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just rewatched the game (sober this time). game of the season so far! Re Gill v Smith - not much in it. Both were quality. If I had pick a winner I'd probably give it to Smith by a Bee's dick but really I think you're splitting hairs. I will say that I was astounded that Smith wasn't sent off...

Never thought I'd say this but the Aussie conference is looking probably the strongest at this point in the comp. After watching the Brumbies v Reds game tonight its clear that both teams are serious title contenders. Still a long way to go, but its very positive for Aus rugby atm.

The tahs/Chiefs game was nice to watch from a Wallabies perspective. All of the big names performed. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) - exceptional. TPN - had a very strong game, albeit one or two dodgy throws in the first half. If he continues to perform like this he is a shoe in for the bench spot for the first test imo...

Good performance by the Tahs. They went to sleep for a period in the second half but otherwise very solid.All the big names performed and Folau was top class

You're the first person im aware of that has suggested such a thing.

haha ^ yep that's him. He wasn't wearing the overalls when i saw him on the field last week, but he did have his arms in the air just like in the picture, ready to wreck shit

In my view this game all comes down to the Force’s defence. If they defend with the accuracy they did last week they’ll get the win. If not the Canes will run in a bonus point try. The Canes’ defence has not impressed me this season. The Force will get plenty of opportunities to score tries...

So this is the team I'm leaning towards at this stage. 1. Ben Alexander 2. Stephen Moore 3. Dan Palmer 4. James Horwill 5. Kane Douglas / Rob Simmons 6. Ben Mowen 7. Liam Gill 8. Palu 9. Will Genia 10. Digby Ioane James O'Connor / Cooper 11. James O'Connor / Cooper Digby Ioane 12. Ben Tapuai...

Going from that definition, I would argue that neither team are the underdog. I'm not sure either side are "expected to lose". Opinion seems to be split (as it should be). The bookies seem to be favouring the Reds, whilst the round 1 encounter probably suggests a close win to the brumbies. I...

Wait I'm confused. the media seems to be reporting that he is now eligible and that Suntory have advised that they are happy for Smith to stay and play for the Brumbies as well as the Wallabies if they so choose to select him. Is this not the case? Is the media being a bit cute by not stating...

normally the derbies between the "big three" aussie teams are pretty dull but I this game has the makings of a classic. Both teams' ball retention has been top quality recently and both teams should have the confidence to go to their backlines. Might be too close to call....but Reds by 5. The...

oh yeh. wat a c*nt act. I just remembered that I hate the brumbies! ;)

Do we really need 3 no.7s in a 30 man squad?

Yes I think if the ARU is going to go outside of the rules, they should made an official amendment to the rules rather than make a one-off exception and that is highly unlikely to happen within the next two months. I don't mind the idea of letting test veterans (who have played X amount of...

I'm torn on this issue. On the one hand, I do think we would benefit from having Smith in our squad. A quick look at our team and its obvious that outside of Horwill and Genia (and maybe Moore) we lack guys with test leadership experience. Smith definitely brings that to the table. Gill and...

I could definitely see Samo coming into contention for the tour of South Adrica. Go to have a big man like Samo to add some starch in those physical games.

Well stats are stats arent they. The Reds were playing a team at the top of the table. The Brumbies were playing a team rooted at the bottom of the table. lets see how this weekend turns out.

Can anyone give me an injury update? any players returning this week? anyone injured during the Chiefs game?

It's getting to that time of the season where I'm starting to cross my fingers that we do not sustain any major injuries before the lions tour. It is almost inevitable that we will lose one or two along the way. Let's just hope they are not a key player. Losing Horwill, Genia and Moore (touch...

Gill's form atm is ominous. I'm finding it hard to pick Hooper ahead of him on current form, even taking into account Hooper's standout performances at test level last year.