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I thought Fairbanks was better than the other two this week. Gee he's a gutsy little bugger and tackles like a much bigger man.

How did he go in this game? Could be a good 'short term contract' pickup for the Force given their dwindling outside backs stock.

This game is being advertised for 2.00 p.m. on Sunday 27th March out at Ballymore. Is anyone aware of any squads? There will be a couple out with their respective Super sides. For UQ, Hanson won't be there and the halfback Prior is probably only an injury away from a bench halfback spot...

Can't see much change being made to the team apart from Horwill returning. Hope he returns at 4 with Higgers or Quirk to play 6 and Van on the bench maybe? Might be a good opportunity for the backs to play a more expansive game. With Gerard out, will Hux go to fullbacK? If so, I can see even...

Some pretty handy players in both sides, and some interesting names and selections there, would have been good to see a match report. Henari Veratau back from OS I see. How old would he be these days and would he be a chance of cracking Super rugby again? You're right LG, such a pity...

Getting a bit worked up aren't you TOCC..? Rules may well change over time due to market conditions but I'm willing to accept BR's insinuation that he has it on good authority that the Rebels were asked and denied..... at least until someone comes up with facts to contradict him. :-) BTW...

Tough to pick a best three as there were so many good players on the paddock. Was just going to pick the backrow but JOC (James O'Connor) had to be in there somewhere. 3. Hodgson 2. O'Connor 1. Brown

I'm willing to back that statement. He might not have the long range ability of Beale, but from what I have seen in club rugby over the years is that week in, week out he is consistently accurate, and he nearly always lands the pressure goals. I will take that every day over the more flighty...

I'm stoked to see Matt Brandon finally getting a Super rugby opportunity. He is the complete package as a 10. Good hands, great passing game, solid defender and excellent organiser. My only concern for him is his size and he wont be the quickest 10 out there. The main bonus is that he is a...

Hate to say it but England is a big show.

Fainga'a has been outstanding. Perhaps the others need to improve to his standard?

What a magnificent evening! They were still counting the cash when the MC announced after the match that $406,000 had been raised for the good folk of Christchurch. Onya Brisvegas!! The crowd mood was unbelievable...fireworks, a well observed minute of silence, mexican waves, a post match...

Surely Fainga'a has to be there somewhere? He's been one of their most impressive players this season.

As usual LG, more gold. Keep it coming. Have to say that i am surprised that Raiwalui is still playing top class footy. Not as surprised that he is commentating as he always struck me as being quite articulate.

Couple of good names there but the current 'player power' mentality has to be eradicated in order for anyone to enjoy long term success.

I don't mind Link doing what is best for the Reds but QC (Quade Cooper)'s tackling effectiveness has really regressed of late. No one doubts his attacking genius but it is frustrating to see that he doesn't seem to have made any effort to modify his style. There's an earlier post about his reluctance to really...

Agree, too early.

Ballymore will be going off tomorrow, with crowd numbers apparently already over 10,000 early this week. Not sure about the standard of footy that will be provided but it will be great to see all those legends back on the park. A night full of booze, nostalgia, and most importantly a night where...

Not a hell of a lot to talk about at the Reds with the bye this weekend, so taking a leaf out of Lee Grant's book, thought I might throw in a few comments about some of the Qld A players that I saw running around in the recent Pacific Cup matches against Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, who might be...