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Half backs were fewer and further apart in those days E. Still think Joe's a very good No 9 and better than some others around including at the Brumbies.

RN I've posted elsewhere that I think he has been surprisingly good this year but I reckon still a long way off being a Wallaby. If everyone who played a good game now and then was a potential Wallaby we would need a squad of some hundreds to cater.

As is Powell. Should have said "again".

RN there has to be a limit to the "promising", "potential" or "worthy toilers" getting Wallaby caps. I hope we never see any of Porecki, Wells or Godwin near the Wallabies, and probably neither of Powell or Fotuaki either.

I saw both Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) and the Commissioner sorely out of position in defence in the second try scored by the Highlanders. That was enough for me to rule them both out of contention. Afterwards, I don't think either of them did a whole lot to redeem their poor efforts.

That last penalty highlights a real annoyance I have with the current tranche of referees and which I posted on another thread only a couple of days ago. Harry Lloyd definitely did not support his own weight and it was an infringement sealing off the ball, but the same thing happened on...

Not sure I agree, but anyway Lonergan's impact around the ground is much higher than FFs. Often gets over the gain line and has a much better tackling technique.

Good sides Reg. But I'd prefer either Daugunu or Vunivalu to Koroibete, McDermott to Gordon, FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) to Swinton, and somebody else to Timani.

I am getting pissed off at what I believe is an obvious infringement that isn't being called by any of the refs that I've seen. At about 45.45 minutes the Crusaders were in possession and a tackle was made (the ball carrier was prone on the ground). The Force No 7 was over the ball when the...

Aus rugby needs a win or three against the French, otherwise it will be seen as just a continuation of our slide down the rankings that has occurred over the past 5 - 6 years. Bearing that in mind, I personally wouldn't be including any players who haven't had a full preparation with the...

Plus500 Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has made five changes to the starting XV for the side's first home game of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season against the Hurricanes on Saturday night. The Round Four fixture will celebrate Pasifika Round with the team set to wear a special...

Reckon it will be close again at half time, but the Hurricanes to put on the hurt in the second stanza. They are just too good at scoring points from broken play, and I'd expect the Brumbies to drop off their intensity and accuracy as they get fatigued which has been a feature of their games...

Open border with Victoria during the present outbreak there I think has caused the new case in regional NSW. Some Pollies never learn, but I reckon there's a few posters here who will applaud the decision to allow Victorians into the State despite the outbreak.

Wells has surprised me this year with his form, but I'd personally go with either Fergus Lee-Warner or Uru on the bench as backrow cover. Both cover 4, 5 and 6 while Uru also plays 8. FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) particularly offers high class lineout option and hard man defence. Liam Wright would also be a good...

Never been to Leichardt but spent a lot of time at Leichhardt Oval in the 60s when living in Balmain and knowing a few of the Tigers reserve grade players.

Would like to see him show some rugby smarts too. His second try had to be converted to keep the Rebels in the game and he simply placed the ball adjacent to the touch in goal with only Smith chasing some 5 - 10m infield. Could easily have given To'omua a simpler shot at the sticks. His game is...

Hain't been the case up until this year Dct. Looks to me to be a problem with the game plan. Lolesio is also struggling and the attack through the 10 and 12 is missing. Ikitau is suffering by not getting good quick ball. Banks and Wright seem to be the only ones making forward progress.

Yes. The difference between the Hewat attack and that being put out now is stark. I'm wondering too if there is a bit of dissatisfaction with the Seib plan among the players. Some don't look to have their heart in it.

Extra good game Reds. Wilson continuing his excellent form, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) outstanding, McDermpott back in consideration for the No 9 spot, JOC (James O'Connor) another top game management effort, a tremendously impressive debut for Henry and Vunivalu also outstanding. Tupou unstoppable in the first half but looked to run...

I'll be there but my expectations are low against the broken field attacking play of the Hurricanes. The poor handling the Brumbies are suffering from will play right into the Canes hands.