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I see a lot more 'what I would like to see' rather than impartial prediction, particularly BR & Jamie. On paper the Rebels are by far the best side, even with a suspect front row, so with my best attempt at impartiality I am predicting Rebels, with Tahs & Brumbies to fight out second, Reds are...

Soccer grows for several reasons, the first being because so many parents these days (mothers in particular) don't want their sons playing contact sports in primary school, so the kids first contact with football is soccer. The second reason is the worldwide popularity of soccer compared with...

Naisarani, like so many before him, is 'the answer' until he actually gets selected and doesn't live up to the hype. The same seems to be said about Valetini on here, who has played, what, one super rugby game! I'm not suggesting any of them won't be the next Kefu, just that citing them as part...

Conversely to that FP, moving him away from the group he was mixing with in Brisvegas may help.

Re the comments on Phil Waugh. Phil is a member of a board, and as such, while he may argue his point vigorously within that board, if a vote is taken and he is defeated, it is his obligation to support the board decision. If you feel you can't support the board decision (yes, I've been on a few...

As you would be aware from my previous post, I am just as dismayed as everyone her about our results over the last two years, and Cheika's inability to get the best out of the Wallabies. However, to look back and say anytime we've won has been luck, against a shit team or in some other way...

The side I'd like to see against Italy would be a bit experimental, ie trying a few things, but not 'give every child player a cap' type situation. I would select Sio, Faainga, Thor, Coleman, Arnold, Dempsey, Hooper, Pocock, Genia, Foley, To'omua, Kerevi, Naivalu, Folau, DHP, Bench Latu, Kepu...

Same college boy that McKenzie, and Gibson selected. Must be a lot of coaches with no idea!

It is interesting. Despite what some on here say, Cheika's credentials as a coach were every bit as good as any of the candidates nominated by posters here, coaching Randwick, then Leinster, then the Tahs to premierships in their respective competitions, and even getting the Wallabies to an...

Some good selections, some questionable, one WTF. I have been a big Latu fan, but his cameo against the AB's has to be one of the worst 20 minutes in test history! A big call. Good selections were Dempsey, Kerevi and Folau remaining on the wing and DHP at fullback. Rodda didn't have his best...

BR you've left Folau in your second team, I'm sure that was a typo ;)

Yes, with a bit of pressure on Clarke from Newsome & Phipps from Gordon

For right or wrong, I will be very surprised if Cheika goes before the WC. If we had an obvious replacement in the wings it may be different, but despite the favourites of various posters here, there isn't an obvious heir-apparent. Like most posters here I am extremely frustrated with our poor...

I get it, Bobby Sands, everyone either agrees with you or they're clueless. Well formed argument there mate, you must have been a debater!! Michael Hooper's players player awards all come from a group of people who know nothing about rugby.

It's a Tahs thing. Kepu actually started in Super rugby as a LHP, but was quickly switched. Ryan started at LHP also, but Tom Robbo at THP. WTF

The statistics also indicate that players can improve over a number of years, regardless of where they're playing. A case in point is Tom Robertson, who's had a pretty good year, despite a pretty ordinary 2017. If he'd gone to NZ after 2017, then shown the form he has this year, the response...

Ta-avao has mostly been used off the bench this year, and really hasn't been that exceptional. He is a (marginally) better scrummager than Ryan, and has less impact around the paddock. Lousi is certainly a better player than he was with the Tahs, although certainly not a stand-out. This idea...

I agree with a lot of what's being said. I think the big difference was falling off one-on-one tackles, particularly in the middle of the field, and discipline, way too many penalties inviting the Lions back into our half. While I have been very impressed with Miller, I think he fell off about...

3. DHP 2. Tui 1. Pocock

Hanigan's inclusion should get some people leaping to their keyboards!!! Offers nothing, Cheika's favourites, too many Tahs!!! Get into it fellas :)