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If it has to be a Tah then maybe Holloway as the 5/6?

Maybe changes in structure are enough but we definitely need some changes from what we have been doing in the last couple of years. Such a shame for Petaia to get injured. He certainly could have made a difference. The two you mention are a good call, also Holloway to be reconsidered maybe(at...

Well that’s our RWC then because if you hadn’t noticed, we have not been going so well.

Rebels pack were mullered as well by an inexperienced Lions 8. Naisarani, Jones and Rangi looked ok in patches but they were well and truly stiched up by a no name pack.

I mean that he was able to assert himself physically from the first minute in test footy where BOA and FF (Folau Fainga'a) both struggled. Early days for all 3 and hopefully 2 will step up.

He has been injury prone of late but initially made quite a statement at test level. The other options are somewhat underwhelming at that level at this stage. One of Uelese or a TPN in form will be required for a successful RWC tilt

He is a step above BPA and FF (Folau Fainga'a) and plays like a young TPN, only bigger. His lineout work is pretty tight as well. Hope he is back soon.

Both good honest no nonsense options. Something the Wallabies have been without in the back row for some time.

After a week or so Foley is probably the worst performing Oz 10 in Super Rugby. Let’s see how the next month or so pans out before anointing a successor. It’s great that we have a few others putting up their hands.

The same answer could be given for the question Has it stopped the exodus of potential and current test players going OS?

Does not bode well for Cheika working with/under Johnson.

Surely Grey and Raiwalui cannot remain? Where the attack may not have been great it’s hard to score points without decent ball and even more difficult to have to score 30-40 points to top the opposition.

It’s inevitable that they will go with that coin on offer and RA unable to match it. In the long run it’s not such a bad thing as we will have fresh faces coming into Super Rugby at the beginning of each RWC cycle. As the game becomes more global we really need to open up test eligibility while...

So the Giteau law is working then?

Agreed, but interesting that Leinster do not play him there when they have other more beefed up lock options.

I think that was it. He was not given a RA top up for 2018 and decided to leave. Fair enough. He didn't really have the grunt to compliment the Pooper but would be a great option at 6 in a traditional back row. He sure would be good to have leading into a RWC when we don't have anyone really...

Fardy is playing very well but at lock almost exclusively for Leinster. As we already know, he would most likely not be selected for the Wallabies as a lock. There are others ahead of him. He may be a good option on the bench as a 5/6. The euro standard is pretty good in important games...

I think its OK but we need to relax our test requirements and allow some of our young players to continue their development OS and still be available for national selection. It seems to do them good having stints in other countries, particularly tight five players. Trying to protect our local...

I don't know about that but watching him last week he created most of the play for Sale from 12 and was very good in defence. He might be a tad small for a Wallaby 13 and has second playmaking skills. If he has matured then his talent would be very well received here. I read a few months back...

I see James O’Connor looking very good for Sale at 12. He might be a handy addition to our RWC squad if the Gits law is relaxed.