | Leicester Tigers | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 215 | 215 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 24 | |
7 | Exeter Chiefs * | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 220 | 224 | -4 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 21 | |
8 | Saracens | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 216 | 233 | -17 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 19 | |
9 | Gloucester | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 226 | 233 | -7 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 17 | |
10 | London Welsh | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 215 | 234 | -19 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 16 | |
11 | Newcastle Falcons * | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 207 | 241 | -34 | 17 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 11 | |
12 | London Irish | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 215 | 247 | -30 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
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Welcome to Season 7 of the Aviva Premiership fantasy rugby game. Below are the rules of the game which must be adhered to. If there are any situations that arise in the course of the game which are not covered by the rules, a final decision will be made by the RFU (SJE) as to how the situation will be resolved.
Senior Squads wrote:
The maximum squad size is 40 senior players. If a team has more than 40 players in their squad then they will be fined £1 million per player over the permitted amounts per day for the first seven days. If after 7 consecutive days a team still has more than the permitted number of players then the team will be fined £2 million per player per day, and fined 1 league point per player per day for the next seven days. If after this time a team still has more than the permitted number of players in their squad, the RFU (SJE) will remove players at its discretion to bring them back under the permitted numbers. There will be no right of appeal to players being removed.
Be aware that all tier one international matches which are played during the season will count in the game, and players selected in the match day 23's for those matches will not be eligible to play for their clubs on that weekend, therefore you must give due consideration to the make-up of your squad.
Academy Rules wrote:
Each team will be allowed to have an academy squad of 20 players. Players who are in the academy must be born on or after 1st September 1992.
Any player, who is at any Premiership club in real life, either in their senior, academy or AASE squads, can be bid for on the domestic bidding page. Players who are at your own club in real life and are coming through the academy system must be bid for if you want them in your own academy.
Transfers wrote:
- Domestic (other AP Teams)
Each team has a budget to use in the purchase of players. Domestic transfers between AP clubs, regardless of nationality of player, should be negotiated between the respective managers, and then confirmed on the Domestic Transfer Confirmation Page.- Domestic (Championship and below)
Each team may during the season purchase no more than 5 players from the Championship or the National Leagues. These players must be bid for on the National League Bidding page, and each bid will be considered by me on its own merits before being accepted or rejected. No bid will be accepted until a minimum of 24 hours has elapsed from the time the bid was made, in order to afford other managers the opportunity to make a counter bid.- Foreign
To make a foreign transfer (i.e. from any club outside of the AP, regardless of whether the player is English) a bid should be made on the Foreign Transfers Page, which will be considered by me against the posted guidelines for purchase prices before being accepted or rejected. No bid will be accepted until a minimum of 24 hours has elapsed from the time the bid was made, in order to afford other managers the opportunity to make a counter bid.
There will be a summer foreign transfer window, which will run as follows.
Open Window
Open transfer window, teams have unlimited bids provided they have the financial resources to cover them. Teams may only bid for one player at a time.
The window will open from the 9th of June but only to those sides that finish 8th and below at first. They will have a week to make one signing each before the window is open to all.
Player Releases wrote:
Managers may choose to release players from their clubs, for which they will be offered compensation
Compensation will be paid as follows
£2 million – current international (must have played international rugby in the previous 12 months)
£1.5 million – former international
£1m – top flight experience
£0.5m – other
All released players will be deemed to have joined a Championship side and can be bid for on the National League Bidding page.
Retirements wrote:
There will be no compensation for retiring players. Should a player who retires decide to come out of retirement and play again, then he will automatically go back to the club who he was playing for in the game when he retired.
Fixtures wrote:
There will be 22 Aviva Premiership games per season, plus the play offs. There will also be European Rugby Champions Cup, European Rugby Challenge Cup and Anglo Welsh Cup matches. These games will take place once a week. A match thread will be put up every Monday. Home teams must be named by midnight on Tuesday. Away teams must be named by midnight on Wednesday. Failure to meet these deadlines is punishable by the addition of three match points to the oppositions final score, unless both sides fail to do so. Both teams must provide tactics by midnight on Thursday. Predictions will be open from 00:01 hours on Friday and remain open until 15:00 hours on Sunday. Managers will post the scores that they think will happen from these games (apart from games in which they are involved). An average of all predictions will be taken, and then 0.5 points added to each teams score for each prediction that had them as the winner, and that will then be the final score.
