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I feel sorry for the kid( and that's what he is). He was a brilliant schoolboy footballer who I'm sure didn't start his own hype. Maybe expectation is weighing him down? A spot on the bench or time in the Academy may be what he needs. Didn't do Cooper any harm last year. Remember how much crap...

Agree Scotty. Of all the OZ halfbacks he has been the standout this year.

I hear that Andrew Brown turned out for Qld Uni the other week. Can anyone confirm?

Not much to report from a Reds perspective. Hawkes Bay up 18-3. They dominated the forwards and controlled the game well. Can't say I recognised any of their players. Schatz looks like he is progressing well and was the best forward. Fetoai and Edwards in the 2's this week but neither made an...

Well, who'd have thought..Wales, Argentina and Kenya in the semi's with Samoa and Wales takes out the final over the Argies. All the big guns were knocked out in the quarters. Interestingly OZ has beaten Wales three times this year so must have been disappointed losing the Plate final to Scotland.

I made the trip down and obviously came away disappointed, as much for the missed opportunities as the final result. A number of what if's for Reds supporters, Fetoai's failure to find support players and McLinden's decision not to give it on to Hynes. Mooney has a whole lot of work to do on...

McLinden's fast proving to be the value buy of 2009. Not sure about his kicking game, but his attacking skills are top shelf. Having said that I would have liked to seen him give that last pass to Hynes on Friday and let Hynes find the tryline. He and SNK have been the most consistent of the...

Tough one. Moving Digby back to the wing could be a momentum killer so Fetoai on the bench with Connor on the wing. They may need Fetoai's good defensive skills and relative experience over the speed and inexperience of the other possibles.

I left the ground at 26-5 to Norths so there must have been a late rally by the greens. Norths looked pretty solid but I don't know how many first teamers Randwick had on the park?

Frustrating he may be at times but gee QC (Quade Cooper) does a lot of good things. He probably frustrates because he does too much at times but his kicking and particularly passing game are right up there. Ioane was excellent yet again, how is the guy's leg drive? Agree Nod, Barnes was better, and McLinden...

Robinson was very aggressive and busy but I thought his direct opponent Shaw went better and deserved MOTM. Funny sort of game that didnt really get going. Hope the two teams provide a better spectacle next Friday. As the report says McKibben and Fetoai were strong and for NSW I liked Mafi. He...

Lealifano is struggling at the moment isn't he. If there are concerns about To'omua being too inexperienced what about Gerard to 10 as a stopgap? Hate to criticise a young bloke but Lealifano is letting that backline down. Giteau was quite masterful and will be missed at the Force next year. The...

Good effort also from Curtis Franks, the Easts halfback. Great to see these club guys getting some recognition. Have to wonder though, where's Swanepoel?

You could really only pick Baxter from the Tahs..what a terrible game! Has Al's game really improved that much or was the Chief's prop that shite? It was embarrassing to watch.

Unbelievably next year will be JOC (James O'Connor)'s third year in S14, so he will have some experience under his belt. As a 10, he is not dissimilar to Gits in his style, although Gits' kicking has improved a lot, and this maybe an area Rabbit needs to work on. Throw in Daruda and at least the Force have the...

They both did play well but I think Genia's quicker delivery gives Cooper and Barnes better opportunities to ignite the backline, and Lucas' more robust style of play has greater effect with tiring forwards. Goal kicking was a disappointment but I am sure Quade is better than that.

Excellent second half fightback, showing great tenacity and spirit, and superior fitness. The period just after halftime is a worry though. Two weeks in a row, they have let in tries during that period. Otherwise the defence has been great. Agree, Cooper was excellent and Higgers and Houston...

Ben Tapuai would have to be consideration I guess and James Harvey from Brothers is the type of 13 but whether he is up to the class...?

Haven't watched all the matches but the Tahs would be close to the best I've seen this weekend. Horne really does look like something special doesn't he?

I'm obviously disappointed at the final result but it was the opening game and played in SA to boot. Couldn't understand the reffing at some points and agree with Ashes comments. Spies was enormous for the Bulls and a couple of their outside backs were very handy with some good straight...