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He is getting better around the park but not straight throws are creeping into his game.

If White can keep his bloody mouth closed and stop pissing off ref's he's probably a level above Gordon and Tate. His last couple of starts were below his usual level, hopefully just a sign of burnout and not passing his peak. On current form, flip a coin at who's the best or in best form, but...

3. Frost 2. Hopper 1. Ikitau

I don't think they are that bad when you really break it down and look at who's actually available and who was injured etc. See if you can name an example? I'm sure there solid case for why he was selected. Even Tate, Wright, and Foley which are probably argued the most have solid enough cases...

I think rotation is fine. I think there is more then enough games next year to pick and stick. I like the idea of getting enough test caps under there belts beforehand. I think teams are so structured now that there is less importance on combinations (although still important). I think it's...

Indeed, but none are really firing are they? White started strong then went downhill, making errors, pissing off refs. Gordon was then brought in and didn't show enough to cement his spot. Tate has clear issues with his passing and game-management. This is the misconception of Aus rugby...

Gordon is most well-rounded. Solid passing, kicker, manager, running game. A jack of all trades master of none.

Yeah i thought the tables were starting to turn with Gordon's fairly average starts and Tate's running game firing. His passing is really hurting him. If he can sort that out I'm sure he's in the top 2. But they are all so close the order will surely change again after every tour/super rugby...

If it was planned, he should have planned to have Tate in the 23 against the best team in the world. I don't mind having each of the 9's starting at least one game on tour, but I feel the best two should play against France.

Absolutely, same goes for every other position. They all have there core skills for the position which should be mastered but at test level need to add more to their game to be considered world class.

Foketi and Campbell are welcome additions. If that squad is correct.

I don't mind that side. I like the backline a hell of a lot more. Not sure about dropping Tate. He seems like the perfect bench impact player. Those sniping runs are a point of difference. Looking forward to Skelton from the bench, hope he get a sold amount of game time.

And rightly so. Lolesio has had his chances and never cemented them. But now so has Foley, or close to it after another game. I would expect Rennie to start losing faith in him pretty damn soon. I'm not actually saying one is better then the other, well actually I am, I think Foley is...

I like Paisami but his impact is limited at test level. He tries to play like a crash baller but doesn't have to size for it. He has a habit of over-doing the grubber kick. Foketi has more size and better footwork, I think he is much more effective at threatening the line. Surely he comes into...

Great post, summed up perfectly.

I thought that comment might trigger a Tah fan or two.

I'd keep Tate and have White finish from the bench. Lolesio to replace Foley. Foketi over Paisami. Marky Marc over Wright. Campbell to replace Banks. I doubt any will happen. Very interested to see where Skelton comes in.

Yeh i see your point on Banks. Foley it just starting to worry me. Foley had a great game against the AB's on his return, despite the non-kick error that pretty much cost us the game. If he could have continued this form then I'd be with you. He would easily be first choice. But his last...

Noah won the French series (i think) by kicking a last minute penalty. Plus kicked well against England. He surely has proven he can kick under pressure numerous times now. In fact I think this is his best attribute. I don't think it's a stretch at all to say he's on par with Foley (or better)...

I agree, seems hard. But maybe previous time with the squad last year, and some homework means he's already up to speed. It would be nice if he can get one the field verse the French given his experience and knowledge of them.