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f*** that, X has to be pass left and B has to be pass right. The shoulder buttosn passing sustem was always shite, even on JLR and the analouge buttons would make it even worse to try and use.

The current Xbox layout is the way forwards.
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I would like to see two passing options. So the technique above for left and right passes (maybe double tap for misses rather than holding as I think it is more intuitive), but also a similar system to the one used in RL2 - so a 'modifier' button with brings up passing icons, so that you can pick out a man running a good line.

Obviously this depends on the AI making interesting and varied runs, but would be a great system - almost an extension of the Rugby 06 set play system which would work in open play.
 
Aye, I guess that could work. Although the modifier has little to no hope of ever happening as EA don't like multiple control methods... <_<
 
Running Commentary from George Hook. I'd like to hear him make colourful comments on how people are playing poorly. In fact, I think they should do a Madden-like Franchise around him.
 
The set plays should as always simply move automatically except a person should be able take control of the set plays at ANY time by moving the player with the ball in any direction etc........so auto with the option of instant manual over ride type of set plays.
 
the player run idea is brilliant - would add so much more to running with the backs...

would also like to see more people in the backline - it seems i only ever get 2 people outside the flyhalf (except in a set play)

the full back should join and the looseforwards should have a bit of a run/decoy outside too
 
would also like to see more people in the backline - it seems i only ever get 2 people outside the flyhalf (except in a set play)

the full back should join and the looseforwards should have a bit of a run/decoy outside too
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Surely you are kiddin?
 
no i am not - its funny 1 guy always seem to cut inside my flyhalf when i pass from the ruck, and the fullback is just too slow to join the line...

maybe its just me?
 
Well what i was thinking was the select button on the control pad would give three options of team tactics:

Forward play - where there is alot of pick and drive and mauls and rucks in centre of the field
Backs play - where the game is fast flowing back moves with decoy runs available
kicking to the corener - where you basically play 10 man (Munster) rugby
free play - anything goes

When you chose a move from the options you should have 12 different move options, so that would mean you have 4 forwards moves, 4 backs moves and 4 kicking options for example corner kick, grubber kick, up and under and cross field and when you have free play you can choose yourself any of the four as options. that gives you loads of on field options and can adapt teams to your own style.

(i like that idea)

from my personal point of view i would prefer the above buttons to be the passing buttons but thats because i used to have the game on playstation.

i think they could use the Fifa 07 game as a good ideas for example the contracts and purchasing of players, scouting players, options of in game running lines, youth acadmeys, loaning out youngsters (which does happen in rugby)

also like the creating of players on the game and would love to be able to make teams to add to leagues
 
no i am not - its funny 1 guy always seem to cut inside my flyhalf when i pass from the ruck, and the fullback is just too slow to join the line...

maybe its just me?
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Lol...you must be doing Red moves???? Or the instant takeoff technique! you don't even know you are either lol!
 
I beleive there are people who do those moves without realising they are doing them, and therefore not harnessing their power. Had one done against me tonight in fact.
 
I'd have these players as stars,

Tony Woodcock - Is the complete modern day prop

Mario Ledesma - Best hooker in the world

Carl Hayman - No explanation needed

Victor Matfield - Best line-out forward in the world
Keith Robinson - NZ's stand-out second row
Paul O'Connell - Leader of men type thing

Collins - Game has really progressed over the past 2 years
White - Exceptional in defense, but his attacking has improved

Burger - Exceptional openside
McCaw - Enough said

Leamy - Currently best 8 in the world

Pichot - Stand out 9
Du Preez - Exceptional talent
Peel - Best in the NH
Blair - Not far behind

Carter - Match winner and extremely talented playmaker
Wilkinson - "" "" "" "" "" ""

Caucaunabuca - The guy is a freak, possibly the best runner the game of rugby has ever seen
Rocokoco - NZ's best 11, try scoring machine

Giteau - Talented all-rounder that long-term will play 10
D'Arcy - Best running 12 in the world

O'Driscoll - Obviously
Fourie - Quick, strong, good passer etc... and still very young
Jauzion - Utter class, fast, strong but most importantly intelligent

