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This was an issue for him in Super Rugby, but he just seems to create holes for the opposition to run into...

Moving onto next week, it seems we're still no closer to working out our best starting locks... Philip continues to be a defensive liability... Swain needs some time off... Holloway doesn't quite seem up to speed yet, but looked more comfortable at lock in my view... I think Frost needs to...

Right over my head until coffee...

3. Samu 2. Valetini 1. AAA

But not the top two teams in the world? OK...

For the record, Melbourne hosted Ireland in 2018... England in 2016... And France again in 2014.

The number two ranked test team doesn't count?

Ah yes, the Drew Mitchell red card game... there were definitely more Kiwis in the pub that night.

I only came in here to post this as well...

Yeah, it's not an either/or option... The money is coming from outside RA specifically to prop up these high profile contracts. If those same people want to throw their cash at the grassroots, that would be nice.

On reflection, based on injuries, I don’t believe the selections are that controversial, Samu aside… Philip and Wright are probably both lucky to retain their spots. Looking forward to see how Holloway goes at lock, as the role might suit him better. No Quade and Lolesio… JOC (James O'Connor) not up to it…...

Samu starting seems to just be speculation, but a few different journo have run with it now… Samu has been great off the bench, but don’t think him starting solves the breakdown issues.

Apparently Foley, Porecki, Foketi, Beale and Kellaway all set to start… As well as Samu replacing McReight. Tupou also a chance to play.

I think it was in Payten's case.... Cully's thinking is more about fronting up big to start, and then bringing on McReight when the game "opens up"... I disagree... I think we'll need McReight's workrate and pressure on the ball.

Thankfully ticket sales seem to be going well for the match, as there's now no finals footy in Melbourne on Saturday night... I see both Paul Cully and Iain Payten in the SMH calling for an all Victorian backrow of Leota, Samu and Valetini. I think Leota is due for another start, and despite...

I'm wrong that Australia would lose a 3 test series with... *checks notes*... Japan and Samoa? That's just silly.

Nah...

First English test this year…