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The pressing question here is if Larkham signs for the Tahs, how much will Slim’s wine consumption go up?

The bits I like best about these discussions is the interplay between the tongue in cheek comments and the serious ones.

Firstly Reg - great work. And thanks. Very interesting reading. A couple of eye openers and a different perspective on a few things. Question to the floor then - does this show the Brumbies are deliberately chasing quality over quantity from their backrow - Samu & Valetini in particular? If...

Potentially Wells would be the best foil for Valetini was well.

Alternate strategy - based on the results of Anstee & Uru we a should rotate guys through the jersey and never give any of them more than 1 game. :)

I guess I rate McReights performance higher than you do. I believe Hooper faces genuine competition for his spot this year. I won’t be at all disappointed if Rennie sticks with Hooper, but nor will I be surprised if we see a change. I doubt Hooper’s sabbatical will be an issue one way or...

I’m pretty sure the senior players actually proposed the plan.

That’s completely false. In his first season he finished with a tackling success rate in the 90%s at a time when he was regularly left to cover 2 or more attackers. Season 2 was a write off with injury. A good portion of last season was too, but when he came back he was excellent in Super...

Can I ask if you think there is much difference in the level at which both JOC (James O'Connor) and Lolesio are playing at Super level? My preferred starting line up at this stage would by 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 12. To'omua 13. Paisami - but I personally think there is a big step back in form to Lolesio. Edit: sorry, this was...

I reckon JOC (James O'Connor) has been great, but I won’t be surprised if Lolesio (or possibly Harrison - but Lolesio far more likely IMO) is given more opportunity this year, including potentially a couple of starts. Edit: by that I mean I won’t be surprised if Rennie forms the opinion that either Lolesio or...

Well - I’d have Tupou as a clear starter but many, including Rennie, don’t appear to agree. I’d actually say Slipper is the more certain one.

I have question marks about Hoopers decision making - but if you listen to any of the players he is obviously very respected and sets very high training standards and expectations. I just think it is one of those decisions that, unless you are inside the squad, it is hard to have an informed...

Quite possible - although I remember similiar being said about Pocock when he came back from his sabbatical and he was fantastic he first came back. No one has played more rugby in Australia than Hooper over the last 8-9 yrs. I’m hoping it gives him a chance to refresh.

There is plenty of bias on these threads, but it is quite possible to put it aside and form an objective opinion. I don’t agree with Liquor Box in this case, but there is a logic to his rationale.

If I understand correctly Hooper and a number of the other senior players voluntarily took a larger pay cut to free up money to go to the more junior contracted players across the Super Rugby squads (some of the others being To'omua & DHP). Part of the trade off was allowing them to take a...

I could also see Valetini in the mix at 8, with a high work rate, lineout jumping 6 - someone like Uru or Anstee.

Is Ala'alatoa back for this game? Both packs should be at full strength or close enough to.

That’s great. But I’d much rather TT goes ahead so we can see the rankings based on actual results.

Agree. Also the Rebels. I don’t think the should be disregarded after one poor showing. Remember the Reds got pumped by the Tahs last year.

It’s been illegal for a long time. What it’s not is enforced.