Front Row Grunt

An opinion based rugby destination dedicated to those with, or an affinity for, the cauliflower ear ...

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

Next month, that would be an illegal hip drop tackle from SFM .... No I'll intent meant .... But clearly contributes to injuries

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

Stade just won't go away. Credit to them. Bulls making foot shooting errors at key times. Should be taking this at a canter ... May still

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@JJMaritz Nope. Thats why the Boks win the big ones. But it is quite fun watching a game that is not decided by the subjective interpretation of a ref ...

And World Rugby will continue to depower the set piece to try give others a chance

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

The hands and attacking nous from both the wallabies and ABs is next level. 4 man diamond shaped pods with pull backs to man in the boot. Delayed passes. And general work of the ball just beautiful

[Ultimate Rugby @ultimaterugby]

🇳🇿 The All Blacks picking up from where they left off last week. One way traffic as they eye another Bledisloe Cup sweep

#AUSvNZL

📲 https://t.co/adeeSal26l

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@ProvinceFan They tried speed, but the single rabbit got exposed badly ... Back to an "Up and out" system?

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

First scrum in the 32nd minute. Quick channel 1 from the ABs. 8 picks and goes left with 9 loosening. Aus 7 still stuck to the scrum. Too easy ... 7-29

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

21 minutes and yet to see a scrum! Despite ball in hand games from both sides. Fundamentals and skills just astonishing

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

6 out of 8 good enough for Stephan "Jubba" Joubert to take top spot in the FRG Bru pool this weekend... Still no GSP, but it was about the MP's

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@SitDaaiInJouPyp And finding out that the England Prem is very different to the URC ...

Wilco and Neethling top 2, with Sadie in the wings ... French can scrum a bit, too.

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

Storm scrum and maul made merry yesterday... As dominant a forwards performance as you'll ever see. SFM on fire, running an attack that looked like it had a few more structured starters and launches ... Bulls v Storm final incoming 😉

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@SitDaaiInJouPyp TdT, to my mind, remains a loosehead who can do a job at tighthead ...

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@Slipcatch So true. I'd almost be tempted to have a rule stating that U20 players need to play in the U20 comp ...

But we find ourselves at the other end of the scale, promising lighties game time as part of their first contract!

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

New @SuperSportTV owners @canalplus clearly not so big on highlights ... Yet to post Storm v Shark or Day 2 of the Test ... Monthly debit order never late though. Be better

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

Absolute monster from Storm to start ... Held the pressure, waited for the crack, and then made merry 🦍👊🏻

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

You don't often see too much flashy from Harold Voster ... He's one of those guys that doesn't need it given how well he does his basics ... But that's an absolute cracker chip, chase and collect

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

@Oom_Rugby Thinking same thing. ABs not kicking has always been a bit of a myth, but this is with real intent

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

Excellent height on the contestables, and a brilliant, aggressive chase, especially from Jordie Barrett

[Simon Raiwalui @SimonRaiwalui]

Big difference has been the kicking game of the two teams, All Blacks has been clinical and contestable while Wallabies has been mostly aimless. It’s a shame because both teams are pretty close.

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

All Blacks seriously turning it on in this second half. Barrett brothers have been next level. They are just so good at using quick hands, while remaining straight ... No skipping away the overlap

[Front Row Grunt @FrontRowGrunt]

It's Len de Beer who tops the FRG Bru Pool going into round three ... Yet to see a GSP, and given the 2 local derbies this weekend, perhaps none this weekend? Most Bru's have the Stormers and Bulls to win their games at home ...