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Weird way to report this news considering the source was the player himself who publicly announced that he had failed the test. He says he has requested that his B sample be tested and strenuously denies knowing anything about it. I'm usually sceptical of anyone in this situation but they way he has come out with the news himself seems more legit to me.Tweet
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Retallick is a risk there, right?All Blacks 2019 World Cup squad
Forwards
Scott Barrett, Sam Cane, Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Luke Jacobson, Nepo Laulala, Atu Moli, Joe Moody, Kieran Read, Brodie Retallick, Ardie Savea, Angus Ta’avao, Codie Taylor, Matt Todd, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa Tuungafasi, Sam Whitelock
Backs
Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Richie Mo’unga, TJ Perenara, Sevu Reece, Aaron Smith, Ben Smith, Brad Weber, Sonny Bill Williams
That's mad. I'm sure there'll be some good rivers about.I don't watch much Rugby but watch the World Cup's a little. Just had a look who's airing it here in America and it's $199.99 to buy it for an NBC Sports app. The same NBC you've got to spend $50 to pay for the three United games they don't air each year. Shite that. The last World Cup's were just on basic.
Yeah, that's what I'll do. Any idea what times the games will be on?That's mad. I'm sure there'll be some good rivers about.
https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/matchesYeah, that's what I'll do. Any idea what times the games will be on?
He'll back near the end of the pool stage. He's too good and too important for them to leave him out. I was hoping Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi was going to be picked as third choice scrumhalf just to see how commentators would go pronouncing his name but alas Brad Weber was picked instead.Retallick is a risk there, right?
On our injury front, Carbery is now targeting the Scotland match and Healy looks like he'll be fine too. But I'm sure we'll manage to crock some other folks facing a fired-up Wales on a six day turnaround
Boring Brad Weber likeHe'll back near the end of the pool stage. He's too good and too important for them to leave him out. I was hoping Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi was going to be picked as third choice scrumhalf just to see how commentators would go pronouncing his name but alas Brad Weber was picked instead.
Which language was Kolisi speaking when he wasn't speaking English?
isiXhosaWhich language was Kolisi speaking when he wasn't speaking English?
I think something will go wrong for Wales. They've two matches against us where both sides will probably lose players to injury. I'll go for them going out at a QF.I got a South Africa vs Wales final but I did set that up so we'd get the 6nations and rugby championship winners in the final.
https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/bracket
Like I said, I sort of rigged the bracket to set up a final between the 6 nations vs rugby championship winner. New Zealand vs South Africa is the final I expect but I think have every chance of England being in the final too.I think something will go wrong for Wales. They've two matches against us where both sides will probably lose players to injury. I'll go for them going out at a QF.
I predicted the following:I got a South Africa vs Wales final but I did set that up so we'd get the 6nations and rugby championship winners in the final.
https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/bracket
Shocker of a call really. Kilcoyne was the first, second and third best player on the pitch today with James Ryan and Conway coming fourth and fifth.I didn't realise Ireland had the chance to go Number 1 today. Oh well.
Jack Carty man of the match.
Aw, let my man have his moment!Shocker of a call really. Kilcoyne was the first, second and third best player on the pitch today with James Ryan and Conway coming fourth and fifth.
Worrying that we fell apart after bringing on Best, Toner and D.Kearney who should really have seen the game out with their experience. Beirne and Conan certainly didn't make the most of their opportunity to nail down spots in a backrow which is beginning to looking very out of form. Both were invisible for large periods, especially in that last half hour.
I’d be happy with the #1 spot after the WCI didn't realise Ireland had the chance to go Number 1 today. Oh well.
Jack Carty man of the match.
That’s not bad actually but I could see IRE beating SA and then Wales beating Ireland in the SF, sadly.I predicted the following:
Pool A:
1st Ireland
2nd Scotland
Pool B:
1st New Zealand
2nd South Africa
Pool C:
1st England
2nd France
Pool D:
1st Wales
2nd Australia
QF:
England - Australia
New Zealand - Scotland
Wales - France
Ireland - South Africa
SF:
England - New Zealand
Wales - South Africa
Final:
New Zealand - South Africa
Aw, let my man have his moment!
Good performance on his first start and confirms his position ahead of Byrne. I remember very well the wilderness years when there were no Connacht players in the squad.
I think Addison is halfway there after today. Larmour is a tricky one.He was very good and as you say, he's nailed on for me. I reckon the following 28 are set in stone at this stage:
Healy, Kilcoyne, Furlong, Ryan, Porter
Henderson, Ryan, Toner, Beirne
O'Mahony, VdFlier, Stander, Conan
Murray, Marmion, Sexton, Carberry, Carty
Henshaw, Aki, Ringrose
Stockdale, Earls, Conway, Kearney
Last 3 places are between Ruddock and Murphy for the last backrow spot, and then two from Farrell, Larmour and Addison. I would opt for Ruddock, Farrell and Addison but I suspect Joe is going to bring Murphy, Larmour and one of Farrell or Addison.
Wouldn't put it past him!I think Addison is halfway there after today. Larmour is a tricky one.
Or Schmidt might pick none of them and take Dave Kearney
I wish Tom Farrell had gotten a chance to show what he can do. He was sensational with offloads all season for Connacht. This World Cup is too soon for him, but I hope he doesn't get left out in the cold like O'Halloran did.Wouldn't put it past him!
I just think Farrell brings a physicality to the midfield that none of our other centres have. Look at what Tuilagi did to us last week and what South Africa and France have been doing to teams.
None of our centres are amazing distributors and while Ringrose is a nice runner of the ball, the best teams in the world aren't leaving much space for that type of centre any more. If we're going to play bosh rugby up the middle, we should bring our biggest, nastiest centre and that's Farrell by a mile.
Larmour didn't really grab his chance against Italy and while he is versatile, bringing Addison alongside Conway, Earls, Stockdale and Ringrose is more than enough cover for the same positions.
In an ideal world, he'd take all of the above and leave Rob Kearney at home but we all know that's not happening.
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I'm devastated for Marmion. I thought he was certain to go and that Carty would be more touch-and-go. Maybe he's injured.
Sorry for your loss.Very dark day for my family today. Our best family friend Derrick King the chairman of Bridgend RFC died yesterday. Just wanted to pay tribute to him here instead of on Facebook. If it wasn't for him i wouldn't have gone back to college and I wouldn't have my son because of that. An absolute gentleman and has been recognised on BBC sport Wales website. Am gonna get smashed tonight but not morbid it's not about me. Rest well Derrick x