There's been another story since about the Finals coach Wayne Barnes and his newly released autobiography. He thought of suing 2007 All Blacks Coach Graham Henry at one stage (the forward pass re the French which Henry hinted might have been due to £s) and was none too keen on former All Black captain Richie McCaw either mentioning both of them quite prominently.
He's clearly got it in for NZrs. I wish that he'd released his book before the final.....
I think that all the complaints about NZrs threatening him with death are likely "you doth protest too much Wayne". If not then he can pass them on to the police but I suspect the chances of that are the same as Marama Davidson doing the same on very similar accusations, in other words zero.
I might be siding with Graham Henry at this stage, it's starting to stink.
I sent your Substack regarding Rugby to my nephew in NZ. He is involved with coaching
Juniors and young up-coming Japanese players. He didn’t say how disappointed he was
in the World Cup final, but knowing him he would have been extremely disappointed.
He replied with some of his insights.
“I understand the sentiment of the writer. I agree about the first yellow card to Frizzell, I don’t
think it was a penalty let alone a card. Cane’s tackles were a red card all day.
I also don’t have an issue with Kollsi’s yellow card not being upgraded. In general I have
issues with the bunker and TMO (TV Match Official) and the amount of influence they have on
the game. A post match review, as currently happens for referees, can look at any other mistakes.
I have no problems with referees making mistakes, just as players and coaches do.
They need to be supported and to that end I would limit replays being shown at the ground or
on TV - to live speed only - and no slow motion replays.
The referee doesn’t get a slow motion replay to make a decision and nether should critics.
I am also not a fan of rolling mauls from line-outs and think they should be banned. The ball
carrier should always be able to be tackled and not hide behind a wall of his team-mates.
Other than that there was some great Rugby played”.
There's been another story since about the Finals coach Wayne Barnes and his newly released autobiography. He thought of suing 2007 All Blacks Coach Graham Henry at one stage (the forward pass re the French which Henry hinted might have been due to £s) and was none too keen on former All Black captain Richie McCaw either mentioning both of them quite prominently.
He's clearly got it in for NZrs. I wish that he'd released his book before the final.....
I will pass your comments in to him…thanks.
I think that all the complaints about NZrs threatening him with death are likely "you doth protest too much Wayne". If not then he can pass them on to the police but I suspect the chances of that are the same as Marama Davidson doing the same on very similar accusations, in other words zero.
I might be siding with Graham Henry at this stage, it's starting to stink.
Books are something that corrupt politicians are fond of writing at the end of their careers. With $2m advances and 25 book sales.
Probably agree re the rolling maul. Almost a guranteed try these days if you're close enough.