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Totally. That's my argument though, that's it's a learned skill - not an innate one. And if it's a learned skill, then it can be taught. The Wallabies coaching set up to to identify the 5 or 6 locks they're looking at for the WC, and then they need to start working with the coaches of those...

Agree with this completely. What I don't buy into is the argument that the lineout is this holistic, mystical, part of the game that only a chosen few can run. What it's closest to IMO, is an NFL position. You study tape, work out what opposing like to do in certain situations, and then apply...

He was benched last year because Damien Hill was a goose, albeit a goose who knew how to get a team scoring points. When he was on the ground almost all he did was hit rucks and make tackles, with a few carries to mix things up. Funnily enough, he's playing much looser this year and he's...

I've seen that comparison before, but I don't think it's quite right. A lineout is a set piece, there's time to systematically analyse it both pre-game and during the game itself. It's like calling a set move off a stoppage, or calling out assignments on defence when facing a set move. It's one...

Yeah absolutely, it's a good problem to have. He definitely deserves a starting spot against the French, and given he's been playing so well at lock I reckon they should put him there. Since Pyle's been benched he's been a lot more involved in the lineout and he's going well there. Have no...

Playing 8 in the Shute Shield is a pretty different issue to playing 8 in Tests. It's not a good move, even before you take into account that he's played all season at lock. I personally think he's best suited to 6, has the prototypical size for the position at Test level, but since he's been...

I'm starting the McMahon bandwagon. I'd take him over Higgers at the moment. A tackle-busting backrower with a huge motor who can put in a dominant tackle. I don't care that he's a bit undersized, he's getting shit done around the field. Get him into the squad, get him around Link and the senior...

Completely agree about the urgency, it happens every single week. Incredibly frustrating. As for Higgers, he's just looking flat at the moment. Not really offering anything. Isn't carrying well, making poor captaincy moves, not tackling a lot or hitting rucks... At the moment I'd honestly say...

Not even close. I'd like to see McMahon get a run at 8 next week.

That's because he projects as a 3rd/4th round talent, not because he's gay. If he was good enough, he would have been drafted. There's a fair few DEs/LEOs ahead of him. As for Growden. He's a grub of a man. Hard to think of anyone who's done more damage to Australian rugby. This is pure filth...

Browning must be doing something wrong in training. That's surely the only explanation? Unless Graham really hasn't liked what he's seen of him in his limited gametime and reckons he just isn't ready yet.

Totally agree, and I reckon most fans would as well. However, if McGahan is looking to play a territory based game then he's going to need a kicking flyhalf. It's why I reckon Debreczeni was picked up, he's built like a brick shithouse and can clearly kick the thing if he had footy clubs...

Don't buy that. He's always been pretty conservative, but got gun-shy after the head knocks and started kicking the ball away constantly. I won't be at all surprised if he comes down here, since McGahan is clearly after a kicking flyhalf, but I reckon he'll shit the Rebels faithful to tears.

That's just proper training and dedicated analysis. There's genuinely no reason why someone can't learn it. IMO it should be way down on the list of reasons to select a player. That's why we have set piece coaches right? If a lineout coach can't teach someone how to read what the opposition...

Pyle has been, but I'm pretty sure Higgers was calling things last week. I think the role of lineout caller is way overrated to be honest. How hard can it possibly be to watch some film and work out the opposition patterns? And surely most throws are pre-gamed with the coaches anyway? If you're...

Because if a fan who actively posts on a rugby forum can't be bothered going then the Rebels are fucked. That and when we win you'll hate yourself for not going.

I'd probably take Tomane over Cummins at the moment. He works harder to get involved in the game when things don't fall in his lap.

I'm sure he meant Inman, daz. It's okay buddy, we're here for you.

I like that Bman. Wouldn't mind seeing McCalman have a shot at 8. Maybe even take a flyer on Mogg for a wing spot. It's a very one-paced backline otherwise.

Agree completely. Carter, Jones, Skelton and Coleman (at a stretch) should all be given a look. Horwill at his best was great, but he just hasn't shown anything more than glimpses this season. Simmons had an excellent EOYT but hasn't been all that great in the Soup - and his decision making...