Super Rugby 2017

From the opening para I recognised the hubris and knew the identity of the author. 

It would be easy to instantly oppose the Western Force on principle. However having my AFL team sent into exile decades ago, I do not like to see any sporting outfit abolished (unless it is the Filth, Pondies or Drug-ons).

Must admit I do not understand the rationale for dropping one of the Oz rugger teams. If one had to go why not the chronically unsuccessful Reds or Tahs?

taipan wrote:Aus 19-6 down after 20

This could get very ugly.

40 points the the AB's in the first half.

Aust only lose by 20 in the end in a high scoring game. Still amounts to a thrashing.

How has Aus Rugby plummetted to this depths of abject mediocrity???

Money would have been better on "anything but Winx". At least there was hope until the last second, not no hope after the first.

skully wrote:How has Aus Rugby plummetted to this depths of abject mediocrity???

will I ever see us claim the Bledisloe Cup again in my lifetime?

Highly highly unlikely, Nath.

Wobblies 17-0 up

Big Dog wrote:Wobblies 17-0 up

Foley left his kicking boots at home. Will no doubt cost us in the end.

Unfathomable penalty by the Ref gifts NZ a try.

Big Dog wrote:Unfathomable penalty by the Ref gifts NZ a try.

And then overturned

Stoopid Wallaby scrum.

F*cking Foley. Hit the f*cking uprights three times FFS!!

Can Aus hold out.

Surely can't miss this one.

taipan wrote:Can Aus hold out.

Of course not

Terrific match. Easy to blame Foley but the ABs were too good.

Tell you what Cheika need a statue built. Who would have thought when a team drastically reduces their handling errors they get competitive. Seriously the guy should write a book. He's on to something here.

Could be interesting today.

taipan wrote:Could be interesting today.

I've tipped Aust on home soil but yes, it will be close.

3-0 early lead to SA

3 all

Boks 10-3 up.

We suck.

JGK wrote:Boks 10-3 up.

We suck.

We hit back straight away.