A pro rugby match has similar effects on the body as a medium-scale car collision…. And we expect players to do this for 10-11 months of the year? Feel for the players.
@Die_Revenant Indeed. I want to hear interesting stats, phase play & defensive patterns. I want to hear underperforming players & coaches called out… The player’s high school or “it’s going to be won upfront” is mind numbing.
Watching the NFL on Netflix with an admittedly limited knowledge of the game, but completely in awe of the pre-game analysis. Rugby has so much room for improvement.
Call me idealistic, but I've set out a club rugby competition structure that offers scarcity value in the NFL mould, prioritizes player welfare, and embraces the emotional rollercoaster of soccer-styled promotion/relegation, where every game counts. https://t.co/uSeqU3Ug6S
@catolouw Constantly listen to UK sports podcasts. Until SA alternatives are willing to ask some tough questions (Gary Neville/Roy Keane type criticism), it's a no from me.
@ThalaMsutu77 @adrian_slabbert@jaredwright17 They don’t have the resources because they don’t have the funding. Millions going to smaller unions could be diverted to universities, allowing them to all be more competitive on the field.