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That's not what I meant. Hodgson will definitely stay. I'd like to think that all of these guys now have their foot in the door and will be given the opportunity to show what they have before the squad is trimmed chosen for the RWC. How can they just be making up the numbers? Barnes will...

It's a bit early to say without a ball being kicked or passed. Each of the squad members now has a genuine shot at going to the RWC. I assume this is the Tri Nations squad. Anything can happen and most of these blokes will get a run this week or against SA and NZ. They also have the...

There was another article in the herald today where Robinson said he trained yesterday with Palu who looks to be very fit. Maybe he is closer than we think. It looks a little centre heavy and light on the wings although some of those are interchangeable. TPN is supposed to be available at the...

3.Horwill (amazing) 2.Simmons 1.Tapuai

It was never going to be pretty. The Reds really knuckled down under immense pressure from a top shelf Crusaders pack and sheer determination got them through. They didn't turn up thinking it was in the bag and they never let their heads drop. Congrats to all of them.They deserve it.

A couple of real rugby legends in the Crusader side. Hats off to them for coming so far this season and still being in it up until the final second.

Oh Yeahhhhh......................

Yes.........it would be sensational if he has a huge game. What a comeback!

If they do rest Cooper then it is an ideal time to test JOC (James O'Connor) at 12 against some pretty robust opposition. Gits 10 and JOC (James O'Connor) at 12. It is also a chance to see how Vicks goes when starting.

Can't blame him for wanting to play under Jake White. And what of Elsom?

Nonu at 13?

I hope it does come down to the last 20 as the Reds should have a little more in the tank.

This. McCabe will take his or A. Faingaas spot in Swarleys squad.

There wasn't anyone else. Even Big Al was injured if my memory serves correctly.

Is Kepu fit? He should be given first shot at the TH role. What about Samo at 8? He also deserves to be given a chance as he has really given the Reds backrow some grunt,. For the RWC we need a pack that can match up physically with the likes of England and the ABs and dominate the rest...

One would think that several others Reds players should come under consideration for starting roles as they have been considerably more successful than all the other Oz sides. They would be Slipper, Samo, Simmons, Higgers and Davies. Slipper and Samo should both seriously be considered if fit...

The concept of the 5/8 hanging back in defense to cover the kick is not purely the domain of Quade Cooper. Being that the 5/8 or flyhalf/1st 5 is often the best, or one of the best, kickers in the side he will often slip to the back in defense. More often than not Carter receives kicks at the...

The Stormers couldn't live with the pace and intensity of the Crusaders and made the mistake of trying to. The Reds play the game as fast, if not faster, than anyone else in Super Rugby and will play their own game. The travel will have to have an effect on the Saders late in the game so the...

Re - Higgers He would fit into a backrow with Pocock at 7 and Palu at 8 very nicely as they both play a tight game and get through a lot of the glamour-less work. It also depends on how much of their work the tight 5 get through as to what sort of back row is best. On the other hand he may not...

Unfortunately only woke up in time to catch the final whistle and find out that the Reds were going to the final. Congrats. to them. I caught the other semi and the Crusaders were at their best, as they normally are come finals time. Stormers were never a chance against a powerful and...