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Out of interest Qwerty, do you know how many lineouts Gleeson took, if any? If he's not a genuine lineout option, we can't have that backrow with Skelton in the Row.

Live I thought it was a no arms tackle, and at the time I didn't realise it was Hooper involved as the tv was in long shot. The close up showed he did attempt to use his arms, but not sure about the point of contact. The way McReight stopped dead in the collision suggests to me that Hooper was...

A bit of doubt in my mind on that try. Vunivalu seemed to crawl along the ground to get the ball to the line.

Two rolling maul tries D, you should be in your complaining best element.

I tipped the Tahs to finish 2nd of the Aussie teams earlier in the season so I will stick with them to beat the Reds tonight.

I hope Nic White took notice of this game, LOL.

He is pretty ineffectual otherwise too. Plays very light. Force have three better hookers imo. Kaitu'u, Fainga'a and Marley Pearce.

I agree that that is how Eddie has to manage his XV and XXIII. But there are whispers about that Aus A could be playing Tonga. If it happens, it should be three matches played on the off-weekends for the Wallabies through TRC. Those games should feature the rest of the players under...

So you continue to say. Some examples if you will? And the no arms tackle and ball throw against the Canes don't count because they were not picked up and had no detrimental affect on the game.

With 4 tests only available before the squad is selected/announced, is there a real opportunity for Eddie to run a proper trial there for the three players? Does he give them a full test each and only then has the fourth test to see his team on the field? Is that fair on the player up against...

I reckon one of Kellaway or Petaia will be the 23 due to their greater versatility. Therefore Wright at 15, which I think he's earnt on his form all year. My selection would be 11 Koroibete, 14 Petaia, 15 Wright. Petaia I think is the better winger than Andrew K.

Dru, what if it comes down to having enough money to keep one of White and Slipper but not both? Don't the contract values of players automatically increase when they play for the Wallabies? Wouldn't the Brumbies contracts for Lachy Lonergan, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Billy Pollard and Noah...

Not really a shot Tazzy, but can you clarify the "loaning" and "loaning out" meanings please. Perhaps one should be "lending" and the other "borrowing"?

Toss of the coin, depending on the idiosyncracies of Doleman in the middle. Anyway, exciting to see both Isi and Tom Hooper back on the field. EDIT : again I pose the question why a derby in Aus should have a NZ ref? The game is clearly officiated differently in both countries and we would...

I hope Max Burey is a defensive warrior because he'll have the likes of Fainga'anuku running at him all game. Looking forward to seeing Isi out there again.

I think there is another reason why Michael Hooper might miss out on at least some tests. If the Wallabies start both Skelton and Valetini, and the coaches would probably be out of their collective minds not to do so in the important games, then it would be beneficial to have a genuine lineout...

Good effort DCT. While those stats have identified a few (actually very few) who will undoubtedly make the squad, I reckon this actually proves how meaningless they are. Also, by the stats the Brumbies should be at or near the bottom of the Aussie contingent. LOFL.

The likely squad is firming up isn't it. Fitness and injuries allowing, there's really only a couple of spots still in contention. Like Qwerty, I like Gibbon in the front row in Tom Robertson's place, but not much between them. I think you've nailed the hookers. Unlike others here, I think...

I'd think they both have overseas options, but I understand they both want to continue with the Brumbies at least until the BILT. White has certainly been vocal about his wish to remain on. EDIT : sorry, not the right thread for this discussion.

No game is a gimme. Any side can win on the day (well, maybe not Moana) and the Rebels have history of wins against the odds playing the Brumbies. I'll be hoping for a bonus point win but not expecting it. Any news out of the Rebels about Carter Gordon's status? He will be a big loss for the...