Could the RFU learn anything from the French?
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Topic: Could the RFU learn anything from the French?
Posted By: Greg
Subject: Could the RFU learn anything from the French?
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2021 at 12:52
| A recent news article that makes for interesting reading - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-9343691/French-club-rugby-gold-standard-offer-lessons-English-game.html%20" rel="nofollow - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-9343691/French-club-rugby-gold-standard-offer-lessons-English-game.html |
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2021 at 13:39
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Your question is tongue-in-cheek, surely?
The RFU could learn from a couple of two-year-olds playing in a sandpit. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Richard Lowther
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2021 at 20:57
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Kimbo wrote:Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2021 at 21:08
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No the RFU is incapable of learning. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2021 at 21:13
| RFU - Right F*** Up! |
Posted By: isleonian
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2021 at 18:06
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Yes: 1. how to plan to peak at the right time (RWC 'at home' in France); 2. How to organise professional rugby union; and 3. How to replace national coaches.
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Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2021 at 18:34
‘To replace national coach’ - yes, maybe. As an exemplar of ‘how’ to replace a national coach - not exactly a great track record. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2021 at 08:40
| I read the article when it came out. My conclusion was that Les Blues had learned from previous mistakes - only time will tell. |