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Word is that he was offered a spot at the Tahs but wanted to go back to Qld. A lot of other Rebels are going to also jump across or go OS. We need to make room for the Oz ones and those who qualify soon in other squads by giving up the places of foreign players under contract who are not...

It’s very hard to have any faith in RA or the NSWRU. Impossible. RA needs to move out of Sydney, maybe to the ACT and completely restructure. Not an old boys reshuffle but a professional restructure with the future of an inclusive game in Australia at its core. Don’t hold your breath. Rebels...

Reds 9 and 10 were under enormous pressure from the kick off. No doubt the game plan for the Chiefs. Both Tate and more so Lynagh committed and showed a lot of heart but the Reds forwards were just steamrolled in the first half. Not much Tate could do about that.

All for cynical play. Thats his go. Slows down his team. Should have played for England in the 90s.

There was a comment by the author on the initial Roar story announcing the train on squad stating it was later confirmed that Holloway was not included In the squad.

Yes, Swinton has been very strong the last couple of games. I would not mind seeing him at 6 to give us a little starch.

Cale could easily play 6 and is taller and heavier than Liam Wright. Lachie Swinton has been looking OK. Not sure who else could play there or would be selected right now. Seru Uru is a good call. The dynamics of the pack will change dramatically if Skelton is eventually included for the RC. It...

The writing was on the wall with many NSW contracts not being renewed this year. Once again RA have not handled it well and just look inadequate again. I am sure this decision was made some time ago. Sad days. The Rebels were a good side to watch, particularly this year. Where do all the players...

Uru? Hooper? Frost and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) can do 4 and 6. I don’t think Holloway has done enough this year.

I guess that McReight and Valetini will be there if fit and in form. Valetini is an OK lineout target but not top line. In order to balance this back row you need Hooper or Cale or maybe Swinton. I would argue that Cale is the best lineout option of all of them and as good as the second rowers...

He can do just about everything Frost can and he's faster and has better ball skills. Frost is in the second row or on the bench. At 6/8 you need Valetini and Cale/Swinton/Hooper. Maybe Williams if you want someone with more grunt.

Charlie Cale?

Yes, and he is even throwing straight!! :oops: Problem is that he goes down after every knock, taking himself out of the play. He played for near 80 mins on the weekend, which was a good effort. Not sure if Schmidt will go for him but he is solid in the scrum.

After the weekends rugby a few put their hands up. Tom Wright was exceptional for the Brumbies. He really does need to be in the back 3 somewhere. With him and Kellaway there is the opportunity to throw an out and out speedster on the vacant wing. Young Tim Ryan seems to have something special...

Include him as a coach if needed but surely he will not be included as a player. Having mentors within the group looks to be a big deal for Schmidt, and as we know, experience is king in test rugby. However, any player included as a player/coach needs to be able to hold his own on the pitch. If...

Except he is not test standard. has not been for a while. He would be the 4th ranked 10 at the Reds.

Not sure if Mark N (Nawaqanitawase). warrants a spot based on form so far this year and he is leaving. However we have 3 exciting new young wingers whose form is all a worth a look at and consideration given to including them. Kellaway ALWAYS takes the right option and his nose for a gap and the line are...

His and CGs goal kicking is worse than average for the season. I think they are around 60%. Noah Lolesio is around 90%. Donaldson was 100% yesterday but when not under pressure. Lolesio gets the gig but who is the understudy?

He certainly did not do his chances any harm this week. I’m not a huge fan but i would certainly have him before CG. He kicked 8 out of 8 this week and created a good chunk of the play. His kicking in general play was also long and accurate.

I think Sio is a realistic Giteau pick at this point. He has played a ton of footy and is going very well by all accounts. Hopefully Bell is back for TRC.