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No but he did fit the ‘anyone but Cooper’ selection policy like JOC (James O'Connor) did vs the BI Lions

I’m really enjoying the commitment to play at the line in attack. It makes for far more exciting rugby. The Rebels certainly seem to have the best skills of the Aust teams and they are playing the best rugby with Meakes and Cooper combining well to provide for their outside men. The Reb v Hig...

Great to see the Rebels attacking at the advantage line. Not something we've seen in Aust rugby for many years. Meakes had a wonderful match. The Brumbies really lack direction in the backline. They seem to be able to get into attacking positions easily enough, but fail to finish. Overall the...

Hoping Cooper and Meakes can form the sort of partnership Cooper and Ant Finger formed in the Reds' golden year. Front 3 a bit of a concern however up against a strong Brumbies front row

Rebels by 25

any ideas when the Rebels side is announced?

worse still is that our one trick isn't very good

At a time when Aust rugby needs strong and decisive leadership, this soft-shoe announcement does not provide it. Either back Cheika or sack him. Not try and do both.

I'm a new member to the Rebels and was wondering when they generally sent out the member's packs - any ideas?

I don’t think they’ll get rid of Cheika as the board backed him only 2 months ago. To do that would be be for Clyne and Castlel to admit failure, and that’s not something Boards and CEO’s do these days. If they bin Cheika (which they won’t) I reckon sign Jake White to short term contract to...

What has struck me over the last few weeks is the totally disconnected way the team plays. Everything is Groundhog Day predictable. It sad and it can’t be a good environment to be in. What we know is there will be no change.

The Smith brothers (all three of them if you include George) managed to stay in the good books despite getting on the cans and missing training sessions or punching on with cabbies.

Really looking forward to watching the Rebs next season. So much so I’ve signed on as a member. Probably won’t get to any games however, apart from when they play the Reds in Brisbane that is.

On that note, I'll leave you with it

Reg - my statement was about boosting revenue, not the answer to "all our ailing" so please stick to the issue at hand and not try and spin the discussion off into an orbit that is of your choosing. As for the NRC, I doubt even Jesus Christ playing 10 could draw a crowd to watch it. What I...

If only we had a high profile player who the crowds love to watch and would probably draw more punters to home games and sell jerseys, hats, memberships et al waiting in the wings wanting to play. That would boost revenue wouldn't it? It's just this silly recurring dream I have

I cannot fathom why an organisation would not choose a proven, high level professional player over a bunch of colts; maybe it's got something to do with his haircut? If Thorn is building his program (Reg's words) I'd love to know a time-frame as to when it will be complete.

Perhaps RC’s lack of allegiance or connection to rugby insiders might be a positive so long as she can develop a strategy that is deliverable and backed by the board. This strategy must focus on new thinking and not include ‘good rugby men’ such as Gregan, Eales, Kafer et al. I seriously doubt...

A reliable kicker isn't really required as Hooper passes up so many penalty goal opportunities. The Saffers were happy to kill the play knowing full well Hooper would opt for the low percentage option. The Saffers comfortably disrupted the Wallaby set piece and quashed any decent first phase...

I watched the game on replay this morning and ironically I think the Wallabies have played far worse in the past than last night. Regardless, there’ll be no consequences for last nights loss and they same people will be in the same roles doing the same job and getting the same results at least...