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My only problem with Beale is his pass. When it's short, it's fine. When it's long, I expect an intercept try.

As everyone knows, the Lions tour is this year, and the interest in Rugby is already noticeable. Hell, I even heard Rugby mentioned on Channel 9! And the Lions won't be back until 2025. We know where the 2015 and 2019 world cups are and the bidding for 2023 is already well underway. But, say...

Constructive. Okay, I'll clarify - He held pretty well against Slipper, tackled reasonably well and was as good in support as the game plan allowed him to be. This all stems from what I expect from a loosehead. What did Tilse do to make you think he was rubbish? Was it because he was just a...

Thank god, two dads is our best 13.

We don't know the full extent of the Quade-ARU debacle. I wouldn't be shocked if he was left out, nor would I if he was included.

He's interesting enough, I agree that it's too early for a book. The missus knows I love my rugby and went to the bookstore and asked for rugby autobiographies and bought both Opensides :P The things I brought from it are: He leaves Rugby to be Rugby and doesn't mess around with that He has...

The France game, for all the hell it was worth, showed just what structure he can bring to a broken backline. Anyone who can stomach watching it again should watch the difference between before and after Barnes comes on.

Say Lilo is best 10 and 12, where is he picked? (I don't think he will be, but it's an interesting thought)

I was reading Pocock's book and he said that he and James had talked it through and he completely agrees with James leaving. No real details but I don't see why he'd bring it up just to lie.

That's my thinking, hence Higgenbotham at 6 and Douglass over Timani.

We've seen the Wallabies strategy of "the 9/10 is tackled, guess we pick and drive until they're up". I don't think we'll have a second-first (what? :P) receiver at 12. Plus, Dingo seems to understand that combinations matter. 10-12 will be well developed if it is Cooper-Taps. In the EOYT, Taps...

I think last year he showed he doesn't care about the lineout that much, but with Samo at 6 and Palu at 8 he would be clever enough to pick a lock who can jump. I think that Timani being chosen at lock will mean we see Higgers/Dennis at 6 and McCalman/Mowen at 8.

Those who remember him, Sarel Pretorius is starting against the Chiefs! There's one of your transfers!

Of course he will. He'll also select McCalman, Palu and Schatz above Mowen.

Likely team for first game 1. Benn Robinson 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau 3. Ben Alexander 4. Kane Douglass 5. James Horwill 6. Scott Higgenbotham 7. David Pocock 8. Wycliff Palu 9. Will Genia 10. Quade Cooper 11. Digby Ioane 12. Ben Tapuai 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper 14. James O'Connor 15. Kurtley Beale...

Backs: Scrumhalfs: Nic White, Nick Phipps, Will Genia Flyhalves: Christian Lealiifano, Matt To'omua, Kurtley Beale, James O'Connor, Quade Cooper, Berrick Barnes Wingers: Joe Tomane, Clyde Rathbone, Cooper Vuna, James O'Connor, Digby Ioane, Dom Shipperly, Drew Mitchell, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Nick...

Knowing Deans but hoping for better from Deans... I'll go ahead with all the players that you could imagine in the squad Note - to prevent being called biased, their just in alphabetical team order. :p Forwards: Props: Ben Alexander, Dan Palmer, James Slipper, Benn Robinson, Sekope Kepu, Paddy...

There is no reason to not be positive! The Waratahs got better as the game went on and if they just iron out that kick-or-run kink, they'll be great. The back row, centres and back three will be the strong suit when Barnes gets back and Folau develops. The game plan should be developed around them.

To repeat the sentiment of earlier - There is a very qualified coach available soon.

Actually, I want to see that game now.