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Re the number 7 discussion, I agree with pretty much everything that's been said, but throw in the mix that it will be interesting to see how Tizzano develops over the next two years.

Regarding my comments about Valetini. Yes, he is a big strong kid who is a strong runner and hits hard in defence. IMO he has had one good game, quite a few where he comes and goes, and last night was completely absent. Seru Uru is just as damaging but for the whole time he's on the field...

By the letter of the law, what the Brumbies were doing was a 'flying wedge' even though it was hardly moving. There is no requirement in the rules for it to be moving at any particular speed to be illegal. I don't blame Cooper for letting it go, I don't think anyone watching it knew how to...

For the Brumbies *Neville continues to be the form lock in the competition, I would really like to see him in gold this year *Tom Wright should be the first player picked for the Wallabies this year, sheer class. He and Korobeite are an absolute no-brainer for the wings * The Brumbies back three...

Really enjoyed that, despite the result. All I've really been looking for is improvement, and we finally saw it. My points re the Tahs. Negative *lack of composure when in the scoring zone, way too many chances missed *Very poor defensively on the edges, particularly Newsome and Maddocks. That's...

Bell - 20, Porecki - 28, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) - 24, Williams - 20, Douglas - 21, Sinclair - 28, Tizzano - 21, Harris - 20! Is this the youngest pack ever to take the field in Super Rugby?

And you thought last week was ugly!!! If this young side's heart wasn't broken before this, it surely is now.

I don't think Link is any chance. Jones, if we could afford him (which we can't) has a funny sort of record. He started well with the Wallabies, then all turned to shit, as it has done with England, and the less said about his stint with the Reds the better. Cron has been successful at the lower...

This is a disgrace (Blackadder will be delighted though) Davis is showing the capacity to destroy rugby in what has traditionally been the strongest state, he needs to exit the building now. I don't know whether Penney was the right coach or not, but you can't make a silk purse out of a sows...

Just a quick one on the Reds centres, for mine Paisami is the best 12 in Aus at the moment, and by quite a bit, a real class act. Petaia, on the other hand, while clearly a remarkable athlete, I wouldn't want near a test side until he learns to respect posession.

Got to give a bit of a plug for Harrison last night. I think he gets better every week and he's a tough little bugger. He's got a good running game, kicks very well, both during play and off the tee, and is constantly looking to put players away. His decision making, while still with some...

Both injured

The guy under most pressure here will be the scorer! I guess Sinclair and Harris come in at 6 and 8 respectively.

My suggested Tahs side: Bell, Porecki, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Caird, Wykes, Swinton, Tizzano, Dempsey, Grant, Harrison, Ramm, Foketi, Perese, Newsome, Maddocks Res: Horton, Faulkner, Breen, Williams, Sinclair, Robertson, Edmed, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase). Let's keep the Reds out of triple figures!!!!

Perese will be back, I think Walton is a long term injury.

I know I'm way away from the majority here (and maybe looking through pale blue glasses) but over the last few games I've seen a Tahs team that, in terms of ability and effort, really aren't that far off the pace. They're just unbelievably stupid! They really do create numerous opportunities...

I certainly rate Harrison behind JOC (James O'Connor), To'omua and Lolesio at this stage, although like KOB, if you were just picking a team from the these two Harrison at 10 and To'omua at 12 isn't a bad call. I think Harrison has been doing a fair job (with some errors) behind a badly beaten forward pack. I...

For me Ramm over Anderson (Maddocks will be marking Koro) and the Tahs back row. Full stop.

The issues between Ella and Jones were way more than just captaincy. But yes, a tragic loss of a huge talent.

I don't think Wells is any better than Dempsey, I'm glad Wells has a starting gig but among plenty of ordinary recruitment decisions I don't think that was one. In fact, with Swinton, Tizzano, Dempsey, Sinclair, Harris, Gamble and Hooper to return, I would suggest the back row is about the only...