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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2016 12:04:25 GMT
Pity that Joe Launchbury is out for the last two tests.
An accidental kick to the head of an opponent gets him a two week ban.
Am I biased, or does this sort of speedy disciplinary action never seem to hit NZ to the same degree, despite some of their actions being questionable (to say the least) rather than accidental.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2016 15:26:42 GMT
As one of the Irish pundits said on Saturday after what could easily have been a second red card offence (only one got a yellow)
There is one rule for the All Blacks and another rule for the rest if us
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 22, 2016 15:41:04 GMT
Pity that Joe Launchbury is out for the last two tests. An accidental kick to the head of an opponent gets him a two week ban. Am I biased, or does this sort of speedy disciplinary action never seem to hit NZ to the same degree, despite some of their actions being questionable (to say the least) rather than accidental. Rog Indeed Rog, their 2nd try on Saturday being a good example. Should we mention BOD's spear tackle at the hands of the Kiwi's? |
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 22, 2016 15:43:44 GMT
As one of the Irish pundits said on Saturday after what could easily have been a second red card offence (only one got a yellow) There is one rule for the All Blacks and another rule for the rest if us ![]() ![]()  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2016 17:44:18 GMT
There was the recent Owen Franks eye gouge. Accidental contact very possibly, but Launchbury's kick was accidental (aiming for the ball) but still warranted a two week ban. No action against Franks. It seems to happen so often.
The appalling spear tackle on BOD brought shame on NZ rugby in everyone's eyes but theirs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 7:58:23 GMT
Naughty Calum back on the step for 3 week's. m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38086289He's a phenomenal player that has courted a bit of controversy, especially with our stripy neighbours up the road. He's had a very good disciplinary record since that LV final. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 8:52:06 GMT
Pity he can't manage to keep a lid on it, but there again, it's that edginess that makes him what he is.
Speaking of which, Harrison was out for blood against Fiji. I thought he had a good game. I'd certainly like to see him keep the shirt against Argentina.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 9:25:11 GMT
Pity he can't manage to keep a lid on it, but there again, it's that edginess that makes him what he is. Speaking of which, Harrison was out for blood against Fiji. I thought he had a good game. I'd certainly like to see him keep the shirt against Argentina. Rog That's the thing, he HAS largely kept a lid on it! Trouble is his two major moments of madness were a headbutt in the Junior World Cup and the Hawkins incident. Fair bit of niggle in that Worcester game mind, GJ and Dowson would now only too well what buttons to press! |
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 24, 2016 9:44:28 GMT
Only a yellow for this, and a few minutes in the naughty corner. Should have been a red! He was cited and banned for a week.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 9:46:36 GMT
Yes but he's from NZ. That's a tough punishment for a NZ player.
Rog
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 24, 2016 15:38:20 GMT
England match-day 23 for the Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Argentina
15. Mike Brown (vice captain, Harlequins, 53 caps), 14. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 20 caps), 13. Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 27 caps), 12. Owen Farrell (vice captain, Saracens, 45 caps), 11. Elliot Daly (Wasps, 7 caps), 10. George Ford (Bath Rugby, 28 caps), 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 63 caps), 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 37 caps), 2. Dylan Hartley (captain, Northampton Saints, 77 caps), 3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 67 caps), 4. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 51 caps), 5. George Kruis (Saracens, 18 caps), 6. Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, 53 caps), 7. Tom Wood (Northampton Saints, 43 caps), 8. Billy Vunipola (vice captain, Saracens, 31 caps).
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16. Jamie George (Saracens, 10 caps), 17. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 44 caps), 18. Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 2 caps), 19. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 1 cap), 20. Teimana Harrison (Northampton Saints, 3 caps), 21. Danny Care (Harlequins, 64 caps), 22. Ben Te’o (Worcester Warriors, 2 caps), 23. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 3 caps).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 15:45:09 GMT
I would have liked to see Harrison get the start. I liked the way he put himself about against Fiji.
I prefer Brown at full back, so happy with that.
Fast Eddie must really like Daly as he starts again out of position. Having said that he is a creative speedy player. We need as many of them as possible. I'd love to have heard the conversation between Rokoduguni and Eddie. What the hell has the guy got to do to get a regular start? Is it just his age (33 by world cup)? I'd really like to know.
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