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Sorry, Holmes should read Moore, Stephen Moore. Senior moment, I passed 60 last month.

We shall see when they meet at the Olympic stadium this year. That scrum battle will prove a thing or two - Alexander vs Baxter, Holmes vs TPN, Robinson vs Maafu. Both packs will be up for it. I'm drooling already but expecting that the Brumbies will get dusted. It may not affect the outcome of...

Long term (2-3 year long term) this is the dumbest move by the Tah management imagineable. Palmer was put on a long term contract because he was that good! In 3 years time a front row of Robinson, TPN/Fitzpatrick and Palmer would have been the best front row in S15 by a mile. To make that happen...

After 5 rounds Bulls have lost 0 and Stormers 1. Both are regularly picking up bonus points. So, if 4 losses gets you a top four spot Bulls can lose four and Stormers 3 and still make the semi's. 2007 and 2009 the 2nd team lost 4 games, 2008 they lost 3. If you lose 4 games you have to get a...

Likely was the word I used. Bulls or Stormers would have to lose a few to miss the top two spots. But its always who turns up on the day. The Cheetahs, Blues, Reds, Hurricanes and Chiefs could all hit a purple patch and come steaming through. Its just that looking at the draw and the ammo in...

Likely is the word I used. The wheels can fall off for either Bulls or Stormers, but they would have to lose several games each to not be top two. And the Blues, Hurricanes, Reds and Cheetahs can still make it to the four, but I don't think its likely given the cattle they've got. Its going to...

The Stormers have a rough road trip? Both the Bulls and Stormers play their hard matches at home and their easier matches away. The Stormers have the Force first up after their long flight, so they can win even if they are not at their best. They then follow the Bulls - that is each week of...

Re: Rebels deadline ends, update here on what you hear. Apologies if this is getting off topic, but I assume Palmer has been going up against Robinson at training so Foley at least in the Tah's set-up will have a good line on how he is going this year. Anyone going OK against Robinson gets my...

I agree. Bet they regretted it on a regular basis.

Re: Rebels deadline ends, update here on what you hear. Round 1: Reds got totally dusted in the scrum. Last year Palmer played four games and you could not notice any difference in the Waratah scrum performance at all. THP's in my book are picked for scrummaging prowess first and then trained...

Langthorne, Hope is something we Tah fans have in spades! We've come second twice, and each time we went into the final with the wrong gameplan and hope. This year we have played a good tactical plan for two games - Bulls and Lions, with differing results but each time we looked to have real...

To anyone who doesn't think that Bulls 1 Stormers 2 is the likely round 14 status, I suggest that they look at the draw. Bulls play all their hard games at home except for the Stormers. They are both travelling together and the Stormers follow the Bulls through. If you're a bottom half team...

Re: Rebels deadline ends, update here on what you hear. Has anyone heard more on Palmer? This is crucial for the Tah's future and the Wallabies. He's the next great long term (50 test) prop.

The invisible man went pretty well, kept the scrum locked in and we scored once or twice while he was on.

Fainifo 3 Alexander 2 Lealiifano 1 When Smit went off the Brumby scrum did not look nearly as impressive. I can't wait for the chance to see Benny, TPN and the Fuse give them some lessons. I reckon if they don't lose more than two tightheads they'll think they've had a good night. If the Tah's...

The Lions are not a top-rated team, but their defense was not as bad as it looked on the scoreboard. The Tahs ran the ball with great power through the forwards and the backs finished well. They looked like they did in the first quarter against the Bulls, and that form has the potential to beat...

The people the Tahs most need to have on the roster in two/three years time are: Robinson Palmer TPN Douglas Mowen McCaffery (Palu is off to make his fortune allegedly) Beale Fitzpatrick Horne Turner Nadolo or Betham The list is in descending order of priority The people who the Tahs want to...

After a great night this is an absolute disaster. Baxter has probably this season left and then retirement/overseas. Kepu is a LHP and Palmer is the next Wallaby tight head. Why oh why would you let him go? He is probably the most important person to keep outside the current 22 and in the top 5...

Mitchell 3pts TPN 2pts Dennis 1 pt

Finally rugby breaks out. Lot still wrong but the power running was immense. I'm a happy man tonight.