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Exactly, having Petia in the 23 provides so much utility as well. He's a must go if given the chance via injuries

Isn't that wonderful

Would it be worth pursuing Kalyn Ponga? He's been the best full-back in the comp this year (imo) and would be a gun winger in Union. Also watched a video where Cleary discussed the switch to union for the world cup and definitely looks like he has been considering it.

It's great initiative, shows that they are interested.

O'Donnell has been one of my favorites to watch this year. Great for the u20's and came second in the Shute Shield for Norths in the GF against Randwick scoring a try aswell.

Don't want to get ahead of myself but is Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)'s spot on the wing in contention with Vunivalu? Mark is great in attack but a significant liability in defense. Vunivalu was pretty great in both last night. He's gonna have to pull together a few more performances like that to be considered...

Comparing a trial match against a competition round is a bit weird. Nobody is denying that the CAS can compete with the GPS, but when you compare depth it's pretty insignificant. To put it into perspective, Newington put 40 points onto Barker's 2nd XV and Newington came dead last in the 2nds.

This is objectively wrong, Gordon has outplayed Quade this year.

He has slipped out of so many tackles for the Rebels this year, he is FAR from a fantastic defender.

Do you think i agree with the decision of bring one (actually 2 but whatever) 10s? I always said Quade should go along but fuck me he is not our lord and saviour. We are not going to win a semi-final against the boks/ireland whether Quade or Gordon is playing. Your comparison to Noah L is purely...

Reece Hodge's defense is a massive liability. Gordon is by far the better defender. Not only that, but he's better at defending than Quade and Foley as well. It's ludicrous to think otherwise.

Add in Wilson & Bowen!

That french defence is something else

I haven't seen Arnold do 1 good thing this year...

Fuck yes good stuff

Jeez it's one kick and he missed it by a few inches.

So essentially, the All Blacks played like the Wallabies.

Because I would rather them play against a lower-tier nation like Portugal. Even if Issak has a decent game (with 20 minutes off the bench) do you honestly think he's gonna be the bench 9 over White - after the pool stage? I can't see a scenario where that is even considered, and that's why I...

Are you purposefully misreading what I said? White + Donaldson need experience as a World Cup 9/10 combo off the bench. You haven't even seen Issak play a minute of test rugby and you're insinuating that he's the next best 9 after McDermott. Not sure how you explain that.

Portugal? Fiji? Literally any other match. This game is still extremely helpful and developing Donaldson + White's 9/10 combo against a quality side is a better option.