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+1 Hang in there Half. There is a way out, and ironically you guys are well ahead of us on the other side of the Tweed. Doesn't change how tough it's been ofc.

I'm not sure you truly understand WA.

BPA apparently has a neck injury.

Barely. Two in the game squad. A single back up for a seriously important slot. Which BTW has few obvious stand out contenders. I'd prefer another in the squad.

The way the game is against the ABs, who do not cherish possession, it's a lot more than half. I'll grant you that since Quade was a regular international 10, there is far less tolerance for a non-defending 10 today. But it still could be accommodated, if that 10 was good enough in attack and we...

Bullrush. NZRU failed to gather EOI from three Australian teams. A fail to do what they want, does not mean they are not the designer of this comp.

Can't disagree. If NZ players are open to the team it can only help. It isn't enough though - another two teams? Or open up selection criteria? It is a little cynical, but I don't mind the strength build for MP (Moana Pasifika). Can only be good for the comp.

Sure, that would be this bit. Base line still remains those core skills. Pass, kick, seeing/creating space, decision making. Look, Quade is a long shot. I'll still be watching for it.

Dave Rennie on Cooper: 'He’s applying pressure on us for selection.” In terms of Lolo consider that Rennie has also said (about Cooper): "His ability for pass selection or kicking options has been spot on and it’s been really good from a training perspective for us." From where I sit, if...

I wouldn't, all things being equal. But it depends on the coaching team and their read of Lolo's head space. Personally I'd be sticking with him and don't really agree with a lot of the criticism laid on the bloke. That is a bit different to a longer term plan. Some of these other guys, not...

No tears. Should work both ways for sure.

It's the most likely scenario for sure. Still, it is possibly the most anticipated team selection in quite a while.

Don't know why you are so pensive. Noah is not just the future, he is the now. But fuck me, if Cooper gets a shot, wow.

Hodge is a utility back who can play anywhere in the back line (half back a stretch) but probably strongest in the centres or 15. His problem is he hasn't locked down on a slot for long enough and that includes 10. He is no way the WBs best 10, but when we are pushing things he can play there...

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/bledisloe-cuo-izack-rodda-quade-cooper-eye-emotional-comeback-to-wallaby-setup-2021831

I'm sure that every white rugby player in Samoa and Tonga has it in mind.

I did wonder when typing "DP" if you had a search function.

I'd agree BR except that, like Quade Duncan was a selection of convenience with him simply being available. Like Quade, he's got as fabulous opportunity in front of him if he can perform and convince in training.

Any thoughts on how I find that media, BH?

DP has the same issue as Quade - how much do we know about his form? Before he went overseas his form was not good enough to hold a slot down at the Reds. His international experience is limited to playing Barbarians. Has anyone been following Toulon? He is not being discussed because very few...