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Setting a public deadline just hands leverage to broadcasters.

Has also played some centre.

My starting back row for atm would be: 6. Valetini 7. Hooper 8. Wilson Jeezus I liked what Valetini brought tonight, particularly in that first half.

Optus were planning to bid pre-COVID when the 14 team Super Rugby model with SA was still part of the offering. Strategy was mainly to hurt Telstra via telco revenues and stealing Kayo/Foxtel market share).

Inside word is Optus not bidding this time unfortunately. Shame given they were serious pre-Covid.

I'd like to see them bring in an experienced lock or two to sure up the row - wouldn't be cheap but Douglas, Carter, Pyle or even Dave Dennis would be my main targets.

Interesting that NZ Head of Professional rugby is on the breakdown still stating NZ rugby's clear preference is for a TT comp even after RA have given the five or nothing ultimatum. Sounds like a min 10 team TT will happen, whether 2021 or 2022 is just a case of what Covid allows.

Big loss given the multi-year investment in his development. Comfortable with Tahs depth at 8 between Harris, Dempsey, Holloway. No idea who is going to play in the row next year with Hanigan and Simmons moving on. Though they might have looked for Tafa to fill the tight head lock role but...

Is Murray Douglas eligible to play for the Wallabies? Does a very solid job for the Brums.

Yes, suspect it's unlikely Skelton would be in the shape needed to play international rugby this year unfortunately. His form for Sarries over last couple of years has been outstanding. Has a real point of difference when in top shape, just needs to be picked as part of a balanced pack.

Kerevi, Skelton and Arnold thanks.

Agree, it probably makes sense for him on a personal level. From a super club/Aus rugby perspective, its hard to stomach the gutting of our lock depth that's happening. You could field a team of Super Rugby squad quality locks signed overseas: Timani L Dennis D Timani S Skelton W Arnold R Coleman A...

Aus reporting Godwin will be at Tahs next year. I'd be happy with that signing if true.

Must say that the appointment of Elizabeth Gaines to RWC 2027 advisory board, latest WF signing spree, and essential adoption of GRR rules in Super AU suggests to me that some conversations have been had behind closed doors and the force will be back in the top tier post 2020. Time will tell...

I can definitely see us ending up with a 9 team TT comp with a "Southern Brumbies" concept. - If NZ want to retain 5 team footprint, it would be sadistic of RA to go with 5 teams unless they actively want want our teams to be the perennial whipping boys. - RA's financial constraints means 5 is...

Is anyone able to share the content/gist of the latest Wayne Smith article in the Aus. Sounds from the title that it is about possiblity of Brumbies/Rebels merger as part of new TT comp.

I guess between Newsome, Kellaway, Clark & Naiyaravoro the tahs have 4 solid options but no great options...

There is not a chance in hell that the Reds will pay QC (Quade Cooper)'s contract and he will be outside the 23. They want to get him off their books because he is too expensive and not all that good anymore. If he chooses not to sign elsewhere - he will 100% be in the 23.

I think I saw Angus Cottrell down at Rebels training in one of their promo videos as well? Can't help but feel the Reds would benefit from his services more that the Rebs...

Never seen Carpenter play before but geez his ITM highlights look classy ==>