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I'd definitely have Valetini in my test team for the Saffas in place of Dempsey. I also query Kepu > Tupou, Maddocks on the wing and Hodge as backup No 10. The latter case, I would have one of Foley or To'omua on the bench.

Roffy, I think Will Miller will displace Tom Cusack as back up or maybe starting No 7. I can see Tom being considered for his best spot only, being No 6. But even there, he will likely be behind Rob Valetini.

There does appear to be inconsistency around the JOC (James O'Connor) and Nic White situations. By all appearances, it would seem that Nic is available to play for the Wallabies without having signed for a Super club, but JOC (James O'Connor) must sign before playing. It might just be that Nic will be signing a standard contract...

I'm going out on a limb here, and it's probably a very slender one so I might fall and suffer concussion along the way, but I am prepared to predict the Wallabies have the team to beat the Saffas in the RC. I am placing my confidence on a couple of aspects. One, Brumbies players should...

What does it mean in practice? Will the bind simply be binding on the opposite props with hands only? Is that really different from the situation now? Won't the weight still be on the opposite shoulders in the "set" position? Will it see the return of the hit on the set call? I'm sure I'm...

I think it has to do with attitude across the Aus teams. Since the change to the way the contest for the high ball is being officiated, YC if not competing as high in the air as the receiver, there is a reluctance on the part of the Aussie chasers to actually compete, favouring instead to try...

I don't think the box kicking has necessarily been poor, it's just with a poor or non-existent chase and a reluctance for chasers to actually compete with the opposition that the overall effect is less than we would want. Aussie chasers, by and large, maybe Koroibete is the exception, seem to be...

R3, I think the question was asking if Greg Holmes was the "Holmes" mentioned as being at Wallaby training. I suspect, though, that it refers to HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes).

Really thought Todd was close to MOTM. He was in everything.

QH, I lived for something like 18 years at South Narrabeen, Collaroy and Elanora Heights. My son kitted up for some years with the Narrabeen Tigers. I have a soft spot for the Rats. I have seen reports this year of how good they are going, leading the SS competition. Of course, with a free...

He seems to have the ball skills to fill in at 10, but his form at 12 at the end of the season was almost faultless. Think he should stay at 12 and the Brumbies need to find or develop a 10 from elsewhere.

Yeah, that's what I thought too Wamb.;) Can't see the Tahs getting anyone of value out of that match for next year.

Ha, ha, ha, I pissed myself. Holmes kicks straight into the referee. There are absolutely no skills on show in this match.

Tuned into the Norths Warringah game today. What a farcical exhibition. Referee also a muppet.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/07/06/super-rugby-team-of-the-year Three Aussie players in the Rugby.com.au super rugby player of the year, Ala'alatoa, Arnold and Kerevi align with the most popular picks on this thread (to date).

Nah, dominated the lineout but not the scrums or in general play (where I think the Jaguares finished on top be not in a dominant position. Rory Arnold was still about the best forward on the park). The Brumbies had one really off day. The point behind my post was that the poor Tahs scrum is...

Yep, from what I saw, which was most of the Super Rugby games, Foley has certainly improved his distance kicking from hand. He is still quite a bit shorter than Hodge and Banks. The mystery to me has been why Cheika has continued to use Foley as the main kicker in the side when he has had the likes of...

Cyclo, you forgot to mention that Foley has had to play behind a beaten pack all year. That's always been a favourite.

What is Hunt's status BH? Is he also on the injured list or just didn't make the squad?

Reg, I can't say that I've seen much in the way of parochial bias, whether bullshit or not, in the comments so far. I am a bit surprised when I look at the breakdown you've outlined, that there are so many Tahs forwards and se few backs in the side given the widespread apprehension that the Tahs...