The last Test against South Africa is (IMHO) the best game of rugby union I have ever seen!
If you see that and don't enjoy it stick with league, union doesn't get any better than that!
Both games have evolved a lot over recent years.
I tried playing league in my teens, did not enjoy it, too repetitive, rugby back then was very boring for backs most of the time, so I became a loose forward.
SBW is a nice guy and superb physical specimen but despite high hopes (mine mainly) he does not posses natural boxing acumen under pressure.
He was a lucky survivor (intervention prevailed) from his last exposure and should stick to what he is good at, "rugby" union or league, take your pick!
I suspect SBW was motivated to being available for the cup squad to avoid having free time for the "Lonergan inspired" boxing title challenge!
If that is true, IMHO it was the right decision in every respect except for the player who was picked and dropped but unfortunately shit happens!
The power position has moved back towards SBW since the eye injury to Parker last night, Lonergan might have ended up with egg on his face!![]()
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