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3 Folau Fainga'a 2 Samu Kerevi 1 Michael Hooper

While I think Latu is a terrific talent, I wouldn't consider him for the Wallabies at this stage. In fact he should even be questionable for the Tahs, he has to show some discipline, both on and off the field, otherwise he may finish up being a tragically wasted talent. While Fitzpatrick is a...

It doesn't matter what sporting organisation you're involved with, the ARU, Athletics Australia, your local rugby club or local golf club, there are always plenty of people to constantly bag out those who are trying to run the show. They don't ever put their own hand up, and either offer no...

Last year the Bledisloe, in Sydney, the heart of rugby, drew 66,000, barely more than SOO in Perth, at the opposite end of the country. For true like-for-like, last year's NRL grand final drew $82k. Their weekly club matches last year averaged 16.6k, against Super's 10k, and they have a lot more...

State of Origin in Perth, no significant RL presence at all, drew 59k to the game! Sure, a lot of people came from the eastern states, but they came!!! We can't get them to cross the fucking harbour bridge! There is just so much to be done, I get the feeling Raeline knows that but just hasn't an...

It's a bit of a circle though, isn't it. We need sponsorship money, TV deals and ground attendances to get the cash in, and the way to get those things is winning (which requires keeping top players), developing and spreading junior rugby and marketing, each of which cost money, which of course...

Not the side I would start, but a good side. For mine Slipper would start over Sio, and I'm a big McCaffrey fan. Would probably start him at 6, play Valetini at 8 and Samu at 7 with Cusack on the bench.

I really like that front row, in fact I think it could be our best. Surprised not to see Holloway starting at lock, we seem to lack a bit of punch there. I thought they might start AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at 15, Rona at 13 and Newsome on the wing, however I don't mind what they've done. I saw Newsome play a bit of...

I've seen BR's Wallaby side, in which case the Tahs don't have to rest anyone ;)

It's reported Roets was released on form grounds

At 64, as I said, my favourites are Poidevin & Smith, however I don't remember Geurasimoff and only saw the latter part of Greg Davis' career. Someone commented that they couldn't remember Davis playing open side, my recollection was in those days we played left and right, not open and blind...

Probably Poidevin for me, Smith next best. Poido a bit more in your face than Smith, Smith better at the breakdown but the rules at the breakdown Poidevin played under were so different to Smith it's hard to compare. While I respect Pocock as one of the best ever at the breakdown, he didn't have...

This will change, as there is more Super Rugby to play, but at this stage for mine: 1. Slipper 2. Faainga 3. AAA 4. Arnold 5. Rodda 6. Jones 7. Hooper 8. Naisarani 9. Genia 10. Cooper 11. Naivalu 12. Kerevi 13. Kuridrani 14. Maddocks 15. DHP Res: Mafi, Sio, Tupou, Coleman, Pocock (if not fit...

While I'm a Tahs fan, the Rebels need to win this to establish they are a genuine finals contender. The Rebels started their season well, but the wheel has wobbled a bit lately. While last week was a good performance, they really need to do that a bit consistently. Tahs are now out of the...

I agree BH, a perfect example being Roets, massive human but pretty ordinary rugby player. By the way, I wouldn't regard HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) as a particularly light-weight prop. I don't think pure size is the issue here, it's more impact and abrasiveness. Potgieter was no bigger than Hanigan, but he sure had a...

Watched Roets in Shute Shield yesterday, whoever signed him must have only met him (he is a massive human), but not seen him play, he's not even a decent Shute Shield player. Walks around most of the time, and with the ball seems to just fall into the defence, certainly doesn't hit the line with...

Very disappointing, although not as bad as BR would suggest, who sounds like a politician talking about his opposition every time he mentions that Tahs or anyone associated with them, gets a bit tiresome. I think one of the big disappointments this year has been Foley, he realis offering very...

Tahs starting to develop a pretty strong bench, particularly with Holloway back. Bring all of those guys on, and we really don't lose much in any position.

I imagine Rory O'Conner and Chris Talakai are your first two back-ups. Both have had a fair bit of time this year and haven't been too bad, particularly Talakai.

Pretty sure Carter calls the lineouts for the ponies