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Sorry Tom, I don't see your problem at 15. As Slim pointed out, Hansen played 15 last year, he plays 15 for Gungahlin, and he is match ready. He is the standout replacement if Banks goes down so long as two of Kata, Muirhead and Wright are available for the wing spots. Andy Muirhead is not a bad...

His talk in the Brumbies game was quite impressive, I thought.

Dru, my understanding is that a journeyman is a player who has moved rather frequently from club to club. Jack Whetton had a year or two at the Brumbies some years ago, and then moved North to play with Leicester Tigers and some others before returning to the Highlanders before latching up with...

Why not Hansen to fullback where he plays club rugby? Then our Wallaby winger can play in his best spot too.

Rodda would be a good get for next year. I agree that a quality THP is essential to allow HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) to return to the LH side where he was developing as a real Wallaby prospect.

I think Bell is a very good player but needs a couple of years to build strength and learn the scrum intricacies. Swinton was good at U20s but his game recently has suffered through his penchant to be over aggressive.

Reg, think my only change would be Swain in for Uru. I know you would be expecting this. But, not detracting from Uru at all whom I have thought to be a very good player since watching him in NRC, the dominance of the Brumbies pack and their efforts in defence in tight and in the rolling maul...

Ok, a bit of reality. 9 tries to one. Brumbies certainly are not a one trick side as many contend. Their attack from anywhere on the ground is as good or better than any other Aus side. They use their power in the maul to put defences to bed on their line. Tonight, not one Tahs player was...

Or for the ball to be passed back to them.

Ah, I feel good. Went to the game and rejoiced in the demolition job, and then came home to read how the Tahs were actually the better team, played a more open, attacking game (FFS) and it was all on the head of Berry that the Brumbies got an undeserved win. Get real people.

What a match highlight.

And Enever (one cap Wallaby) during the year. Can't agree more that replacement locks must be in the system and being developed all the time. Witness Nick Frost, Tom Hooper and a couple more currently coming through the Brumbies system.

He was very strong again against the Brumbies, as he has been for around 4 or 5 years imo, but the second row was quite competitive last week with Neville and Uru. Long term I expect FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) to continue his form and to make his Wallabies debut later this year. EDIT : All three of those favoured...

Dru, I just can't see Ikitau getting the 12 spot ahead of Simone. Both were in very strong form against the Force, but Simone played 12 while Lenny was 13. I know some say there's not much difference, but when the actual No 12 was one of the best on ground, then it's a bit of a mystery that the...

Brain fart Froggy. Certainly didn't mean to put Harris in there. Still, maybe I'm just a week out?

Sorry Reg, who played THP in the starting lineup. Whomever, he finished on top of the much vaunted Bell.

Despite what looks like a lop sided game, there are some matchups that should have us all interested in the game. Lolesio head to head with Harrison will be a treat. Swinton v Valetini should have the stands rocking. Banks and Maddocks are hard to split at 15. Tizzano against Brown could...

1. Slipper 2. Mafi 3. Ala'alatoa 4. Uru 5. Neville 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Samu 9. White 10. O'Connor 11. Daugunu 12. Simone 13. Ikitau 14. Muirhead 15. Banks Dave Rennie has also mentioned that he and his co-selectors will be picking a notional Wallabies side after each round, so...

I'm not saying you're wrong or that the Rebels don't have things stacked against them atm, but aren't you being a little 'cut your nose off to spite your face' about it all? If Round 3 was to be retained as originally planned, and that meant the Rebels couldn't go to Perth the following week...

Nah. This year I'm egging the Tahs on, maybe not quite on the bandwagon but happy to see the youngsters reach their potential. I did predict the Tahs to beat the Reds. My expectation was that the quicker pace of the game would suit their lighter pack and they would be able to spring a...