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But hopefully not during the July test matches if he's not back in the country by then. And of course, even if he is, he won't be playing Super Rugby as I'm sure the season will have finished by then. I still think the general thrust of most of the comments is odd. I didn't mention test...

TSR, to what do you attribute Joe's demotion? I would welcome your views on the Brumbies/Sunwolves match thread on why Joe is on the bench. Could it be for a rest or has his form dropped off. I have given my thoughts on Tate and an explanation, as I see it, for his inclusion on the bench, so I...

True, he does that better than anyone. But in Banks' favour, he is more likely to spot where the defense is weakest and set up his winger for a good ground winning run. Which skill is best? Probably depends on the new Coach's game strategy.

Just a gentle reminder of which Super Rugby team leads the Aussie conference and topped it last year to make the semi finals. And except for Rory Arnold (sorely missed) and Christian Lealiifano, is essentially the same team. Form does count. Now, Tate had a shocker at the back of the ruck against the...

Kiap, my comment was addressed to the proposal of four RC matches only. I don't think there will be scope in a four match tournament where we are committed to play two games against NZ for a tour of SA by either us or NZ. My understanding is that there would be one game only v SA, alternating...

KOB, I understand exactly what you are saying and where you're coming from, but I believe you will prove to be wrong at the time. I reckon Rennie has had Scott Johnson watching all contenders extremely closely and will have been in touch with him constantly. It has been reported that the...

Good try BH. My comments about the comparative abilities of Swain and Blyth against Rob Simmons take in all of last year as well as 2020 so far. I have not selected either in my Wallabies squad, but honestly believe both are better value than Simmons right now and will be hugely better with...

If it's four matches only for the RC, then I can see issues that won't necessarily go down well with Aus and SA Unions. Wallabies would have to play NZ twice every year, ie 50% of the RC games. Given our history against NZ, I can't see Aus being in a position to win the RC any time soon...

Reds starting front row should see early dominance, or par at least, again. Replacements are not really up to scratch Saders should run away with the game at the end. McDermott on the bench could be the result of being absolutely bullied by the Sharks last week. Expect more of the same from...

Bayley I believe was one of the mumps victims. Might not yet be fit enough to be considered.

IMO UTR, all of Swain, Blyth and Hockings are outplaying Simmons. They all at least have a fair bit of aggression and accuracy in their games. Simmo is the most inaccurate tackler and ruck hitter I've had the misfortune to see, ever. On top of that, he has little go forward with ball in hand...

Of those who have posted their preferred teams, Slim predictably has included 12 Brumbies, you have 6 in the XV and two on the bench (total 8), Reg has 5 in the XV and 2 on the bench (7), KOB ditto has five and 2 for 7, Rebelyell 6 + 2 for 8 and Jimmy Jam ditto 6 + 2 for 8. Reg is certainly...

Seems to be a few posters here affected by Cheikavirus. Depending on which Super Rugby team they support, their suggested Wallabies team has an inordinate number of players from that team and in some (many) cases fewer players from the one form side in the competition, the Brumbies. I do mostly like...

In most games, most penalty advantage situations do end up as penalties awarded. Very few advantages lead directly to a try being scored, and that seems to be the only situation in which advantage is canceled. The issue though comes in when there is a sequence of advantages being played before...

Crabbing is very current D. For that reason alone I wouldn't want him mentoring Harrison or Lolesio.

I don't want to see any lessons about going out to Hungry Jacks (was it?) at 3am on game eve or punching out you Captain, or crabbing sideways instead of running straight etc, passed on to any of our young up and comers.

There were two or three lineouts where Harry Hockings won the jump but failed to control the ball. Is that a worry, or just a bit of mistiming after coming back from injury?

Was dominated at scrum time against the Tahs A side. Would be way down the list of props at the Brumbies atm.

I'd say he is on strong grounds at least until the Reds play a few more local derbies. The matchup with the Tahs and Rebels will be telling. So far, a good showing against the Brumbies and every other game against overseas teams.

The Reds inexperience and immaturity rugby-wise was shown up last night. The Sharks attacked them in their strongest areas, the scrum, lineout, maul and breakdown. A standout to me was the way they simply bullied McDermott at the back of the rucks. Spoiled so much possession for the Reds. But...