Managers are asked to provide detail as to why they have predicted a result. To be considered a descriptive prediction this must be a full 3 lines long when entered into the text box.
Teams wrote:
When naming your team, not only should you put the starting XV and replacements, but also tactics that your team will employ. Results will be affected by the tactics described.
In addition, each team must have the following:-
For domestic competition at least 8 England qualified players in your match day 23, and at least 4 of those must be in your starting XV.
For European competition at least 8 England qualified players in your match day 23, and at least 6 of those must be in your starting XV.
At least 2 props and 1 hooker on the bench.
All players must be eligible (not injured or banned).
Failure to comply with these rules will result in a 1 league point deduction.
If you fail to submit a team for a match, then the other team will be automatically awarded a 30-0 bonus point win. If both teams fail to submit a team, then it will be scored as a 0-0 draw.
Injuries and Suspensions wrote:
Injuries in this game do NOT reflect real life, they will be generated by me.
Players banned in real life will be ineligible for selection in this game for the duration of the ban.
Inclusion of injured/banned players will result in them being replaced by players on the bench, and the bench not having eight players, which may result in punishment if it concerns the front-row.
Punishment for fielding an ineligible player will be loss of one match point.
Financial Rewards wrote:
There will be no rewards for the result of an individual match, instead the managers will receive cash for predicting.
£2m for descriptive predictions
£0.25m for scores on the doors predictions
If you fail to predict without first advising me that you are unable to do so that week, you will be fined £1m for a first offence, £2m for a second offence, £3m for a third offence etc upto a maximum of £5m per fine.
AP finishing positions.
Champions: 8m
Runners Up: 6m
Playoff Semi Finalist Losers: 5m
5th: 4m
6th: 3.5m
7th: 3m
8th: 2.5m
9th: 2m
10th: 1.5m
11th: 1m
12th: 0.5m
Heineken Cup
Losing Quarter Finalists - £2 million each
Losing Semi Finalists - £3 million each
Runners Up - £4 million
Champions - £5 million
Amlin Challenge Cup
Losing Quarter Finalists - £1 million each
Losing Semi Finalists - £2 million each
Runners Up - £3 million
Champions - £4 million
Anglo-Welsh Cup
Losing Semi Finalist - £1 million each
Runners Up - £2 million
Champions - £3 million
If your budgets falls below minus £10 million for any reason, the administrators (SJE) will step in and players from within your squad will be released for the relevant financial compensation (foreign transfer value) in order to bring your budget back above minus £10 million.
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Such a worry that type of injury. Will take him until January at least to be anywhere near match fit.
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Scrum fitness is a funny one as we seen with Figallo getting hammered last week. We could do with his breakdown work this weekend though.
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Think this sums up how he
Played last week. He won some and he lost some.
Even if like him you are the best scrummager in the world after 13 months out you will struggle.http://www.saracens.com/figallo-feeling-fine/
As scrummaging is not Coles forte he will take a while to get used to Scrummaging. Rugby is a hard game to come back from long term injury. Always takes a few months.
Be great to have cole back from England fully fit will give us great depth in a key position
Played last week. He won some and he lost some.
Even if like him you are the best scrummager in the world after 13 months out you will struggle.http://www.saracens.com/figallo-feeling-fine/
As scrummaging is not Coles forte he will take a while to get used to Scrummaging. Rugby is a hard game to come back from long term injury. Always takes a few months.
Be great to have cole back from England fully fit will give us great depth in a key position
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Figallo really didn't win many, he was battered in 80% of the scums, Lambert gave him a real hiding.
As you say though, he may not come back after such an injury, time will tell.
Sarries scrum was sorted out when Alo came for his first senior appearance which is crazy really, shows how far Figallo has dropped.
As you say though, he may not come back after such an injury, time will tell.
Sarries scrum was sorted out when Alo came for his first senior appearance which is crazy really, shows how far Figallo has dropped.
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Can anybody see a home nations win this weekend?
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Scotland?
Ireland possibly have a chance I think
Ireland possibly have a chance I think
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I think Ireland could be in for a bit of a hammering Flux. New midfield, no Healy, SOB etc. They lack a carrier in the pack with Heaslip struggling for form and others not fit.
SA look pretty strong (esp in the pack), not convinced with their 10-13 combo with Pollard liable to silly mistakes and JS playing out of position but I think they'll get plenty of front foot ball which is what Pollard needs.
Scotland will need to catch Arg cold, could be our best chance though.
