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Brumbies supporters claiming underdog ststus? I think Slim is the sole Brumby fan to have posted and his observation is clearly an attempt to get some banter going - same as Sully with his "Brumbies by 50" prediction. But otherwise, I concur entirely with your insightful description of the...

Adam Freier?

Austin Anderson was apparently in the frame as the backup No 10 to Declan Meredith but suffered a broken jaw this past weekend in the JID Cup game. Maybe Chase Oates? Pretty sure he played half a game for the Runners at 10 and looked quite promising although still very young.

Not entirely relevant to the Tahs thread but there are some parallels between Doyle and Lachlan Shaw at the Brumbies. Shaw played his first Super game at age 20 in 2014 after being with the Junior Wallabies in 2013. He turns 22 on Thursday (this week) and now has maybe 8 - 12 Super games under...

I thought Harvey made far too many errors, missed touch with a penalty kick, missed tackles and very half hearted tackle attempts near the tryline. Grover to my mind is just too small to be effective against players at this level. The Argentine No 13 was massive in size and performance. Doyle...

Austin Anderson perhaps? Understand he's playing 10 in JID Cup.

Played No 13 for nsw U19s and was very good. However, best No 13 in U20s was Malakye Enasio at the Brumbies, and he's on the bench tomorrow. They could end up going toe to toe again.

Right Dru, I hear what you say, but I wonder about the reference to "on paper ". If it doesn't imply the reality is weaker, why even say it. That is my question.

What exactly does that mean Yoda? Are you suggesting they aren't as strong as the team list seems? Or are you thinking the Force will beat them regardless of team strength? It is a rather vague comment.

Hey Rudderless, any news on the team for the Runners? I imagine the likes of Ieli, Bowron, Neville, Lachlan Hooper, Condon, Saumasue, Thorn, Anderson, Pritchard and Wilcox will be there if available. The remainder probably coming out of last year's U19s/20s who might be training with the main squad.

Hey, we had that scenario last time around with Cheika. He had an understanding that if he won the 2019 (?) RWC, then he could elect to stay on. In the event, he didn't win but he had to be dragged out of the job. IIRC he was intent on staying on til he called it a day himself.

Not sure how widespread it is, or not, but Ineos has been a huge sponsor of a British-based world cycling team for Yonks. Have always had the reputation of being the largest sponsor in the sport.

Yeah, Reimer v Tizzano should be a good contest. Either one could make the decisive play in the last few minutes. I do think the Brumbies should have the wood on the Force at set piece, and the backline looks to have a lot more fire power as well. I expect the Brumbies to have more penetration...

Some very good Locks on display this game. Current Wallabies in Frost and Williams, Swain returning to his old hunting grounds and Hooper coming off a similar non-stop effort to de Crespigny's against the Drua. Surprised me that Neville didn't make the bench for the Brums as he also had a strong...

Meredith at 10 and Sapsford at 12. If it gels and causes immense havoc among the Forcies, then I will gladly take the plaudits for calling for it to happen over the past 12 months. If it doesn't work, then hopefully the rest of the Brumbies are on song enough to win the game. Go Brumbies.