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Well, clearly he did not release it, as he played the ball on the ground

Nyakane was obstructed by Ryan before he went to make the tackle on AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) then when he brought him to ground and the ruck was formed, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) rolls to his side, then back towards the try line under the ensuing ruck for what looked like a double movement

Expect to see that try get scrutinized by Saffa pundits because that is a very touch and go decision

Cheetahs look worn out already

Paddy Ryan should look at Dan Palmer on how to scrummage ;)

Whoever made Poki their captain looks like they have made a grave mistake. Very tight game and he has not been as involved as Smith and Gear thus far!

If you don't watch Rugby HQ there is a segment called "truth or lion" and it was revealed that Dan Palmer's job at the time of the 2001 lions tour was at a butcher, and he was paid in meat!

At the setpiece, Sharks look to have the edge. Alexander will be pinged all night against the Beast, and it could come down to a kicking battle between Lambie and Lealiifano. Sharks by 3 but I hope the Brumbies prove me wrong

Rhys Marshall, the substitute hooker for the Chiefs, could be an astute buy this week, as Hansen has indicated on Reunion he is on track to become an All Black if he continues the form he's displayed thus far. Jason Emery, the young Highlanders centre on the bench, is also being touted as an...

Go for Labuschagne because he's the highest scoring, consistent backrower atm

Bulls: 1. Morne Mellett, 2. Willie Wepener, 3. Frik Kirsten, 4. Flip van der Merwe, 5. Juandre Kruger, 6. Deon Stegmann, 7. Arno Botha, 8. Pierre Spies (c), 9. Jano Vermaak, 10. Morne Steyn, 11. Jurgen Visser, 12. Wynand Olivier, 13. JJ Engelbrecht, 14. Akona Ndungane, 15. Zane Kirchner 16...

Waratahs: 1. Benn Robinson , 2. John Ulugia , 3. Paddy Ryan , 4. Sitaleki Timani , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Dave Dennis (c), 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Pat McCutcheon , 9. Brendan McKibbin , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Peter Betham , 12. Berrick Barnes , 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper , 14. Lachie Turner , 15...

Crusaders: 1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Corey Flynn, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Samuel Whitelock, 5. Dominic Bird, 6. George Whitelock, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Kieran Read (c), 9. Andy Ellis, 10. Dan Carter, 11. Johnny McNicholl, 12. Ryan Crotty, 13. Robbie Fruean, 14. Tom Marshall, 15. Israel Dagg 16. Ben...

Oh yeah - need to bring in Poki because Piutau is out for me as well, but expect Poki to have a shocker this week aha

You've got me intrigued Hawko with how this G&GR was so meticulous in analysing every player's stats ;) Though you are right, I chose Ben Smith over Kade Poki for the reason that he scored only 1 try against the Chiefs but was electric with linebreaks, tackle busts and tackles. Wasn't the most...

It's pretty much O'Connor and Saili, with either Aki, or Ngatai if he proves more consistent through more games. Would favour Aki though because he was scoring on average around 20, and he hasen't scored any tries yet while Ngatai scored 2 tries on the weekend and scored like 39.

It's been many years but I used to play with Kane in club rugby, Gaffa. Unbelievable that he is in the Force A side playing at blindside because I remember him on the wing!

Final score 18-11 to England. 84-16 possession to Italy in the second half lol, but England's defence stood resolute to deny Italy a second try.

18-11 and it's now 74 minutes. Italy are camped in the England 22 hitting it up, making yards gradually. 2 minutes past and after wave after wave of pressure, Italy knock it on at the back of the ruck, 5 metres out.

55 minutes gone, score is 15-11 to England. Only try scored by Italy about 5 minutes ago and momentum is with Italy at the moment. To be fair though, England have blown two, maybe three try opportunities.