This & That
Some musings from around the rugby world about odd selections, replacements, anthems, hakas, uniforms, dual cards, and a certain punch-up involving a couple Tier 2 nations somewhere in eastern Europe.
Team of the Week
There was a ridiculous amount of rugby to watch this weekend and a load of players to comb through, but at last the team of the week has been selected.
Wales Flattened By Springboks
Wales were outmuscled in Cardiff as they failed to cope with the strength of a committed South African side, with only the boot of Leigh Halfpenny keeping them in touch.
Match Preview – Wales vs South Africa
In probably the most intriguing matchup of the weekend, Wales host South Africa in Cardiff to kick off both sides’ November programmes. Will a Lions hangover affect Warren Gatland’s side?
November Squads Preview Part 4
The last of the November tour previews examines Scotland, South Africa, Tonga, Wales, and the United States. Read on for fixtures, detailed squad lists, injury updates, and possible lineup permutations.
Team of the Tournament – TRC 2013
It’s time to decide who the best of the tournament was. There were some obvious choices, and some not so obvious ones, but perhaps not enough All Blacks?
Team of the Week
Plenty of great individual performances this week made it fairly easy to pick a team. Most came from the big game, but a couple Wallabies and a Puma made it.
All Blacks Take Title In Style
The best test match of the year! Fans were treated to one of the more entertaining spectacles in recent memory as the All Blacks wrapped up the tournament in style.
Quick Picks
The final week of the Rugby Championship is here, and it will take a mighty effort for the Springboks to wrestle the All Blacks from the top of the table.
Team of the Week
Some good performances this week made some choices difficult, but again there is no room for any Australians. Many of these names could reappear in the team of the tournament!