SA look pretty strong (esp in the pack), not convinced with their 10-13 combo with Pollard liable to silly mistakes and JS playing out of position but I think they'll get plenty of front foot ball which is what Pollard needs.
Scotland will need to catch Arg cold, could be our best chance though.
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Still looking at that Irish side, I wouldn't put it past them to come up with a game to edge the saffas. Argentina made them look ordinary throughout the 4Ns.
Scotland have the chance with some new lads in as well. For me a lot is up for grabs apart from the England game, where my heart obviously says england but my head all blacks
Scotland have the chance with some new lads in as well. For me a lot is up for grabs apart from the England game, where my heart obviously says england but my head all blacks
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Where do I say he may not come back from injury ?
Think him and cole will not be at there best until at least end of January though.
If cole manages to stay fit I would give him the 6nations off. We need him and Wilson for World Cup.
Wilson was approaching first choice pre cole getting injured and there is not much between them. Wilson a better scrummager and cole better all rounder.
Wilson improved carrier and around park and cole has improved scrum wise so hard to decide who would would be first choice when fit. Both decent options. Front row is a real plus for England
Think him and cole will not be at there best until at least end of January though.
If cole manages to stay fit I would give him the 6nations off. We need him and Wilson for World Cup.
Wilson was approaching first choice pre cole getting injured and there is not much between them. Wilson a better scrummager and cole better all rounder.
Wilson improved carrier and around park and cole has improved scrum wise so hard to decide who would would be first choice when fit. Both decent options. Front row is a real plus for England
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It's a very brave midfield selection for Ireland, not convinced it has physicality needed but could be tasty given a bit of space.
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Agree Matt, Figallo's was a brutal injury and very hard to come back from, he could be done. I see he's not in Sarries squad this weekend???
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Heaslip been the standout player for Leinster this year. Best season in years.Sgt_Pooly wrote:I think Ireland could be in for a bit of a hammering Flux. New midfield, no Healy, SOB etc. They lack a carrier in the pack with Heaslip struggling for form and others not fit.
SA look pretty strong (esp in the pack), not convinced with their 10-13 combo with Pollard liable to silly mistakes and JS playing out of position but I think they'll get plenty of front foot ball which is what Pollard needs.
Scotland will need to catch Arg cold, could be our best chance though.
Been a beast ball carrying. Been in European team of the week every round ????????http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3822_9537319,00.html
Irish pack will struggle and an unproven centre pairing. SA and NZ very settled sides. Hard to see past them in anyway
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Heaslip's Leinster form has never really been in question but as you always say the Rabo is not really a league to judge form.
He's struggled at Int level for a long time now, he's just makes very little impact ball in hand and relies too much on other players. It's why Ireland miss Healy & SOB so much as they need Heaslip to step up and he's not a good carrier.
He's struggled at Int level for a long time now, he's just makes very little impact ball in hand and relies too much on other players. It's why Ireland miss Healy & SOB so much as they need Heaslip to step up and he's not a good carrier.
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Heaslip has made team of the week eery round.......as in 2 rounds lol.
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Heaslip for me has rediscovered his best carrying. He can't do the carrying from a stand still like SOB or Healy, he needs to cut the line in off the scrum half or another forward to hit space. He's not an abrasive carrier, just a dynamic one.
Similar to Wood for England. They both carry into tight, but they won't make big yards, but they are best cutting a line in between two defenders to make yards.
Similar to Wood for England. They both carry into tight, but they won't make big yards, but they are best cutting a line in between two defenders to make yards.
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He's always done it for Leinster but as the quality steps up he struggles. He's not made an impact at Int level in a long time, seem to recall him having a dreadful AI last year??
I think he's massively average personally, I can't see him staying in the Ireland set up too much longer as they have have some good options coming through.
I think he's massively average personally, I can't see him staying in the Ireland set up too much longer as they have have some good options coming through.
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I can't believe they've scheduled the games at the same time this weekend, really messing with my viewing
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Does your dodgy box not record Pooly?
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Yea but I'm on barracks this weekend so can only watch one at a time, it's not the same on replay
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Fluxy wrote:Heaslip for me has rediscovered his best carrying. He can't do the carrying from a stand still like SOB or Healy, he needs to cut the line in off the scrum half or another forward to hit space. He's not an abrasive carrier, just a dynamic one.
Similar to Wood for England. They both carry into tight, but they won't make big yards, but they are best cutting a line in between two defenders to make yards.
