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That's a pretty good list. I'd add Cowan to the LHP's (he's been good this year in a beaten team) and Foley to the 10's (he's come on in leaps and bounds). I wouldn't discard Beale and JOC (James O'Connor). Have a look at the 2010 Wallaby mash-up in the site videos. Some of their skills on show, especially...

There is some flexibility around selections for specific positions - Mowen can play 6 or 8, Dennis has played both for the Tahs, 11 and 14 are reasonably interchangeable and some players can play wing and fullback, Douglas and Horwill can play 4 or 5. BUT, as a general rule players should be...

Usually long service leave is paid after five years if you are terminated or ten years if you resign. It varies from state to state, each state has its own laws. Often when you fire someone they are offered the chance to resign as a way of saving face. This seems very likely here. The exit...

The Lions tour will have been pretty tough on those players who started or played lots of time over the three weeks. Players like Robinson, Horwill, Douglas, Hooper, Palu, Genia, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Folau are likely to be pretty bashed up and reports that Douglas, Palu, Genia, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) and Folau are likely to be...

Quarter of my team were Chiefs, no Crusaders. Projected total score based on scores so far = 200! This does not look good.

Yes. His recent Super form has been good. Whether that form is better than Kimlin's is up for debate - I would say Kimlin has been a bit better, but its not a ridiculous selection.

The only people who will do this are the Sydney press, who will try to suck up to their readership. Informed rugby followers (AKA G&GR posters) on the other hand, knowing that there are still some major problems in the squad next year (like injury back-up for 2 and 10 just to mention two areas)...

Picked Kruger (Bulls) at prop this week and he has established a record that I doubt will be repeated. He scored 8 points, but the manner of that scoring is what is remarkable. He played for 80 minutes, thus scoring 4 points. He made one run scoring 1 point. He made one turnover, scoring 3...

Maybe there's another special thread for this or maybe I missed a whole slab of pages but there has been very little discussion of how totally ineffective the Lions backline was. Not one linebreak! I thought the Lions backs provided absolutely no attacking threat whatsoever. The tactics...

Englebrecht on the bench too. Now down to 14 starters. Its all down hill from here.

Steyn is on the bench this week. There goes my injury replacement spot before I even start an in-depth analysis of what's available!

Que?

A quick glance at the 3:2:1 thread would suggest you are virtually on your own.

Congratulations to Ulugia. He is far and away the best "third choice" hooker in Super rugby. I have always admired his wholehearted effort whenever he has pulled on the jersey. He has had his detractors but IMO he has been seriously under-rated. I wish him well and I reckon he might get an...

Given Kingston will be a step up from both English and Sitauti; Vuna got out at the very best time he could for his career. Wallabies and Super rugby on the resume and before he gets dropped in favour of wingers with defensive skills.

Warning to all Fantasy players. While we are all Lions-focussed, the Fantasy comp resumes this weekend with the two all-overseas rounds. Don't leave it to 4pm Friday!

3. Folau 2. Genia 1. Mowen Honorable mentions to Robinson, Moore, Palu and Douglas

Not to step into an argument over the use of the apostrophe but the Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Ioane will take no further part in the Lions tour as the scans on his shoulder have shown the injury is serious. He will require further scans and possible surgery. Call the Honey...

Because he's George Smith.

Bit frightening to think that the Uni team for the grand final could be virtually a Lions-experienced one.