Warren Gatland’s re-appointment as head coach of Wales’ national side was a surprising one, not so much because of Wayne Pivac’s dismissal, but because bringing back someone who held the position previously is a pretty unusual move in the professional era. It was a harsh call on Pivac who, despite getting Wales to play with … Continue reading The Return Of The King
The Hard Way
Ireland’s punishing clash with Australia last night has drawn criticism from all quarters for it’s perceived low entertainment quotient, and while it was certainly a low-scoring game for two sides that aren’t normally short on tries, it was still a gripping Test match of the highest intensity. The injuries sustained by both teams during it … Continue reading The Hard Way
Beware The Wounded Wallaby
Australia have been something of an enigma under Dave Rennie since the Kiwi took charge of them after RWC 2019. New faces were introduced to freshen up a squad that had become stale under Michael Cheika, and their performances in the 2020 Rugby Championship seemed to represent the breaking of a new dawn, but this … Continue reading Beware The Wounded Wallaby
Ticking Over Without Combusting
An 18-point winning margin over a dangerous side is not to be sniffed at, especially when you put out a largely second-string team against them, but Ireland’s win over Fiji yesterday wasn’t exactly what their coaching ticket or supporters would have hoped for. They bounced back professionally after conceding an early try, but when you … Continue reading Ticking Over Without Combusting
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