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England had me worried, good to see an Italian rally. Nervous as f*** had planned on getting a few hours kip apres Tahs game, that isnt happening

Did you see Ferris? First thing he does is drive the Scarlets back 20 metres. Really hope I can stay fit through to the World Cup

Thinking long term its massive in terms of getting some psychological advantage ahead of the world cup. The winner of our game effectively avoids the All Blacks in the quarters and will face Argentina, a couple of wins over France and we'll go into the tournament unbeaten in 4 games against them.

Jackson must have picked up a knock strange decision there, would have liked to have seen Ruddock on the bench as well. Despite the French team bickering at each other on the field and picking a somewhat unbalanced back row I have a horrible feeling about this game, could be 2007 all over again...

With Halfpenny gone and Biggar not getting selected Wales' goal kicking is going to be a huge problem in SA, can see two floggings for them. Re Gatlands selection policy if Shane Williams came through now would Gatland every pick him? I see England have recalled Manu Tuilagi to their bench for...

Big game for the Tahs on Saturday, in fact could be an era defining game. The Tahs need a win away to a top 6 side under Cheika. Last season we saw a couple of near misses any they need to put them to bed. Sure we could still make the finals regardless of the result but if we go onto to win the...

I'm not sure scraping over the line once and getting an illegally scrummaging loose head and Roman Poite perfect storm shows the tactic is alive and well. I mean that Wallaby side was the worst in the professional era! The Lions should have won that series 3-0 comfortably, instead they were a...

Sydney Irish 2nds lost to Randwick 4ths on Saturday 22-17. Our firsts got walloped by about 60/70 points by Randwick 2nds. They had agreed to bring their 3rds to play the firsts but from what I understood it was their 2nds that turned up. There were a few other trials at the Canterbury grounds...

Last seasons Rebels and Force gear is being flogged dirt cheap on Lovell http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/shop/League/Super-15#page=all

Rob Kearney playing peek-a-boo in an Italian ruck

Not heading down, Mrs JSRF had made plans for the weekend long in advance. If the Tahs can fix the lineout I'm fairly confident we can secure enough possession to score tries, however I am worried about McCabe running down KBs channel if he is in the form he was in on Friday.

I'm sure the chance to express himself by boshing the ball up 5 metres 15 times a game over ruled any decision about money or playing in a sport that exists outside Sydney and Leeds.

Wales half backs are so poor they'll struggle to get out of their World Cup group if a new 9 and 10 pair don't emerge. What is Gatland/Howleys obsession with kicking the ball away as well? Gatland's tactics have been really poor this championship and they'll need to shake it up for the Scottish...

Was worried after we left 2 or 3 tries on the pitch in the first half and Italy looking like they were able to open us open out wide. Les Kiss will have a busy week in training. We really put the foot down in the second half was great to see, thought giving BOD MOTM was a bit too much personally...

Ireland played completely differently against England to Wales, granted the back couldn't finish off the opportunities provided but to say we have no plan B is harsh. Execution and accuracy was the problem against England not the game plan or lack of plan B

Groin infection? Has he been carrying this for long PP? Will surgery be needed or can I expect to see JJ rolled on to see 3 Irish teams into the Heino Cup semis?

Yeah Olding will be a special player IMO, Marshall I think will be keeping the jersey warm for young JJ Hanrahan in Munster but I think he won't force his way into the squad until after the World Cup. Which is why I left him out of the above. Any back on topic, any predictions for the weekend...

Unfortunately its part and parcel of the game these days, in fact its always been a motivation for Munster club sides going back throughout the history of Irish rugby. They always felt the bigger provinces got favoured in Irish selection. Since 2010 Ulster and Leinster fans felt that Kidney...

Should be a comfortable Irish win especially when Italy are missing their best two players. Would have liked to have seen a bit more rotation, maybe Moore and Jackson in there. However we do have a lot of guys who would have seen gametime injured TOD, Tuohy, POM, Marshall, Bowe and Fitzgerald...

Not really, I'm all for giving kids free tickets it will pay off down the line. It was just for my own curiosity of how many paying members we have.