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Two new cases found on Sydney's northern beaches. This brings the total number of cases found in the NSW community (not in hotel quarantine) to five over the past 24 hours. Small numbers compared to other countries globally, but a veritable 3rd wave within the Australian context. https://www.smh.co...

Today's data isn't great for NSW.

No one, but no one thinks lockdowns are the way forward. Since golf clubs are full of generally older members of the population (who are most at risk) it doesn't even really make sense as a theory?? Why would their thinking matter if they are not scientists and health specialists? How do you think ...

At least Adelaide Cabal is best Cabal* :grin: *per capita GS, SS and TS. Hell.On.A.Stick. Beers with Snaps has been a lifesaver. You have to find the positives and all that... but I can’t find the words for the desolation and heartache this year has delivered. I’m just over it all. This outbreak in...

mat the expat wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:32 pm Northern beaches are a known anti-vaxxer haven.

Yep, self entitled twats who think that vaccines are only for poor people.

Two new cases found on Sydney's northern beaches. This brings the total number of cases found in the NSW community (not in hotel quarantine) to five over the past 24 hours. Small numbers compared to other countries globally, but a veritable 3rd wave within the Australian context. https://www.smh.com...

The Georgia Senate runoff really is big upcoming event, and should probably have its own thread? Trump's impact on this race will be interesting. I personally think it will be hard to motivate GOP voters to get out en masse to vote having told them for weeks that the whole electoral system is a frau...

Btw Certain Navigator, what was your moniker on Planet Rugby? I like your combative, no-holds barred posting style

Go fuck yourself!

The problem with Australia is that their pace attack is still too strong. We aren't used to playing against such quality, and we turn to crap. Especially on the bouncy Australian wickets. Sure, I get the Lyon has destroyed us recently, but he cashes in on the hard work undertaken by this pacemen. W...

I'm reading on twitter that there have been two more cases of community infection in NSW, in the Northern Beaches and not linked to the single case announced earlier today. This is how 2nd waves start!

So a bit of an update, it seems that Australia has done a fantastic job controlling the spread of COVID-19 domestically. That's brilliant. But the threat continues to exist because overseas countries have done such a terrible job managing the virus. Look at the numbers below, which is scary given h...

the only real Next DC was Colin Slade, everyone else were Pretenders, but he effed his career by going to france Give Richie Mo’unga a few years & we’ll see if he’s in the discussion. That boy has the Midas touch, he’s won 4 titles in just his first 5 seasons of Super Rugby. If he can manage an...

First case of community transmission in Australia in ages. A bus driver in NSW who ferries overseas arrivals to and from quarantine has tested positive. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-records-new-coronavirus-case-in-sydney-airport-van-driver-20201216-p56nws.html Given the high numbers of in...

He was being labelled the next DC when he was coming through, it’s a shame that none of his coaches have had the vision (as yet) to reinstate him in that position. Or maybe he simply lacks the skills and temperament to play 10 at pro-level? As I said previously, loads of superstar schoolboy 10's ha...

He was being labelled the next DC when he was coming through, it’s a shame that none of his coaches have had the vision (as yet) to reinstate him in that position. Or maybe he simply lacks the skills and temperament to play 10 at pro-level? As I said previously, loads of superstar schoolboy 10's ha...

Josh McKay has the potential to be that, I strongly feel he should be converted back to a 10, the position where he and Will Jordan (at 15) for Chch Boys High single-handedly laid waste to the entire Secondary Schools competition. I heard recently that he’d been picked up in the Crusader’s extended...

I think we can all agree that our issue won't be the make-up of our wings/back three. We have great depth there, including Chay Fihaki, who looks like star in the making. Our areas of concern are our backrow, midfield and our backup for Richie Mo'unga. In Burke and Cameron we arguably have the weak...

I think we can all agree that our issue won't be the make-up of our wings/back three. We have great depth there, including Chay Fihaki, who looks like star in the making. Our areas of concern are our backrow, midfield and our backup for Richie Mo'unga. In Burke and Cameron we arguably have the weake...

The problem with Australia is that their pace attack is still too strong. We aren't used to playing against such quality, and we turn to crap. Especially on the bouncy Australian wickets. Sure, I get the Lyon has destroyed us recently, but he cashes in on the hard work undertaken by this pacemen.

experience counts, Leicester more likely to get game time with the trans-tasman competition....that said, one thing we know is that no player returns 100% after a major injury we saw that with manasa can we expect the same with Bridge? Bridge can't get any slower can he? [/Uncle FB] In saying that,...

more chance of Mataele starting on the left wing if Bridge is out than Leicester, i know u like him but he is NOT a centre, he is barely a winger, also reece will start either you like it or not, Havili will be shifted to 12 cause i think fozzie will pull some strings, Goodhue is the only decent mi...

I am not sensing much love for Tom Sanders here. He was our most improved player this season, it was great to see him get a good injury-free run. But who misses out for him to be in our first choice XXIII? He's not really an impact player so he needs to start or nothing. I’m left wondering if you g...

This is a great draw for Australia, they're just about guarantee to make a SF.

So England are on the opposite side of the draw to both NZ and SA and potentially won't meet either until the final? I think along with France, Australia will be the big improvers between now and 2023. They have a smart coach in Rennie and some really good young talent. Where is the set up for 1/4s...

So England are on the opposite side of the draw to both NZ and SA and potentially won't meet either until the final?

I think along with France, Australia will be the big improvers between now and 2023. They have a smart coach in Rennie and some really good young talent.

This is a great draw for France. As has been said previously they are guaranteed to make the QF's, plus they get a decent pool match against the AB's, which is good for players and spectators alike. The RWC 2023 committee should be very happy. I wonder whether the opening match will be Fra vs NZ? I...

This is a great draw for France. As has been said previously they are guaranteed to make the QF's, plus they get a decent pool match against the AB's, which is good for players and spectators alike. The RWC 2023 committee should be very happy. I wonder whether the opening match will be Fra vs NZ?

The happiest team right now would be the Pumas. All they have to do is beat Japan and they're in the QF's.

Pool B is the pool of death

Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:15 pm England get a bye to the 1/4s

corrected

The host is attractive

Did she just say this will take half an hour?

Paddington Bear wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:47 am Would having subtitles have killed them? Get on with it

French arrogance?

sturginho wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:42 am Stupid question, but how can there be 9 venues in 10 cities?

I thought the same thing.

Is this just a deliberate "f**k you" to the English speaking Rugby nations and their supporters?

Why is this in French? Global audience?

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Tinkering with the size of the bench feels like re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

So this is my 1st choice XXIII based on this season's form and potential; 15. David Havili 14. Will Jordan 13. Leicester Fainga’anuku 12. Jack Goodhue 11. George Bridge 10. Richie Mo'unga 9. Bryn Hall 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas 7. Tom Christie 6. Grace Cullen 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Scott Barrett 3. Mike...

Kiwias wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:45 am I am not sensing much love for Tom Sanders here.

He was our most improved player this season, it was great to see him get a good injury-free run. But who misses out for him to be in our first choice XXIII? He's not really an impact player so he needs to start or nothing.

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