USA ditch Captain Todd Clever fro RWC squad

[Duck a l'Orange]

Do we know if this is for the RWC or just the Pacific Nations Cup? The article does say World Cup, but I'm still not sure (doesn't look totally trustworthy).

 

[BRSTLDRGN]

Do we know if this is for the RWC or just the Pacific Nations Cup? The article does say World Cup, but I'm still not sure (doesn't look totally trustworthy).

I thought it was just PNC, maybe they've increased the punishment

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

Could someone explain to me what Todd Clever has done to miss the world cup ? not exactly 100% sure.

 

[BRSTLDRGN]

USA Rugby say breaches of code of conduct, Ive heard he missed compulsory training sessions. I don't think we'll ever know 100% though

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

USA Rugby say breaches of code of conduct, Ive heard he missed compulsory training sessions. I don't think we'll ever know 100% though

If that is true then that is bad for a captain. That is totally the example you want to give to younger players and players around you isn't it ?

 

[Shaggy]

I made a thread about this the other day and it got merged...

Anyway - the guy's started to do a lot of harm in terms of ref management in recent years.

I'm sorry, i didn't see it ... I'll look harder next time.

Great to see that the player is not bigger than the game in the US; I can't help thinking that the Wallabies would be in much better shape if the culture in their playing group/management supported disaplinary action more.

 

[nickdnz]

So they should ignore the fact that he failed to turn up to two separate training sessions? (the second one he missed after being warned for missing the first).

http://www.goffrugbyreport.com/news/what-make-clever-dismissal

I didn't say that did I?

I said it was a big call, regardless of the circumstances. I didn't say it was the wrong one..