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Rebels3' idea - multiple competitions along the lines of how European rugby and soccer works has merit, but obviously you can't do that with a mix of Super Rugby and NRC/ITM/Currie cup teams because that is a big confusing mess........... You need those same team brands playing at every stage...

It's not debatable......... it's incorrect.

I wouldn't say his brand of Christianity has been the standard thoughts of mainstream Australia in generations......... And then we're on a slippery slope as to what was accepted in Australia in those times.

For the better? Don't forget the FFA, CA, NRL, AFL and every other major Australian sporting body......... No, there's no evidence they've done that.

It sucks, but this happens every year........... And in this case the guidelines were set by all of the Australian Super Rugby coaches, including Thorn.

Is there another Hamish Stewart?

It's alright, he has Alan Jones in his ear........

You must have been out of the country the last six years......... Anyways, this isn't a politics thread.

Looking at the team sheet it was a far different team to the one that had spanked other sides earlier in the season............ A very club rugby forward pack with a decent backline.

Great article from Rathbone......... https://www.playersvoice.com.au/clyde-rathbone-way-forward-izzy-debacle/?utm_source=Direct&fbclid=IwAR0jY-UunKyIu-_VN3qtxuxsaZwCLcO0MqHPwzZg1qRgIMbFn2n4oFmcaDc//url#HWltt7Ezibt1Re4Y.97

As much as I've strongly been on the Pocock > Hooper train in the past, I would have Hooper penciled in until Pocock can finish a game..........

If Uelese returns as good as he was two years ago then I'd definitely have him there, but he hasn't played much rugby the last two years and is running out of time to prove himself........... With Robertson I'd have him on standby (wider squad leading into the RWC), and he would be an injury...

In terms of frontrowers you'd definitely have to take the Brumbies starters and Slipper, as they've beaten every team they've come against this year, and then add Kepu and Tupou.......... I can't see any reason for Robertson to come into the squad, but would have him on standby. Uelese is...

I'm not familiar with that team, but the Brumbies didn't get serious about mauling until a year after Bernie took over.........

A few random morning thoughts......... I feel like McCaffrey will be forgotten about by the selectors if he doesn't get back onto the park soon.......... He's definitely one of the smarter backrower options we have. Samu had another good game on the weekend, and I think we might need more...

Nah, the Brumbies crowd was reported to be around 7700, which is what you'd expect these days......... Looking at the crowd shots in Melbourne, probably not much bigger than that (definitely below 10,000).

Anyways, back to the match............ Another strong game from Kuridrani.......... You would definitely have to go with a Kerevi/Kuridrani pairing for the wobs, but going to need a flyhalf with a kicking game.

Well, that’s a flat out lie.

It’s a good thing you’re around to prop up the Brumbies match threads.......... Nice work.

Got the win, the bonus point, and brought the points differential out of the negative......... And now top the conference. Good afternoon.