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I don't think so (him getting picked), Tamati Ellison is a much better option and more than capable of playing All Black rugby.

I second this, god they are cringe worthy. Especially Smithy, but especially Nisbo, but more importantly, especially Smithy. The thing is that there are quite a few decent commentators around NZ but they pick these same muppets all the time. I might have to listen to Jed Thian via Alternative...

In regards to the halfbacks, most of it comes down to the forward pack. Australia were pretty weak in the WC and thus so was Genia. Behind the AB's he would be unstoppable. I don't think you could argue there are any better all round 9's than Genia right now (although his kicking is poor at...

He played fullback for the u-20's didn't he, perhaps a bit rusty. I sometimes forget that Genia has a rocket pass because I just remember his equally impressive running game.

Well it is Jonathan Kaplan isn't it? He does have form, remember the game two weeks ago? Although that time all the penalties were wrong and pedantic weren't they. :rolleyes: Well done Reds, you did well to fight back this season. Just beaten by a better (more resilient) side on the day.

Apparently Read is out again. That's a big loss but I'm sure they'll cope.

And I understand the best teams should make the finals regardless. I have no problem with the Highlanders or Hurricanes missing out because they are mid table sides anyway. If only home ground advantage didn't make such a difference.

Giving home semi finals to teams that earn them. Fix that and I can live with it. Whoever thinks each country needs a home final is a nonce, it's like giving ribbons to professional sportsmen.

Crusaders are currently $1.23 to $4.20 for the Bulls on sportsbet. I would say this is pretty accurate with the Bulls having to travel so far and assuming the Crusaders have a fully fit side. Crusaders by 8 and the same goes for the Reds against the Sharks basically. Both those SA sides are...

I had a bit of time on my hands so this was the result. I had a look into the 4-try bonus point distribution. I tallied who conceded 4-try bonus points and to whom. Australia conceded the most and scored the least. South Africa was in the middle and scored slightly fewer than they conceded and...

Reschedule the game for Sunday Reds? If you could pull that off you deserve the title. :cool: Reds by 10.

Is it on me? Is it still on me?

It's always hard to spot the infringer with an eye patch on, I don't blame you. Tackle below, no penalty, no citing, no suspension. I think Cooper's is borderline 1 week, I'd be happy seeing him get off and play next week.

Agreed. I don't think they'll be pushing for a title next year. Maybe a finals berth, maybe not.

Yeah, I get the picture.

They'll have to beat the Chiefs in NZ I assume. Meanwhile the Crusaders, despite earning more points than the Reds, would be forced to travel to SA. Down with conference leg-ups!

I'd say it's plenty fair. The Brumbies haven't beaten a single top side this season. The Reds are just a better side. How about those Tah's stop trying those one player hit ups and get themselves organised, it's like they're trying to be ineffective. To be fair I only watched the last 20...

I don't think I'd risk it, they're more likely to injure themselves than condition.

Good way to gift soft tries Tahs. :rolleyes: