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For the record I do not argue their is any conspiracy theory either. Simply having a coach for both a provincial team and a test team will certainly favour the provincial team players. It just so happens that it is the Tahs. Same thing if Mckenzie had of stayed on as Reds coach. For those who...

Let me give you one final example which will cement my argument. Let's say the Brumbies trade Phipps for White next year. Who do think will benefit, in regards to wallabies selection more? My bet is the incumbent Phipps will still hold his spot BUT White will certainly increases his...

I don't understand how you can not recognise the advantages the Tahs players will have. Its simple. The wallabies coach will have a massive influence on Tahs players for a whole season. But the wallabies coach will only have a limited influence on Reds, Brumbies, Force, and Rebels players...

But if Chieka is a good coach and he wants better kicking then why won't he be working on it at the Tahs next year? If he wants more emphasis on set-peice then why isn't he working on it at the Tahs? 2014 there was no Tah bias. I agree. But 2015 there will be because Chieka has 15+ extra...

I never said it was sabotage. I said the Tahs players have an unfair advantage that they get to work with the wallabies coach for an extra 15+ weeks. It's not an unfair assumption that Cheika is going to put in place very similar principles at the Tahs and the wallabies. It's also not an...

I hate to bring up the Tah bias, but it is a bit unfair for the players from other provinces. Every Tah player can basically be groomed to exactly what Cheika wants in his wallaby squad. For example Foley has a massive advantage over Cooper since Cheika will be working with him for an extra 15...

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If you read the rest of my post I said that wasn't already injured or ineligible. We couldn't have brought anyone else in for this tour who would have made a significant difference. Next year will be totally different with the return of TPN, Moore, Pocock, Sio, Fardy, Higgers & Palu. Our...

3. To'omua 2. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 1. Horne

The difference is we have other options that could improve the backs. Eg Cooper for Foley. The forwards are the best we got. Who can we bring in to fix them? No-one who isn't already injured or ineligible. They current forwards just need to be better.

I'm tipping JOC (James O'Connor) as a winger next year. That will help with the kicking. Plus if Quade is the 10, he will naturally drop back to fullback on occasion, and Folau at least can clear it decently. Also if Nic White, or an in-form Genia is at half-back then they can be great kickers too when they are...

Except we don't have a proper fucking fullback. Mogg would be the best option as he has the best tactical kicking boot in Aus, great under the high ball and can pass the ball well. But then he is just as bad as Beale into contact, tackles like a girl, and when he's off, he's really off. I'd...

I'm not buying into this Cheika thinks Cooper is only a 20 minute impact player. I think it is a lack of game time and match fitness that is keeping him on the bench. At least I hope i am right!

You mean when Cooper replaced him last game? He put in a nice grubber and threatened the line 2-3 times. Did more in 20 minute then Foley did all game. I will say this again, Foley's game is limited. It works at super rugby because he is next to Beale and he is not limited. It doesn't work at...

I haven't seen many breaks from him at Test level. And playing flat is nothing new, both To'omua and Cooper have shown this same quality in the past. His running game has been mediocre this year, he was much better when he played fullback. His short game is not as good as you say, he makes...

Actually Beale did most of the playmaking. Which is why he was chosen at 10 before Foley against the ABs.

Well I don't see a lot of potential. Where is the potential? Is it in his passing game? His kicking game? His defense? There is a reason why Mckenzie chose Beale to start at 10 before him and that is potential. Beale has a lot - although he hasn't improved the slightest in the last 3 years...

@pfitzy. All i have to say is. Foley is an average 10 at best. At both super xv and Test rugby. He is far from a poor performer but he also far from a world-class one too. Is he currently the best option given the current circumstances. Yes. (assuming Cooper isn't match fit). But lets be...

Lets look at the glass half full. I think Cheika is simply playing it safe and does not have confidence in Coopers fitness. His ability is not the issue. He is returning from injury and hasn't got enough match fitness and game time to deserve a start. Fair enough if true. That is the only...

Our lack of depth at 12 also works in Foley's favour. If we had a lock in 12 and To'omua was considered for the 10 position and not the 12, then his chances of being selected over Foley is pretty damn good. 50/50 at least on super rugby form - personally I would give it to To'omua as he has less...