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Looks like they are going for an attacking forwards bench (besides simmons). Would have thought they would put Slipper on for the 2nd hf instead of Sio if that is the case. McReight is a very good ball runner and link player. Finishing with a backrow of Hoops, McReight and Wilson will have...

Pretty much thinking the same. I wonder if they will rotate the front row to finish with a more dynamic pack. That's probably it for the piggies. Plus Lolesio on the bench with Hodge. Probably Samu as backrow reserve.

I was hoping for another controlled leak in the papers today.

Mate 100% agree. I had the pleasure of seeing him live when he was at the Blues as well as at the 2003 RWC in which he ripped up. I would take him in his prime over any other strike winger. He was absolutely phenomenal. His combination of acceleration, top end speed, balance, ability to step...

Mac Grealy won Rookie of the year for Qld Premier Rugby today. Roberts rugby will be happy. Very keen to see how he steps onto the stage on Sunday. Hopefully he makes a statement and pushes for higher claims.

I did not know that. Interesting. Covers the entire backrow then.

This has me worried. While he managed big super rugby minutes this year well he was completely off his feet in the last 5 he was on the field. Understandable as he has an engine which just pushes him. Speed and physicality must have got to him by the end there. I think Rennie will have a plan...

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I've watched the game several times as well. I cannot see how you have interpreted it those ways but given this and your earlier posts it is firmly what you think. I wont bother continuing on with it as my points all remain the same. He will be selected again this week. Petaia at 13 as well...

I think people are mad here calling for To'omua's spot to be given to a complete Rookie. He affected several turnovers just from his rush defense decisions alone and was still rallying the defensive line, making hits, bouncing back to his feet and resetting quicker than anyone at the 85th minute...

I reckon their attack plan will be very heavy on the cross kick/contestable kicks behind our line, particularly to JB's side. Marika isn't great under a kick, often looks flustered. Makes sense to put dmac at 15 and keep JB where he is in that case.

I am wondering if anyone else has noticed that To'omua seems to be doing most of the media? We haven't heard much from Hoops in the lead up to the tests starting(not that I have seen anyway, I do not live in oz so mainly social media and internet news etc). From all reports Rennie is an...

Good luck to these young men. Such an incredible moment for Wilson, Paisami, Daugunu and Lolesio. That video the Wallabies put up with them hearing their names called out was fantastic. Such genuine happiness shown by them all. I'm very excited to see them belt out our anthem on Sunday. Very...

I guess that means JOC (James O'Connor) is back up 13... unless Hodge at 23. Wilson starting at 8 is huge... what a year for the young man. Paisami as well.

Good and accurate observation. I've watched all of petaia's pro games and can say that he makes very good decisions in defense. Maybe not quite at Kuridrani's level yet however I believe he will get there in time. I really do not have much concern about either his decision making nor his actual...

Biggest selection dilemmas for my mind are 6/8, 9, 14 and reserve backs. 1. 7As (Allan Ala'alatoa) 2. FF (Folau Fainga'a) 3. Sio 4. Phillip 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 6. Valetini 7. Hooper 8. Samu 9. McDermott 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 11. Marika 12. To'omua 13. Petaia 14. Daugunu 15. DHP 16. Jordan 17. Tupou 18. Slipper 19. Simmons 20. Wilson 21. White 22. Paisami...

Thought it would be interesting to compare the best players of the domestic year with some other selections here being thrown about. Parentheses designate not in Oz Squad and slash indicating very narrow decisions with top performing first. 1. Tupou 2. FF (Folau Fainga'a) 3. Slipper 4. Phillip 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) /...

I've seen him have plenty of bad games and most of his games are just average TBH. 15 is probably his position however he isn't really someone who will light the game up from the back. Could be a decent test match 15 if given time there I think. Control the game type of guy. He seems like a...

Agreed. I am just not sure if the selectors will do this.

Good points on Simone. TBH I hadn't really considered him a chance of starting at 12 due to To'omua and JOC (James O'Connor) both having good super seasons however you are right in that Simone has been the best 12. He has some great attributes to his game and his size is a real plus considering we do not have the...