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Because things like this happen Quades there to cover 10 and 12, possibly 15. Kuridrani is there to cover 13 and wing.

While I wouldn't say any of them are "line breakers", but they all certainly draw in multiple defenders. The All Blacks don't have a whole bunch of "line breakers", plenty of guys who get over the advantage line and constantly do it.

While I don't think Simmons deserves a spot, putting him at 4 would allow Fardy to go to 6 if Link isn't happy with MMM's lack of game time recently. Last year, I honestly thought Douglas was the solution to the "who should partner Horwill" question. But he was awful during the Lions games.

Well at least he can perfect the straight arm pour over the off season.

I'm not trying to justify any selection. If this was straight out of the blue I'd agree with you. But the fact that he's been dropped twice this season but two separate coaches is indicative of something.

Maybe in the cold the cat was the last one out of the bed. Maybe he didn't bring the intensity Link etc wanted to training and is now suffering. Maybe they did internal beep-tests and the Cats scores were lower than previous. The fact that Benny R has been dropped by two seperate coaches in...

You didn't read the team list did you?

With Palu, Higgers and Kimlin injured, you're starting to scrap the barrel in starting Super players. The only other options are Dennis and Brown. While I personally wouldn't have picked Shatz, there's not too much choice at Links disposal.

Perhaps Link isn't satisfied with the Cats performances and knows he can do better? Didn't the Cheeks do something similar early on this season? Dropped him and his performance improved tenfold? Does anyone have a list of who actually got dropped? I'm very surprised Shatz has made it this...

A Finger out - http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/the-rugby-championship/anthony-Fainga'a-withdraws-from-wallabies-squad-faces-six-months-out-after-shoulder-reconstruction/story-e6frf4qc-1226688761306?from=public_rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed#.UfiKdTf0GNd So I'm guessing R Horne...

I don't think James's attitude would have an effect on the Reds whatsoever, a couple of years ago, definitely. But now, you've got a lot of guys in their mid 20's, both the Wallabies Captain and Vice Captain and a maturing Quade. I can't see Horwill or Will putting up with any crap that James...

It wouldn't be an issue if Benny Mac hadn't performed in one or two occassions while playing for gold. But over different opportunities over several years he still hasn't produced the goods. This isn't a young, upcoming player who's been thrown in the deep end. This is a guy who's played several...

If you're trying to reach balance with the backrow you can't have McCalman and Mowen, they're both workhorses which effects their "impactness". More importantly, I haven't seen anything in Benny Macs time in yellow that suggests he's more than a passenger in the team. Compared to the likes of...

There seems to be more to this Horne exclusion than a simple "what more does he have to do". I haven't been following Horne's contract situation, but has he committed to the Waratahs for next year? I've only come across the following about the progress of his contract and this was at the end...

I thought Nigel ah wong was signed to be higgers' replacement? We've seen Quirk be very dynamic with the ball, but he and Shatz are too similar in build and impact. From the little I've seen of Nigel, I could have sworn he was more of Higgers than a Quirk/Shatz?

I don't think I've seen Quade say anything to the contrary of he doesn't care what they do. The outcry has come from everyone but Quade himself. I'd agree that To'omua is a safer bet over Quade in play. But, I feel Link will pick Genia and Cooper over Genia and To'omua. He's had more time with...

Bugger the stamping, I'm more concerned about players who fly into the ruck, get airborne and then hit a player in the ruck. From memory Saia got utterly destroyed around the 73rd minute due to a rocket being launched 5 metres away. That's more dangerous in my eyes than the ruckus that can and...

The G&GR news said Halfpenny is looking to sign a new contract. While he might cost a pretty penny, he'd be a great pickup for our marquee spot and would fill a big hole at 15! While I doubt it's even a possibility, we could always look offshore to fill a backspot until a younger talent matures.

Make him bunk with the Captain. As much as Horwill may dislike it, I'm sure James wouldn't be sneaking off in the middle of the night in fear of waking a giant!

Watching that clip you begin to wonder how the ARU and Management have not stepped in? Ben's been on the outer of the Wallabies camp, but even after one week of being there it seems to be pretty evident the crap James is doing. If it's that blindingly obvious that a guy being in there for one...