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Who is the reserve TH at the Tahs? Kepu is getting run into the ground.

The lineout capitulation is baffling considering we had a rare genuine option in the back row.

Higgs would have been a 50+ cap AB

Higgers MkII........

BTW, Australian rugby and their fan base have a knack of expelling coaches in a spectacular bridge burning fashion.

Well we do have a few of those in past coaches who I guess would be happily involved in the selection process. No doubt they all keep abreast of what is happening in Australian and world rugby. They would not need to be present at every game, especially those OS. They could have a phone...

It was a really shoddy performance up front and it illustrated how important Sio has been recently. Tui struggled to combine well with Hooper and Pocock. It would not be bad to have another 6 option available, Cottrell is a seasoned backrower and is worth a look. I’d guess that Hanigan might...

BPAs throwing was good against Ireland. He should be considered on the bench. We have 3 very good targets and a 4th poor option in Hooper. That should be plenty. Throwing was off and the AIGs worked out our calls. The scrum was going to be one of our strengths but very tough to lose Sio and TT...

The most ridiculous schedule ever agreed to by the then ARU. If we could have games against SA and/or Argentina first it would certainly give us a chance to get our ducks in a row. Set piece was woeful after being pretty good against Ireland. BPA back onto the bench next week and TT to start if...

I do like Maddocks on the pine. It will be interesting to see what he can do outside some quality inside backs. With Hodge and DHP starting we have more than adequate cover at 15. Banks time will come. Both are very exciting prospects. Not losing much with Robertson if anything. He has been...

Not much back up at 13 when you remove Rona and Petaia. I reckon Hanigan will make the bench and he may go 6/2 again.

You are right. Sorry about taking it off track.

Not to mention that we will most likely have a change of coach after the RWC and RA would have already decided who should be captain and starting 7 for the length of the new coaches tenure.

I'm not suggesting he should not be contracted. The problem is the length of the contract. He does not need a 5 yr term. Sign him for two or three years and see how he goes. What if he suffers an injury that reduces his ability to perform or if his attitude changes? Or as I said, if someone...

I guess it’s a done deal now. It really reflects a lack of confidence in our own rugby systems by RA. We will see how it pans out over time.

And who else will have come through. It’s not as if we are now, or have ever been, short of decent 7s. No question Hooper is a very good player, but so is Pocock and many would choose him ahead of Hooper if they were competing for the same spot. Makes no sense to give any player a 5 year...

Nick Bishop has a good article at the Roar about how we might overcome the ABs next week and how the haka pumps them up pre-game. https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/08/08/can-the-wallabies-bring-the-bledisloe-cup-home/ He's on the money about the Wallabies adopting the indigenous jersey...

Tui looked good and very keen in the trial. I’d be surprised if he does not start at 6.

I say he is the best option to replace either Pocock or Hooper if Tui starts. I reckon Tui would love to go 80 and see what kind of effect he could have on a test over 80 minutes.

Tui seems to be a good fit and then Cheika has his eye on Naisarani. The is also the possibility of one or both of Dempsey and McMahon coming back into contention before the RWC. Then there is Samu. A lot will depend on injury. It is is good to have the problem with multiple people in each...