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Yeah, if we want a high work rate, line out jumping, ruck pest ala Fardy, it might end up being Wright. I rate them both very highly - great to have competition.

I feel like having both Wilson and Naisarani in the back row upsets the balance a bit. I’d have it as 6. Valetini/Wright and 8. Naisarani/Wilson. With Hooper at 7.

I bought one a few months ago and it’s brilliant. I’m having a look now but yeah looks like they are all out of stock. I saw a fair few at the game on Friday night so they’re def popular - they need to do another run on them!

Speaking of the bench, I also thought Will Harris looked really lethargic when he came on late. His carries really lacked any kind of impact.

Another really enjoyable game. SuperRugbyAu goes alright I reckon! I thought Simmons had an excellent game too. Keep that form up please mate.

I reckon Mitch Short has outplayed Powell. He’s been sharp.

Noticed that too actually and was yelling at the TV. I think I like the Tahs nowadays bizarrely! Really enjoying seeing these young guys run around.

I thought so too but it was one of those fine ones that I’d rather just let slide. Of course if it happened against the Reds I’d be blowing up!

I’ll be interested to see what the crowd figures were vs what were permitted. I was there and the atmosphere was excellent given there was only maybe 10,000? Bit of a good vibe growing with the Reds currently I feel.

Weird hey. It’s almost like as new information comes to light and situations evolve, so too do peoples opinions. So strange!

You earlier highlighted a post that you thought was one of the silliest you’ve ever seen. I’d humbly suggest that believing NZ would create this NZ-centric comp and potentially cut some of the current NZ franchises is also a contender for this title!

Huh? You’re saying that if the financial numbers don’t add up they will block one or more of the current NZ franchises from joining? Haha, c’mon.

I think this finally forces our hand. I’ve been unsure this whole time about what the best model looks like but the bullish attitude of NZ has kind of decided it. I don’t want a couple of our teams granted the wonderful privilege of joining their competition. I wanted an equal competition where...

Good point re: Turinuri. I’ve really enjoyed his analysis on the Rugby Ruckus too, clearly an intelligent guy. He’s very well spoken as well which, as we know, goes a long way!

Yeah who knows. There’s a bit of gamesmanship happening on all sides here. But I think there’s enough noise, from different sources, and on both sides of the ditch, to suggest there’s something to this story.

More word from NZ (Scotty Stevenson) about only 2 Aus teams being allowed in to the NZ model. Perhaps McLennan was correct and the NZ CEO was talking rubbish when he denied it? https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/addition-pasifika-super-rugby-team-overdue-says-1-news-sports-scotty-stevenson

I’m concerned about the strength of the NZ teams and their ability to contribute to a level, consistent competition. Therefore I’d like to propose an 8 team comp: 5 Aus, 2 NZ (Blues and Crusaders?), and Fiji. This would ensure a more consistent product with less blowout scorelines as there is...

Just read the latest Nick Taylor/Andrew Forrest article in The West Australian and well I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m going for the Waratahs.

Surely for the next match we need to shift Campbell to fullback and start CFS on the wing.

Also I’m rewatching it now and it’s literally 15 seconds into the match that Horan says there’s a little bit of dew on the ground lol.