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Yeh I think you need at least one specialist winger. Speight is probably the favourite. He's an out-and-out finisher, built in the same mould as Savea. Badger is not really an out-and-out finisher. He's very well rounded (offence and defence) and very aggressive. To me he is a carbon copy of...

It would be nice to see him play in a world cup. The only way I could see Robinson being selected is if Slipper is the back-up THP (or as a result of injuries).

will be interesting to see whether Cheika opts for 3 THPs in the RWC squad or only two. Last season there was talk of Sio moving to THP, but its probably to late for that experiment. If I'm not mistaken, Slipper played some games at THP at the 2011 RWC. He's probably still one of our best THPs...

Ordinarily I'd say Kerevi would be in the frame to make the wider squad, but in a world cup he's not going to get a look in.

not with comedy gold like that it's not ;)

at least now we can all focus on the rugby..... or maybe restart the Beale saga thread

Just to clarify when the Courts use the term "no conviction recorded" that doesn't mean that you don't have a conviction on your QLD criminal history. You do. It simply means that the conviction is not recorded in the eyes of the courts. The distinction is that having a 'conviction recorded' for...

My language was a bit loose there. I should have said "criminal history" rather than "criminal record" but the difference is splitting hairs. The fact is if an employer or any government department apply for a copy of Hunt's criminal history it'll show he's been convicted of possession.

BH - just as an example, have a look at section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (USA) which relates to working visas. It provides that anyone convicted of an offence (that's Hunt) in relation to a controlled substance, is inadmissible. Consular officers can actually waive...

I suspect he may still be able to travel yes.

No. I've dealt with a number of clients over the years who have minor drug convictions and have been refused visas in the UK and USA. I've made submissions for people before, on much more minor charges than Hunts (with no convictions being recorded). unless things have changed in the last 5...

Well advised on the presumption that the ARU has agreed behind closed doors not to rip up his contract. Lucky for the QRU they are in a position where they can simply point to the fact that this occurred prior to his time with the Reds. Still the man now has a criminal record. That will follow...

The difference is that I bet the ARU had to pay Di Patson a 6 figure sum to settle that issue.

Agree with this generally, but isn't he planning on being a kick returner? Seems like a pretty easy position to grasp, it doesn't have the tactical nuances of other roles

I suspect the prosecution agreed to alter the charges to possession on a plea of guilty. That just plays right into the hands of the CCC. It's unlikely they could ever prove supply, and had no actual evidence of physical possession.

I can see why he has made that choice to plead guilty, but from what I know about the evidence I think he would have ultimately been acquitted if he'd defend the charges. I would imagine he's canvassed this decisions with the club and has some idea of how they are going to react.

I don't think we can afford to carry a player just because they are a good goal kicker. Some nations do, but those nations don't rely on scoring tries like we do. Lilo is the only player that might win a spot on the basis of his kicking ability, but that will depend on how he performs for the...

The reality is at least 1, maybe more of these players will be injured come September. I know which one of those centres I'd leave out, but I also know which ones Cheika prefers. The wingers are really hard to select. So much talent there. I know Horne is a favourite of Cheika, plus he's...

Form permitting, I'd be leaning towards this back 3:- 11. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 14. JOC (James O'Connor) 15. Folau One area we really need to improve is our kicking game. Preferably we'd have two wingers with strong kicking games. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) and JOC (James O'Connor) provide that, although I concede that the running game of a guy like Speight might...

World cups are won on the back of strong defence. We've already shown that we have more than enough attacking firepower in the backs. What we need is to minimise our defensive liabilities.