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I am forced to agree about Matt To'omua. I think it should be the last time we see him in the 10 jersey. Leave it to Deegan who went quite well when he came on, and concentrate on winning the 12 jersey long term.

That's not so bad for the Brumbies/Reds game. Nobody from the far southern suburbs was likely to show up with bushfires raging in the vicinity, and the heat certainly would have kept more away. I missed the game because I'm currently in enemy territory, suffering in the immense heat and humidity...

Reg, the poor start from the Reds was all down to the controlled aggression and pressure of the Brumbies' forwards in that first 10 - 15 minutes. Any side would have had problems making ground against that defense. I don't agree that Tate outplayed Joe. I reckon it was the other way round, and...

RR go back a couple of years further and the Reds were talking up Jake McIntyre as the next big thing at No 10. I'd really hate to be a prospective No 10 at the Reds based on the way Stewart and McIntyre were both discarded. After all the hype piled onto Lucas last year and in the U20s (where...

Interesting tidbit courtesy of Rugby.com.au. Henry Speight became the only player to have scored a try against every team in Super Rugby.

I meant between their stints as captains. But I could see the three of them forming the Wallabies backrow at some future time.

In between Wright and McReight?

Congratulations to both teams. Put on a tremendous spectacle in extremely trying conditions. Thought the standard of play was a big step up from the Blues/Chiefs encounter. Glad to see the Brumbies get up, but it could have gone either way. Neither side would be disgraced by losing in those...

Planted a kiss on the top of his head. What is there to offend you?

Or 11, take your pick.

Climate really is FUed. Off topic, but Hobart now has 42 today and snow expected on Monday.

That works; a treat.

The smoke does change from day to day, but is more likely to strongest in the early evening.

That looks a particularly strong team to me. Think maybe the Canes have been playing silly buggers in the trials.

The Crusaders pack just doesn't have the same look about it as in all the previous Super Rugby years. Backs still look extremely dangerous but will they have the opportunities they're used to?

Tragic, it won't surprise me at all if the game is canceled and the points shared. Heat will be unreal, smoke still causing respiratory problems and fires on the outskirts. Must be about 50/50 atm I think.

Agree with all of that Roffy, esp about TK. With a novice at No 10, it will be imperative to have established players at 9 and 12 imo. Hence, Simone to me is a certain starter at 12. Better even that both Powell and Simone have play making capabilities.

Two trial matches might have the Reds more prepared for those final 20 minutes too.

I want to see all four Aussie teams finish above the Saffas on the table. I am not a fan of the way the overseas players can still play for the Bokke at the expense of the Super competition.

Even one ad during game time is too many imo.