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My real red flag position is hooker. I understand it was windy, but FF (Folau Fainga'a) must be hitting his throws at international level. Thoughts on bringing Tolu Latu back for TRC? If not, I think they give Tom Horton a run.

Can Rob Simmons please move on from Aussie rugby? He had the ref barking in his ear from a metre away, yet couldn’t register in his head. Time for the new crop of players.

Pretty fair split too be honest.

With respect qwerty, I don't know how you can make that assumption? The bloke hasn't been the head coach for a single game, for all we know, he could have been the mastermind behind many of Hansen's decisions over the last few years.

Actually very happy with the team named. Gordon over McDermott is the only surprise.

Don't understand what more Will Jordan needed to do to get a starting spot on the wing? George Bridge has been underwhelming all season. Jordan on the other hand, electric....

They will do just fine under the highball. We also have 3 very handy kickers in JOC (James O'Connor), To'omua and Banks at the back.

I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually overtakes Harrison. Also has a very handy boot.

Why do the NZRU have to be such cockheads. Make it simple, Super Rugby Au and Aotearoa for next year while we are still dealing with the complications of Covid. Then the following year, all 5 NZ teams/ all 5 Aus teams and 2 wild card teams (Pacific Islander/ Japanese). If all goes well over the...

Not a big loss, been in the Rebels system for about 5 years and has been a passenger the whole way through.

Unsure which thread to post this. Does anyone know if there will be an NRC or something of the like this year? After club footy is complete, will there be any further competition for the guys that don't make it to the Wallabies?

Agreed, would be great to give these guys a run. But the unfortunate reality is that we won't have the luxury to be running out a B team against the Argies. Think we will be needing all hands on deck for every game this series.

Yeah no real standouts to step up, have a look at this weekends team lists: https://www.facebook.com/shuteshield/photos/pcb.3712200635479333/3712198552146208/?type=3&theater Tim Anstee would be the pick of the crop, but believe he is heading west to the Force.

Great opportunity for Ikitau to show why he was selected in the Wallabies squad. The bloke can certainly play, will be good to see him in a starting role with more minutes.

Such a shame he's heading over to France next year.

The biggest selection I am struggling with is Ainsley, what's the point? He's off to NZ next year, likely he won't be coming back and getting any more caps. On the other hand, great to see Pone selected in the squad. He has all the attributes to become a very dominant prop, him and Tongan...

On that note, I think McReight was lucky to get onto the list. I would have brought Isi over him. Realistically, Hooper will be more or less playing the full 80 (Unless injured) every game. Rennie would use Wright as a backup and if worse comes to worse, Samu is equipped to play 7. Good to build...

Correct me if I am wrong, but if Rodda was to sign a deal with the Tahs/ Aus rugby for next year, wouldn't that make him eligible for test selection this year? It would be the same situation as Nic White for the RWC last year. Meaning that the Wallabies could get Rodda/ two more internationals...

If the reds need a hooker, they should sign Ed Craig. He was on loan earlier this season for the reds. Playing in the Shute Shield, tearing up!

Very very impressed with Hosea.