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Suspect that's what Schmidt will go with for July. Agree on no need for two specialist opensides with Wright a good option. I wouldn't mind seeing 6. Valetini, 7. Wright, 8. Cale later in the season, perhaps when Skelton is back in the mix. I'm disappointed Swinton is not being considered...

Yep, suspect Schmidt wasn't going to pick him until he learnt to kick straight anyway so can definatly put a line through him now. Lock in Noah & Donno I reckon.

I think that list is in the Reds best interest, but might be in Blythe & Aus rugby's best interest to find him a chair at the Brums or Tahs.

Because they are not planning for life after super, and an objective minded person would have cut the rebels 7 years ago.

Understand the limited contract argument but am not personally convinced squeezing international players out is for the greater good. Expect the Brums will not be as competetive without Browne, Tua etc. Also blocks external perspectives & experiences which impedes player devempment imo.

Big boost. Reds game on the weekend highlighted the importance of gainline winning locks in the higher intensity matches. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is one of not many we have to choose from. Will be essential until Skelton is back available.

Also noted that. Massive shame, was looking forward to watching him dominte and wasn't that impressed by Harley in the U20 RC.

Bloomfield, Alatini, King all favoured at tighthead. Bloomfield and Alatini probably autopicks based on prior U20s form. I havnt watched all of them, but King has been good in a couple of recent QPR games.

Bell / HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) / HTS Porecki / Uelese / Heaven Talakai / Tupou / Holz Holloway / Canham Amotosero / Sinclair

Generally agree, but although Anstee is very athletic, he has never really showed he is up to the physicality of super level. Need to recruit someone in his place who will bring that. Tiatia was a good player but also very replacable.

Anyone else notice Carter Gordon changed his goal kicking tech today? He has been kicking with an upright lean all year, but changed to the modern forward lean tech today and slot them for fun. Small sample size but hopefully makes a sustainable difference.

Stan coverage / post matched confirms Tua, Kaihea, McInerney, Browne, Swain & Kennedy as the leavers. Browne / Tua / Swain are significant losses. Have the depth to cover Browne & Swain losses. Need to sign a quality 12.

Starting to look competetive. Robertson not big enough to play Tighthead anymore, should go hard for Talakai. Hopefully Faifua comes through as lock depth is key. Some good signs this year. Guy Porter > Kuenzle at 13 for me, and keen to see Pasitoa get big mins at 10/12. Don't see much in...

Like the idea, but no way all clubs will be involved. Needs to be short and sharp, costs under control, something players want to play in (i.e. not NRC / ARC all over again) Could look like a 4 week, 16 team knock-out tourny with 5x Syd, 4x Bris, 2xJID, 2x Dewar, 2x WA, 1x Aus Barbarians (i.e...

I think it's recognition that Brums consistent performance is a function of strong talent ID, development, coaching, system and squad continuity (i.e the antithesis of the tahs) I think the organisation is forward thinking, and will primarly recruit now with 2026 and beyond in mind: - I would...

I agree Wright is bolted on, especially due to connection with Lolesio. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Flook start on a wing. We don't have many defensively sound, high footy IQ players.

Why wouldn't Slipper be there for Lions? He is signed through 25' and were not spoilt for loose heads so seems like natural full stop to his career... Will probably need a bit of management this series so do expect Hodgman to play significant minutes. Without Bell/Schoupp we are light on for...

Good news. Should shore up the scrum.

Dont do it. Replay was painful. Clinging to this for hope: Bell Porecki Tupou Amotosero Salakai-Loto Leota Gamble Gleeson Wilson Gordon Kellaway Foketi Sua'ali'i Vaihu Jorgenson

Yes, it makes sense for NZR and the harsh reality is the Wallabies hasn't been competetive enough for 20 years+ for our complaints to carry any weight. I believe (based on a podcast with Dan Herbert earlier this year) that this tour did require SANZAAR sign-off and involved some compensation to...