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I like the team. fingers crossed they turn up

Ioane still looks less than 100% to me. Palu is one of the most senior players in our squad. I think his work load need to be managed well over the next 2 years if we are going to getting the most out of him. That means not playing him in every game. I dont think he necessarily needs the rest...

1, Robinson 2, Moore 3, Alexander 4, Timani 5, Sharpe 6, Dennis 7, Hooper 8, Samo 9, Phipps 10, Beale 11, Mitchell 12, Tapuai 13, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 14, HB 15, Barnes 16, Hanson 17, Slipper 18, Ryan 19, Douglas (if he's available) 20, Pocock 21, Sheehan 22, Fainga'a 23, Harris I'd rest Palu, Ioane and TPN...

A few thoughts on the game from my point of view:- - Cummins had an outstanding game (as did Hooper, which is really just par for the course these days). - In the forwards Palu, Timani, Sharpe, Alexander, Robinson all had good games. - pretty much all of the backs played well. - AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) again...

This photo is what i'd call "inconclusive". I couldnt categorically say he got it down before he lost it. I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I think the video refs should be consistent in this regard. Alexander's try (earlier in the game) was turned down when the ball appeared...

LG Interesting observations...Im not sure how we'll adapt to the new 5 second rule. At times we are a bit unorganised in attack, having to stop and re-align. it could be both good and bad.

since sunday/monday... i think

Yeh but they'd been in Europe for almost a month at that stage Takes a few weeks to acclimatise

Agreed. True Wallaby Fans know that our team is horribly prone to losing the unlosable, let alone beating the world cup finalists in Paris. But I think we'll dominate possession and barring our scrum imploding, we should be able to boot our way to victory. The only thing that maybe worries me...

I chose AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) and Mitchell as both have a history of performing well at Stade de France. I agree there's definitely an argument to let Cummins keep his spot (i was impressed with his performance against the blecks, i like the kid's mongrel). For me, at the end of the day if Mitchell is actually...

I thought I'd get the ball rolling. I like that this is the first game of the tour as we have a good record against the French and I'm expecting us to get up. This could provide us with some good momentum going into the game at Twickers. My line up would be as follows:- 1.Robinson 2.TPN...

40k is a lot of money no matter how much you earn. I hardly think Quade found it amusing.

I'm not sure making such allowances helps anybody. I like the idea that players cant have two bites at the cherry. If players feel so utterly beholden to their country of heritige then they should be playing for them. Allowing players to move from Tier 1 to Tier 2 nations at the end of their...

To be fair to TOCC he didn't altogether dismiss the idea of Harris as a wallaby in these comments. perhaps wrong about not being an option at 15 though

From memory the movie starts with Balboa returning from a sabbatical in Japan where he competed as a sumo wrestler

Does anyone actually think that Harris would be playing for the All Blacks atm had he not been forced to look for an opportunity in aus? I certainly don't. He'd be way down the pecking order. I bet you Hansen wouldn't use him if he had him available tomorrow. It's akin to a child not wanting to...

i agree. but if Mcmeniman stays healthy he's a damn fine no.6

I certainly took notice of Mowen at Super level this year. Looks to have some ticker and some quality leadership skills. But IMO he's not our answer at no.8 and and i think there is arguably two better no.6s in aus. Higgers brings an effective skill set to the position and from what iv seen...

I'm really warming to the idea of Harris at fullback. It's refreshing to see us with a kicker who is deadly accurate. Think of how many games we've lost over the last 5-10 years because we've lacked a world class kicker. The 2003 WC QF against England comes to mind. The game against the Blacks...

Not liking the fact that there is no rugby on this weekend. (NBA starts though)... Itching for this tour to start. Realistically I think the Wallabies should be aiming for nothing less than 3 wins on tour, 4 is not out of the question. We need to start well. The game against the French should...