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They always do this, its so frustrating to watch. Seem to be ingrained in our game for the last 10 years.

I agree with everything in this post, except for that part where you point out my hypocrisy.

Banks is solid all round and make little mistakes. I think currently the best fullback we have. Although, like JOC (James O'Connor) I don't think he's going to be first choice come RWC time.

I disgree. He has zero good games on the board at Test level at 10. I think he's over-rated. Solid 10 at super level but not test standard. I actually back Cooper to last until RWC, or Lolesio/Harrison maturing in 2 years before JOC (James O'Connor) being first choice. Glad to be proven wrong though, always...

Banks gets a lot of stick. I would argue he IS a test quality fullback. He just isn't a world beater (yet). Not every player in the team is going to be pushing for a place in a world XV.

I'll go as far as to say Kerevi would arguably be the best 12 in the world. Certainly in the conversation despite only playing a few tests.

Also, who is Ollie Hoskings?

My first thoughts were f*k me not KB (Kurtley Beale) at fullback. But the more I thought about it the more it made sense. Whilst I think he is a liability on defence, high ball, and anytime he goes into contact, what he does well, he does very well. His playmaking/distributing and broken play running has...

This is wallabies culture 1-0-1. Do one amazing thing but also make a few dumb decisions and errors.

His skills have increased in regards to kicking and passing. But his decision making has not. I feel he is more suited to super rugby where his errors or poor decision making have less weight. Small errors at test level get compounded.

I fear even if Slipper/Sio do get some form there reputations at scrums will never be great going forward. This may cost us on perception alone given how refs are these days.

I don't mind AAA starting if it means TT comes on at exactly half-time, or even before half-time. Better to have him finishing the game. Makes sense to have your best playing more minutes and shouldn't matter if its starting or finishing.

His early tests it was tolerated as it was all due to being young and inexperienced. But I agree, he hasn't improved at all. He keep makings really dumb decisions. I can't shake that solo run he tried to make down the touchline against the AB's this year when he was a mile away from any...

Great game by the Scots, they are looking like a competitive world team now. JOC (James O'Connor) was a BIG step down from Cooper. And I don't think Noah would be any worse. JOC (James O'Connor)'s non kick for touch was criminal. Arnold and Skelton were underwhelming. I agree Arnold was great in the maul and line-out but...

Peter Hewat would be my pick, loved what he did as attack coach. Please not Nathan Grey. I'd prefer Larkham to stay overseas for the next 5 years at least to gain more coaching experience. I think he could become a good coach in the future, but clearly not there yet.

So my point is basically, I feel the clubs forced the players into it and they barely had any choice unless they left the club, went into a lawsuit, paid big bucks, or some pretty unreasonable issue etc.

I agree, although I have a feeling covid put a big spin on things contractually. I think technically they may have been contracted to play a certain amount of games etc. which obviously hasn't happened.... so my feeling is it could have led to a contractual mess if they didn't just agree to go...

I would really love to see Perese start at 13. I know Ikitau has been solid but I have a feeling it could be a similar situation to what happened with Kerevi and Paisami. Paisami was in fine form but Kerevi is just on another level. I'm not saying he will be on Kerevi's level but if its a step...

Without Quade (potentially), Kerevi, Koro, and playing rookie fullback I don't think the forwards are the issue, it's the backs. I just don't see the backs being clinical or experienced enough (without Quade). I hope I am wrong.

Why are the Hookers the ones who throw in the line-out? I don't believe its in the rule book it must be the Hooker, here's an idea, choose the best around the park and scrum and let some-one else throw it in the line-out.