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So not a full injury list then. Would think we need to sign another back on injury replacement contract given Matsushima and Asquith are only two fit backs outside 23 you'd expect to be picked on Saturday and given Harris' and Naivalu's lengthy layoffs.

Rock Lobster all over it as usual, Rebels injury update: Mike Harris 10 - 12 weeks Colby Fainga'a 4 - 6 weeks Others Nic Stirzaker 1 - 2 weeks Cam Crawford (hamstring) 2 - 3 weeks Scott Fuglistaller (hip) 3 - 4 weeks Tim Metcher & Sefanaia Naivalu indefinite

Didn't Placid go off for the head bin? And didn't he come back on about 15 minutes later and play out the rest of the match?

So now forward to Pretoria we may have to send some extra troops from Melbourne. Hopefully injuries aren't too bad: Debreczeni Harris Ellison (hopefully only cramp but looked like it could be muscle to me) Plus Stirzaker out too and Sefa and by sounds of things Crawford and Tuipulotu still...

Happy to get the win even it was scrappy Rebels and Force always have matches decided by 7 points or less (except when Tony changes most of the side).

Was that you swingpass (or heart attack) or was that (I think) Mitch Inman or both?

Why would we kick ball away with 3 or 4 minutes left.

Great break by Tamati Ellison to set up Hodge.

Reece Hodge scores first points in Super Rugby from penalty.

Just watched this game. I really enjoyed it despite the poor discipline. The running rugby from both sides was highly entertaining. The game had everything long range tries, intercept try, a try resulting from a chip kick, grubber kicks, flick passes, turnovers at the breakdown particularly by...

All the best James.

Daz (and everyone else) Mitch Inman is going to be on RSN Breakfast radio show (927 on AM dial) with Michael Christian and Mick McGuane tomorrow morning. Not sure what time show runs from 5:30am to 8:30am. I assume time will be more civilised than 5:30.

Agree with what has been said above. Hodge showed a fair bit. Backline moves were more expansive than last year. But I wonder whether Tony will reign that in come real stuff. Also concerned re quality of trials, only two matches one v Blues where our bench in particular was well below full...

Anyone seen a squad named by Samoa?

Huge loss for Rebels. Lost a lot of young talent around their peak to France over last couple of years: Pyle, PAE and now reportedly Jones.

Mick Snowden is getting married tomorrow might explain why he didn't play last night.

The article quotes that Matsushima is "on a short term contract." So seems he has been signed as injury cover. Dumbledore other backs on our list are: Paul Asquith (Centre) Reece Hodge (Utility Back) Sione Tuipulotu (Centre) (Injured)

Maybe Tony has learnt from lack of x factor in backline last year. Only Sefa seemed to be able to take advantage of half a chance. Plus the lack of his opportunities saw us lose Telusa Veainu.

Swingpass you beat me to it. Although I did add bit about 2016 ticketed members getting free entry.

Trials Thursday 4 February v Blues in Auckland Thursday 18 February v Samoa at AAMI Park at 6:30pm 2016 ticketed members receive free entry tickets from $12 for adults and $6 for kids