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Information I read is Francis is a 22 year old loose head, 180cm and 118kg, with a background in league, plays for Eastwood and played Aus U20's in 2018 & 2019 Darcy Breen is a 21 year old tight head, 187cm and 112kg, played Aus schoolboys in 2017, plays for SU and Aus U20's in 2019 Very young...

Bell not fit yet?

And I would prefer Simmons and Hanigan to Caird and Whetton, however neither of these things are going to happen, so we need to play the cards we've been dealt! Whetton is a journeyman who has only ever reached the level below Super, while at least Caird is young and looks to have some upside. I...

Suggested Tahs side: Bell, Porecki, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Caird, Wykes, Swinton, Tizzano, Dempsey, Grant, Harrison, Ramm, Moeroa, Newsome, Maddocks, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase); Res: Horton, Tatola, Faulkner, Sinclair, Harris, Robertson, Edmed, Foketi

Who is available for the Tahs this week? When are Wykes, Foketi and Donaldson Back? Is Bell fit again?

No, AAA can't return. After 20 minutes he is replaced, but he can't come back on. I haver to agree with BH regarding injury, the extent of the injury should have no bearing on the severity of the punishment. If you flip a player on to his head in an illegal tackle, it is only good luck when he...

This concept that the Brumbies were made up of Tahs rejects May have had some (and only some) credibility early on, but to trot out that line now has no credibility at all. The reality is that winning teams are the preference of the better players, because being in a winning team gives you the...

The biggest share of RA top-ups this year will be going to the Reds & Brumbies players, there will be SFA to the Tahs. With Hooper, Simmons and Hanigan gone, the total Tahs representation from last year's Wallabies are two bench players, Bell and Gordon (incidentally both of whom are currently...

Probably missed that boat. There is a significant proportion of the western Sydney population with Pacific Islander background, who would probably have an initial inclination to play rugby, given it's the national sport in Samoa, Fiji, Tonga etc. However, the NRL were much quicker to jump on...

Swinton was suspended!! Gee BR, anyone who played must feel pissed that you picked two players who didn't even play ahead of them (come to think of it, that might be justified with some of the Tahs on Friday night).

Mostly agree with you UTR. Bell may have a huge future (I think he will) but right now Slipper is clearly ahead of him. Horton and McInerney are hard to separate, Horton probably better about the paddock, but small which might give McInerney the edge in the scrum. I am a big fan of Harrison, but...

I think we probably match the Brumbies in the back row. Pity about the other twelve positions!

With you BH, I'll be at a wedding! And yes Brumby Jack, it is convenient!

I have been on about this before regarding Hooper, but the same thing is relevant to Newsome. Captaincy is about leadership, and while we can watch what a player does on the paddock with regard to their ability to play, there is no way someone sitting and watching a television screen can...

Yes, we didn't want to think about it!!!

Good thought BA, however I think it's a luxury we don't have! I guess you're suggesting Edmed. which does create that second playmaker, but gee you're short on fire-power!

I'm thinking Moeroa (I assume he will be fit, I thought Penney said he 'just had a niggle') will be at 12, Newsome at 13 and Nawaqanitawase at 14. I'm assuming Grant will start at 9, bringing Robertson onto the bench, with Edmed and I guess Reilly the other two bench backs, unless Donaldson is...

Personally I think it might be time to give Moeroa a crack at 12, although given Penney's apparent view of the guy it's unlikely. Then Foketi at 13 (if he's back and fit) and keep Newsome on the wing. Also not too sure about the locks, I think either Douglas or Williams should be given a shot, i...

Yep, that's right guys, one of the youngest, most inexperienced Super rugby sides ever lose the first match of the season, sack the coach!!! Unbelievable. I agree, Nutter, we are a real chance for the spoon this year. Take the side that finished second last in 2020, remove Wallabies Robertson...

Well that just demonstrates how far this Tahs side has to go. They were totally dominated in the forwards, particularly the tight five, and the backs looked like they had never met each other. I'm still happy there is a lot of potential in what is an extremely young side, but as a unit they are...