With so many players and clubs doing media each day, it can be hard to keep on top of a lot of the stories coming out.
Rugby is filled with them across all levels of the game and whilst most are covered through some form of media, there are others that might have slipped off the radar as Super Round and a certain list dominates discussions.
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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has responded to a supposed leaked Wallabies squad after an eagle-eyed pundit caught the new boss 'scribbling' during Super Round.
The photo went viral across social media, with Jones appearing to write down an A and B side with the title 'Draft One' ahead of April's opening camp.
The former England boss shut down its relevance, suggesting it was well and truly out of date by the time it had been disgested and picked apart.
“I’m always doing selections. That (April camp) selections will have 45 drafts, I don’t know what went up on Twitter but by the time I’d finished up, I was already up to draft four,” Jones said on his podcast EDDIE.
“It’s quite inconsequential but you can’t trust anyone these days. Sometimes I’m too trustworthy, I was just sitting out there with the punters because I like it and was watching a game or in-between games that wasn’t really capturing me so I decided to scribble down some names.
“Since that last, I’ve done another three or four drafts and when we get those assistant coaches in we’ll build that squad up. Well done to that fan, they should get a wrap and I’m sure they’re popular on Twitter with their 19 seconds of fame.”
In the modern game, there has never been a time when stats have been richer and more available to clubs, coaches and fans.
As data continued to develop, take a look at some of the more interesting and unique stats heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific, courtesy of Opta.
- The Rebels have never won back-to-back home games against the Waratahs, despising winning two of their last three.
- As for the Waratahs, they have dominated territory (61%), enjoying a better success rate than any other team.
- The Reds have won four of their last five games against the Brumbies, however, three of those wins have been by three or less points.
- They head to Canberra as the last team to beat the Brumbies at GIO Stadium, who have won 17 of their last 18 games at the ground.
- Expect a quick start, no teams have scored more points within the opening 20 minutes than the Brumbies (24) and Reds (23)
- Moana Pasifika are looking for their first ever away win, losing all seven games by an average margin of 22 points.
- The Force have made 28 entries into the attacking 22m zone this season, higher than any other team.
ACT Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is excited to see fellow flyhalf Tom Lynagh grow into his game, calling for the teenage sensation to be given time to 'make mistakes' and develop.
The 19-year-old once again retains the starting spot after a strong performance against the Force, with James O'Connor on the bench as he continues his injury recovery.
Lolesio, who will start for the first time in 2023, was impressed at what he has seen so far whilst warning fans and pundits to not push Lynagh too early.
“I’ve seen some of his games and I think he’s doing an awesome job at the moment,” Lolesio said on Lynagh.
“You need to let him settle into Super Rugby. He’s going to make mistakes…need to take to easy on him in a way, let him find his feet because I’m sure he has a big future ahead of him.”
Waratahs flyhalf Will Harrison will make his return from injury, named to start for the Waratahs A against the Rebels.
Harrison was not played since damaging his patella and MCL during last year's Super Round against the Chiefs in April.
He will partner Harrison Goddard in the halves, with Jack Bowen pushing back to fullback.
He is joined by Joey Walton, overcoming a knee injury to line up in the centres.
Rebels flanker Richard Hardwick is starting the World Cup banter early after his double against the Hurricanes last week.
Hardwick scored two tries as the Rebels rallied back from 24-7 down at halftime before a six-point loss, earning him bragging rights over winger and teammate Monty Ioane, yet to cross for his first try for the club.
The pair are set to cross paths in the group stage at the World Cup in France later this year, with Ioane representing Italy and Hardwick his country of birth, Namibia.
“It’s more of who can get more tries this year. I’m leading that one at the moment and he’s not happy with that,” Hardwick said on if the World Cup chat had begun.
“I think the chat will start happening later in the season, everything is still focused on the Rebels at the moment.
“He’s a great guy so I don’t think they will be too much niggle.”
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has paid tribute to fellow injured star Samu Kerevi as the centre prepares to return to Japan.
"All good things must come to an end which can be tough, but it allows us to reflect on what we've learnt and to keep moving forward with purpose," he said via Instagram.
"Our time together as training partners has been so much more than just working out - it's been a journey of growth and friendship that I'm grateful for every day."
"All good things must come to an end which can be tough, but it allows us to reflect on what we've learnt and to keep moving forward with purpose," Kerevi responded.
"Our time together as training partners has been so much more than just working out - it's been a journey of growth and friendship that I'm grateful for every day."
Kerevi is eyeing off a return with Suntory in Japan Rugby League One, hopeful of returning towards the end of the regular season.
