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Also time for changes in the front row.

Rebels do NOT hold their wingers very wide in D. Blues love it.

Blues stategy is to cut him down. They are all over it. Rebels need to adjust, it isn't simply To'omua, they need to protect their 10.

Rugby stat guru has the possession strangely equal Rebels 48% Blues 52% Territory is the kicker Rebels 39% Blues 61%

Agree with the card, but man. Rebels gave what 7 penalties at the line? Here it is three?

Both need a coffee at the break.

OK, also just worked out this is in Melbourne. Duh. Not Kiwi refs then? The decisions are crazy slow. Not good enough.

OK, took me a bit to get there. YES, Rebels scrum being dominated.

Jeez, thought that was fine. But the big issue in Kiwis, get on with it, the call does not need to take that much time!

Kiwi TMO is bloody slow.

The speed of D onto To'omua is impressive.

Rebels exit is as poor as the Reds.

Right or wrong ref calls taking the bight out of the Rebels.

Don't think so. Commentary was the Blues winning the hit and the THP (?) folding. It's about holding back holding weight to keep the ref happy, then one side getting a jump in the hit. Mind you that is twice against the feed.

I'd love the ref to explain these scrum decisions.

By 20? 5 max.

Some of us have different views but that much is completely clear. The discussion is done, let's move on.

Same issue in RSA. There were major politics around rugby related to black participation and franchises in areas that suited - Kings on top of the list. The only way they were able to pull it off was through opening up Euro comps for those teams. It opened the door to Europe, something that...

Any update on how Paisami is travelling? I wouldn't be surprised that a cheekbone fracture might leave someone a little head shy until real confidence in the recovery is developed during actual game time.

Similar but for me it means I'll be watching less Hospital Cup.