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The captaincy thing is a bit strange. It speaks volumes of where we are at the moment. Don't really know who our starters are, don't really have a McCaw/Kolisi-esque central figure to rally around. I struggle to have a strong opinion on the best leaders given it's such a training/behind the...

I think it might be better for Lynagh to go with Australia A then play third fiddle to Noah/Donaldson in the 1s. Same could be said for a few other players actually. Get some runs on the board at a lower level rather than riding the pine (at best) with the test team.

It's a hard comparison because with the benefit of hindsight the vast majority of that 2015 team played at career best level in that tournament. They were experienced, had settled combinations and came good at the right time. A guy like Kane Douglas is a great example. I don't think he's...

Guys we've covered this in at least three dozen threads and more than 5k pages. The problems have all been solved therein. Super Rugby, the Giteau Law, league defections, the lot. All fixed. It was a fun ride, we solved the problems and we're all better for the experience. So really we don't...

This is a fun read. Looking back on it each of the players mentioned here went on to have pretty decent international careers. On the other hand, most of the posters are still lurking here without anything better to do.

I don't think there will ever be anything like the Kurtley vs Quade debates from 06-11. Two young prodigies from rival states during the dawn of internet forums, while rugby still had real juice. Looking back now they both had incredible careers but also never hit the heights that we hoped...

Ultimately I think the Rebels players will just be happier at the Waratahs. They are finally in the hands of a stable, competent organisation with a rich history of success, both on and off the field.

I believe they have a content deal with the NSW Government and as a part of that the game has to be at Homebush so they can have as many tickets on offer for travelling fans as possible. And that also tips the $$ equation well in RA's favour. Speaking personally I love a packed SFS but the...

I don't know, Kellaway has a lot of runs on the board for mine. Not sure I'm disposing of him yet even though he's been a bit quiet.

Jeez it must be a good week when the only bloke we can put in the gun is our winger, and only because he 'didn't do much' in driving rain. Breathe it in because that might be as close to true happiness that we can all get. But in all honestly if I'm Joe I'm picking an unchanged lineup and I'm...

True. I could never tell you who on the opposition played well. They are just 15 blue shirts to me. Too myopically focused on our efforts at all times.

Strewth, we just beat Argentina in the driving rain. Lineout was immaculate, too. Probably a touch harsh. Sure a few restarts were bungled but in those conditions I think you just chalk it up to 'one of those days' and move on.

I just think we're so spoiled for choice. Sport is about narrative, and for the last 18 months the Matildas has been compelling because they've played games that have mattered. It doesn't get more important than a World Cup on home soil, and then an Olympics. No sport can match that. Now it...

Some news at the coalface that may have escaped many here who despise grassroots rugby, but I think it's the culmination of a lot of behind the scenes work by RA over a great period of time. After an 18 year drought, Shore have finally won the Sydney GPS Premiership. Upon winning the trophy...

I think both coaches did a good job. Ultimately as a coach your job is to put your players in a position to succeed, and I think both teams were in that position in Paris. Sevens is so brutal and the margins are so fine that it's hard to sheet missing the podium back to the coaching. Sometimes...

I'm sorry but if you're $1.04 with the bookies and lose, then it's a choke. Especially when you get up 12-0. Love this team but to lose back-to-back like that is an enormous kick in the guts.

Great effort. I think we're probably the 4th best team of the remaining bunch, but Fiji aren't the force they have been and Ireland probably should have knocked them off. Would be such a lift to Aussie rugby if we pinched a medal. And a great reward for the servants of Aussie 7s like...

Yeah how would you be if you were New Zealand. Train for months without playing, all for this one event. Then you're gone before the opening ceremony! Barely had time to unpack your suitcase.

Also where are team GB? Did they not qualify? Weird not to see them there.

So we lose and we play either France or the USA. We win and we play... either France or the USA. Seems like much of a muchness to me.