He has been doing hard yards and picked up the carrying as Healy and sob out. He has had stats like 20 carries for 60 metres quite often which is indicative of hard yards. Usually would have a lot more yards and less carries as would play wider. However leinsters injuries have forced him to take on the hard yards role and he has thrived. Been the form European 8 in domestic and European this season.
He is more of a read harinordoquoy type rather than a pickles Palu type but it's been good to see him adapt his game for his teams need. Sign of a world class player.
We are blessed with some great 8s at the moment
Read is a class above but Vermaulen parisse heaslip etc all brilliant. Vermaulen been best player in the world so far this year with Savea
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Heaslip really isn't in that league.
A top 8 performs on the International stage and Heaslip doesn't. Read & Vermeulen are the best 8's about by some distance. Parisse, Falateu maybe Picamoles come up next.
A top 8 performs on the International stage and Heaslip doesn't. Read & Vermeulen are the best 8's about by some distance. Parisse, Falateu maybe Picamoles come up next.
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Faletau been awful internationally for 2 years and pickles 2nd choice to chouly who is very good
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Picamoles has showed up well when he's played as has Faletau, both have been better internationally than Heaslip.
Heaslip has been poor on the most for 2 years or so for Ireland, he's just not a top 8. He's usually good for Leinster though and perhaps that is his level?
Heaslip has been poor on the most for 2 years or so for Ireland, he's just not a top 8. He's usually good for Leinster though and perhaps that is his level?
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That does not mean that Boudjellal has given up on Nonu, who is one of 'Les Quatre Fantastiques' targeted by the Toulon president for next season.
One of those four players, believed to be Nonu, Israel Dagg, Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, has already signed according to Boudjellal, but it seems it's not Nonu.
"Of the 'Fantastic Four', only 'The Thing' has signed, and that's not Nonu," Boudjellal told L'Equipe.
Despite those claims, Canal+ maintain that Nonu will be joining the French champions next season.
What a fantastic 4 if gets them.
One of those four players, believed to be Nonu, Israel Dagg, Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, has already signed according to Boudjellal, but it seems it's not Nonu.
"Of the 'Fantastic Four', only 'The Thing' has signed, and that's not Nonu," Boudjellal told L'Equipe.
Despite those claims, Canal+ maintain that Nonu will be joining the French champions next season.
What a fantastic 4 if gets them.
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Sgt_Pooly wrote:Picamoles has showed up well when he's played as has Faletau, both have been better internationally than Heaslip.
Heaslip has been poor on the most for 2 years or so for Ireland, he's just not a top 8. He's usually good for Leinster though and perhaps that is his level
To be fair you say pollard struggles
With distribution and with getting a backline moving?
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Best quote ever !
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Pollard does struggle with both passing and getting the backline going, as he does goal kicking. He'll improve given more game time. He passing is very erratric but he attacks the line well and keeps defences guessing.
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His goal kicking is 80 odd percent and diamond. To be fair you would expect it to be a weakness. Ford has an issue here but it will sort it's part of growing as a player.
Pollard will make mistakes. Mainly due
To inexperience and trying things when they are not on. John Kirwan said that when he ran it from his own line when they beat NZ it completely changed the game and made SA a different team.
This article sums it up http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_9551865,00.html
The way rugby is going it will be impossible for a morne steyn, Neil Jenkins type to play anymore.
Teams score tries now so having someone who can just kick at 10 does not work.
The new laws and reffing encourages quick play. That said I
Still think with home advantage in a wc England's best chance is to play tight and stifle.
Let our pack dominate and anything after a bonus
Pollard will make mistakes. Mainly due
To inexperience and trying things when they are not on. John Kirwan said that when he ran it from his own line when they beat NZ it completely changed the game and made SA a different team.
This article sums it up http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_9551865,00.html
The way rugby is going it will be impossible for a morne steyn, Neil Jenkins type to play anymore.
Teams score tries now so having someone who can just kick at 10 does not work.
The new laws and reffing encourages quick play. That said I
Still think with home advantage in a wc England's best chance is to play tight and stifle.
Let our pack dominate and anything after a bonus
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/11215758/Sir-Ian-McGeechan-talks-to-New-Zealands-Steve-Hansen-about-coaching-the-worlds-best-team.html
Outstanding article a real insight
Outstanding article a real insight
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Rugby club
" Pollard passes off every hand and makes their backs
All of a sudden challenge. He kicks like steyn controls like steyn but challenges the line and ignites a backline that looked pedestrian. "
For me Ireland should target hougaard and pollard. Both inexperienced and hougaard massively up
And down.
