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So with the confirmation of Genia's signing surely that pretty much confirms that we will have a new skipper in 2018.

Great article. I have a soft spot for the Force, the first Super Rugby match I went to was Force v Sharks at Subi, I used to also enjoy the 9:30 EST Friday matches from Perth which was a good time zone. It is a short term money decision, that can't be a positive for long term of Aussie Rugby...

Reading that the ARU have knocked back Twiggy's offer to guarantee the future of Force just adds to the crosses for the ARU. Seriously an organisation / board in this situation could not have acted more incompetently if they had have tried.

Unfortunately it was a witch hunt against the Force from day one or even before then. The 48-72 hour consultation process was just a load of rubbish. Jamie Pandaram was even writing about the Force being cut well before official announcement of cutting a team. Realistically any reasons given...

Sad day for Australian Rugby. No matter the short-term financial benefits for the ARU, cutting a team, a state and a development pathway off at the knees can only be bad long-term for the ARU. Very short sighted. Especially when the jungle drums are suggesting if the two South African teams are...

Shiggins as Oztimmay said Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson announced it on radio interview. Prior to mentioning the Faulkner signing Stephenson said there were more announcements to come from Rebels. So on top of Faulkner there is at least one more Rebels announcement set to be made in next few...

Rebels have signed Tetera Faulkner for two years.

I don't think Stirzaker should have been appointed captain in the first place particularly as he had no pre-season that year and Meehan was arguably the better 9. McMahon should have been appointed captain at that stage. I agree with KevinO Stirzaker's performances haven't set the world on...

Well done to all winners. Really happy in particular for Isi Naisarani, who I was really impressed with in the NRC. If it wasn't for the Force he may not have got a chance this season. Then he goes and wins player of the year. Another example of why in my opinion all five teams should survive...

#strongerasfive

I think Gibson will be gone soon enough. Cron was recently appointed as an assistant, is there a chance that he gets appointed head coach before serving any time as an assistant?

I would envisage that if a team is cut from NRC it will be next year. The Force and Rebels currently have significant input into Spirit and Rising squads. Next year the NRC squad of the cut Super Rugby team would be predominantly local talent.

Yes Slim 293 the Brumbies were the top Aussie team so that is true.

Slim 293 you only want to swap Canes for Force because the Brumbies could start now and probably still wouldn't beat the Canes.

Yes TSR player development is an issue too. Look at our Super Rugby coaches this season McGahan and Gibson are average. Not sure on Nick Stiles. Apparently McGahan joining Reds coaching staff is a coup. (rolls eyes).Are they the best coaches available? (Wessels has been brilliant and Larkham...

It is funny how the ARU's woes are the fault of the Force and Rebels. I think one of the main issues for Qld and NSW is talent identification (as well as player development). The Force and Rebels often get the "leftovers" or players Qld and NSW haven't signed. For instance how do NSW not sign...

Because he thought he was Reece Hodge.

Not sure you have to worry about what the Tahs coaches say on Monday. Gibson could be gone by then.

Hodgson kicks a penalty to finish the match off. Brilliant.

I enjoyed the first half.