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Perhaps the Centalisation of the Waratahs will force more transparency around selection decisions in pathways and into U19, and the coaching staff involved (most of whom are excellent but some frankly are pretty poor). Maybe the most important age level becomes U19 as after that, unless one is...

Right - with NSW #6 doing his own work, plus the breakdown/tackling work of a passive #7 means there will be gaps at some stage, either in the line or at the breakdown. Having a #7 hanging around with the outside backs only works if your #8 and #6 are so dominant that you can effectively play...

Just watched the U19 Waratahs/Force: NSW Upside - NSW #10 very active, won the Waratahs the game. NSW #13 excelled as a player and as a captain. NSW #22 was a liability for 5 mins after coming on, then settled and ran strong and aggressive. Very solid NSW scrum, #5 prominent. Excellent cameo...

Reds will be disappointed to have missed the BP vs Waratahs; but I sense the Brumbies too strong. The Force could still surprise Waratahs if they can tame Saunders - but NSW front 5 is very strong; the backrow #6 and #7 may well be where it is won or lost.

How did the Cummins/Biet battle go?

With the Sydney Uni Coach bias, could be more opportunities for Brumbies/Force/Rebels to scoop up the untapped NSW talent from the current squad. Cummins was allowed to play Shute Shield last season even though signed with Force? Looking forward to the Cummins/Biet battle.

Classy running & hands from Brumbies backs - but only 1 from all 8 tries converted; wind causing havoc.

Interesting - the public team lists for both those clubs [Uni and Easts] imply their two coaches did actually rate them as best in their positions (Tancred and Nicolle) in their respective 1st colts' - from round 8: https://nswpremresults.fusesport.com/drawresult.asp?id=1432396&seasonid=1093...

Yes - should play Nicolle at #7 [Easts Colts played him at #7 and Di Staso at #6] big tackler, strong runner, pilfer specialist, and play Di Staso at #6. NSW #6 and #7 were absent in that Brumbies game, with #1 and #2 having to do their work at the breakdown.