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So sounds like all the changes are forced except for Gordon at flyhalf. Can't really fault Joe then. I was wrong earlier about Italy...

For the life of me, TSR, I don't understand what "up tempo" and "passing/offlaoding" has to do with going up the guts. It suggests...

Ikitau's wife is expecting LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) ribs are no good Jorgensen ill Pietsch HIA Valetini calf Got to love a rugby tour

BR, it's disappointing but it is not the Japan squad. This seems based off the First XV with some juggling. Still, ... I'm with you there.

Six changes to the "best" XXIII put out against England. Hate to say it but it's looking like Joe has fallen for the same false sense of...

Seems strange to have hooper there but no ikatau Apparently jorgo got sick and then pietch copped a head knock at training late with...

It sort of implies that at least one lock will be playing a little wide of the ruck. Are we strong enough in front row + the other lock...

You reckon? I always thought he played best at 6 in a more ranging role where he could pick and choose his moments, especially early on...

No. There are some names that we won't expect against France and Italy (and didn't play England) but "everyone get's a run" was the...

Yes Dru I know ... never let the facts get in the way of a good story though! I was just a frustrated spectator. The Poms could have put...

Thought the stats showed Jake with 81 passes and 11 kicks from hand, but hey, maybe they plumb can't tell the difference.

It would be a bold move to become the only serious test nation not to utilise the box kick from scrum half...

Im not too worried for backrow with Latu, Brosnan, Hough and Robinson all in the academy, just lock.

I'm not sure the strategy worked at all Dru. Sure we had a narrow win against Japan but the expectation was that with our top side on...

[Whispers: yeah I agree, Brumby Runner - I just didn't want to start that way with muppets talking about B-teaming Italy. Again.]