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There are a few trials listed against Reds A/Reds Academy on rugby explorer: QLD Reds A vs Easts on the 24th of February QLD Reds A vs Souths on the 1st of March and QLD Reds development vs Souths on the 2nd of March (might be a duplicate listing) QLD Reds A vs Brothers on the 9th of March...

Hanigan expected to be fit for this game, but Porecki and Sinclair less likely: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/this-kid-is-different-level-why-waratahs-have-faith-in-jorgensen-despite-horror-run-20240218-p5f5v8.html

Interview with Cron from Pick and Drive: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NnEBnpabeM7o3apjuUiHw?si=cd02efc4faa14673 Bit of an update on Rodda's recovery in there - Cron has him as a possibility for round 1, but they're being careful not to push him or put a date on him. Sounds reasonably...

I'm a big fan of Flook, but I'm not sure I could justify picking him twice

Probably Hayden Thompson-Stringer. They've been trialing him at tighthead, probably to cover Holz, but he's traditionally a loosehead.

Not too worried to be honest. The only thing the tahs had over us last week was the scrums, if the surface isn't in great shape it's just as likely to limit they're ability to make the most of it as anything else.

You're always such a tease Reg

That and the increased investment in Ballymore to finish off the redevelopment. Still I'm not sure they'd ever call out any variation in the take from taking games tot he region so specifically, not unless there were no other explanations.

Not as good as the previous year, but a very solid result given Ballymore didn't re-open until the end of the financial year. I also wonder what effect taking two games to Townsville had in the end, though the State Government may have kicked in enough there to make up the difference. Look...

This the one Reg? https://www.rugby.com.au/news/rugby-australia-announces-further-womens-investment-2024215 RA have announced an additional $3 million in funding for women's rugby. 10 more player contracts available (up to 45 now) with 8 of those in the top tier (up to $72,458 per year). Also...

He's due back in April, at about the mid point of the super season, so he should have plenty of time to be right for Wales. Coming back to form is a different question, but if he does he's the top candidate for the captaincy for mine.

Yeah, I don't have an issue with Skelton the man as a captain, but I don't like the idea of captain who is not signed and playing in Australia. Particularly not with a lions tour in a year's time. As I see it Ala'alatoa is probably most likely, followed by Tate. It's a bit harder to pick after...

Tom Lambert set to miss at least the first month of super rugby, maybe 3: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/02/15/tahs-suffer-fresh-injury-blow-ahead-of-super-rugby-season-as-reds-young-gun-favoured-for-no-10-jersey/ Still no news on Foketi's wrist scans, at this stage that's probably good news...

Yeah, me too. I rate Van Nek massively and I'm annoyed we missed out on him twice in QLD. Maybe a little less since luring De Lutiis back though. Big question in the meantime is going to be Kautai's fitness and whether or not they thin Alatini is ready for the super if Kautai is still out round...

Ala'alatoa eyeing a return around April: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/Ala'alatoa-eyes-off-return-date-as-he-reflects-on-special-family-connection-2024215 I'm guessing that probably means they're targeting the round 7 clash against the tahs on the 6th, but with the bye a week later I wouldn't...

My understanding is Skelton won't be available for the Wales tests, though I can't find a source for that. If my memory is correct he may have made himself unavailable for those matches? Either way the top 14 final is a week before the first Wales test, so if he or any other Australians are...

There was never much of that when the Australian teams were all committed to this schedule, only the occasional legitimate late changes. Some coaches might try and fox a bit but I doubt it will be a significant problem. Injuries otherwise happen but again they're a relatively small percentage of...

A few updates on the Wednesday team naming: - Teams will be named at 11AM AWST/1pm AEST/2pm AEDT/4pm NZST (will be 2pm AEST when daylight savings ends) - New Stan show on Wednesday night called "The Call Up" with McArdle and Turinui to go through them.

It's less of a change yes, but I suspect he's going to be pretty involved coming in. Bringing in a highly credentialed former coach as director of rugby still looks like a coaching change to me. But for them it's probably more the number of players they've lost, including a bunch of their stars...

Looks like Louis Lynagh is straight into the Italian squad: