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Hard to read to much into these trial games. I will say though I was watching the Asian Cup final at the same time this was on so I only saw periods of the game, mostly in the second half. The one main observation I took from the game is was Paia'aua. He had a bit of a shocker and I worry that...

thanks FF (Folau Fainga'a)

am i missing something. Where do i find the link on the website?

I'm certainly hopeful we'll see the likes of Pyle, Douglas and Alo-Emile make their way back to Australia in 2017-2018 for a run at the next world cup. They've all commented that they haven't given up on playing for Australia 1 day.

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I still don't get your argument that these guys have "they have heaps to prove". The above guys (White aside) are all seasoned test players that have been around the test side for at least 5 years now. When you say their accomplishments don't stack up to guys like McCaw and Gregan, that's...

I don't know if that's fair. Genia will have played in 2 world cups and is no longer the first choice halfback. Kepu will have played at 2 world cups, as will Higgers. Those guys all played in a world cup semi final and won a Tri-nations title, and Kepu and Genia played in a Lions Series. What...

I think its pretty clear at this point that most of the long term, big wallaby names will be heading overseas next year. People just have to understand it is a fact of life now. It's the natural progression. Most of the guys that are going overseas are guys that have been playing at the top of...

Agree with all of this. Plus I think from a Wallabies perspective (I might getting a bit ahead of myself) we could benefit from developing another world class fullback, one with a strong kicking game. We are a bit exposed if Folau goes down (touch wood)

Interesting/tough start to the season for the Reds. 5 games before the bye and I think we would be wanting to win at least 3 of them. The opening round against the brumbies will be particularly tough. I'd like to think we'll beat the Force and the Highlanders. If we could beat the Tahs and the...

Any idea where Hunt is earmarked to play (12 or 15)??

haha. i realise you're just kidding, but im actually gonna say fact on that one. He has Hooper, Hodgson and probably McMahon all in front of him atm. Then you have the return of pocock. It pains me to say it because i was one of those people on this forum a couple of years ago opining how Gill...

well the whole point of the forum is to debate things, question people's opinions, provide a different view point, etc. I'm hardly getting caught up, I'm merely point out that the benefits of a Pocock v a Hooper is a matter of much contention. I understand your view point though. Lets see how...

fair enough. but yes my point is that I'm not willing to accept that proposition(i.e. that the wallabies need a running 7 more than a traditional /over the ball 7), a proposition that many people believe is true (including yourself - if that's your opinion you must believe it to be true). It's...

Also as much as I love Gill, I'm yet to see anything to suggest he is anything more than a quality provincial 7 (potential aside). Hopefully he makes a real impact this year, because he's at risk of falling out of test consideration all together with McMahon now in the frame.

I appreciate this is neither the time nor the place to argue this point, but just because you write something doesn't make it a fact. I think that comment is one of the most gross misconceptions that people on this board throw around. It's merely your opinion. Whilst I appreciate the game may...

Luck with injuries is most definitely a big factor in winning the Super title, but that is interesting in and of itself. To win you need some luck not just on the injury front but also in terms of scheduling etc (i.e. playing certain teams at the right time of the season, when they are out of...

It shouldn't be a surprise that guys like Cooper and Genia are probably on their way out after the world cup. It's pretty par for the course. In the circumstances, they shouldn't be selected in the leadership group, unless there was a shortage of leaders. Hunt is an odd choice

I might be wrong, but the Rebels squad seems on average quite young. Not a lot of old heads. Samo might be a good guy to have in the squad, experience wise. If he can get in shape I think they could get some value out of him, if only as an injury back-up.

Any news on what this mystery announcement is? (good or bad news?) Also, I thought I read somewhere that Thomson is not available at the start of the season? If that's correct, when does he join the team?