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The three Nations that compromise Super Rugby have continuously occupied the top 5 spots since before anyone can be bothered remembering. For the majority of the time, that's the top 4, if not the top 3. 100% of current All Blacks and Wallabies play in Super Rugby, as do about 70% of the...

Many. He's in great form. But beyond the conscious decision to declare himself ineligible, he's not doing it in the toughest competition in the world. Had he been displaying this form with the brumbies, or the Force, or whichever Soup side, it would be an aberration to not be selected. But...

Little bit pessimistic there. A big group stage would benefit you immensely, and set you up well for a charge at the cup.. If you top pool A, you end up on the right side of the finals draw, missing out on the Saffas and the All Blacks. You get a relatively easy quarter against either us or...

Timani vs Auelua. Yisssssss....

Need another win before the bye, preferably another bonus point one. Think that would all but seal up top spot. From there, giving a handful of players a run in case they're needed in the finals (say Bauer, Gus, and Martin), should be considered.

Hilariously, Glasgow v Connacht, 2 vs 3, is the only game that isn't being broadcast this week. Maybe the Zebre game too.

Was sort of the point. We're not really stealing/recruiting stars or first XV players, its more depth. With a handful of exceptions, Its cash and some game time which are the incentives to play in Scotland, not the promise of an international jersey.

Finished the Edinbokke. Heritage James Hilterbrand (Australia) Simon Bergham (New Zealand) Allan Dell (South Africa) Ollie Atkins (Australia) Alex Toolis (Australia) Ben Toolis (Australia) Grayson Hart (New Zealand) Nick McLennan (New Zealand) Grieg Tonks (England) Residence Wicus Blaauw...

de Luca was born in Dumfries, not sure you could count him there. From Glasgow at least. Residency Josh Strauss (South Africa) Mike Cusack (England) Roussow de Klerk (South Africa)* Heritage Tyrone Holmes (South Africa) Sean Maitland (New Zealand) Tim Swinson (England) Will do the...

Without even taking into account the Championship and the ProD2, 6 nations with talent spread across 38 teams with rosters of about 45-50, is a far more diluted system than 3 Nations with 15 squads of 30-35.

Yeah, no. When I watch AFL, I want 11, 12 Goal leads before I relax. I'm a nervous nelly. 3 games to go. Need to lock up top spot before I'm happy.

Qualifies on Monday somethink of September, 2 days before Scotland's opening pool game of RWC. Might be too late for big Josh.

I'm beginning to think some people didn't see Jones play at all before the current season.

Continued Problems with Fly Half and Hooker. No real depth in the centers or Locks. Plenty of good Props and Back Rowers, not enough great ones. Same problems since New Zealand, and the likelihood is that we'll not fix it for a good wee while.

I not heard much about him since his injury, but Moli Sooamalagi (spelling?) was talked up a lot during the preseason. Anybody know how he's progressing?

McMahon is the best Openside in the country, and should be starting there for the Wallabies come world cup. Or, you could stick with the current captain, and have Hodgeson, Gill or a fit Pocock as backup,

If they kept the 10 game format, the 3 Tests, the 5 Super Sides, the Maori and maybe playing Japan, or a Pacific BahBahs would be best. Of course, if the $$$ are there for both, there may be nothing stopping another Aus/Lions test.

And yet, was still absolutely monstered in performance by the 175cm, 105kg openside playing at 8.

Another winless tour of South Africa then.