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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/rugby-gold/melbourne-rebels-sign-teenage-prop-paul-alo-emile-from-western-force/story-fn8ouw0e-1226135281391 I hope he finds his way back to queensland after he gets a bit of experience with the rebs.

So much better than most of the refs at the world cup. Such a shame.

Yeah japan is an option but they seem to be doing their thing with the pacific nations. The 'Americas cup/shield/plate/bowl' idea could start out just USA, Canada and Jaguars, and over time bring in uruguay, chile and brazil. It would work out well for all involved as the argies need as many...

If the eagles could have a regular 4 nations series with canada, uruguay and argentina A that would be good. Will they tour Europe in November?

If the bok were coached by deans, lambie would have been a regular for 2 seasons now. Hougaard is a great bench option.

This needs to be done. No club comp is bigger than the international game.

I'd play Fainga'a off the bench, but that line up looks mighty fine. Any chance of Palu?

The japanese season ends early in the super rugby season. Would be a good signing for the rebels at 6, saffy can play 7 and delve 8. Decent backrow.

This is nothing but a good thing for us.

The namibian flyhalf is pretty decent for an amateur player. He should pick up a contract in europe after this.

Interesting pdf file. It says there are only 24 provinces but I read somewhere there are 32? Either way you can condense them into 4 geographical regions each with 6 or 8 provinces. I think the only way having them in the comp will work is if you have a two 10 team conferences, Atlantic and...

In the later stages of the comp do you think they will go back to the 4/3 split or continue with the 5/2. We need at least 1 backrow cover for samo, but elsom with a few more games under his belt might be able to last 80, considering a tired elsom still has about as much impact as a fresh...

We have pretty decent depth at the moment in the backs. Leaving out players like Mitchell, Horne, Barnes is a good sign. Im still not sold on the centre pairing, but hopefully they prove me wrong. Deans has gone for balance over raw skill, which I think is important, its just a shame we have 4...

I think there is a stronger case for starting slipper than there is for alexander. Firstly he needs game time, secondly going on super rugby and eoyt form he was above Alexander in the pecking order, but hasn't had a chance to prove himself yet due to injury, thirdly it will be good for him to...

An over the hill prop with a serious spinal injury who has been told he is unfit to play rugby unless he has surgery and even then how do you know if he will recover? This seasons injuries were bad luck, but when you sign players like this you are asking for trouble next season.

Why would you get dunning back if he is unable to pass a medical? Why not develop a new prop?

Force should put out a pretty decent team next season. I think they will be much more balanced and less focused on the backrow/JOC (James O'Connor) combination. This should free them up to play a more varied game plan. One of the halfbacks will have to step up and provide them with a bit of spark in attack as...

I'd start Slipper, Vickerman, Samo and JOC (James O'Connor). I'd also try and give Mitchell or Barnes, TPN, Palu and Higginbotham a run in the second half. What a strong bench, should have a decent impact on the game.

It's 'cold' for about 2 days a year in brisbane.

Good to see so many boys from State High Schools excelling at rugby. Step in the right direction.