Sivivatu - NZ's best winger
Gear - Not far behind

Hernandez - Top 15 that has a superb all round game
Latham - Has been the best 15 for a long-time now

Players that just missed out but still should be very highly rated,

G.Jenkins
Vickery
Nieto
Castrogiovanni
Pergiuni
Marconnet
De Villiers
Lensing
Flannery
Smit
A.Williams
C.Jack
Sharpe
Botha
Rossouw
O'Callaghan
Lobbe
Grewcock
Thion
Pape
Nallet
Hill
Smith
Watson
Holah
Masoe
Smith
Rees
Waugh
Spies
Harindoque
Betsen
Nyanaga

Cussiter
Yachivili
Ellisalde
Michilak
O'Gara
Contepomi
S.Jones
Beaxious
Fritz
Hook
Henson
Farrell
C.Smith
Mauger
McAllister
J.De Villiers
Shanklin
Mortlock
Lewsey
S.Williams
Trimble
Paulse
Habana
Dominici
Strettle
 
Oh no, here I go again B)
Mauls and scrums hould be less generic and more loose and easier to control.
Players taking the bal from a ruck maul or scrum should be able to run in any direction (like in rugby 05) instead of straight forward.
You should be able to do a chip in open play, not just in the set-pieces.
Graphics must be better >_>.
Some decent songs :eek:.
Any player should be able to take the bal froma ruck, meaning less stupid turn-overs.
Lineouts should be less generic. Maybe press the D-Pad once to prepare to jump and a second time to jump. With this you could press one button then another to confuse the opposition. e.g. If i pressed the top buttion for the back line-out jumper to catch it, then not press it a second time I could press the right button for the middle jumper to catch it, therefore more fun lineouts.
Players shouldn't be able to punt the ball 60 metres downfield.
The oppostition should adapt to your style of play. Targeting forwardsor backs more, depending on which players you use more.
Full national anthems and being able to skip them. (Also the NZ Haka).
Better ball physics?
That's about it :bravo: Go me o_0
 
I'd have these players as stars,

Tony Woodcock - Is the complete modern day prop

Mario Ledesma - Best hooker in the world

Carl Hayman - No explanation needed

Victor Matfield - Best line-out forward in the world
Keith Robinson - NZ's stand-out second row
Paul O'Connell - Leader of men type thing

Collins - Game has really progressed over the past 2 years
White - Exceptional in defense, but his attacking has improved

Burger - Exceptional openside
McCaw - Enough said

Leamy - Currently best 8 in the world

Pichot - Stand out 9
Du Preez - Exceptional talent
Peel - Best in the NH
Blair - Not far behind

Carter - Match winner and extremely talented playmaker
Wilkinson - "" "" "" "" "" ""

Caucaunabuca - The guy is a freak, possibly the best runner the game of rugby has ever seen
Rocokoco - NZ's best 11, try scoring machine

Giteau - Talented all-rounder that long-term will play 10
D'Arcy - Best running 12 in the world

O'Driscoll - Obviously
Fourie - Quick, strong, good passer etc... and still very young
Jauzion - Utter class, fast, strong but most importantly intelligent

Sivivatu - NZ's best winger
Gear - Not far behind

Hernandez - Top 15 that has a superb all round game
Latham - Has been the best 15 for a long-time now

Players that just missed out but still should be very highly rated,

G.Jenkins
Vickery
Nieto
Castrogiovanni
Pergiuni
Marconnet
De Villiers
Lensing
Flannery
Smit
A.Williams
C.Jack
Sharpe
Botha
Rossouw
O'Callaghan
Lobbe
Grewcock
Thion
Pape
Nallet
Hill
Smith
Watson
Holah
Masoe
Smith
Rees
Waugh
Spies
Harindoque
Betsen
Nyanaga

Cussiter
Yachivili
Ellisalde
Michilak
O'Gara
Contepomi
S.Jones
Beaxious
Fritz
Hook
Henson
Farrell
C.Smith
Mauger
McAllister
J.De Villiers
Shanklin
Mortlock
Lewsey
S.Williams
Trimble
Paulse
Habana
Dominici
Strettle
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Gareth Thomas?
Mark Jones?
Alix Popham?
Martyn Williams?
Ryan Jones?
Brent Cockbain?
Colin Charvis?
 
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I'd have these players as stars,

Tony Woodcock - Is the complete modern day prop

Mario Ledesma - Best hooker in the world

Carl Hayman - No explanation needed

Victor Matfield - Best line-out forward in the world
Keith Robinson - NZ's stand-out second row
Paul O'Connell - Leader of men type thing

Collins - Game has really progressed over the past 2 years
White - Exceptional in defense, but his attacking has improved

Burger - Exceptional openside
McCaw - Enough said

Leamy - Currently best 8 in the world

Pichot - Stand out 9
Du Preez - Exceptional talent
Peel - Best in the NH
Blair - Not far behind

Carter - Match winner and extremely talented playmaker
Wilkinson - "" "" "" "" "" ""

Caucaunabuca - The guy is a freak, possibly the best runner the game of rugby has ever seen
Rocokoco - NZ's best 11, try scoring machine

Giteau - Talented all-rounder that long-term will play 10
D'Arcy - Best running 12 in the world

O'Driscoll - Obviously
Fourie - Quick, strong, good passer etc... and still very young
Jauzion - Utter class, fast, strong but most importantly intelligent

Sivivatu - NZ's best winger
Gear - Not far behind

Hernandez - Top 15 that has a superb all round game
Latham - Has been the best 15 for a long-time now

Players that just missed out but still should be very highly rated,

G.Jenkins
Vickery
Nieto
Castrogiovanni
Pergiuni
Marconnet
De Villiers
Lensing
Flannery
Smit
A.Williams
C.Jack
Sharpe
Botha
Rossouw
O'Callaghan
Lobbe
Grewcock
Thion
Pape
Nallet
Hill
Smith
Watson
Holah
Masoe
Smith
Rees
Waugh
Spies
Harindoque
Betsen
Nyanaga

Cussiter
Yachivili
Ellisalde
Michilak
O'Gara
Contepomi
S.Jones
Beaxious
Fritz
Hook
Henson
Farrell
C.Smith
Mauger
McAllister
J.De Villiers
Shanklin
Mortlock
Lewsey
S.Williams
Trimble
Paulse
Habana
Dominici
Strettle
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Gareth Thomas?
Mark Jones?
Alix Popham?
Martyn Williams?
Ryan Jones?
Brent Cockbain?
Colin Charvis? [/b][/quote]

He did pretty bloody well!
 
Gareth Thomas?
Mark Jones?
Alix Popham?
Martyn Williams?
Ryan Jones?
Brent Cockbain?
Colin Charvis?
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Yeah forgot about some of the Welsh lads, Williams, R.Jones, Cockbain and Charvis I'll add to that list and possibly Thomas, though he's not the player he once was, but M.Jones and Popham are good players, not that exceptional and I wouldn't have included them in that list.
 
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Gareth Thomas?
Mark Jones?
Alix Popham?
Martyn Williams?
Ryan Jones?
Brent Cockbain?
Colin Charvis?
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Yeah forgot about some of the Welsh lads, Williams, R.Jones, Cockbain and Charvis I'll add to that list and possibly Thomas, though he's not the player he once was, but M.Jones and Popham are good players, not that exceptional and I wouldn't have included them in that list.
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he also forgot david wallace and john hayes!!!! :huh:
 
Well, less than a month to go. I'm kind of enjoying not being teased by videos at the moment. Days are going by, and before you know it, it's July 20th and I'll have a copy of my own.

Actually the less we know now, the more we can discover for ourselves.

Still amazed that a game trailer or a website isn't up for it this time. Could it really be the last edition. Those factors don't bode well for the future.

We all need to go out and buy two copies this time!!!
 
lend me 90bux? lol

i agree with your "the less we know now, the more we can discover for ourselves"

i bought me a new mobile phone and i'm still discovering new lil features, makes me all happy and warm inside :eek: :D
 

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