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But just because I’m a pedant… Scotland have been RWC semifinalists, and won several Five Nations including the final one before Italy were introduced…

But I will have a good chuckle if Doran’s wording of “strongly considering” amounts to just that… This kind of selection bombshell usually gets more coverage.

There’s also a six day turnaround for Ireland which Schmidt might be factoring in…

He's (likely) to be starting at 13, again...

As discussed last week... https://www.rugby.com.au/news/australian-rugby-foundation-launches-rugby-future-fund-20241122

Based on the selection hierarchy so far, and his efforts against England A last week, I think Reimer is next in line after McReight and Tizzano...

"Poor technique" indeed... I haven't watched it since the weekend, but that was my initial reaction as Kerevi had put his head in the wrong place.

Would it be inferior if Williams is starting in the backrow?

Yes and no… The selections were still made to accommodate two primary lineout jumpers.

Yes, but clearly not to the same level as say Frost, Williams, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Uru etc., hence the make up of selections last weekend, and presumably the same accommodations for Skelton would have to be taken into consideration against Scotland depending on whether he starts or not. If Skelton does start...

More bad news from the Murdoch press... :eek: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/rugby/hospital-cup-bond-universitys-rhian-stowers-signs-two-year-major-league-rugby-deal-with-san-diego/news-story/e8e2760025d03e819aa49f857a30db7c

Rebels replacement... https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/indigenous-and-pasifika-team-to-play-lions-20241119-p5krpy.html

3. Wright 2. Valetini 1. Lolesio

In a completely unsurprising development, we’ve found a new coach… https://www.theage.com.au/national/alan-jones-arrested-over-allegations-he-indecently-assaulted-young-men-20241118-p5krdu.html

My family back in Canberra, who have been Brumbies' members since the beginning, didn't even bother with buying their seats for the Lions' game due to the cost, especially after already buying tickets for the tests.

Somebody is a bit desperate for attention this week following the Wallabies' win... https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/former-rugby-australia-boss-hamish-mclennan-reveals-plot-to-poach-up-to-6-nrl-stars-including-panthers-star-nathan-cleary/news-story/e2ba6d97c4bc06eb3ef3620f35a82db4

Cool, two more days of whether or not JAS can jump in the lineout...

It would be absolute madness from Schmidt to break up the Ikitau/JAS combo after a single successful game... Whether or not Kerevi still has it seems far less important than continuing on from last weekend and establishing this current centre partnership.

I applaud myself too... And yes, losing any talent weakens the pool... and who knows, maybe he could've played at inside centre when Paisami was injured?