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Ryan had a good night at the set piece and around the park. The Tahs set piece dropped off noticeably when he and Potgieter were replaced by Kepu and Skelton. Skelton not quite there yet but will benefit from being in the squad. Kane Douglas just coming into his own. Big loss for the Wallabies...

Based on what he has done in the past he could easily have been selected ahead of a couple of other back rowers. This does not come from any state bias but just from what he has done in the past. A year ago many were calling for his inclusion in the starting side ahead of Hooper. And I...

Yep. Genia looked in good touch. He kicked a lot but that was probably the game plan. Slipper had a solid game as did Simmons. Gill looked very strong and should have been in the Wallaby squad. Horwill looks to be distracted. His hands were terrible and he turned the ball over 5-6 times through...

The captain doesn't have to play the whole 80 minutes in every test. He definitely has to have the capacity to do so when needed though. But most players in the squad should be able to. It is important that he has a deputy who is on the same page and that they can transfer the responsibility as...

McCalman is nowhere near Elsom at his best. Elsom possesed a sensational running game, which admittedly dried up somewhat after his stint in Europe, and was much more effective at the breakdown. His line out work was better than McCalmans as well. I too would question the impact, or lack...

Foley was kicking at 80% before the weekend and his misses on Friday brought him back to 76%. Still respectable. This may give Foley the front running for the 10 shirt in the first test. KBs figures are not great but he has only been taking long range shots. White shouldn't be our first choice...

Probably a long way from our first choice kicker. I personally would go with Foley but think Link might start Beale. Foley is possibly the better distributor and definitely a better goal kicker right now, although the weekend wasn't great I know. Didn't really think about the goal kicking. We...

Maybe not at the highest level but he would be an excellent signing for one of the newer Super rugby franchises here to bring on the next generation. 2 or 3 years before signing off. Toulon might try and re-sign him?

Link is keeping his cards close to his chest but it appears as though he wants to pick up where he left off last year as far as structure goes so rather than move To'omua in he will just replace Quade with someone who can bring a similar creativity to the game. Beale or Foley will work. Beale is...

Agreed Hooper is tough but he's also young. A couple of years under Moore as his VC taking control of the team for the last 20 or so in each test would be a good apprenticeship.

I'd have Squeaky Moore as captain with Hoops his deputy. We need an uncompromising leader who will walk the walk and demand some spine.

Squeaky for sure with Hooper the deputy

Love the second row selections. No matter what we will have at least one debut there in the first test. Mogg would have been a good choice with the boot. Cummins and Horne not recognized kickers. No out and out speedster in the squad. Pek Cowan.....well done son! ditto for you Hodgo!

Maybe a late run at a final RWC?

It would be fantastic if he could return to Australia and link up with the Rebels or the Force. Not much chance of the latter I know. Both could really use his experience in good but young backlines. Not sure if he would challenge for a RWC spot or not but he certainly wouldn't be a bad option...

Surely both To'omua and Foley(and probably Beale and Godwin) will be in the squad and Ewen will have a look at various combinations. For mine it would be a mistake to throw out the brumbies inside backs in Wallaby gold. Yes they have good combinations but are they what we are looking for at the...

It's good to show some passion but Horwills play in general has been lackluster and he should have been the first one to jump on Donahue after such a thoughtless act. WTF was he (Ed D.)thinking? The Reds are on a very rocky road and there is no doubt that Big Kev is under enormous pressure, but...

Coleman to take Horwills place in the squad. Either Foley to 10 and To'omua remains at 12 or maybe To'omua 10 and Beale at 12. I prefer To'omua at 12. To'omua is not the geatest playmaker and his passing even looks a little labored one way. We will need a playmaker at 10 or 12 and a back-up 10 in...

There is some merit to considering Mogg or Beale for a wing position, or at least a spot on the bench, with our options limited there and Folau not having the best boot. If we start with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) and Cummins on the wing and Folau goes down we end up with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) moving to FB and a center(who is not great...

Being that we have no out and out finishers available I would be tempted to start Beale on one wing or at least have him on the bench as cover for every back position except 9, mainly the back three. No-one can really consider McCabe an option on the wing at the highest level. In fact it may...