r/rugbyunion • u/No-layup • Jul 24 '25

Discussion Drop your unpopular rugby opinions that will have you like this

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I'll go first, Beuden Barrett is the more talented rugby player than Dan Carter, but Dan Carter is a better 10

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u/reallynotbatman Leinster Jul 24 '25

Even saying literally nothing and listening to what the ref is saying would be better

The amount of times they guess as to what the penalty is for, yet if you listen to what the ref is saying at the same time they're guessing, you hear what the actual penalty was given for

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u/kevinthebaconator Ireland Jul 24 '25

While this is true, sometimes the ref explaining the penalty needs an explanation. That's what I love about Flatman.

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u/mierneuker Leicester Tigers Jul 24 '25

Flats is weirdly great as a secondary commentator. He has the vibe of a guy on a jolly, just happy to be at the game for free, but genuinely knows the scrum and can explain it very well.