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Thanks. Didn't know that.

That's what is disturbing. Jersey sales usually mandate that the away jersey is worn at every away game so there is some incentive for punters to buy it. But that jersey will clash with multiple other teams so may not be able to be worn, especially if the game is likely to be played in muddy...

There's a couple of kids in the front row straight out of Chatswood primary.

I would not be sure on that score, I reckon the chances are less than 50-50. Kuridrani only got his spot back due to Kerevi's injury. He is still clearly number 2 for the Wallabies and because his positioning is fairly limited right now a spot in the 23 is not assured. And despite Cheika's...

Lots of great locks had average lineout stats. Brad Thorn was used very sparingly in the NZ lineout; though like all their players when it was thrown to him he grabbed it. The tight head lock traditionally doesn't have to be a great jumper - his role is to anchor the tight head side of the...

I agree Fatprop. Those who expect us to top the conference have made a huge assumption - that the rookies in the team will all uniformly step up to test level together. I think one or two will but I am not convinced they all will; and that is what is required if the Tahs are to win the...

Given the seriously shortened attention span of todays generations (old fogey warning!) a lot of Tah advertising now would be wasted. But the ARU should be flooding the airwaves (including big bash TV) with stuff about the Sydney Sevens. Given that the early Tah games are in SA, there should be...

Perhaps I should expand a little on my reasoning. Foley came to 10 at the Tahs late after a year at 15 to learn his apples. I personally would have pushed him up earlier, but I wasn't and won't ever be the coach, and it turned out pretty well in the end. Debreczini has now had three years at...

Kyle Godwin was a good 10 who could not place kick to save himself. If the Brumbies can find another kicker in their ranks who is good enough to start, then that is probably their first option.

BUT...the Rebels now have two failed 10's and a couple of learners and no team has ever won a Super title without a really good 10. They'll only threaten if one of the two learners hugely steps up. Not likely. That's a shame because there is a lot of potential in most of the rest of the team.

^^^^^^^^^ Given the quality at the Reds and the potential youngsters stepping up at the Waratahs, one finals team from Oz is not a given. I reckon its even money that we'll get two teams in the finals (which means its also even money we won't). I think the Brumbies, Rebels and Force will just...

The odds shorten dramatically if we bet on moving for the 2020 Super season.

Another one off the NZ production line! And our best two emerging 10's are McIntyre and Jooste???

Has Folau signed till Dec 2018 or Jan 2018? If its Dec 2018 then Folau won't go anywhere till the 2019 RWC, after which I would expect him to go to the highest bidder. If he's still in form he would command huge coin in France.

Answers: George Smith Slipper>Ryan, Moore>Latu, Simmons>Mumm, Douglas>Skelton, Higgers>Dempsey, Smith>Hooper. In the pack that's 6 Reds and 2 Tahs (Kepu and Holloway). In addition I reckon Robertson is the second best THP Frisby=Phipps, Cooper=Foley, Folau=Kerevi toss a coin about the rest...

Hawko's not. IMO underdog status is a load of rubbish, a lazy man's commentary that has no place on an erudite site like this. Analysis beats buzz-words every time. I've just gone through the probable starting team lists and made a judgement about the known quality of players in each position...

The Tahs have a squad with huge potential. Some of the younglings like Holloway and Dempsey have the potential to be long-term Wallabies. They have lots of talent at the very beginning of their careers. But realistically, they have to make that jump much quicker than most players normally do. I...

Just trying to inject a note of reality into the thread.

What's that quote about underperforming and over-delivering? Its time to call a spade a bloody shovel. The Reds squad on paper is the strongest Australian squad by miles. They should win our conference in a canter and give the Kiwi's a real run for top two. As I expect the Lions to be the only...

He went to QLD when there wasn't a place at the Tahs, but he had huge potential. He was a Uni man and Bruce reported he had a huge wingspan and a great motor. Then he had a the horror injury run as you say. I think its a great signing, potentially much better than Leon Power would have been...