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Sorry to hear Palmer's heading overseas. Although the gravamen of his comments suggest that it was inorder to improve as a prop, rather than purely fiscal. I like that. I disagree with comments that say he would be better off in Australia improving his play around the field. Palmer doesn't need...

agreed. he's particularly important given the quade cooper is constantly talking about moving on. it's a bit of a worry that a guy like lance might not get enough game time to satisfy his interests

I suspect that was a summons/subpoena returnable on that date, potentially requiring the production of documents or the presence of a third party to given evidence. The answer to the question of "why was settlement disclosed" is as simple as this:- 1. The matter was returnable in Court on the...

Quality of rugby must be paramount when considering expansion. The competition has 15 teams competing this year and there are at least a few that dont seriously have a chance of making the finals. I don't want to see SANZAR further dilute the quality of the competition more than it already is...

Read an article this morning about Harris, Fainga'a & Taps fighting it out for 2 centre spots. I'm happy to see these guys rotate a bit but I would have thought Harris is perhaps best used at Fullback. Taps comments that he wants to lock in the no.12 spot. My preferred backline (provided no...

Nice warm up for the Reds against the Chiefs heading into the Brumbies game.

In the perfect world you'd play Beale at 15. I agree with the consensus that 15 is his best position. But that doesn't necessarily mean he should play there for the Rebels. Flyhalf is the most important position so you want your best play-maker there. Beale is the rebels best playmaker. He has...

Douglas has captaincy experience, albiet at an Under 17 level. I'd probably go with Dennis or Douglas (with Barnes VC).

I think we'll see both O'Connor and Beale spending some time at flyhalf this season.

I think having the Kings in the SA Conference means there is a pretty good chance of an SA team finishing top of the log (ala 2011). A Guaranteed 10 points and a chance to improve your for and against. Mark my word it's gonna be a blood bath. At least the Rebels had some decent players in...

Ah yes i guess that's right in relation to the tahs players. But the Reds have a bye the previous week. The only game the Reds have is against the Lions and McKenzie wants the test players available.

Palmer has 1 cap (v Scotland last year). I thought he acquitted himself well in what was a tricky game. Most of that game was spent packing scrums against a pretty decent scrummaging outfit and the scrum was steady when he was on. It should be noted that we conceded a scrum penalty after the...

This is a tough one for me. The Lions will be playing together as a team for 3 week before the first Wallabies test, potentially against full strength Super 15 teams. I think that Wallabies should be in camp for a few weeks prior to the first test, particularly because the Wallabies are...

I like what he offers in general play but I think Slipper has a lot of work to do re: his scrummaging. Ben Alexandar looks to have (fingers crossed) finally turned a corner in his career (at 28 years of age) and is developing good technique. Slipper has potential over the next few years but...

My comment was tongue in cheek. I'm not necessarily saying Mowen deserves to be in the Wallabies. But this squad includes just about every rugby player in Australia. If you're going to include guys like Maafu and MMM, why not include Mowen? He did a fine job leading the Brumbies last year and...

Whose daughter did Mowen fuck?

Guys not sure if there is already a thread of this nature. If no, I'd like to see a thread dedicated specifically to the Australian conference. At this time of the year it would be interesting to read people's views/predictions as to how the Aussie conference will play out and who will take...

Thanks for the info SG

I cant see why we shouldn't have a good 2013. It'll require some luck in avoiding key injuries at key times, something we weren't blessed with last year. I thought our team "meshed" pretty well most of the season and the injuries on tour to SA cost us dearly. I like the look of the squad. We've...

I have to agree the England game was very enjoyable to watch.