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Wow, that first game up against the Rebels next year is turning into something special. Not at all sure I'd fancy being in our back line facing Stewart in Defence in that fight. Stewart has been an excellent servant to Qld rugby leaves with full respect. Always something of a square rod in a...

Maybe - but only half of the team not involved in the heavyweight boxing round happening on centre stage.

I responded on this vehicle here rather than go further off topic. https://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/ineos-grenadier.19283/

Expect you have to have an avenue for other than NSW/Qld teams

@BH I'd just be running over the same ground, I suspect. I suspect the bigger issue here, is not just where the new teams are, but how you build them, and what measures you implement to try to ensure a closer to level playing field. If the answer is "none, sink or swim on a commercial basis" - I...

Agree on the IP re the Reds and Waratahs. And whatever way forward is going to have plenty of warts. It's not just new teams that would struggle, but also the emasculated Reds and Waratahs. That's 4 teams in the 8. With 1 team set to dominate - Brumbies. Agree, that this may simply be issues...

That comp, with out further changes, is simply going to change "Kiwi teams" with Brumbies for lop-sided progress. A second team in Sydney without opening to the clubs will hit problems, unless something has drastically changed since the days of NRC. It is an easy entry to a local comp but also...

The problem is that not only are Rebels unlikely to be able to manage two teams, they are not on their own. If you were able to pick up Fiji it might balance that element, but even then things are tricky. You have the SRU/NSWRU issue to broach. There is surely a way through this but maybe seek...

This I think. Ideally I would have like 6/2 to be considered, but covering the back line effectively from the bench may not let that happen with the injuries we are carrying.

I've been thinking this post through a bit, so good work Baba. Also your response to the "favourite chestnut" - which easily could have been me. On reflection I heartily concur and I'm walking with a bit more pep in my step. Our floor is higher. Our D is solid. We are not prone to the tactical...

I Strange that even with the injuries (or absent players) I'm still feeling pretty confident with this group . Maybe the claim that the WBs are building depth has something behind it after all. That group seems to (mostly) pick itself, doesn't it? The queries are: 1. Confirm Cooper...

About the right answer really - two weeks is the England tour so not exactly light in it's repercussions. In summary the injury/absence list is something like: Swain - 2 weeks, mis the England tour Cooper - another week likely two, miss the England tour likely Banks - season over, possible WB...

Agreed, we don't. If the selectors/coaching team doesn't that is hardly comforting.

Agree, but if a "everyone wins a prise for joining in" policy is real, I just lost a huge amount of enthusiasm for the series. Can't imagine the Pacific Nations could be particularly impressed either.

If they are moving to a Domestic comp in 2024 they will need something to aid the transition, surely. Everyone get's a ribbon? <great>

Haha! oops :eek:

That is possible. Also if the 9 delivery is crisp and accurate enough, there is more time if the opposition is trying to shut down a 10 who is being targeted. Also also, they were expecting Kerevi to run (wouldn't you?) so they are likely looking for the tackle rather than to shut-down a kick...

Two slight alternatives: 1. Swap out JOC (James O'Connor) for Lolesio. 2. 6/2. Something like 14. Petaia, 21. Wilson, 22 Gordon, 23. Hodge

I'd stick with Edmed unless there is an edict to spread opportunity rather to select the best available.

It isn't hard to imagine as the years roll on, White finally settling back outside of the WBs, Gordon starting and Tate on the bench. Gordon has definitely been under-recognised especially in a poor Waratahs with injury. This year he's been a bit more visible as the Tahs have stepped up. It's...