Rugby Marathon

Had a bit of a rugby marathon yesterday, watched Warringah v Norths in the shute shield competition and then headed off to the Arms to watch the Waratahs and the Force in Super 14 rugby.

Both games highlighted the problems with rugby in Australia, both were highly enjoyable in parts and equally as frustrating in others. The skill levels of the players and their attention to detail was sorely lacking on many occassions.

Simple things such as taking a pass and giving in the same movement appeared to be way to hard for some players, amazing when you consider this is their job. The Australians still believe that if there is a choice between running into a gap or setting up another phase by taking a hit into a tackler, then the extra phase play is the way to go every time…… Are the players simply getting overcoached?