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Tui did miss a couple of tackles last week. I wonder if he's been dropped or if he's injured or is it just rotation?

I am not yet sold one iota on Teddy Wilson. I reckon Tuttle has it all over him for experience, game management and skills. Joe Walton is a skilful player but still getting over long term injuries imo. I would take Ili over him in the blink of an eye atm. Can't say that I've been impressed...

If I were a Brumby selector, I'd be looking at the final 4 games and player selections in a strategic sense to give the best chance of retaining a spot in the top 2 on the ladder. First up, I reckon Rob Valetini is due for a break. He has played a lot of games at a pace and with collisions very...

Rebel's bench looks a lot stronger than the Tahs. Gamble probably the only Tahs reserve I'd take over their Rebels counterparts.

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I have a concern about Dan Palmer's role as lineout coach. I'm not sure if he has that position with the Brumbies, but the Brumbies lineout is not performing like a well oiled engine atm. Both Pollard and Lonergan (a little less so) throw too shallow allowing any opposition jumper getting up in...

Is there a November tour in a RWC year? I thought not.

Rugby in NZ seems to have a schizophrenic response to Super Rugby. Fans do not want to water down any of their present teams and believe it is up to Australian rugby to raise its standards (which is reasonable). They think that any watering down will lead to a drop in the All Blacks standards...

Not sure that that works as well as it might Ghost. The Super A comp would need to start too early to fit in with the Super Rugby start, wouldn't it? Super Rugby already starts in the first half of February when it's arguably still too hot, but I can't see that changing if it is to fit in before the July test...

That's a knell, not a kneel.

May I ask, what's the death kneel PC? Is that where you are about to lose your head?

Past performance would probably indicate a three game SRAu comp. Likely to compete with the SS finals and NSW might not be able, or willing, to field a side.:(:confused:

Don't disagree on any of those comments D. What gets up my nose a bit is that pilferers often place a hand on the tackled player on the ground to stay upright but rarely get caught. What's the difference between hands on the ground or hands on the tackled player to keep the balance and stay on...

Poor kick because the chase was poor. With a good chase it wouldn't have led to that try.

Carter definitely a step up on Noah, but I'd still take Noah over any of the other No10s currently playing in Aus. Noah is a class footballer, not necessarily a class No10. Carter can do things that no other Aus No10 has been able since the younger days of Quade, and then he is a multi-times...

A tackled player is allowed to reach out and place the ball in any direction. Eloff pushed his body forward to reach the line in what Doleman called a secondary movement (as distinct from the RL second movement). Carter Gordon >> Noah Lolesio.

Carter Gordon is a breath of fresh air. He is already much more than an exciting prospect. He has proven to be the best No 10 in the land, confirmed again today. He still has so much improvement, growth and development in him, it is scary. He is a must for the second No 10 spot in the RWC squad...

For those who think Lachie Lonergan is too small, I suggest you have a look at a section of play around 10 minutes to go when he absolutely smashes Pone Faumasili at full pace and within two one-off runner phases is there to make the steal just out from the tryline. He is the best No 2 in the...

I'd prefer him to stay at the Brumbies, but failing that I think the Rebels would benefit more by having him and he would be more likely to keep his form in front of the Wallaby coaches/selectors. Harsh, but I think it's true. However, if Nic is happy with a deal to go to the Force, then he...

Holloway continues to put in impressive performances whether at lock or 6. He is really showing the potential he had when playing 8 at Southern Districts. MOTM for me. McReight had a belter in a losing side. Harry Wilson beat Gleeson for workload but Gleeson beat Wilson for impact. Is Seu...