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Bloody Kiwis, not enough talent for 5 teams, they have to go signing up a bunch of Australians. Maybe we should just cut the failed experiment that is the Crusaders?

It'll probably down to player choice. They'll likely be entitled to a break as per the CBA but will be able to waive it they want to tour - there have been a few turn up to pre-season early in the last few season, keen to get back into it. I imagine there will be a few who are only on tour for...

I really don't think Vailanu is eligible, or will be until around 2027

It's supposed to carry over, I'm sure at the very least the international ones do and you can't do tackle twice for a reduction.

Isn't Hodge out injured? And surely Swinton has ruled himself out with the red card tackle in his most recent game. He still needs to face the judiciary this week but with his record he's got to be looking at 6-8 weeks and no game time before the first test, if he's even available. Samu seems...

I don't really agree with that, I think Blake Schoupp was a solid inclusion in last year's squad and I doubt Sio would've made much difference there. I'd be looking at him now because of the questions over Slipper's fitness and longevity. Sio is the only other prop available with a solid base...

I'd only be looking at players reliably demanding a space in the 23 and pushing for the 15, which at this stage is Skelton and Sio, and maybe another lock if Skelton is unavailable. There's probably some argument for Staniforth there on performances, but RA are still setting the restriction to...

Rod Seib to coach Australia A on the end of year tour with Brad Harris (defence) and Zane Hilton (forwards) assisting. https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/10/01/exclusive-experienced-coaching-trio-to-oversee-aussie-xv-matches-as-schmidt-prepares-to-announce-two-squads/

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Honestly this might be the best result for all concerned - Petaia gets the time out to get his body right and a chance to chase his dream, while still leaving on good terms with an opportunity to return to the Reds of it doesn't work out. The Reds get a bit more room to move under the cap and...

I think it's the full week program you get as a result - assuming the temptation for visitors to hang around for super round as well as the Bledisloe lands the economic benefit you get out of the influx is really boosted in terms of hotel rooms and general tourist spending with a few free days...

He did, but he's expected to be back at full training in 2-3 weeks. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/a-wallaby-s-departure-appears-certain-but-a-rising-star-has-pledge-allegiance-20240930-p5kei7.html Time enough to make it for the Australia A squad, though I can also see them...

There's talk of it being combined with an ANZAC bledisloe in the future, which would draw plenty of interest from state governments on it's own, particularly for Perth or Brisbane who don't currently have big ANZAC Day clashes. Not sure if adding super round to the package would bring that much...

Oh lol, I completely missed the not part. As far as making a big deal out of it, it's tricky with those because it happens behind play and there's another minute or so of ball in play before a goal line penalty. From the wallabies side it's probably on Paisami to raise it with Wilson, but I...

Chiefs draw announcement is pretty good too. Really nails it with this one:

Super Rugby Pacific draw announced: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/super-rugby-pacific-2025-draw-fixtures-anzac-day-reds-force-2024929

Draw is out: https://twitter.com/Reds_Rugby/status/1840557457468510326

I still wouldn't criticize Paisami too much, the kick wasn't perfect but it was the right play and if it had the chase it was entitled to it would've likely come off positively - if there was one thing Paisami did well in this game it was kick chase, he was regularly up in the face of the...

Here I was thinking it was the 45th minute one from Pietsch right into Jordan's breadbasket that everyone was blaming Wright for on the night. Poor guy is copping it for everyone else's mistakes this week. That said, I think the kick your talking about was actually Paisami (the one off a scrum...

Two year deal and an excellent piece of media to go with the announcement: https://reds.rugby/news/tim-ryan-extends-deal-with-queensland-reds-2024929