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Interesting concept... although I'm not sure how feasible directly after a world cup.

Just heard Anscombe is out... it's really screwed me as I've benched Lealiiafno due to the Brumbie's bye My team this week: James Slipper / Pek Cowan Hikawera Elliot Andries Bekker / Steven Luatua Sam Cane / Pieter Labuschange / Luke Braid Brendan McKibbin Gareth Anscombe Fancis Saili /...

Betham, Skeleton and Ulugia are of Samoan decent... but they're all part of team Tonga.

I have a syndrome?

As well as they are both playing at the moment, I cannot see two rookies taking the field in the back three.

I'd suggest there will be a fourth prop picked in the 25 man squad. They'll need one in order to do opposed scrumaging at training.

There is a good article on the SHM this mornign about Indigenous players in Rugby... http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/snowballs-chance-as-rugby-chases-its-own-gi-20130508-2j7rf.html

Personally, I think there is buckley's chance all three will make the 31 man squad. Palmer at a push. Sio for the end of year tour, not against the Lions.

Yeah.... but the Reds have a bye that weekend.

JEEEEEEEEEESUS How many chances does this bloke need? Does he have rocks for Brains? Please Kurtley, I beg you.... don't go walkabout like Andrew Walker just yet...

Why are people talking about Burgess. Yes, he is contracted to the Rebels - but for next year. We've got no hope of seeing him in Wallaby gld this year.

I think the six that we'll see added to the squad after the 7 June look something like: 1. Barnes: needs the game time for the Tahs. If he is selected in the initial squad he'll be very underdone. 2. MMM: same as Barnes above. 3. Palmer: in all likelihood there'll be 5 props in the 31 man...

Agreed. Much is said about the balance of the back row. In many respects it should be about the balance of the back 5, or entire 8 for that matter. As well as Mowen is playing, I can't see him making the 15 for the first test. I think it's more likely that we'll see Simmons return to favour...

There is no homogenous 'Indigenous Australian' sterotype of build or athletic ability. This is due to the fact that Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders have essentially 'evolved' to suit the varying landscapes of Australia. For instance, the people native that belong to the countries of the...

Whilst some questions are crystalising, some are becoming incredibly murky. 1) Is there enough room for three opensides in a 31 man squad? Will Smith make it? At the expense of Hooper or Gill? 2) Who is going to partner Kev in the 1st XV? Will this person have to be the lineout leader? 3) Do...

^ Agreed. I'm also anticipating a number of Brumbies to be held back too, this is due to the fact that at the begining of the season it was mentioned that the initial 25 man squad would be dependent on the finals hopes of the Australian teams. I therefore anticipate a number of Brumbies in...

I'd hardly call Tiaan Strauss a league convert... given he was a naturalised rugby player having played all his formative years and most of his senior years playing rugby both in Aust and SA.

ummmm SBW? Thorne? I'd argue they were the most successful converts... Neither of them were wing or fullback, and both won a World Cup.

Go easy Braveheart, no need for a bull in a China shop just yet. We'll Finish soon.

Braveheart, why the Haiti? I cannot Belize some of these puns. Anyway, back on topic... It'll be interesting to see how Israel goes in his first trip to Africa.