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Jedi boro said:
I’m surprised at this given their long term aims as he was brought in apparently for the lions tour and the next home World Cup.

But they have been shocking.
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There must be some truth in Jones interviewing for the Japan job again. Strange situation with Australia.
 
SmallTown said:
No , just no. Its sad, modern sport, that any loss leads to abuse of officials but in this cos its not only sad. Its wholly incorrect
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I hardly think that photo could constitute abuse of officials And of course I don’t think the TMO cost us the game - well certainly not the officials individually anyway and am the last person to want to attach any one individual to a sporting defeat.

That said the new rules have its critics and I am one of them. And reading the papers this morning a number of respected rugby journalists agree.
 
Abel Tasman said:
I hardly think that photo could constitute abuse of officials And of course I don’t think the TMO cost us the game - well certainly not the officials individually anyway and am the last person to want to attach any one individual to a sporting defeat.

That said the new rules have its critics and I am one of them. And reading the papers this morning a number of respected rugby journalists agree.
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Don't get me wrong . The new rules are not great. I understand the need to protect people's heads but they seem super harsh. But thays not the officials fault. Players need to learn to tackle lower
 
SmallTown said:
Don't get me wrong . The new rules are not great. I understand the need to protect people's heads but they seem super harsh. But thays not the officials fault. Players need to learn to tackle lower
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We all see what they are trying to do with safety. NZ TV has poured over the footage and they have acknowledged under the current rules Sam had to see red but that’s because the rules were clear about head clashes and force. In the heat of battle when both sides are flying into tackles it just gets one instance of change of direction, one accidental error in timing and your game is over. Do I think that’s good for the game - no I don’t think I do. Red cards should be for serious foul play with a player being reckless or worse. In the case of Tom Curry in England’s game against Argentina and in last nights final two players got it wrong and in a split second the game is significantly affected.

Anyway the point is that photo isnt attacking any individuals let’s be clear on that.

PS Jessie Kriel should have left the field for an HIA but didn’t. If safety is paramount they have to be consistent with the design of the rules.
 
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