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Disappointed in Foley again, just no accuracy, passing, kicking etc. Also Phipps, while he offers a fair bit around the paddock at different times, passing just isn't good enough. McKibben was far better, needs to start against the Blues. Thought Skelton, Potgeiter were really good and Hooper...

Hadn't commented before but only just got my computer back. First up, congratulations to the Force, defence was unbelievable from start to end, absolute guts effort. Sheer guts and determination defeated a clearly stronger opponent. Love the Badger, and thought Hodgson was heroic. For the...

I Cararo fit? if so, I would have thought we would see he & Crawford on the wings. I know Cararo had a head cut, so I guess that's why they flew Volavola over, but I think he's likely to be fit. Can't imagine the scrum changing, but probably Grey on the bench for Hoiles.

I really don't know how this side will be made up, but in addition to some of those mentioned, a few country boys include: Beau Robinson (Dubbo) Kane Douglas (Yamba) Paddy Ryan (Tamworth) Ben McCalman (Warren) Luke Burgess (Maitland) Also, Tom Carter is still running around in SS, he's from...

Would be interested to know if there's ever been a bigger second row!

A couple of real surprises in that side! Cheika obviously very keen to keep Ryan's work rate & aggression on the paddock, but had a scrum to fix. I know he plays both sides, and loose head is generally regarded as easier than tight head, so maybe it will work. If not he can always run Robbo...

Right, two teams with narrow losses to good sides last week. It's back home for the Tahs, they need to get back on the horse (lousy pun after Saturday's match) and not lose what they had going after one loss. Team will be interesting, you've got to think that Kepu will start, probably no other...

Brumbies very worthy winners, belted the Tahs scrum, and did exactly what the Tahs did to the Reds, got up and in their face in defence, whacked them and didn't ever let them settle to their game. The most disappointing thing for me as a Tahs fan is that we did nothing to adjust to that. When a...

If Dennis is unavailable, who captains? I notice Hooper took over last week in the last 10 when Dennis was subbed off, is he the obvious choice?

Like others here I agree with Potgeiter starting this one. The Reds will try to move the Tahs forwards around, being a lighter, more mobile pack and the big fella could have been found out. Likwise, coming on with 25 to go he could be a real handfull, particularly with his ability to offload. I...

I like that Tahs side. Cheika has made all the gutsy calls, with Skelton starting, Beale at 12 and 'bread' on the wing, certainly no 'playing it safe' there. Was a little surprised Lance isn't coming off the bench, though he'd be handy with his versatlity, but with the likes of AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) and Beale who...

To put my bit in, I really want to see Foley retain 10. He takes the ball to the line, he runs straight, and last year he got the back line working better than the Tahs have been for many years. Beale is magic, but crabs too much for a 10. I would be very happy to see him at 12, with Horne back...

That's what happens when you've got a lot of depth in one position. Last year we lined up with Mitchell, Betham, Crawford, Turner & Kingston all as wingers, you can't expect the coach to start anyone other than (in his opinion) the best just to give guys game time. As a result, guys like...

I actually quite like the earlier suggestion of playing Beale at 13. When he's fit he has the speed, and I think the whole back line functions better with Foley at 10. Also would have Crawford on the wing in front of Betham, although don't dislike either player. Lots of possibilities, however...

When Cheika took over coaching the Tahs, we didn't see results straight away, but we saw changes, glimpses of things we hadn't seen before, just enough to have you come away thinking "heck of a long way to go, but I like what I'm seeing." I was all in favour of Link getting the job, and still...

Certainly the most talented player I ever had the (very undeserving) privilege to play with. For mine, stand besides Catchpole as our greatest 9, amazing pass, powerful defender for a little guy and could sniff out a break from anywhere. We used to go night fox-shooting, a really great guy...

1. Hooper 2. Fardy 3. JOC (James O'Connor)

Lachie would be a great signing for one of the weaker franchises. He's still only about 24!

Can't agree with some of the criticism of Folau. Yes, a more experienced winger would have found more work, but he's in his first year of rugby and Cheika played him at 15 all year. The AB's avoided his side of the paddock like the plague, and when we got the ball out there we crabbed so much...

Mostly disappointing but with a few highlights. Front row okay, new laws worked well for us I thought. Some have bagged Horwell, I thought he was all right, and Simmons played his first test standard game. It's been a long time coming, but he was good. MMM wasn't up to the job, Fardy in next...