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A very exciting game. Congratulations to the Chiefs - top of the tree all season. Well done Brumbies running them so close. I can't believe I'm saying this, but after that match I think I'm coming round to Robbie Deans' view on Nick White - he seemed to be at the centre of so many disasters...

It is tricky selecting a back row without reference to the rest of the pack as each player brings slightly different strengths. We need: guys who won't be easily pushed around a lineout caller lineout jumpers effective work at the breakdown strong defenders ball runners with impact...

I think losing Super rugby would be a shame, but given that we are talking about 2016, there is a good chance something could be sorted out. There are loads of issues to be considered with or without the 6th SA team - competiton length, international calendar, existing domestic competitions...

Folau probably is waiting - for the ARU to offer him a contract, and the ARU are likely waiting for McKenzie to give the go ahead. If the contract is forthcoming, Folau will know he is wanted.

Like many, I'm surprised Horne didn't make the 40. I am happy to let the new coach do his stuff, and I'll be hoping he does it well. I'm sure he'll bring in Horne if the origianl selections don't work out, assuming Horne is available. With it being a 40 man squad, it is exciting to see a few...

Having listened to the Royal Edition Podcast, I think Cheika's comments on the season warrant a mention. I was very impressed with what he had to say about the things he is trying to achieve with the Waratahs. It is very refreshing to hear him talk about building from sound principals, and...

That style only works for the Kiwis I'm afraid....

I think he is too light weight. I guess Dennis could move to lock in an emergency though.

The first question is the abilities of the recruits. I don't know about Talalelei Grey, but I hope he is a replacement for Palu. Phipps is not a huge improvement on the incumbents. Jono Lance - what positions does he play? What are his kicking abilities? There are probably guys around who could...

I have been pondering whether the glass is half full, or maybe even 63% full. No one expected to win the comp in Cheika's first season, so we weren't disappointed there... I think the move towards a running game has been a positive one, but it can only be step one - getting out of the existing...

So what do we need? A decent kicker (does Cam Crawford kick? I'm sure he'd be great if he did). Another hooker (Ulugia was a very good back up, but I imagine he'll be paid much better in France that what is on offer, so good luck to him) If Beale does come back, I'd really prefer he started...

Back onto the squad, I would not expect massive changes to the overall squad, or the starting XV. My guess is that Slipper will come in at 3 and Cooper at 10. Given that pretty much everyone agrees that JOC (James O'Connor) is an amazing talent who hasn't specialised in any one position, I think the bench is...

I guess the appropriate repertoire would be 'Con te partiro'?

It was definitely time for a change, and McKenzie seems to be the right guy for the job. If he can make the most of his resources with the Walllabies in the same way he did with the Reds, I'll be very happy indeed. Although he should be given plenty of time to 'turn things around', I believe...

Clear out - players not totally commited to the success of the team, players not up to the task, injured and out of form players. No guaranteed places. No one out forever. All you must do is fulfill the requirements. Play players in their correct position.

Before the thread is closed, I would like to say that, although I agree it is (past) time for Robbie Deans to move on, it is a shame that things didn't work out better as he clearly wanted the Wallabies to win, and he worked hard and to the best of his ability. All the best for the future mate.

3. Moore 2. Mowen um 1. Mogg

The interesting thing with these guys is that when they just play the game without bothering with the cheap/dirty/stupid stuff, they are amazingly good at it - Burger and Botha at their best were the best.

A couple of issues the injury to Barnes highlights: - we have a lack of place kicking depth (I presume) as McKibbon seems to be retained mainly for this purpose (or else our scrum half depth is really piss poor) - we have a lack of players who can execute an accurate kick restart. With...

I'd happily get rid of any of the current squad - but only if there is a better option coming to replace them. That is the problem - there aren't all that many better options available. The other problem is that (with the Phipps signing) I worry that the Waratahs are not capable of identifying...