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As many others have said, the best for the Rebels were Gordon, Ili and Hardwick (MOTM). I wonder how much of Ili's good form is down to Gordon at 10? Not sure he would be so effective outside Tane. Holloway had another solid game for the Tahs and Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) tried hard all game but few others rate a...

Deck chairs from the stern to the bow, and those on the starboard side either into the water or over to the port side.

Certainly he's not as big as Kerevi, but tops out over 100kg. That's big enough to make a dent in most backline defences running straight and hard off either the 10 or 15. Anyway, we'll see what Larkham has in mind for him this weekend.

Admittedly Tua didn't seem to do much in the first two games, but he needs to be given some slack being his first two outings for the Brumbies. I'm sure he will show the benefits of being here later in the season. I am looking forward to seeing how Ollie shapes up in the 12 jersey. He's big...

On the subject of injuries, does anyone know the current status of Jahrome Brown, Sefu Kautai, Billy Pollard, Ed Kennedy, Chris Feauai-Sautia and Fred Kaihea? Are they all out injured? Did Len Ikitau pull up with an injury from the Blues match?

The Canberra Times yesterday was reporting Lolesio is likely to be starting this game, so I'd assume Nic will be the No 9 and Captain. This is particularly bad news for the Reds as we all know what a great relationship Nic has with referees ;). Just on the question of referees, I believe the...

Might be a good start LeCheese not to rest on our laurels.

Allan A won't be playing due HIA return protocols. Ikitau was also replaced with what looked like an injury of sorts last week. Haven't heard anything on that front, but clearly Reds have to be favourites for this match.

Young, promising No 10s coming out of the woodwork everywhere atm. Three or four at the Tahs, including Jack Bowen, Lynagh at the Reds, Lolesio at the Brumbies, Gordon at the Rebels and Pasitoa at the Force. There simply aren't enough Aus teams in Super Rugby to keep them all here. My prediction, during...

Thanks Reg. Stats weren't needed to come to that conclusion. On viewing, it looked like nearly every throw went to Jed.

Shout out to Rhys Van Nek. Failed to shine in a couple of other Aus Super Rugby sides but having a ball with the Brumbies. Played the majority of the game when Allan came off with HIA, strong at scrum time giving his opposite LHP a lot of trouble, tackled anything going his way and made at least two...

Andrew Muirhead had worked his arse off to get in between Reiko and his support player. Had Reiko passed the ball and had it been intercepted, we'd have posters here lamenting that he didn't go to ground and recycle.

Wasn't good Adam, but credit to the Blues, they kept possession of the ball for the whole 10+ minutes.

On the strength of his form late last year and the two games this year, Gleeson now the backup No 8 to Valetini for the Wallabies.

Defence will certainly be critical. The firepower in that Blues' side is extravagant. On top of that, the NZ sides play a faster game and keep the ball in play significantly longer than Aus sides (based on a sample of one round of SR23). Could be a very tiring evening for the Brumbies...

Could be the most interesting head to head match up of the whole round, and most crucial for the makeup of the Wallabies later in the year.

I hope you're right Hawko but I just can't see it happening. The Blues were impressive across the park last week imo and at best, I'm hoping for a close game. The Brumbies really haven't sorted out their backline yet. Is the Lonergan/Debreczini combination better than White/Lolesio? One combo...

The Canberra Times is doing more than a little bit too. A four page lift out on the season coming up with coverage of all teams. Another four pages of stories and previews leading into Round 1, every day another story about goings on at the Brumbies or featuring a specific player. Have had...

Slipper and Schoupp swap places and Lachie Lonergan comes back in after a dose of COVID. Otherwise, no change. Stability is a good thing, but I do think the Blues will be a bit too strong and too fast across the park. Hoping for a losing bonus point at worst. Revenge for the Semi last year would...

That's a very dangerous attacking backline. Forwards perhaps not quite so scary.