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Yeah, he can play. It’s be great if he had a kicking game too, but not in any way essential. Based on this years team we already have McDermott, O’Connor, Campbell, Stewart and Tupou that can kick. Some better than others.

Our 10, 12 & 15 will do most of the kicking (and will be fielding most of the kicks).

I see him as an out and out winger - which will be great.

I thought the conditions helped us in the first and worked against us in the second. We got great pay off Nic White’s kicks in the first game with the wind making them a nightmare for the ABs back three. But on a fast, dry track and with the inclusion of Barrett & Clark the ABs were able to...

3. Hooper 2. Wilson 1. Petaia

If it’s Super Rugby AU again next year I reckon we’ll give it a decent shake.

I guess my concern is if Hoopert & Tupou are injured, are we confident in Zander & Nonggorr starting. Zander started this year, so he is fine. I wouldn’t mind a more experienced THP backup, but I guess budgeting is an issues. Overall though I think any/all of our potential issues relate to...

I know things are tough - but I guess I was hoping with Hooper, Beale & Simmons all leaving plus Robinson, Holloway, Hanigan and a few others there would be something available to use for a key signing or two. Assuming I’m wrong, who are the young locks in the system that might at least become...

Do we know how Wood is going? Is he still considered an option at lock, or is his destiny on the flank?

Judging by the majority of comments here, most people are prepared to give Hanigan a relatively clean slate - although the broader social media is not so kind. The likely problem for him is if the ABs do have their predictable bounce back and give us a dust up he is likely going to be first in...

Any chance they are freeing up cash to get two ‘top line’ options. Rodda & one other? Not sure who else, if any, are available. It just seems odd to lose so many on one position.

So, moving on from our backs, who are the young guys coming through in the forwards? In particular depth for prop & lock. We were extremely lucky Tupou never got injured this year. We really need some depth on both sides, particularly if it’s true both Smiths are moving on. Zander has done...

I’m hoping he will be like Rob Horne. Given a lot of chances/faith early. IMO more than what his performances deserved. Came back to become one of our most consistent performers. Not flashy, but a tough, reliable hard worker.

I think they’d be similiar. Definitely the game plan would not be just about giving it to Paisami. Paisami is a hard runner, but not nearly as devastating as Kerevi is. However he is a better defender. Paisami distribution game is definitely a weakness, as Kerevi’s was, but hopefully Paisami...

Agree with the majority of that RR. Certainly it is make or break next year for Campbell & Stewart in terms of Wallaby selection and it they can’t take the next step you’d assume there is a fair chance they’ll try and maximise their career potential. Likewise CFS has been a great servant, but...

I think Petaia could be a good 15, but a great 13. I’d rather we see him put there and left there. Plus I know you don’t rate Campbell, but I think he was excellent, so I don’t see it as a position of weakness. I think Stewart was excellent too. I agree his real strength is defence, but I...

Of course, the thing these conversations always leave out is that there will always be injuries.

I think Paisami could become a very good 12. I think Stewart has been great there, but it won’t hurt him to have competition for his spot. CFS has got better and better with age, but I still think he’ll most likely be bench cover. You also have Josh Flook.

Someone else commented that he took a knee to the head and should have gone for a HIA.

BPA was excellent around the field during super rugby. Better then Uelese & Fainga'a IMO. Not confident he’ll improve our lineout though. Hanigan will help, but I do feel sorry for Samu. Didn’t do much wrong IMO, but I can only assume has made way to strengthen the lineout.