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Interesting to use the example of Koroibete given he had no notable background in rugby prior to being poached

I actually see the Tahs in a similiar position to us. Highly likely to improve a fair bit if they stick to their guns with regards to style - but with a big risk around their depth and their set piece. The loss of Bell to them is as significant as the loss of Tupou to us. If they have a couple...

I’m not convinced that the result on Saturday was the disaster it first appears, although I still have plenty of concerns. In pre-season interviews there was specific reference to the Reds having to change their style and a recognition that a safety first, ball retention strategy wasn’t likely...

Terrible is a bit overdone. He’s exactly where many of us thought he would be. Was generally fine in attack, kicked well, got overpowered in defence.

Do you think he is asking Gordon Tallis for tips?

Yeah - under pressure for sure. Yesterday sadly confirmed two things for me - our fitness is still below where it needs to be and the bottom 25% of our squad still has some way to go to be super rugby level. Unfortunately McDermott also made a number of key mistakes and that compounded things...

Schoupp certainly seemed to be enjoying himself.

On a side note - how good was it to watch Peter Jorgenson in the crowd and his reactions when the camera panned across to him. Seemed pretty embarrassed to be on camera but at the same time clearly enjoying his son’s moment in the sun (hopefully one of many, many more). Nice to see others (who I...

I know there is a big difference between potential and being able to deliver at top level - but it seems amazing we’ve had a period where virtually none of the young 10s have kicked on to a period where we have so many good prospects we don’t have room for all of them.

I agree with the comment on Porecki although I think there is a lot to be said at the moment for a hooker who nails his throws and Porecki is the clear best of the Tahs three hookers there. I’m loath to bench Nawaqanitwase after 1 game as good as Jorgenson was on debut. He’s come off a break...

I think the fact they have experience at both helps both of them. I know Slipper can also play both but I’d personally not like to take our starting loose head and make him reserve THP. Mind you - based on the current attrition rate Blake Schoupp and Zane Nonggorr might be fighting it out for...

Really interested to see how Johnson-Holmes does when he comes back. I thought he was really coming on last year. Looked much more comfortable scrummaging at THP and was still doing great work around the field. There is a real opportunity for a guy like him this year to fight for a WC spot and...

First game of the year. Tahs will obviously be disappointed not to get the chocolates, but I think both teams were decent enough. Feel very sorry for young Bell. Hope it isn’t too bad. I get the calls for Schoupp to tone it down and I hope he does going forward - but gee there is something to...

Does she want tickets to the Tahs v Reds game?

Yeah - he is. No doubt. Not just on the field, but off it. But at least the decision has been made early and everyone can move on.

That sounds like the kind of thing an accountant would come up with :)

Maybe I define ‘game manager’ differently, but Quade was and is an excellent game manager. A feature of 2011 was him standing back and directing forwards until he was ready for the ball. He played field position when it was called for. Even when he called the ball it was with multiple attacking...

From a Wallaby perspective it seems most likely to me he is competing with Samu for the bench impact role. Not saying that played any part in the decision making from Coleman here, but it seems a good move from a Wallaby fan perspective.

With regards to Tupou himself - never really rated him anyway. :(

To be fair, that can be read several ways. There have long been rumours that one of fhe issues at the Rebels is they are too lax with their player standards/accountability.