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I think MMM is one player that will walk into the squad. He is a great option for us.

^ I agree that Benny A is a better loose head but I think he played quite well at tighthead last year. Originally I thought I'd opt for an all brumbies front row (Palmer at tighthead) and then have the Tahs combination of Robinson/TPN come on in the second half. I'd be happy with that. We'd...

My Wallabies 22 for the first Lions test would be:- 1. Robinson 2. Moore 3. Alexander 4. Horwill 5. Douglas 6. Mowen 7. Pocock 8. Palu 9. Genia 10.Cooper 11.Ioane 12.Taps 13.AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 14.O'Connor 15. Beale 16. TPN 17. Robinson Palmer 18. Slipper 19. Timani 20. Hooper 21. Dennis 22. White 23...

haha it still makes slightly more sense than picking Benn Robinson at Hooker.

Well it's definitely better. I wouldn't be surprise if we see that back-row on the field at the same time at some stage this year

I found your post interesting but these are my thoughts: -I agree with paradox, I really like the back-line but i think the forward set up is way off. Rugby is a game that allows teams to play to their strengths and take advantage of the oppositions weakness. The best teams, like the All...

Normally I'd expect a turgid affiar between these two team. I'm hoping we see the outside backs used on the weekend. The tahs outside backs last week were one of the reasons they were able to lift for the win (along with some dynamic play from the front rowers, Kepu excluded). Volavola and Folau...

During the Lions tour I'd like to see the wallabies play a no.13 that is first and foremost defensively strong. We'll potentially have a back three of Beale/O'Connor/Ioane and Cooper at 5/8 that is more than enough attacking prowess. Tuilugi will probably play for the Lions so negating him will...

I'd probably go with Lilo on the bench with taps starting.

The Rebels will find it tough without Beale. O'Connor looks in good form though

In my view there is only a handful of guys that might be able to push there way into the extended squad this year on form alone. The Coaches will not want many fresh faces for the Lions tour, particularly when they blooded so many players last year. As I see it, Mogg, Mowen, MMM, Lilo, Rathbone...

I agree but heading in to this season i assumed it would take MMM some time to find form at super level. It must be difficult to go from Playing in Japan for several years back to the premier provincial comp in the world. I did, and still do, expect him to be in great form by the time the second...

Maybe. I've approached the selection process as a coach would. Simmons has a wealth of experience in test rugby and if he can continue to put out performances like he did on Saturday he sneaks in ahead of the other three. Also, I'm not sold on Pyle's ability to play a tight game. Seems to...

Well you're only as good as your last game. And simmons' was exceptionally good in his last game. I've taken into account the fact that Simmons has infinitely more experience at test level than those three. I certainly think they're all close.

Team of the Week 1. Holmes 2. Fainga'a 3. Ryan 4. Douglas 5. Simmons 6. Quirk 7. Gill 8. Shatz 9. Phipps 10. Beale 11. Ioane 12. Godwin 13. CFS (did a good job up against the world's best no.13) 14. cummins 15. Folau My wallabies team based on first three rounds:- 1. Alexandar 2. Moore...

And frisby. things went to crap when he came on. Slow service and no direction. Cooper looked much better with Lucas feeding him the pill

Okay so here's my general thoughts on the game: - It wasn't what most people were expecting and the slippery ball was probably most to blame for that. Still I was on the edge of my seat for much of the game so I enjoyed it. - The Forwards did a really good job through-out.They were...

Yes an quite frankly i you dont come in 1st or 2nd on the overall log, your chances are bupkis. It's like Rickie Bobby's dad use to say.."if you're not first, your last"

I actually think McCalman may well be considered on par with these three for the 6 jerset. At the world cup he was our back-up 6, 7, 8. I think playing 7 was too much of a stretch for Ben, and he was ok at 8, but doesnt quite have the physical impact of a Palu or Samo. But he's got a great work...

Yes I would agree with all of that.