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Yes Slim. In 2007, walked into a rugby shop in Bath. It was full of Brumbies gear.

Sixteen players in the Rebels starting side. All guns blazing for sure.

Second half too Raytah, but to my recollection didn't spoil any one of them.

Nah, many times the decision has made mention of supportive evidence by the fouled player being part of the mitigation against applying the maximum or higher level of sanction. It is not uncommon. My concern in this case is that part of the mitigating circumstances quoted by the judiciary was...

It looks to have gone that way already Cheese. I agree that outcome was not a consideration in past years but this year it seems to be an important consideration in all judiciary decisions.

I'd hope that those who are in contention for the squad are announced immediately a side is no longer in the finals. That would keep their enthusiasm and fitness up during a period where not much else is going on for them. So. I'd like to see players from the Tahs announced after their game...

Good news on Schoupp, but I hope Slipper is the only rested player for this game.

Yep.

Probably the right decision, but there seems to be a deficiency in the process. On most (I reckon every) occasion previously, the Judiciary has also obtained evidence from the "victim". That appears to not be the case here. I wonder how they assessed the level of injury to Swain?

Rodda is the least effective lock in the Aussie franchises. Should be no where near the Wallabies on his form this year.

This is an excerpt from the TOTW on rugby.com.au, compliments of former GAGR Nathan Williamson : "3. Taniela Tupou (Melbourne Rebels) Tupou reminded everyone of his power in his stint off the bench for the Rebels. His work at scrum-time got the Rebels back into the contest as he bullied Harry...

Turnover and kick return I agree with griffins. The Brumbies have been playing off turnover ball and especially poor opposition kicks in general play in much the same way NZ sides, including the ABs, have for many years. More often than not in the recent to medium past, the NZ sides have just...

1. Rhys van Nek 2. Matty Faessler 3. Allan Ala'alatoa 4. Darcy Swain 5. Seru Uru 6. Nick Frost 7. Fraser McReight 8. Rob Valetini 9. Tate McDermott 10. Noah Lolesio 11. CoreyToole 12. Hunter Paisami 13. Josh Flook 14. Tim Ryan 15. Tom Wright Mason Gordon had an air of competency about him in...

OK, too much downside to ball out when touched, but I still believe there is too much latitude given to halfbacks who often grasp and hold the ball with both hands when otherwise it is clear of the back of the ruck but it still isn't play on for the defence (Tate's effort highlighted above is an...

What's not certain about the Brumbies finishing 3rd Wilson, unless you mean they might finish 1st or 2nd? I haven't seen an updated table but I think the Brumbies are presently 5 points ahead of the Chiefs with a couple of wins more. If that's right then the Chiefs cannot displace the Brumbies...

I understand that Wilson. I'm talking about what I'd prefer.

I have no issue with that. If a defensive player sees the halfback touching the ball at or near the back of a ruck, he ought to be within his rights to play on. If he is then penalised it should be regarded as an error by the ref not the player.

The discussion around Tom Lynagh was about him playing the best No 10 game (in conjunction with Tate at 9) of the year, not about him being a Wallaby Sully. I agree that Tate had an exceptional game last night and should be the front runner for the first Wales test spot. But I thought Lynagh was...

I sincerely hope everyone is now off the Rodda bandwagon. There were three other starting locks in the game much better than Rodda, and that has been consistent most of the year. IMO he is lazy, jogging around behind the ruck area trying hard to not be involved. Seems to only hit rucks when...

I noticed that live, and would have called it out. Like @rapt says, I also think the ball should be considered out once a hand is laid upon it. Otherwise it should be ruled as hands in the ruck and penalised.