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Yes, there will be a new contract. What I've always wanted to know is; does the alliance agreement say "till the end of the 2020 Super Rugby season", in which case it is pretty obvious, or "until the end of the 2020 Super Rugby broadcast deal", which also seems like the Force are OK, as both the...

Abandoned read Protected.

Speculation in this forum has now reached 97.6%. Well done, team, can we hit the ton?

Sounds like they want the best of both worlds; a closed-door arbitration and the ability to appeal if they feel like it, like a court hearing.

My understanding is going to appeal is much harder with arbitration. So appeal is not a given.

That's why I would prefer to know now, rather than wait anothe 100 days. I don't want our team dropped, but if we are to be, I don't want it prolonged any further.

Oh, FFS, I wish they would just decide already!

Oh, it was fairly tame, he gave little away, the reasons for culling a team seemed to change from crowd numbers, to money to player depth.

Yes, well, my better half kind of torn into him about this - basically how can the ARU compare a team that has been around for 21 years v one that's been around for only 7. I've never seen her so feisty!

And that would be?

They will claim they are pregnant and the ARU is the father, which will make the ARU feel guilty and will let them stay. No, sorry, that was EastEnders I was thinking of.

The words used, from memory, were "he MAY answer your questions", so still worth a shot!

He played for them in his younger years.

I'll be there. I plan on asking Clyne if we will know anything in the next 48-72 hours. Funny thing is, we actually might have some idea in that timeframe (but won't hold my breath!). Unless, of course, he chickens out and doesn't attend.

I don't doubt the Lobster. For your info is Rock solid.

What is your source? We have been told this before.

Yes, you are. You do realise the situation we are in, right? You can't compare us to the Tahs / Reds / Brumbies. A lot is hinging on the events of next week.

As long as they do their job and keep our club safe, we will raise a glass or 10 to them at a TGIF and say "thanks!".

No surprises there. Shame about Tim Metch, really nice bloke, horrible run of injuries.

All of the above!