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Creighton would also be the incumbent Aus A No 13 if I'm not mistaken. He will most likely get the spot initially.

I would like to see Harry Wilson come in at 6 for Rob Leota. I know I'm out of step with the majority, but I reckon playing at 8 did not suit his skills and abilities, and that has seen him drop down the priority lists for Wallaby selection. In any case, right now there is no way he or anybody...

Creighton certainly seems to play 13 more often, maybe even all the time. He was at 13 and had an excellent game for the Whites in the Bentspoke JID grand final. But he gives me the impression he could make a real go of either spot, so maybe the 12 will be his to start.

That would be my starting XV also. Is Neville fit? On the bench, I think McReight in place of Holloway (hard choice though), and Lolesio instead of Paisami. I know having Noah there will put pressure on the mid field if there are injuries, but imo he must either start or come off the bench every...

I was at the game when he debuted against the Brumbies - scored a try with his first touch of the ball, and I think may have scored two that game. He looked a world beater with as much or more potential than most. He has had a poor run with with injuries, but now some years later we are still...

Doesn't align with my, admittedly, parochial view, Adam. Care to share the stats?

But that was consistent with Kellaway's non-try too. Wright outside him unmarked. Unfortunately, the outcome then wasn't as good as one later in the game. Looks to be more on Andrew Kellaway to me rather than indicative of any reluctance aimed specifically at Petaia. My concern about Jordan is...

This is retribution time DP.

I reckon we'll be without Slipper, Leota and Swain for next week. Otherwise, in a game almost won by the Wallabies I think there'll be little if any other change. So, Sio/Bell to start with the other on the bench. Opportunity for Harry Wilson to come in at 6, which I sincerely believe is his...

3. Valetini 2. Samu 1. Ala'alatoa

Viking mentions the missed try. I think he also spilt a high ball, maybe a couple, in that first half. Not terrible and otherwise not with many involvements (which in itself might have been part of the disappointment) but his second half was levels better.

OK, you say Yellow is worse than a try with such conviction I would swear you got it straight from the horse's mouth. If it's just an opinion, then perhaps say so. I have no issues at all with opinions, and have plenty of my own, but when a statement comes across as an absolute truth then I...

So his reputation says.

And Dave Rennie told you that?

IMO Foketi offers more than Hunter in the 12 spot. He has a more rounded game in my eye, and plays well with Ikitau in the centre field. Wright gets a lot of bad commentary but who would replace him atm? Petaia has little presence in a game and was very anonymous again last night when he came...

Interesting BH. Haven't seen a replay yet, but my impression was that Fa'umasili was the player penalised but he was definitely on his feet when the ruck/tackle mess disbanded. Was he ever off his feet there?

Oh, and Foley. Despite some poor tackle misses and that last kick delay, he was much more effective than JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 and seemed to carry out the plan as Rennie would have wanted. Pity he won't be around for the whole of the year leading to the RWC but hopefully will be able to positively influence...

Referees used to regularly award a short arm against the team in possession when lineout throws were unduly delayed. I haven't seen any now for quite a few years. That doesn't alter the fact that many lineouts take longer from set to throw than Foley took with his non-kick. An absolute farcical...

Ah McGoo. You've done it again.

Correct. Watch Len Ikitau - he knew what was in the ref's mind and was charging at Foley imploring him to kick the pill. On Foley's shoulders alone, that one.