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I can understand why people baulk at the thought of: 10. Cooper 12. JOC (James O'Connor) But it's not like JOC (James O'Connor) is really any smaller than barnes. He might be a bit shorter, but he is more solidly built. I think he will be just as good in defence as barnes is, but he is a better attacking player, and is also...

To quote one of the staff at the caxton street hotel in brisbane, "rugby fans drink twice as much as league fans and cause half as much trouble"

I think the idea of fabricated teams has been tried and failed with the ARC. But still, it is good to see the wheels in motion in regards to the 3rd tier, even if the format is not perfect, I will still be more than happy to see this competition get off the ground.

That could work actually. I dont know how keen the uni would be to support a (somewhat) professional sports team. They could play as uni in the shute shield, with guys who don't make the 4ths playing subbies at balmain. Then once this comp starts they could just take the uni first XV and put...

Probably not a bad thing. I really hope that if this competition gets off the ground it is on free to air. They amount of league and afl games drops markedly this time of year, and with some careful scheduling clashes could be avoided. Would give the punters some weekend sport to watch...

Hynes was one of the most under rated players in the Australian rugby. He was far more consistent than most other backs in Australia. One of those guys you can really build a team and game plan around.

I am also curious about the Balmain rugby club. Surely if they are considering competing with the likes of sydney uni, southern districts, eastwood, norths, manly etc. they would first need to be admitted to the shute shield. Would Sydney be able to support another inner city club in the shute...

I think this is a pretty interesting idea and even if they get it wrong, hopefully it will force the ARU's hand and maybe give the Australian Rugby Union the kick up the arse that it desperately needs. First and foremost, I think that the ARU, in conjunction with the NZRU, should be directing...

In regards to this weekends team. I would have started Slipper, and dennis v higgers is a margin call. But on the whole it looks like a team that could win the game. Deans is gambling with his bench, lets hope it pays off.

I probably would have had robinson in place of holmes. I'm not sold on Schatz either and although I was critical of his selection at the time, with the benefit of hindsight, I would have had Timani over Simmons as well. But on the whole I think that team would have given the all blacks a better...

If cooper doesnt sign with the ARU than sam lane has probably made one of the worst decisions of his life. But the indications at the moment seem to suggest he will sign, and as such going to the tahs will be a good move as he will see more gametime.

Maybe not, but other coaches might have moved him into the 12 jersey when gateau's form took an extended nose dive.

He is not signed in japan or europe next year. Back in australia. Reds have reportedly already filled their squad, as have all the other teams. Connecting the dots en force er

I don't think it is really fair to say they are too arrogant to practise the basics. It is their job I'm sure they practise them nearly every day.

I think it depends on how you look at it really. Sure things have improved significantly since rugby went pro, but when you compare rugby's growth to that of League, AFL and soccer, we're not doing too well at all. There is a real possibility that abc will cut the shute shield coverage next...

Can't wait to see what toua can do this year. He will probably get injured again now that i've said that but...

I think this is a brilliant idea - but I have serious doubts about the ARU's ability to implement it effectively. I don't think it will lead to a totally homogenous style of play as some are suggesting. Instead I think it will lead to a greater consistency of core skills and general fitness of...

Mitch Chapman is also an option.

The force pack will be strong next year but without a good backline the team won't win games. Force badly need a top class 12, and unfortunately there is not a lot of quality 12's in club teams at the moment.

I thought we only had 29? Have they announced the signing of butler?