[dub_skav]

Originally Posted by JustinDee

To show that the fella is actually pretty flipping qualified to form such an opinion, thats why. Not to prove the point but to show where the point came from ie. a professional as opposed to a casual observer.

I think a lot of the "casual observers" on here are bemoaning where a highly decorated professional has brought our national team. Let's not overstate the importance of somebody's background

[thomond2006]

Originally Posted by JustinDee

I think the poster means make everyone qualify for ERC competition on an even keel, rather than a set number from each participating union.

It's not the Irish sides fault that they are full of internationals that need to be rested and that the other sides are crap.

[totallegend]

Originally Posted by JustinDee

Was having a chat with a friend of mine involved in rugby league abroad and he brought up a good point. He thinks the use of the word 'Europe' is misleading as it depicts an all continental conquering league when in fact it involves just three professional leagues (RaboDirect Pro12, Aviva Premiership, Top14). I'd tend to agree with him in terms of Six Nations or ERC competition.

Originally Posted by JustinDee

To show that the fella is actually pretty flipping qualified to form such an opinion, thats why. Not to prove the point but to show where the point came from ie. a professional as opposed to a casual observer.

He's "qualified" to count the number of leagues represented within the Heineken Cup??

You're right, no "casual observer" could do that, how wonderful to have the inside track.

[JustinDee]

Originally Posted by totallegend

He's "qualified" to count the number of leagues represented within the Heineken Cup??

You're right, no "casual observer" could do that, how wonderful to have the inside track.

He's someone who is part of a team that is about to land a record TV rights deal for NRL and State of Origin worth A$1.2bn. I think he can spot fluff when he sees it.
See? I can be sarky too.

[justsomebloke]

ok I think this has gone way off topic at this point.

If people want to start a separate thread on what counts as a 'European cup' please start a new thread