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Almost like a forerunner to what might happen if RA sell off part of the game to PE, or hock it up to the gills in the belief that the golden egg will come through in 2025 or 2027. And all the time the game continues to lose supporters at both Super Rugby and Wallaby levels. I am one of those who...

Not so sure KOB. Given that the Brumbies could have played Mack more and that he went looking for greener pastures, had a centralised system said to him, "here's the contract, now off to Perth (or Melbourne) you go", I reckon he'd still hjave opted for Ireland. And unfortunately there will be...

3. Valetini 2. Nawaqanitawase 1. Bell

Agree on Pone. But there's a few more who also deserve that description, especially Koroibete, Kerevi, Arnold (so much for overseas picks) and who would have guessed, Donaldson. Tate tried hard but was totally outclassed by Davis. But of course, that was all the forwards fault (sarcasm). He did...

I am deeply skeptical of the current moves Dru. There are many posters from both NSW and Qld on these threads complaining about the loss of players developed in those states to the Brumbies/Rebels/Force with at least some of them calling for their return. I can accept that I could misread the...

When that greater good is fueled by envy, and the motivation seems to be to plunder the playing strength of the club to shore up the good old boys of NSW and Qld, then there is every reason to be skeptical.

It is important Adam that RA stipulate what those "some aspects" are. This is probably exactly the detail the Brumbies are wanting, and others too if they know what's good for them. If it's intended that a centralised body will take over the licences/ownership of the franchises, history should...

Does points difference matter? If we beat Wales, unlikely, and finish on same number of points on the ladder, wouldn't we progress by having beaten them head to head?

I want the Wallabies to win, with the necessary tries and points differentials to progress to the Quarter Finals. I just don't see that happening. By the end of the EOYT last year I was feeling confident we had the side, players and coaching team to beat Wales whenever we played them. Right...

In what context would King Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, be barracking for the Wallabies? And of what relevance is a nitwit like any of the British Royal Family to Australian Rugby? McLennan is just adding to the evidence that he is unsuitable in his present job. Poor decisions around...

I'm not sold on Perecki. He's there primarily because he is more consistent with his throwing at the lineout. In general play, he does not win collisions, often misses tackles and is nearing the status of penalty magnet. I reckon, in general play, Faessler has it over him, but Porecki's lineout...

Assume you mean won't be able to play for the Baa Baas if announced beforehand, KOB? Can easily see him get a short run for the Baa Baas and then off the France the next day for a couple of training sessions with the Wallabies and then into the starting 15 for Portugal. Lenny won't need a lot...

Why not Lala Lam at 2?

Kellaway, Nawaqanitawase and Koroibete, yes. Petaia at 13, no. Jordan is more likely to kick the ball away any time he touches it within striking distance of the tryline. Haven't really seen him break the line or set up others in the 13 spot and his defence there is very questionable. Put him on...

Hard choice between Derpus and Dismal.

While Shiggins is notorious for his frequent rants against referees, others on here have also raised most of the issues he listed above. However, without appearing to go the whole hog with him and claiming the officiating was affected by what happened in the previous game, what idiot would...

Personally, I wouldn't go quite that far, but I do like it.

That's harsh on the forwards TT. Some of the turnovers at the ruck were because the ball carrier got himself isolated, but most were because of very marginal refereeing of the breakdown. In any other game I've seen over the past couple of years, some of those turnovers would not have been...

Responsible for fast-tracking all ACT Brumbies players directly into the Wallabies. Don't complain, nobody else in Australian rugby knows how to win. Many a true word spoken in jest DP.

In his pathologically misguided way, I think Eddie is trying to develop a new form of rugby, being a hybrid League/Rugby style. On the evidence of his last 7 tests, Eddie still doesn't like the set piece aspects of Rugby, and has no time at all for phase play. His preference for ex-League...