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So, you'd like to see our best, and only, attacking player moved out in favour of a player who has been well below par all season and has put in some very ordinary shifts at test level this year. And while Corey Toole can and does score some scintilating tries, we have to remember that it is...

I agree, and Dan might reasonably need to see out two or three years improving the Tahs to be in the reckoning for the Wallabies HC role. Interesting to look closely at what he's got for 2025. Essentially, the squad now looks like the rump of the 2024 Rebels, supplemented by what's leftover...

Nice story BH. You stick with it, but I stay with mine and expect the favouritism to continue year after year.

For years I had a signed Tahs Jersey hanging in a glass-front frame dating from late 1990s. Finished up giving it to a family member with more connection than me.

Wash your mouth out. Sacrilege. Actually, I am not so down on the Tahs as I am on RA. RA is driving the agenda to strengthen the Tahs at the expense of others. The players are wanting a spot to earn their living and to get enjoyment out of their participation.

I'd suggest Irae Simone would be a noticable step up on last week's offerings.

I think that is precisely the end game for RA.

One possible, perhaps unintended consequence, might be more competitive games overall with the top players missing from the top teams. Wouldn't this be a positive effect on the attractiveness of the games and at the same time potentially ginger up the standings on the ladder a bit?

Why the distinction? Aren't they one and the same these days?

If Kerr-Barlow is included, then could also have Jahrome Brown in the backrow.

Remember, though, that it would also take 40 players out of the NZ Super Rugby teams. Some teams would win and some would lose, that's what happens with change, but there is nothing intrinsically unfair if they proceed along these lines.

There’s Matt Philip, Richie Arnold, Rory Arnold. I wouldn’t say they’re better than [Carlo] Tizzano and [Harry] Wilson, but the competition there, you’ve got four strong options to pick from. Why would anybody, particulary an ex-Wallaby compare 3 locks with members of our current backrow? Not...

Can anybody clarify the roles of RA and the two franchises now in the centralised structure, Tahs and Brumbies, for recruitment and contract negotiation and administration. I thought both recruitment and contracting were RA responsibilities, but maybe only contracting? In any case, if RA have a...

Wilkin would probably only be a bench prospect at the Brumbies Maybe he doesn't or wouldn't like that role? The starting backrow will probably be 6. Valetini, 7. Reimer, 8. Cale with Hooper and Scott as backup. I think the Brumbies would be better served with a young backrower for development in...

Brown was Wallaby eligible.

If the Wright and Petaia situations are correct as reported, it smacks a bit of payback for the Reds helping to undermine RA's plan for the collectivism of rugby during the year. We all know RA has had minimal interest in the Force over the years and that looks to be their approach to the...

There will likely be issues with cohesion with so many new comers in the team. But McKellar and his team should be up to it, not least because quite a few of the new comers have been playing together at the Rebels. But still, it will be like combining two quite different teams together for a...

BH, KOB and JJ, I'm out, suitably chastised with my tail between my legs. Thanks for each of your responses.

BH, I didn't say that box kick was the reason for the turn around, I said it marked the timing of it. As you say, there were other reasons that the try was scored, but it stemmed from that particular kick at that particular time. I accept that you can't remember a contestable box kick from...

By my count, that is 9 ex-Rebels at the Tahs next year along with the 6 Million dollar man from League and Henry O'Donnel ex-Force. Well done the RATahs. Doesn't look like RA is quite so concerned about keeping their other Super Rugby team competitive. Two ex-Rebels only so far announced for the...