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It looks like* Doleman is listed as ref for this one, nice little bonus to get the same ref 2 weeks in a row early in the season. Both teams took a bit of time feeling his interpretations at the ruck out early on so hopefully we can really hit the ground running there this weekend. *I say looks...

Not exactly sure why we need another thread to discuss this article, I feel like we did it death over in the super rugby thread: http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/super-rugby-2024-general-chat.19495/post-1382801

Yeah, I'm coming around to that thinking. I do wonder if Campbell might also be a bit more comfortable on the wing in a team playing with a fair bit more structure than it has in the past.

Looks like Stan have shifted Harrison to the call up this week. I'm still not a huge fan but I thought he did much better here, in a more directed, on topic show with McArdle hosting and keeping everything on track. Sounds like Turinui will do the night before gameday this week which probably...

If it does change I'd be very surprised if they didn't offer refunds. I don't think they'll struggle to sell Drua v Lions tickets in their place, it'd be the most exciting tour match on the calendar, at least for the traveling fans.

I'm here for it, that's the sort of hubris that sees the Blues lose to the Highlanders.

Is he wearing a New Zealand flag as a bandana?

I'd probably put Walton in there in that case. I thought he did a pretty reasonable job last weekend and was the only decent kicker in the side. Putting Jorgensen sounds like a great way to destroy the kid's confidence.

As much as I'd prefer to see Campbell and Petaia swap it's great to see continuity for both the team and Petaia. To come away with no injuries and no need to change things massively puts us in a great position this weekend.

That neck injury for Swinton has to be troubling with his previous nerve damage. I won't be surprised if he doesn't play much at all this year, particularly with his pending departure and the relative back row depth at the tahs.

Article from the tahs lists Perese's return as round 3 and Swinton as indefinite.

REBELS (1-15): Matt Gibbon, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota (c), James Tuttle, Carter Gordon, Filipo Daugunu, David Feliuai, Matt Proctor, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway RESERVES: Jordan Uelese, Isaac Kailea, Sam Talakai, Tuaina...

That's a very lightweight centre pairing, surprised they didn't start Tuipuloto for a bit more bulk. tahs are going to need the backrow to really step up on the carry.

Unfortunately no Toomaga-Allen for the Reds. Otherwise Campbell swapping with Grealy is the only change for the Reds. Looks like both Kirifi and Flanders pulled up hurt after the Force game, big outs for the Canes.

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numea, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, TK Howden, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Ruben Love RESERVES: James O'Reilly, Pouri Rakete-Stones...

Reds: 1. Alex Hodgman - Sunnybank – Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland – Suburbs Rugby Football Club, Auckland 2. Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints 3. Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles 4. Seru Uru – Wests –...

This is money the government had ear marked for Rugby that has been sent to the Pacific, it's money earmarked for the Pacific that is getting there via rugby. Rugby Australia's involvement looks to be largely in a service delivery capacity - hosting tournaments, providing opposition, staff...

Week One: 1 Matt Gibbon (Rebels) 2 Matt Faessler (Reds) 3 Zane Nonggorr (Reds) 4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Rebels) 5 Seru Uru (Reds) 6 Rob Valetini (Brumbies) 7 Fraser McReight (Reds) 8 Charlie Cale (Brumbies) 9 Tate McDermott (Reds) 10 Noah Lolesio (Brumbies) 11 Corey Toole (Brumbies) 12 Hunter...

Figured it's about time to get this going again. Happy to compile the votes, but equally happy to leave it to someone who has done it before if they're keen to go again. Open to thoughts on eligibility but my preference is players eligible for the Wallabies and playing for an Australian super...

"I'll give you $50 million for the world cup final if you replace the Rebels with Melbourne Pasifika"