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Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
IMPORTANT FACT
To full fill contractual obligations with Fox, RA had to host a five team competition if they were to get anything out of the last year of the agreement.
Once Japan were unwilling/unable to be based in Australia there was only ever one other option. I don't believe we were forced (pun intended) to play in Super Rugby Au, however if we had not agreed to play, it would have decimated the sport nationally. I'm sure there will be future "rewards" for us by coming to their rescue and I am happy to what plays out between now and then. I have faith that Hodgo and Twiggy would not have sold their souls to play for a few weeks without a view to the future.
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
The irony!!!! That we were vital to fulfilment of the existing tv contract .