Just have no confidence in that Irish pack. McGrath had a bad time in Europe and Ross
So so. Poc decent but with toner very unathletic. Lawes Attwood retallick whitelock vs toner poc is easy.
Murray on fire though and been best in Europe and possibly world on current form
" Pollard passes off every hand and makes their backs
All of a sudden challenge. He kicks like steyn controls like steyn but challenges the line and ignites a backline that looked pedestrian. "
For me Ireland should target hougaard and pollard. Both inexperienced and hougaard massively up
And down.
Just have no confidence in that Irish pack. McGrath had a bad time in Europe and Ross
So so. Poc decent but with toner very unathletic. Lawes Attwood retallick whitelock vs toner poc is easy.
Murray on fire though and been best in Europe and possibly world on current form
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Looking at the schedule for
Tomorrow
And so many good games. Why I love rugby
Tomorrow
And so many good games. Why I love rugby
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You really don't need to keep quoting articles you know. It's actually possible to watch a game and forge an opinion without being spoon fed one on a player.
As I said he challanges the line but his passing is poor and he makes mistakes (misses touch around twice a game with a pen) and his goal kicking is hit and miss.
That's my opinion on Pollard, no need to keep posting up pointless articles. We can happily agree to disagree.
As I said he challanges the line but his passing is poor and he makes mistakes (misses touch around twice a game with a pen) and his goal kicking is hit and miss.
That's my opinion on Pollard, no need to keep posting up pointless articles. We can happily agree to disagree.
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anonmattyt wrote:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/11215758/Sir-Ian-McGeechan-talks-to-New-Zealands-Steve-Hansen-about-coaching-the-worlds-best-team.html
Outstanding article a real insight
Hard to argue with anything in there. The AB's probably play the simplest game of any of the international teams, they just execute perfectly and with better intensity than everyone else 95% of the time.
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Just trying to educate you dear boySgt_Pooly wrote:You really don't need to keep quoting articles you know. It's actually possible to watch a game and forge an opinion without being spoon fed one on a player.
As I said he challanges the line but his passing is poor and he makes mistakes (misses touch around twice a game with a pen) and his goal kicking is hit and miss.
That's my opinion on Pollard, no need to keep posting up pointless articles. We can happily agree to disagree.
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Ozzy3213 wrote:anonmattyt wrote:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/11215758/Sir-Ian-McGeechan-talks-to-New-Zealands-Steve-Hansen-about-coaching-the-worlds-best-team.html
Outstanding article a real insight
Hard to argue with anything in there. The AB's probably play the simplest game of any of the international teams, they just execute perfectly and with better intensity than everyone else 95% of the time.
Same in any sport. I am a huge cricket fan and read Steve waughs autobiography. It's a great read although nearly 1000 pages long. He says in any sport the difference between amateur and professional is the is the ability to replicate technique under pressure. It's all about executing the core basics that got you to that level
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Waugh was an incredible player. As his career went on, he simply cut out the shots that got him out and played the percentages. In cricket he was possibly the ultimate professional. Another guy who was similar was Kepler Wessels. I read his autobiography years ago, was a fantastic read.
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anonmattyt wrote:Just trying to educate you dear boySgt_Pooly wrote:You really don't need to keep quoting articles you know. It's actually possible to watch a game and forge an opinion without being spoon fed one on a player.
As I said he challanges the line but his passing is poor and he makes mistakes (misses touch around twice a game with a pen) and his goal kicking is hit and miss.
That's my opinion on Pollard, no need to keep posting up pointless articles. We can happily agree to disagree.
I'm fine thanks, a few articles don't change opinions from watching a players. Maybe you like your opinions spoon fed but I prefer to make my own, it's more fun.
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Was speaking to a few South Africans last night and they are all raving about Pollard, saying he is going to be their Wilkinson - all said he's very good attacking and great passing game too.
They are worried about England though, even with our weakened team - they were also all hoping that Burgess flops as they dont want to see him and Tuilagi partner each other at the WC.
Should be a good game this afternoon, think we will do ok but most likely lose by 10 points, lot will depend on how well Eastmond can marshall Sonny Bill.
They are worried about England though, even with our weakened team - they were also all hoping that Burgess flops as they dont want to see him and Tuilagi partner each other at the WC.
