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That's what I was trying to hint at Bruce. Maybe if they played for the Frank Row Cup it would mean more to them. I'm sure JON would be happy to fund the cup being made.

That would go both ways though. While it would be great to play these games at full strength it is never going to happen. I think that there should be some incentive for the game to go ahead.

Iluvmyfooty I have no issue with who is selected in the squads. I understand that coaches can see talent in some kids that others can't and should be able to try and develop that talent. I just think that the QLD squad should be announced like the NSW squad has been. Then, as a club person...

I would have thought that if clubs and schools had some knowledge about who was in the programs they would be able to provide some assistance to the kids in terms of adjusting training workloads to work in with the program. The fact that no one can tell me who is coaching them makes me question...

That's ok Karl. The guys from the ARU and QRU don't seem to have any idea about it. How can people in clubland be expected to know anything about it.

Gold Squads Does anyone know anything about the new Gold Squads for promising rugby players. They have taken over from the NTS and I can't find any info on how they work, how kids are selected and who is in the squads. If anyone could provide some info it would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have any info on the Gold rugby squads, what used to be the NTS? Have been trying to find info on how it works and who is selected but can't find anything.

Season Starts 28 April. It will be interesting to see how Quade is bought back. Might get some game time for the Magpies but could be just used off the bench for the Reds.

Yeah I just don't get why they need the big white square. Just lazy work by KooGa of do St George require it?

They finished 4th in 2011 and have added to the squad. I have no doubt that they will push further in 2012. The change is coaching structure will have some say in this but most clubs are in this situation.

I think that you could do it under the current structure and Super teams can enter teams if they want. I know NewStar have done quite well and they are made up from the stable of NewStar Sports management. I would still open opportunities for local teams to enter some of the comps and getting OS...

There is a bit of a circuit, although unofficial, at the moment. Central Coast, Byron, Noosa and Gold Coast. It is up to the clubs to develop a 7's program. I know Sunnybank have a proper program here in Brisbane and they fly a team to the Singapore 7's each year. The ARU need to run a points...

I'm not talking about height I'm talking about muscle mass. While the Fijian and English teams had some big guys they aren't as solid as a Test player. I think you need player who solely focus on 7's. That is what all the major countries have.

The qualifying process is that the top 4 teams from the previous years IRB 7's series will qualify directly. Then the top team from the IRB's 6 regional tournaments qualify and then the other teams will play off for one spot. As hosts Brazil qualify automatically. My guess would be Top 4 -...

7's and 15's are completely different games. All of the Wallaby players are far too big to play 7's currently. I see someone like Richard Kingi being perfect for the game as he can go flat out for 7 min periods. Outside that maybe a few of the younger outside backs like Shipperly would go ok. If...

I think Charles is still in charge at IGS and the same guys are taking BSHS

I don't know. I think this one is pretty good 9. M. Lucas 10. B. Lucas 11. Ioane 12. B. Tapuai 13. R. Tapuai 14. Setu 15. Kingi Wont ever happen but possibly could

I think you will find there are many guys who are willing to forgo money overseas to stay in Australia and try and break into a super team. I know of guys who have passed full super contracts to stay in the EPS in their home state. That is a massive pay cut but they are willing to back...

If a player wants to go overseas then good on them. I'm talking about guys in the squad who have played none or just a handful of games. After they have played 10 super games or picked for the Wallabies then up their pay. As for being underpaid it is relative to what they want out of their...