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It's not just about Higgers and Delve though. It's about getting all our best players out onto the field at the same time, and at the moment that means shuffling the decks so that Pyle, Neville, Jones, Higgers and Delve are all starting. That's not set in stone of course, there will be injuries...

What aspects of his game does he feel need the most work? What are his realistic expectations for the Rebels next season? Does he feel that the bulking up he's done helped contribute to his hamstring injury? Does he think having five Supe franchises has already had a positive affect on the...

Cooper was being hidden because he couldn't or wouldn't tackle. Although with that said I wouldn't be happy seeing Beale running back and forth.

When was the last time JOC (James O'Connor) played 15?

And seeing as we desperately needed to expand the talent pool of Australian rugby, it's a long term move we had to make. Like it or not, a lot of players have been exposed to Supe rugby who wouldn't have if we only had three or four teams. Basically what Braveheart said.

Yep, what we're seeing is actual depth. Five franchises paying off.

Jones has the potential to be the best of that backrow by a distance. He'll be in the first XV.

A fetcher isn't the be all and end all at the breakdown. I'd argue the role of a specialist fetching openside is being reduced by the year - look at how McCaw and Hooper, the two standouts of TRC, played it through the tournament. I'd rather have Pyle, Neville, Jones, Delve and Higgers on the...

If he's talking Higgers at 8 then I think that means he wants Jones at 6. Jones - Delve - Higgers. Saffy on the bench.

For wingers we're looking at what - Vuna, Mitchell, Woodward, Situati, Rokobaro, Kingi at a stretch, JOC (James O'Connor) if he has to? It's not that bad - although I would like to have seen an out-and-out pace merchant on the list somewhere. Props I definitely agree with. Think the main deal this year is going...

I'm just happy Beale is looking fit and getting back to his best. Still got a way to go, but it looks like he'll get there.

I don't think Phipps was horrendous, but I don't think he's up to test level. He's too inconsistent, too erratic, with his passing and decision making. The point made above about the lack of rhythm in his game is a good one, it makes life harder for the players around him - Beale in particular.

You don't have a position. You had a cry, I called you out on it and it turns out you have nothing.

Yep, that was a shocker. Would have liked to see Harris step in and run an inside line once it became apparent Taps was sliding across, but hey.

Of course it does. I can imagine having a tantrum like yours if the players completely gave up and looked like they couldn't be bothered, when they've clearly done their best I'm not going to be too upset. Plenty of positives to come out of today, the forwards actually won the collisions, the...

Where does this culture of entitlement come from? It was a crippled Wallabies team playing in difficult conditions against a spoiling team at the end of a long and brutal season. Do you really think they weren't trying their hardest?

Have a teary. We're basically playing with a second and third choice team. I'll take the win.

I thought Taps had a fine debut in difficult circumstances. Wasn't spectacular, but offered more than AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) has in weeks past. Would like to see him get a run at 12 though.

Nice to get a win even when you aren't playing that well. Hooper, Higgers, Beale, Alexander and Robinson clear stand-outs.

3. Hooper 2. Higgers 1. Beale Honorable mention to Alexander.