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RH, your posts are always well thought through and carry a consistent message. If I might be so bold, I would characterise your positions as being Reds Happy and Aussie Rugby Unhappy. I wish you would be able to see a little more positivity for rugby at the highest levels in this country. I...

Think the intention is that Gilmore will return to U20s when that comp gets up and running again.

Tu'u also looks the goods at No 8. Is he also NZ born and raised?

The point is that, with some reallocation of playing/coaching resources, they would be competitive with each other. It is not necessary for them to be competitive with NZ sides or any others whom they are not playing. So long as we can keep most of the best (test) players involved, the Wallabies...

In which case, if Rory is so inclined, it would have been Richie I saw at Belconnen. :)

I'd be interested in knowing how you could be sure it was Rory and not Richie? I walked past one of them at Belconnen Mall last year and had no inkling of which one it was.

Hopefully the flare is sent up with flair.

Have to say D that I liked it in grr. Has the effect of keeping opposing wingers deeper hence opening up extra attacking options.

Looking forward to Lolesio head to head with Matty To'omua.

Prefer the optimism over Dru's pessimism JK. There will be naysayers, but hopefully those in power will look to make something along these lines work.

My personal story doesn't really align with the conversation above. Grew up in a League family and played League at public schools in the 50s and early 60s, before the introduction of the 6 tackle rule and injury replacements. Hardly knew anything about Rugby until the famous schoolboys tour...

Reg, Are you suggesting the SURUAU label for the new comp?

Is all of the SS played at the same time? Wouldn't it be hard to develop a following on TV if all the interested parties are tied up with their own team at the time? Or is there a proposal to perhaps play the TV game at a different time?

D, have you read the WR (World Rugby) options. Pretty much exactly the same but replaced after 15 minutes, not 20.

WR (World Rugby) proposal is for an orange card. Off for 10 minutes while the action is reviewd. If deemed to be yellow, then player returns. If red, then player off and replaced after15 minutes. At least, that's my understanding.

D, is there any suggestion that the Reds have ongoing financial commitments iro Rodda, Hockings or Lucas? I would think, if there is no comp in 2022, then players wanting to leave would be treated the same as those three.

Looking further ahead, post 2021, only 5 players so far contracted. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) - No 3 Hooper - No 7 Swinton - No 6 McDonald - No 9 Nawaqanitawase - No 11/14 Better position than the Rebels with only 3, but well behind the Reds (13) and Brumbies (11) for settled squad. Not sure who has caused this...

Dan and WOB, better keep a weather eye on the street protests. Social distancing seems to have gone out the door.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/05/29/world-rugby-coronavirus-law-changes Haven't seen this posted elsewhere, but surprised it hasn't surfaced yet. 10 optional Law variations suggested or condoned by WR (World Rugby), for each national body to consider introducing to minimise close contact during a...

No surprise - always liked Colby and rated him the best of the brothers. Life is hard when you're competing with George Smith, David Pocock, Michael Hooper at al.