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Top of the table clash and a bit of nice rivalry has been built over the last couple of years. I know that these threads often become a tongue in cheek race to claim underdog status - but it will be a huge effort for the Reds to topple the Brumbies this week. Bumbies doing what they do - good...

One thing I notice with the Reds attack is how interchangeable the players seem to be in their role. Stewart, Paisami and Campbell all had touches at first receiver and second receiver at different times which gave us great width in attack. Hunter really does improve every year. At the start of...

BR the difference is that the backline aren’t part of the ruck and never join it. Smith is. I believe you are arguing that he isn’t part of the ruck until he makes contact with the Fijian player and, because that guy is beyond the last feet, he is offside. How many clean-outs actually occur...

I’m sorry, I don’t really understand the second paragraph BR and nor do I understand your reference to being in front of the ball. You can’t reach back and pick up the ball if you are in front of the ball. I’m not aware of any rule that says you can’t make contact with a player in front of the...

??? Almost everyone you clean out is in front of the ball. There is no rule about where you make contact. Only where you enter from and in what direction. He enters from behind the last feet and he enters in a North South direction. The fact that the player is on the edge of the breakdown...

I found this week tough. Some spots, like 6 & 7, where I thought there were two outstanding candidates. Some others where the pickings were much slimmer. Anyhow, here it is - 1. Bell 2. Uelese 3. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 4. Holloway 5. Hooper 6. Uru 7. McReight 8. Wilson 9. Grant 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 11. Flook 12. Simone...

Yeah, he’s the problem for the Force.

I guess none of that really matters now anyway.

Commentators asking if Force can cause an upset against the Tahs. Surely the Force are favourites here??? I definitely think the Tahs can win, but can’t see why they would be favourites.

I must say I love watching all the cap presentations to the debutants. They are all special - but I can’t help but feel that dor a guy like Connor Vest it must mean that little bit more because you’d think his window was fast closing. Well done to him.

Can I ask why Sully? I’ve watches the replay numerous times and, to me, the player is clearly part of the ruck, and Smith comes from behind the last feet. On what basis is it a no I’ve attached some screen shots below. To me they show Smith coming from behind last feet, show the Drua player...

I agree. I watched a Kiwi game a couple of weeks ago that people were raving about - and it was a cracker. But there was also lots of dropped ball and forced turnovers. Because of this it was end to end and the game momentum kept changing and that was what made the game so good. I admit I got...

I dunno if the Drua will ever be successful in bringing back much of their OS talent. If anything I think they may struggle for continuity from season to season because I imagine the European clubs will come at their best with healthy offers each year. But I hope it gives Fiji a more accessible...

I thought he was very unlucky - particularly in light of the taking the second Fijian players into account to reduce he number 3s card (although I don’t think that should have been a Red). Also, I note Hooperts left arm was around the player - but I am unsure if that makes a difference. I have a...

Vunivalu’s case is a really interesting one. I think he has awesome potential, but his contract is up this year and, unless he is back really soon, I’m not sure he commands a starting spot if we get to only having 4-5 games left and him coming back from long term layoff. Then again, he could...

Watch the highlights then. That’s what I did. And he didn’t come from the side.

The player that Smith cleans out is reaching over the ruck and trying to put hands on the ball. He is clearly engaged in the ruck and so is fair game to be cleaned. Smith comes form behind the last feet and cleans back and across. So he enters the ruck from an onside position, so no probs there...

Flook continues to impress, as does Stewart. Weird game - plenty of good stuff, but gee some things that need addressing too. But I’ll take the win. I don’t know you could drop one of the back row at the moment. Uru had a real night out.

I thought he was a known speedster.

I really feel like it is Force, Tahs then Brumbies.