I've seen next to no vitriol pointed at Barnes. Or Cane. Or Foster. I think sports fans have moved on largely from the attitudes of say the late 90s where coins were thrown at John Harts horse or David Beckham was ostracised in England or even 2007 where (by his own admission) Wayne Barnes choked and the vitriol was definitely pointed at him.
As you say - its the system. And I think fewer people care. Which is probably healthy.
Anyone seen any news on Lockie Fergusson's injury? Last I saw he was due for a scan?
I'm quite fixated with how perfect SA were in the 3 knockout matches at the RWC. One point margins in every game, no extra time. Not one single measure of energy extended beyond what was needed to win.
Against the French they needed to score tries to close the points gap. They did. Against the Poms and a 14-man AB outfit, they just needed to trust their defence and kick the goals that mattered. They did.
Bit of a tangent Dylan, but have you watched The War for Football? (Curently streaming on Apple)
I've just finished episode 1 and there are some interesting parallels with the 'pieces of silver' story of private ownership in rugby, and the problem of the big 'players' wanting a greater share of the money (which they see they earn).
Substitute the All Blacks for Real Madrid, and Impey for Perez and its very similar.
I've seen next to no vitriol pointed at Barnes. Or Cane. Or Foster. I think sports fans have moved on largely from the attitudes of say the late 90s where coins were thrown at John Harts horse or David Beckham was ostracised in England or even 2007 where (by his own admission) Wayne Barnes choked and the vitriol was definitely pointed at him.
As you say - its the system. And I think fewer people care. Which is probably healthy.
Anyone seen any news on Lockie Fergusson's injury? Last I saw he was due for a scan?
"You've turned the game into a crime scene" absolutely bang on from Scotty J.
https://youtu.be/9CxPgXLwVms?si=CCqKOKu0x22xwcQd
I'm quite fixated with how perfect SA were in the 3 knockout matches at the RWC. One point margins in every game, no extra time. Not one single measure of energy extended beyond what was needed to win.
Against the French they needed to score tries to close the points gap. They did. Against the Poms and a 14-man AB outfit, they just needed to trust their defence and kick the goals that mattered. They did.
It really is amazing.
Bit of a tangent Dylan, but have you watched The War for Football? (Curently streaming on Apple)
I've just finished episode 1 and there are some interesting parallels with the 'pieces of silver' story of private ownership in rugby, and the problem of the big 'players' wanting a greater share of the money (which they see they earn).
Substitute the All Blacks for Real Madrid, and Impey for Perez and its very similar.