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Strong. I’d have Daugunu in over Potter, but otherwise I’m a fan (happy if they go with 12 Ikitau 13 JAS too).

I think Robinson is a pure backrower, so in that team makeup you’d maybe have him at 7, Langi at 6, Ekanayake at 8, and Doyle at 4.

Or starting Skelton with Hooper at #6.

I’ve heard the name Goddard thrown around a bit as a super promising NSW prop battling to return from injury in time for this series. Shame he hasn’t quite made it. Big loss for us for this comp?

No alternative proposal from me honestly, I haven’t given it much thought to be fair. Not sure what else could be done. To be clear I definitely agree the reward needs to be there, but I think the second chance is enough.

True but it’s got to be a balance. I think it’s a bit out of whack here. Just too big a bonus.

Yeah getting a second chance as the top placed loser is enough of a good bonus. Shouldn’t receive another home game too. Hope they rethink this next year.

I think all you want in rugby is a contest where it is a fair fight. Are the Crusaders the better team tonight? Sure. But let’s reflect on what allowed them to grow into such dominance throughout the match. The damage was done in the first half where both teams were willing but one was being...

Paul made his mind up before kickoff.

Yep. That nugget of a 12 at the Highlanders gets 5 of those kinds of turnovers a game and everyone wants to boof him.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKeKHsEz3fY/?img_index=2&igsh=dTZ0Z2ZoeDFxM3h5 Hooper explaining why he’s not putting his hand up for the AUNZ match. Geez he’s a good speaker, made for a life in the rugby media. Kind of the anti-Harrison.

Dammit. I’m having Hooper at #6 then for sure. Edit: and start Skelton.

That’s not what Wilson and I were highlighting (further explained by his follow up post above). But continue missing the point as usual.

Exactly. For as long as it keeps getting treated as a Mickey Mouse competition we can keep expecting outcomes like this. Needs to be one refereeing body, aligned on structure, interpretations, etc.

I’m just glad he’s staying in Australia. For the sake of the game I’d love to see the Waratahs back as a proper threat again.