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Warm up was indicative of how it was headed I think. England were thumping out opposed pick and drives while backs worked on skills, wobs were having a love-in and casually doing ball drills. More casual than against Fiji. It was interesting to see Genia out well before the rest, expected a...

en_force_er, I know I was being distracted by corporate types, but were you watching the same game as me? We were outmuscled, our lineout went to shit, and whilst it was a much improved effort at scrum time, we were still under the pump.

Sounds a bit...fishy. Maybe we should give them...the boot.

Wow, DPK, fatprop, Henry, Moses, MrMouse, Reddy!, RugbyFuture, Scarfman, sudrugby, TOCC, topo Seems to be a fair few of the front row aficionados in that lot, IIRC.

I voted Yes, but not for Dunning, and not because winning is everything. Like topo and Moses and Henry and Reddy I want to see Baxter in there - yes, to help develop the younger front rowers, but also because I think he's the THP to win us the upcoming world cup. Robinson, TPN, Baxter with...

Oh goodie, the dreaded "We're experiencing technical difficulties, please check back soon." up on foxsports...

Sorry Daz, I had my chance this arvo, and failed you :( I folded quicker than Salesi Ma'afu

Saw a couple of them in town this arvo shopping - Nick Easter and a shortish front-rower, possibly Golding(?). Was wearing Tahs jersey, they looked at me, I looked at them, then I scampered away scared they'd do a Wobs on me if I gave them any lip.

It's difficult to get too excited, particularly with the brains trust making it clear they don't really give a stuff how it goes. And the selections are at least relatively consistent with their plan thus far. I once again have a problem with "just looking at folks and waiting for socks to be...

Ok, but when did Douglas have HIS chance to be blooded?

RedsHappy, let me introduce you to (c) Robbie Deans, the first, last and intermediate word on selection.

I think being judged on two performances with pathetically inexperienced and under-prepared front-rowers would be a touch unfair. Certainly, I have had issues with Williams as forward coach since he was brought in - I think it would be fair to say that Australia's forward play has stagnated at...

Woohoo, I was wrong! A little disappointed that at this early stage of the season I am struggling to force my way into the bottom 10 (11th, in case anyone cares). I played hard, tipped poorly but the results tipped my way just often enough to keep me from glory. I promise to try harder and do...

Must say I find the positioning of Beale at 10 rather bemusing and not a little depressing. He has just found his feet at provincial and international level as a fullback, and the coach decides to confuse the issue by putting him back at 10. I do think that your logic probably mirrors Deans'...

Mate you're forgetting possibly the biggest factors - the ridiculously inhibitive cost of attendance, and the piss-poor marketing from the ARU. Ruggo mentioned Saints v Freo taking patrons away - no bloody wonder when top category tickets are $56.20, or as little as $27.05. Not sure how much...

Naza, as requested, you're a bastard :fishing I'd have a crack at Slipper, Fainga'a, Baxter with someone like Palmer on bench (for kicks). And Baa's I'd have Daley Fitzpatrick Weeks with Tilse on bench. Given Deans will never, ever, even with a gun to his head pick Baxter again, move up Weeks...

Two holes in your full strength squad #1. I really want Lachie to get a crack at a wallabies wing spot, and show us what all Tahs fans see every week, but he hasn't had that yet so can't really be in most peoples' sides above Ioane. But Kepu? Are you serious, mate? I spent the whole year wishing...

Second most pessimistic tip on Wobs... Good to see lots of patriotism around, I hope they prove y'all right!

Yeah, but 20/20 hindsight is boring and takes away 99% of the 'crow factor.' Balls out now, hakuna matata, if we're all wrong what's the worst that can happen? Some negative nancy says 'well, I told you to wait until after the game.' On the other hand, if we're RIGHT, oh the sweet silver lining...

I think at least one selection that people had issues with - Barnes' - has been validated here. Obviously RD et al had fears over Gits' fitness and Barnes was seen as next-best in that position. I'd like to see AFinger perform at Baa's level before we chuck him into the fire, and it'll be...