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If you've dealt with Cox personally, as I have, you may take what he says with a massive grain of salt. I'm not going to cross any boundaries here and upset Mods, but let's simply say I don't value him or his word very highly at all. Lou is right - the Victorian Government and VRU are working...

Also, as per our friend above the West, alas he does make a good point. The reality is that RugbyWA are increasingly confident in their legal position on this, and yet the ARU remain steadfast that they will cut a team. The only other way that will happen is if Cox sells, otherwise the...

Many of those in the front row know, which certainly isn't I, believe Ainsley has the potential to be Australia's long-term TH

Exactly the point I made on the Wallabies 2016 & Beyond thread, and I too hope it to be the case

Really? He's quoted on this? Must have missed it.

I noticed former Rebels young gun Patolo Toeta has moved up to Sydney and is playing 10 for Gordon. Was really talented a couple of years ago, as a 17/18 year old was part of 2014 Rising extended training squad. Does anybody know his age? Assume maybe too old for U20s now?

I would be picking Toby for the Wallabies next year if his form warrants it, regardless as to whether he is at the Rebels or Hurricanes. Same with Michael Ala'alatoa, Digby Ioane, Pete Samu or anybody else who is eligible for that matter. They are playing in the same competition, so form is...

I think he has been appalingly managed. Guaranteed to be the 10 in 2015 pre-season when he had only a handful of caps to his name, leaving Hegarty in no-mans land. Hyped after a good 2014 NRC, 2015 Super Rugby, 2015 NRC as the heir apparent in the Wallabies alongside Stirzy. Poor 2016, dropped out of...

Is there any way to buy tickets mate?

Probably not for the Bled unless successfully trialled now. I think Hodge might be the 13 cover on Saturday now though - don't see Horne in the 23. Could be wrong

maybe im being overly skeptical, but surely Souths would be pleased to 'only' lose 28-0

Which Club mate?

I'd love to see Hodge cover 13 as a bench utliity and Meakes called in for Kerevi, if he's out. Otherwise, Rona as a straight 13 cover if Cheika isn't going to pick Horne?

Fardy, Skelton, Morahan, Horne are all likely to be in TRC squad simply to prevent them securing early releases, I would suggest. If they are not in the initial squad, it's pretty hard to turn down early release requests.

I maintain that giving Reece one game at 10 would be interesting, bringing Jonah into fullback...

What about Ah-Mu Tuimaleali'ifano? He'd be a chance too, right? With a last resort being Taiso Silafai-Leaana & backup 9 being Maradona Farao, probably?

I don't believe this means that Cox is necessarily in for the long haul. On the contrary, he is likely to exit but it won't be through selling the licence to the ARU - there are 2 other bidders who come into play now. A great result for the people of Melbourne, but people of Perth should...

Wow, so this continues the implication that Cox is running out of money, or perhaps never had as much as he suggested in the first place? Is this still the board? https://melbournerebels.com/about-us/board/

I think you answered your own question there

This isn't going to end well, I fear.