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He has to earn his spot like everyone else, doesn’t he? Does not matter how much he has been paid. He must demand selection through his performances and training. FWIW I’d love to see more of him too but only when he warrants a spot.

I think his attitude and commitment are top shelf but he lacks pace and vision. I’m not sure those can be learned.

You have got to have those utility players in the setup. They are invaluable in certain times, as Hodge and both AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) have proven. Giteau also played all over the place. I like Petaia at 13 as well and think he will end up there a la Morty. For now he is good in the back 3.

Soon our test side will look eerily similar to the As

Gordons play is cynical/negative and does not have the vision of Tate. He leaves the pill in the scrum and focusses his attention on milking a penalty, often thats not there, rather than pushing ahead and looking for opportunity to score. His option taking is not on par with that of Tate. I’d...

Is Scotty Sio a chance of being back on deck this week?

We have some very good 7s running around. Other backrowers too. I seriously doubt McMahon or any other backrowers OS would be considered right now. Hopefully Hooper makes his way back in good time. In the mean time McReight stands head and shoulders above the others. I thought Jed went well...

You have to think that Rennie will stick with Lolesio for now and have Hodge and JOC (James O'Connor) as backups. The problem is that his game is not complete…….yet. It may not get there? He has been pushed in too early due to a lack of foresight from the ARU/RA. There are 4-5 young 10s coming through the...

No. None of them have a game as well rounded as his. It’s doubtful that he will make it between now and then but its good to see him back and he does have a pretty good game. Playing at the Brumbies will help that along.

I could live with Vunivalu as the extra back

Probably go back to a 5-3 bench and include JOC (James O'Connor) or Foketi

Both Carter and Edmed are a bit too loose ATM. I’d guess that Rennie will now lay out a plan for his playmakers between now and the RWC. One of those youngsters may come in or he might stick with Lolesio, JOC (James O'Connor) and Hodge? Should be interesting. The As program is already reaping benefits so you...

If it is a ruptured achilles then we may not see him for quite some time. Great win despite the injuries and disrupted prep.

I think we should have taken the three points at the end to close it out rather than chase that bonus point. Hodge always shows up. Hes a great asset for Oz rugby to have.

3. Fainga’a 2. Valetini 1. Paisami

Paisami was excellent. Got over the gain line all game and had some good touches. Very sad for Quade. I wonder if JOC (James O'Connor) comes into contention for next week? The Wallabies second half was dominant and hopefully will come out firing next week from the kick off. FF (Folau Fainga'a) man of the match for mine.

I’m sure you could find it easily enough under the table if you tried. No doubt a replay will pop up on YT shortly after the game.

But when Hooper returns he is not guaranteed of a start?

He is a champ all around.

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