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A few of those a bit disappointing. With Cridge, Williams, Bokenham and Douglas all going we actually no longer have a single specialist lock, only a group of (albeit quite good) lock/6 hybrid players in Holloway, Hanigan and Sinclair. You would have thought with that much talent leaving in one...

OHB, I have no argument with anything you have said, the law is as it is, you have made it very clear, and the ref ruled correctly. My argument has been and continues to be that the law's attempt at defining a deliberate knock-down doesn't align with reality. Anyway, I've had my say, others...

Totally disagree BH, there are any amount of time a player only gets one hand to an attempted intercept and re-gathers it (have done it myself). The point you make at the end of your discussion is effectively that an attempted intercept is a spoiling play and not a genuine attacking play, and on...

It may be about dollars, but everyone here is constantly complaining about the ARU having no money, and then blow up when they do something economic. Yes it's a shit stadium to watch rugby (although I grew up watching rugby there thoroughly enjoying it and not knowing any better), but my son and...

Gamble becomes eligible in April next year

Sorry, but I think this is a bad signing. I am all for giving a guy a second chance, look how well that's gone for the likes of Slipper and Perese. However this isn't a second chance, it's a 40th! This is a guy who is unable to control his actions, both on and off the field. He needs to get out...

I would like to see 7A's start and TT come on after 50. TT gave away three penalties in those first 20 minutes, which was a big contribution to our being stuck in our own 22 for so long. Also 7A's has a much higher work rate, and while TT does things no other player can do, he still walks a lot...

Accepting then that the ruling was right by the laws, the laws are basically incorrect. By that I mean, that the fact that the ball lands beyond the players reach means it was not a genuine attempt at an intercept is simply not true. The law here is trying create a definition of an intentional...

The Scots bombed him with a couple of big back-rowers running through to belt him. Played okay I think, but I do remember him getting smashed (you could tackle them in the air in those days).

Off topic I know, but that reminded me of Russel Fairfax in 1971 playing fullback for NSW against Scotland at the SCG while he was still in year 12 at Randwick Boys High.

Guys like Sinclair and Newsome are gold for a squad. While not potential Wallabies, they are consistent performers at Super rugby level, can cover a variety of positions and rarely let you down. You need some of these along side your exciting youngsters and your current superstars. I'll be sorry...

McDermott may have more attacking flair than Gordon, but the concept that he is a more level head makes no sense. My choice for back-up 9 for the series was always McDermott for his impact, but I think what Gordon has brought in his brief cameos has been excellent. The forward pass to MK wasn't...

I don't see we need to make wholesale changes, really only the forced ones. This team won the first test and scored two tries to one in the second. All we need to do differently is switch on from the kick off and front up physically in those first twenty minutes, give away far fewer stupid...

My suggested 23 Bell, Porecki, AAA, Philip, Frost, Leota, Hooper, Valetini, White, Lolesio, Koribete, Kerevi, Ikatau (if fit, otherwise Paisami),Wright, Hodge. Bench Faainga, Slipper, TT, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Samu, Gordon, JOC (James O'Connor), Vunivalu

BR, you're nothing if not consistent. Of course the answer to all or any Wallaby woes is simply to get rid of all the Tahs and replace them with Brumbies. I have no idea why Rennie didn't think of it earlier!!!

I thought Noah's kicking out of hand was a bit short and Foley-esq on Saturday, rest of his game fine. If Hodge is going to play 15 next week (seems logical) I would be looking for him to get us out of our quarter.

A couple of thoughts. Firstly, TT and Wright are both real rocks and diamonds players. Love TT hitting the line, but in game we lost due to penalties, he gives away too many of them. Wright has moments of genius and others of absolute WTF. He really lacks a calm head. The intentional knock-down...

3. Valetini 2. Paisami 1. Bell

Keep the politics out of this thread guys!

1. Porecki 2. Koroibete 3. Kellaway