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Neville was a talented Rower and was assessed by a HPU and offered Rugby later taken into Brumby Academy and played SS at the same time.

Further selective quote "Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has repeatedly warned that a draft would be pointless if all it achieved was an equalisation of talent in the Australian franchises that created five teams that basically finish mid-table. Only if a way could be found to make all of those...

Reasons for Roach if he doesn't compromise Tah's scrum. Even though it is already compromised. 1. It's a change - a least appear to do something 2. Tah version of Pooper 3. May change pace of game in defence 4. Could work on attack

Something that has gone under the radar or is a given. The Tah's have missed Foley this year. Kafer mentioned in the first half runners were unsure where to be for an off load when Beale was running the ball. I also think NSW are unbalanced in the Second Row with the division of tasks, Line...

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/rugby-players-union-supports-a-draft-system/news-story/7869abea45dc68bdbd3fb59c25af6f59 From behind the Paywall. That represents a massive shift in RUPA’s historical position on the subject. Until now, not only has a draft been off the table...

Mark Ella was was pitching McGahan for the Red's coaching vacancy and then as a contender with Larkham post Chieka.

Rod Iona is with Warringah Manly Shute Shield have listed Ins Jack Reid - Canberra. More info please

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/opinion/rugby-still-hasnt-got-over-the-blight-of-mateship-over-merit/news-story/b9b4068b02be7b74501c752bdd69dd0e From the Australian with the Gospel according to St Mark Ella. I am not sure if it is irony but the suggestion about the next Red's coach...

Interesting Rod Iona now in Shute Shield

I take it this is for the matches against England. Even though Chieka has a conservative side to selection I am basing on now as at Round 3 and would prefer exposed form from injured and overseas No Giteau rule in 2016 and all bets off for Bledisloe 1. Sio 2. Moore 3. Holmes 4. Simmons 5...

Most laughable was that SANZAR judiciary has declared all games are equal - Test = Super Rugby= Club Competition = Trial game. Pity the sevens wasn't on this weekend coming Latu could have got credit with 6 games in a weekend. Hope Latu was starting for Sydney University would hate for him...

Judicary result Latu one match suspension Waratah's promise he would have played in Sydney Uni trial game. This is a sick joke of inconsistency.

I know hope is not a plan but with the NSW NRC franchises. I hope that the three head coaches are not current Shute Shield head coaches. Even if NSWRU do'nt take a lead I hope for them to invest intellectually for their benefit. I would keep Jim Williams and hope for say a Phil Waugh and...

While the NSW NRC teams seem to be dithering the Brumbies/Vikings seem to be on a full season cycle. Currently the Under 20s are being played and at least three players have been pegged for significant roles with EPS or development contracts. Jooste, Lomax and Jackson-Hope. Reckon you could...

Brumbies TV on One has thrown up a coincidence in that all the guests have scored tries. Episode 1 prior to Game 1 - Guests Carter and Fardy Episode 2 this week Tomane and Lealiifano Might have players queued up to be interviewed by Stephanie Brantz

Interesting that after the Yellow Card the Tah's did a Roberto Duran "No Mas"

While at the other end, a comment in 'The Code' mentioned that the Brumbies came back fitter than previously. Should benefit 4 of the Aussie Super Rugby sides.

Market forces are already at work QLD Private schools are doing the job for ARU in the past. Victoria were raided for schoolboy talent. Early examples LLoyd Johansson, Digby Ioane, Ben Tapaui. WA has recently lost Jayden Ngamanu and Jean Charl Smith. SA with UJ Seuteni and Tas with Nili Fielea...

This years NRC may be more intriguing in the make up of the squad. Some of the Brumbies personnel decisions could influence this team. As the Super Rugby players are parachuted in and out go the JID foot slogger’s. I expect the Vikings to take the maximum number of Super Rugby players...

Back off on the bias - disagree with this as Isaac Thompson. Good pedigree from NZ. Stuck locally in NZ behind Aaron Cruden. Injuries at wrong times. Now 28 and time running out to make as Super Rugby or higher level. JID Grand Final behind Rod Iona who was at time contracted Brumby. I do not...