tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post511117405004625057..comments2024-03-28T09:22:36.967+13:00Comments on Offsetting Behaviour: Doing Well by Doing Good: Sports EditionEric Cramptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-59421043278745446692012-09-28T16:29:36.131+12:002012-09-28T16:29:36.131+12:00Ah yes, Sam. We have sent Australia both Robbie De...Ah yes, Sam. We have sent Australia both Robbie Deans and Quade Cooper: I still think the former is a net positive, but on balance, you have to say that this a plot so cunning could you put a tail on it and call it a weasel. Seamus Hogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-68694572629143843772012-09-28T15:18:32.037+12:002012-09-28T15:18:32.037+12:00It should not be forgotten that we are also 'h...It should not be forgotten that we are also 'helping' Australia too! I'm keen, Seamus!Sam Richardsonhttp://twitter.com/sarichardson75noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-1883002243643935912012-09-28T14:51:33.379+12:002012-09-28T14:51:33.379+12:00@JC "Oh, and Argentina has been as high as 3...@JC "Oh, and Argentina has been as high as 3rd highest rated in the world and currently sit at 7th.. they are indeed a threat to NZ (esp at home)."<br /><br /><br />This is indeed the case (and although NZ has never lost to Argentina, there have been two draws. But the point still stands that Argentina are a bigger threat to the other two teams for the simple reason that the other two teams are not as good, and that could easily make it a winning strategy to improve their quality against all three teams.Seamus Hogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-58261769791742384112012-09-28T14:32:40.514+12:002012-09-28T14:32:40.514+12:00The rugby groups are well aware of the advantages....The rugby groups are well aware of the advantages.. including incorporating millions of new fans into the Oz, NZ and SA pool. Its good business to bring them in.. and a cool place to add for the touring supporters.<br /><br />Oh, and Argentina has been as high as 3rd highest rated in the world and currently sit at 7th.. they are indeed a threat to NZ (esp at home).<br /><br />JCJCnoreply@blogger.com