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I recall reading at the time of his departure that the Brumbies were disappointed he was going and hoped to have him return in the future. Great opportuntity to live in another part of the world and do something different as well as hedging his bets from a Test perspective. Compeltely understand...

What does that even mean? Morgan is one of the best tactical judges of the game in the southern hemisphere and universally fair in his appraisal of other teams.

I essentially agree with this. The challenge is that the likes of Porecki, Mafi and even Hanson probably deserve to be in the power rankings somewhere too - but I don't know where. I think Lonergan needs 12-24 months of good Super Rugby and time in the gym

I actually really like our XV

Sorry was across the injuries - I meant non-selected. Dan Du Preez doesn't seem to be highly rated does he

Any notable omissions?

Are there any eligible props overseas?

Paul Alo-Emile's brother Moses looks to have been playing a few games for Stade too, I wonder if he will look to declare for Samoa as well or if he is eligible for France as went over there so young?

I thought Barnes' suggestions that the competition revert to one table had more merit than his complaints about a lack of promotion this year

To be clear, I am speculating - not based on information.

Any notable absences from the Japanese squad? I noticed no Horie, Mafi or Matsushima, but not sure if they're all still in the frame (assume Clermont didn't release Matsu)

Bond have great facilities don't they?

I reckon they'll be down the Coast somewhere

There was chat about Luatua wasn't there?

That's great news. And Sekope Kepu still considered likely?

And Pat Tafa to Kintetsu: https://www.instagram.com/newstarsports/?hl=en

Jeffries just left NEC for NTT: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUwblTvFMql/

Thanks for the detail. Would be fascinating to see South America come on in leaps and bounds - would only be better for Argentina too if they had genuine competition on their door step. I think we can agree that SA are never going to have genuine competition in Africa and Japan neither in Asia...

Disagree. Great for Lonergan to have the chance to be the main man for Brumbies PS, Jake & Joe haven't really shown that they're next in line at this level. I like Meehan as a point of difference, or Phipps as a break glass in case of emergency option. Meehan is a left footer and very good...

Alright, well if we're looking 32 + 4, I'd be going with: Props: Tupou, Ala'alatoa, Slipper, Bell, Sio, Robertson (6) Hookers: Fainga'a, Latu, BPA, Kaitu'u (4) Locks: Rodda, Swain, Philip, Arnold, Skelton (5) Backrowers: Hooper, Samu, Valetini, Leota, McMahon, Swinton, Leota (7) Scrummies...