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Bullrush - the idea is they both make the tackle - one low and one on the ball as Eddie suggests - both players know that once #10 passes the ball they are going to make a double tackle on SBW. Whichever arm he holds the ball in the tackler on that side aims for the ball whilst the other goes...

Agree that the double team plan would be simple to overcome and in fact exploit using SBW as the decoy and passing behind him. I think the best way to defend against him would be a pincer move with #12 defending outside SBW angling in at him and #10 angling out at him. They aim to hit him...

Reds and Academy have released a decent number of players for Round 1 this weekend: Easts - Quirk, Bermingham, Faulkner, Stohlberg, Toua Sunnybank - Leroy, Schatz, Matt Lucas, Tapaui Uni - Buchanan, Davis, McDuling, Simon Morahan Gold Coast - Kimmince, Butler GPS - Coridas, Frisby...

Thanks Hawko

I've posted some video analysis that shows some defensive issues for the Tahs in last weeks game and discusses possible game plans - see http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/reds-v-waratahs-game-plans/

Davies is quick but probably can't cover both wings - presume Digby is the missing name. Interesting calls from Link - Harris to #12 and Fainga to #13 looks good to me. James Hanson - first start - this could be the start of something for Australian rugby. I think he'll make a real go of...

I'm away this weekend but am going to come back early to catch this game - I think it'll be worth the effort. Bruce - I know that QLD Uni are missing a number of players (outside of those on duty with the Reds), what about Sydney Uni (outside of those on duty for the Tahs).

The ARU permits the State unions to allow rolling substitutions (interchange) in club rugby competitions in Australia. One of the conditions for rolling substitutions is: "Any substitute who takes the field of play immediately following the awarding of a penalty kick to his team or after a...

Does anyone have any news on results from the Laffan Cup?

Pay that one!

Those Kiwis really do seem to think they can win the 2011 RWC. My prediction - it'll be a New Zealand v. Australia final - Wayne Barnes to referee the game and there will be some very unhappy Kiwis after the game.

Assuming Hynes and Davies are out, I'd go with: 1. Holmes 2. Hanson - Fainga'a has been quiet in first two games 3. Slipper 4. Simmons 5. Humphries 6. Shatz - need more pace in the backrow so can't afford Higginbotham and Houston in starting team or if Shatz is not fit Quirk 7. Robinson...

Don't think the props are automatic yet but if either one is it would be Robinson, provided he finds some of his 2009 form. If I had to choose a tighthead today it's be Slipper. I think Moore will start ahead of TPN. TPN makes a great impact off the bench but Moore is more dependable...

I've had a look at the 2010 Super 14 statistics to see what the show about how tight the Australian derbies were - read the article at http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/what-can-we-expect-from-the-australian-local-derbies/

Wow - loved it - not sure if we can get all those graphical tricks going with our analysis at G&GR but we'll try some of them.

Understand Uni is training at Ballymore. Easts and Wests apparently back on their fields next week. Anyone heard news about player movements? I believe Souths have lost most of their first choice back line from 2010. Anyone know who Souths have appointed as Premier coaches?

I've just posted my George Smith tribute video at http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/video-george-smith-tribute/ - hope you enjoy.

RugbyReg was just about correct - late in 1st half v Italy - 38th min if you're looking for it.

Gagger - Pocock v Burger was at 12.20 in 2nd half in Brisbane

I share the view that Rocky's captaincy improved during the year - good Captains take a little while to develop. John Eales with two years experience as captain was vastly different as a captain than in his first year. Whether Rocky can get anywhere near Eales as a captain remains to be seen...