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There's a lot of pressure on McKenzie to play high tempo attacking rugby, it's one of the very reasons he got the job. Yes the reds had some games that reminded us of the Wallabies but if you think Ewen's going to play the same style as Deans then guess again... If you think he will play the...

Just watched the press conference on ARU TV. How bloody good is it to have a competent and well spoken coach advocating the game?? It's something very simple but gee does it make the whole set up sound more convincing. Long road ahead for Link but apart from Horne missing out, he's chosen a...

I reckon thats exactly it.

Like the inclusion of 3 10s though. Puts pressure on Quade and makes sure we have a good stock ready to step up when needed. None of this playing a winger or fullback at 10.

He didn't even f*cking kick when he was on, it was quade shooting. I would've gone for horne as a solid 12 any day.

Any ideas on the exclusion BH??

Seriously surprised with Harris and Sautia over Horne. Are we all sure he isn't injured/ something to do with being on the Tahs Argentina trip??

Question: How would Link have handled both the Wallabies and Reds role if, hypothetically, the Reds had made it all the way to the Super Rugby Final? He would flown from NZ to SA then back to NZ possibly before having one/two weeks to announce a squad, train them and select a 23. Any insiders...

To'omua is growing on me.... But like biggsy Quade is still my hero!!!! Back to your post, I would be extremely surprised if link goes with anyone but Quade. Unless this is some elaborate plan to psych out the ABs (I wouldn't put it past Ewen), he has been consistently showing admiration for...

Go to 7:05 and listen to the interview from Quade. Seems like some pretty important messages in what he was saying there and I don't get why we hadn't been playing a high tempo game all season. It reminded me of that stuff we saw at the start of 2011 where Genia just slowed the whole game down...

Deans sought opinion from the Super 15 coaches in Australia. Did you miss the whole ordeal involving a leaked email?

I think it was like a "Dingo has the last say" arrangement. So Assistants and Super Coaches wouldve offered opinions and whatnot.

Ok I'll bite, who would you choose instead? Don't just bag a player and say they aren't up to test standard and offer no alternative. I'd say JOC (James O'Connor) is battling for the spot. But we do need a basher to run off the inside of Quade and Cummins fills that role quite well. Digby also had very...

Absolutely 100% totally agree, but surely it all couldnt have gone to him? I was more pointing out how bullshit it was that the ARU didn't give one of the most promising players in Australia a top up.

light I said in the Quade Cooper 'mould' in respect to his passing ability, counter attacking and attacking kicking game. Also said big future prospect. Not saying he his the immediate answer, more that there needs to be some development rather than thrusting him into the top tier like so many...

Scoey bloody oath mate. Is he supposed to be a conservative, low risk 10 or an attacking maverick flyhalf? I know which one I'd rather. I hope Link reinstills some of that attacking flair. light Sounds like a prem grade 10 playing for Wests by the name of S. Greene. Needs a bit more time to...

Completely agree with this. I said it in the games thread. It was like theyd adopted the wallabies game plan. Really disappointing stuff. I do wonder, however, how much input RG has now when it comes to gameplans.

I dont think he played well, I agree with you there. But he did not have a bad game or in any way pull the cooper errors we thought he would. This seemed to translate to a 'boring' quade cooper, who just did what most 10s do like kick well, tackle well and pass well. But that was about it. So...

Jesus mate, you're positive aren't you!? We played like shit, but I don't think anyone was expecting the blowout that occurred last night. Those of us tipping the reds were probably a bit hopeful but in no way were we 'starrey eyed' dreamers. And as a matter of fact, the reds have shown in the...

Reds have really lost the spark this year hey Athilnaur... I cant quite pick it and I honestly (and yes this is through rose coloured glasses) dont think its quade. He hasnt been in his most devastating form but he's still done all the basics of a 10 quite effectively throughout the year and the...