Official Super Rugby 2016 Thread

Arzy said:
No crying over spilt milk. My view on this is simply that if the Lions want to be viewed as the best they need to be able to win against any side no matter where they are playing.

The NZ teams came over here and were able to knock over other SA teams despite traveling etc. and we should be able to do the same.
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Yes, let's not name any names. Stormers. Oops.
 
faniedry said:
Yes, let's not name any names. Stormers. Oops.
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My BIL, a big [-]stormers[/-], fan kept on going on about how many log points they have blah blah blah. Just kept telling him that they haven't played any NZ sides yet.

Yeah, he doesn't want to talk about rugby with me at this stage.
 
Arzy said:
My BIL, a big [-]stormers[/-], fan kept on going on about how many log points they have blah blah blah. Just kept telling him that they haven't played any NZ sides yet.

Yeah, he doesn't want to talk about rugby with me at this stage.
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Next year the Stormers has to play the Kiwis and the Lions has to play the Aussies, will need to see how it goes when the tables are turned.
 
Fulcrum29 said:
Next year the Stormers has to play the Kiwis and the Lions has to play the Aussies, will need to see how it goes when the tables are turned.
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Lions to get just short of 100 log points in the normal season and then win home quarter, semi and final.
 
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...e/news-story/ada7f79055ed7eec61250efe7ad1d229

Super Rugby sponsor calls it quits to leave ARU under pressure

Super Rugby naming rights sponsor Asteron Life has elected to end its support for the competition, dealing Australian rugby a severe financial setback.

Asteron Life’s decision not to renew its sponsorship is expected to result in a $300,000 reduction in funding for the five Super Rugby teams.

The ARU have assured the Super Rugby franchises they are doing everything they can to find a replacement sponsor.

“Asteron Life’s decision not to extend its partnership comes as a result of a shift in business strategy after a successful three-year partnership with rugby,” an ARU spokesman said.

“ARU is in positive discussions with existing and potential ARU partners about the Australian Super Rugby naming rights for the 2017 season.”

The insurance company’s impending departure follows on from a lack of naming rights sponsors for the recent Test series against England and the upcoming Rugby Championship, which is expected to cost the Super Rugby franchises another $200,000 in reduced funding.

The financial sustainability of Super Rugby is one of the greatest challenges facing the game in Australia.

The 2011 expansion franchise, the Melbourne Rebels, are now privately owned after being propped up by the ARU for several years and the ARU has taken over the Western Force.

Even the established franchises, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds and the Brumbies are experiencing financial stress.
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No good news going around... Arzy may be right though ;)
 
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-sta...he-wrong-man-to-referee-the-super-rugby-final

Glen Jackson is the wrong man to referee the Super Rugby final

OPINION: Glen Jackson may be the best referee in Super Rugby, but SANZAAR made a mistake appointing him to the Super Rugby final.

By selecting a New Zealander to control a home final for a Kiwi team, they have opened themselves up to controversy.

The likelihood of bias coming into the match is low, but it will be the first port of call for Lions fans should Jackson make a big call against them.

And it would be no different for Hurricanes fans if a South African was put in charge.

Having a neutral referee removes any perceptions of the man in the middle favouring either side.

Jackson's control of games this year has been strong and there is little doubt the final will be no different.

The same could be said for fellow Kiwi Ben Skeen, who is television match official.

But why not remove the possibility of controversy?

Australian Angus Gardner runs the sideline with Kiwi Ben O'Keeffe. While Gardner is not as talented as Jackson, he would do a good enough job controlling the final.

Neutral referees were scraped from Super Rugby in 2009.

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I have to agree, but the neutrals are limited.
 
Can't wait for the weekend, just thought I would put that out there with the rest of you anxious folks.

What joy to have a side playing rugby like this and in the final.
Lions squad already HUGE winners no matter what happens. Just go out and play, enjoy yourselves. If you play this coming weekend like you have done for the rest of this competition already it will be an awesome game.

Salute!
 
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[video=youtube;2bxiZ_QBLCE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxiZ_QBLCE[/video]

Reminds me of Jappie Mulder on Lomu in the world cup '95. Just its a flank, with tons of gas and heart that made the hard yards.
 
And this man... the only thing that can keep him out of the team is Quotas

[video=youtube_share;gJ-8GyPnskk]https://youtu.be/gJ-8GyPnskk[/video]

I've got a huge man crush on this guy. :love:
 
faniedry said:
And this man... the only thing that can keep him out of the team is Quotas

[video=youtube_share;gJ-8GyPnskk]https://youtu.be/gJ-8GyPnskk[/video]

I've got a huge man crush on this guy. :love:
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Yep, the real quota headache for AC. Marx and Skosan would be like for like in their positions (please don't report me to the HRC for that), but RJVR would replace a player of colour.
 
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