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I hope we see this. that backline would be dangerous on attack.

Has anyone been down there to watch training? What is the backline they are running, and more importantly are we able to get an idea of who will pack down at tighthead?

Sorry didn't see he was being released. that's good news for Mowen and MMM fans.

I have a horrible feeling that Deans has Dave Dennis's name marked in green on his starting side.

Probably a bit harsh to say he's out of form but I agree with the sentiment. You wouldn't say his form has been anything more than mediocre but I wouldn't say poor form. Taps was in poor form and left out as a result.

I agree with that and that's not a bad thing in my view. Genia is a best player and he should be pulling the strings. The Lions series will come down to how well Genia performs imo. The upside is that Genia is much more consistent than Cooper. He was out of form at the RWC, but you couldn't...

I have no idea what to make of those graphs.

Morahan's form since the Reds went on their SA tour has been very strong. Watching on the weekend, I really love that over the top kick that Morahan has sort of made his pet-move over the last few years, the chip over the top of the winger. Not many current wallabies can pull it off with such...

I guess that depends on who plays in the centres. BOD is in the twilight of his career whereas AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is probably at the peak of his career and is in great form. I think these two should be fairly evenly matched. I think Lilo could easily get the better of Jamie Roberts, but it remains to be seen...

hear hear

Pretty Happy that Horwill has been named captain. He's a much better choice that Sam Warburton for the Lions.

Yeh I think Deans was always going to choose Phipps because he seems to like players that have experience within the squad (Cooper aside). I think most people would have gone for White over Phipps. I would have also, although I was intrigued to hear what Kafer had so say about that choice; kafer...

yeh and to be honest I'm not sure Cooper would react well to being in the squad but not actually getting selected in the 23. he might cause more discontent than he's worth. Robbie possibly considered this when deciding on his squad. still on balance id have him in the 31. But then again I've...

I'm guess the idea is to have Hanson and Burgess train with the squad so that they are familiar enough that they can slot in if an injury occurs. Seems sensible. plus I suspect they are used at training to rotate/rest the other 2s and 9s. Although im just guessing. I really dont know a lot...

I'm fairly happy with the squad. The only change I'd make would be to drop one of McCalman/Dennis/Kimlin and add Cooper. Not sure we need 6 players covering 6 and 8. would prefer the option of playing a wildcard (Coops)

So it appears that Burgess is not in the squad after all. Burgess and Hanson are both in training with the squad as "injury cover" but are not part of the official squad. I'm happy with that and glad to see Madness is the final member of the squad. Hopefully we get to see him smashing some...

That's pretty much what I'd go with expect switch Beale/Barnes. maybe McCabe on the bench for Horne because he plays wing and fullback. I like the idea that we'll finish the game with Slipper/Simmons/Horwill/Gill and Genia, the core Reds players, all on the field in the final 10 minutes of the...

Im guessing a bench role is what we're likely to see McCabe play in the tests. He's a very handy bench option for us, covers 10 11 through 15 and has the experience and toughness that you want to see coming of the bench.

I see them as having pretty similar skill set and style. McCabe has more runs on the board. the biggest thing working in Horne's favour is his established partnership with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper). I'd prefer to see Lilo at inside