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I would be surprised if you couldn't lure Tizzano back, given Hooper and Gamble are clearly in front of him now for the Tahs 7 spot

I assume Gamble is eligible, as he was selected in Rennie's squad

This can all change once we come up against the NZ sides, but I think we are starting to get a clear look at a starting Wallaby forward pack. I think Bell is really pushing his claim to start at loose head, although am still comfortable with Slipper there, but I think Bell's scrummaging is now...

1. Bell 2. Porecki 3. Topou 4. Philip 5. Holloway 6. Gamble 7. Hooper 8. Wilson 9. McDermott 10. Pasitoa 11. Mataele 12. Foketi 13. Kellaway 14. Nawaqanitawase 15. Petaia

The Force were given dispensation last year to play a heap of overseas international players, they have the strongest financial backer of any Aus team. The idea that leaking the replacement of Sampson and FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) leaving was some sort of RA plot is some of the most paranoid conspiracy theory I have...

Holtz is a huge body, 128kg according to the stats, and only 22 so very young for a prop. Yes, he has a way to go, but I haven't seen anyone dominate him in a scrum yet, and if DC can develop him he could be a wonderful asset for the Tahs. Must admit I always have a soft spot for a country kid...

While DC has selected his most inform players, with Holloway and Sinclair as locks and Gamble at 6 it's a very light pack (albeit very mobile). I like Vailanu coming in as 16, Horton has been out of form. I hope Swinton comes good, tough gig for the young bloke. Yes BR, Leota did win the spot...

Interesting to see who's back for this game, Harrison, Donaldson and Gordon were all rated a chance. IF all were back, my side would be: Bell Porecki HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) Cridge Holloway Gamble Hooper Harris Gordon (c) Donaldson Newsome Foketi Perese Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) Harrison R: Horton, Faulkner, Holtz, Sinclair, RWV...

I think a few Wallaby positions are still really open at this early stage. The two Loose Heads will be Slipper and Bell, but Bell is really starting to push his claim to start. I think hooker remains open, FF (Folau Fainga'a) probably favourite but certainly hasn't nailed it down, Porecki, Kaitu'u and Uelese all...

1. Bell 2. Porecki 3. Tupou 4. Holloway 5. Frost 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Wilson 9. McDermott 10. O'Connor 11. Daugunu 12. Simone 13. Paisami 14. Peitsch 15. Petaia

Great win for the Reds. Tate was outstanding, the guy was real threat constantly, as he was last week against the Tahs, would be my test 9 any day ahead of White. Reds pack got over the more highly decorated Brumby pack, and without Lolesio the Brumby backs just couldn't get going. I agree with...

I think all three 10's have their strengths. IMO Edmed probably does the best job of running the backline, Donaldson has the best running game and is the best kicker out of hand. Harrison is the most creative, the toughest defender and the best goal-kicker. The big question is how they all...

Rugbynutter39, one of the serious good thinkers one here (and I'm not being facetious here, I really enjoy reading your posts) and having a good crack at being the worst speller! ;)

So Derpus you don't see any difference between someone saying Edmed runs the backline better than Donaldson (which I'm inclined to agree with), and saying Donaldson sucks, is pants, is a shitshow, fuck off back to 4th grade, and the worst Tah 10 since Halangahu? Interesting that Rennie has him...

I don't think anyone's belittling him, it just gets silly when people start comparing a 21 year old with a handful of tests and still learning his craft with one of rugby's all-time greats.

I thought Grant went all right, made some mistakes but pretty sharp and made a couple of good breaks. Tahs had the game well won, but allowed themselves to be rattled a bit when the Drua got a roll on, and once again gave away too many penalties. That will continue to cost them dearly against...

I still haven't heard what happened to Harrison. What sort of injury, how long?

He breaks tackles, he's good in the air and has a big boot. That's all been there to some extent, but the big issue in the past has been his reluctance to go into hard contact, and he appeared to overcome that on Saturday. His decision to try to beat Petaia on the outside for that try was poor...

Well aware of Shiggin's allegiances TSR :) My reference to Reg was a list of 6 players has advised were unavailable for the Reds, however I could add another 6 to the Tahs list if I were going to include players unlikely to be selected in the top 15.

Despite the protestations of Reg and other Reds fans, that was a Tahs side missing 8 of what might be called their top side. Having said that, I thought they put a pretty fair contest against a much better team, and the game was really only put out of their reach with Campbell's intercept. Their...