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It doesnt devalue the event in my opinion, its what you have to do to get the next generation of fans. If you get one of these lads/girls let in for free hooked you could be looking at 70+ years of membership $$$. Given as we need all the fans we can get, I can't really see the problem given the...

I wouldn't say he can't kick, he bombs the ball down field in pre game. Its clearly a tactic not to have him kicking but I'd say as the season goes on and he gets more comfortable we'll see him taking on more kicking responsibility.

Couldn't agree more, compare Drew's interview to how Copper and JOC (James O'Connor) got on last week, just a pure class act. Well done Drew Mitchell, we'll be seeing you back starting soon.

Tom Croft must be one of the most over rated players in world rugby. Wales have an advantage in the forwards and lets be fair that England backline wont create anything.

So how does everyone reckon this game will pan out? Tahs are definitely vulnerable at lineout time, although I think the scrum will hold up well. Need the backrow in particular to step up and give McKibben quicker ball to get the backline going. Foley and Barnes will need options in attack, the...

I know the above is slightly tounge in cheek but i'd almost prefer this to the guy I sat beside in Canberra. Spent 80 minutes telling every Tah player they were shit and the management they were rubbish, now I'm all for bemoaning mistakes and strategy but if your not going to get behind the team...

I tried this in Oztag and got blown up for a penalty! What a moment of genius by BOD, he'll be missed once he calls it a day. Although it is crossing in my opinion

True, but I mean he didn't even attempt a break from what I remember. A lot does depend on his options inside and out but he can still have a go himself now and again.

I'd like to have seen Lucas get a go as well. Foley has to vary his game more this week, all he ever looked like doing last week was shovelling crap ball onto the man outside him.

Tahs Side confirmed: 1. Benn Robinson (Eastwood) 2. John Ulugia (Eastern Suburbs) 3. Paddy Ryan (Sydney University) 4. Sitaleki Timani (Southern Districts) 5. Kane Douglas (Southern Districts) 6. Dave Dennis (Sydney University, captain) 7. Michael Hooper (Manly) 8. Pat McCutcheon (Sydney...

I know Cheika said he wanted some continuity in the half backs but anyone but McKibben at 9. Barnes and Foley will still be waiting on some of his passes on Saturday morning!

Just out of curiosity how full strength are the Pacific teams in this? Is it made up of players from their local leagues or are there professionals involved?

According to the people on the ground (ie on twitter), POC was very impressive in his comeback for Munster A today. I'd say if he shows any bit of form Gatland will pick him.

Tahs have added just over 500 members since Saturday's disaster. Some people still believe! :D

Dliplomacy was never my thing, at the end of the day it won't happen unless Sky and Canal+ demand it. As with all sports these days TV companies have the final say

He has been flogged by Kidney since he broke into the team, he isn't an 80 minute prop but which tight heads are? He has come on top against the Welsh and English scrums this year and was 50:50 against the Scots not a bad return at all, also in the World Cup he dismantled the Aussie scrum not...

To run a global rugby season, run the Heineken Cup & 1st half of domestic leagues alongside Super15, then have an international window for Rugby Championship, 6 nations, then finish domestic leagues and go on tours etc. Whole point being NH international teams get more time together, better...

TPN out according to this morning papers. Ulugia to start this week for me.

Not sure throwing u-20's in against Super rugby B teams, and the Pacific Island teams would do anyone any good. The u-20's would get blown away phyiscally and would probably have a huge risk of serious injury.

It has been a poor 6 nations quality wise thats for sure. I think there have been a few factors: . Some games have been played in really poor conditions (IrevEng, IrevFra) . Some games have been ruined by awful referring (ScovWal) . The 6 nations coaches don't seem to trust their players skills...