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Gives us a chance to unleash Hodge in his natural position. IMO, he plays his best footy at FB.

Confirmed in commentary last weekend that they didn't make it out of Melbourne before the borders closed. So they are stuck here with the rest of us.

Hopefully Coleman, back to the Rebels :)

Clearly he had a good game because he is growing his beard back.

Which is a shame. I see Deegan a more naturan 10 than To'omua, but MT is jsut such a good footballer, you just have to find a start spot fo him. If the rumours are true, and the bald man moves to MLR, then perhaps we will see a 10Deegan/To'omua combinatio at 10/12.

Good to see big Trevor getting his first starting cap. Can see him having a monster of a game! Not sure why we're persisting with Ailsley over Smith. Is JP injured? Usually don't support a 6 - 2 bench, but for this week I think it's a good idea. Lot more mongrel in that NSW pack, and we...

And a little more from Tom Decent on the matter. Little more context on the matter, but the same polite diplomatic middle finger: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/rebels-boss-bats-away-talk-of-melbourne-getting-chop-next-year-20200720-p55dr0.html

Probably why Clarkie has come out tonight denying the signing. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/07/21/joseph-Sua'ali'i-contract-rugby

Closing the loop on the whole Hoiles thing, Baden gives his best diplomatic middle-finger resposne. From SMH, via Stuff...

Ruru left the club last season. Over in France I think.

And woud like sell out the MCG hosting the Lions in a few years time. The Victorian government love to invest in sports as they understand the beneficial impacts tothe Victorian econmney. Their investment in Rugby would seem small compared to the windfall from a incoming Lions tour.

I think it's directly with RA, not SANZAAR. If they want to "cut" the Rebels, they would have to breat a binding contract. And face Tim North in Court.

From SMH, Hoiles shares his wisdom on the future of the Rebels in a TT comp. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/new-zealand-invites-australia-to-join-competition-with-eight-to-10-teams-in-2021-20200717-p55d2e.html?fbclid=IwAR3FZvEveajs0ujP7Mkzrj2zXlA-Rvvwn-4z_nXBCworZBI5a-y4ixbUD0E

I think it's clearly implied they want 5 Kiwi Teams, a PI team, and teams from Austeria and other parties to fill the remaining 2 - 4 places.

They can "want" all they like, but the cold realaity is the model will be dicticated by the pandemic. THey can establish a preferred position, sure. But to lock it in, nope.

He did well against a Wallaby front row, but he looked cooked after 30min. Probably needs afew more games under his belt before he's the first choice tighthead. His scrumwork and power was immense. That front row will become formidible if they get reguar game time together.

I like this idea, but I'm curious; why only the Rebels and/or Brumbies?

I'll start: 12 teams: 6 Kiwi, 5 Aus, 1 PI

It's Ralene's fault. She didn't warn tabout the fog in time.

None. If anything, it will be a re-location to Melbourne. Much like a Rebels/Brumbies "merger".