Should be a good game this afternoon, think we will do ok but most likely lose by 10 points, lot will depend on how well Eastmond can marshall Sonny Bill.
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That's funny, the SA lads I was talking to said he's got iffy distribution and poor execution. They were impressed with his running though and defence although he slips off tackles.
Quite surprising to see SA boys liking RL, the lads I know have little interest.
Quite surprising to see SA boys liking RL, the lads I know have little interest.
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Not necessarily liking league, just appreciating that Burgess is a bit of a tank of a man to stop and they find it hard enough watching their midfield getting thrown around by Tuilagi. I quite enjoy watching that.
Hoping Roko can keep Savea a little quieter than he usually is against England - why couldn't he save his best for Wales instead of us each time!
Hoping Roko can keep Savea a little quieter than he usually is against England - why couldn't he save his best for Wales instead of us each time!
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I'm surprised these SA lads have seen that much of Burgess to rate him.
If weight/height equalled a good player then Danny Paul would be our starting 8
Tuilagi is serverly lacking form, his constant injuries are really hampering his development. He's not had a real top game for a while now......it's worrying.
If weight/height equalled a good player then Danny Paul would be our starting 8
Tuilagi is serverly lacking form, his constant injuries are really hampering his development. He's not had a real top game for a while now......it's worrying.
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"really hampering his development" - not sure about that comment and pretty certain any opposition he plays against wouldn't be saying that either.
Personally think that all the injuries to England players at the moment could be a blessing in disguise as we play too much rugby and with guys like Tuilagi, Launchbury, Cole and Corbs getting time to take off during the season could do well in the long run.
Don't think you have to be worried when players pick up lots of different niggles, it's when they have the same one over and over or start getting head knocks.
Personally think that all the injuries to England players at the moment could be a blessing in disguise as we play too much rugby and with guys like Tuilagi, Launchbury, Cole and Corbs getting time to take off during the season could do well in the long run.
Don't think you have to be worried when players pick up lots of different niggles, it's when they have the same one over and over or start getting head knocks.
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How is being constantly injured not hampering his development?
He's far from the finished article, needing to work on distribution and positional awareness for starters. Missing out on these kind of games is not allowing him to test himself against the best.
Could you honestly say Tuilagi has improved in the last 2 years?
He's far from the finished article, needing to work on distribution and positional awareness for starters. Missing out on these kind of games is not allowing him to test himself against the best.
Could you honestly say Tuilagi has improved in the last 2 years?
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He's tested himself against the best though, and proved he's world class in games. He's never going to be a finesse type of player or someone like Conrad Smith in intelligence and distribution.
When he plays you can see that his offloading game and decision making has consistently improved and he doesn't rush out of defence like he used to, so certainly improving on those elements of his game as well.
There was a good interview with Lancaster this week about how the EPS are trained now with all the techniques to simulate match days and how it helps improve their games all the time. Worth a watch if you can find it online, interesting part was seeing what he said about Roko getting the best results, which he put down to knowing how to deal with the pressures of serving in the army.
When he plays you can see that his offloading game and decision making has consistently improved and he doesn't rush out of defence like he used to, so certainly improving on those elements of his game as well.
There was a good interview with Lancaster this week about how the EPS are trained now with all the techniques to simulate match days and how it helps improve their games all the time. Worth a watch if you can find it online, interesting part was seeing what he said about Roko getting the best results, which he put down to knowing how to deal with the pressures of serving in the army.
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I really don't think he's improved in the last couple of years and I'm not sure he can be classed as a world class 13 right now (top 3 13's?). It was 2 years ago now when he had that stormer against NZ, he's not been at that level since then really.
He's had a pretty poor season so far and wasn't that great last season, mainly due to time off the park imo.
I really do rate Tuilagi but he can be so much better, he can be the best 13 in world rugby if he improves on some of his weaker attributes. His passing/distribution and awareness still need a lot of work.
He's had a pretty poor season so far and wasn't that great last season, mainly due to time off the park imo.
I really do rate Tuilagi but he can be so much better, he can be the best 13 in world rugby if he improves on some of his weaker attributes. His passing/distribution and awareness still need a lot of work.
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Kruis aside that's a pretty tasty bench for us. Be even stronger with Cole/Mako/Corbs back
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Wow what gas from May!
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Johnny May....all is forgiven.
Matt, apologies lol
Matt, apologies lol
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See what happens when you run straight!!!
3mins and already May's best game
3mins and already May's best game
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Terrible attempt from Lawes
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