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Yes. and since then Mogg has been on a downward projection. No way he would be in the mix now.

As previously mentioned. White would not pick Mogg. He stated he is not ready for Test Rugby and when he was picked at fullback for the wallabies he said it was to soon, despite the fact Mogg was the form fullback in super xv. I think you underestimate his ability as picking a strong team. Falou...

Can't wait for the new coach to be appointed. Will be lots of discussions around that

That's the thing isn't it. If everyone was 100% clear and 100% committed on doing the duties they are suppose to then no leader is needed as essentially they would all be leaders in their own roles. The All Blacks are the best team in the world who are the best at playing collectively. Meaning...

I knew Lilo was a good defender when on form, but I had no idea he could make some of the dominate tackles that he did. We also have not seen his step for years. This was a big surprise to everyone. IMO the 12 is now his until he either performs badly or someone performs so good they can't...

Is this just speculation or do you have a source. Cheika is a good choice, If he comes and with the style the Tahs played this season it will be easier to adapt then Jake White's style. However no experience at test level so he's coming in as an unknown.

Nice post. I really liked some of White comments on Mogg as well, at the time he was the form fullback of the super xv, but White came out and said something like "he will be a wallaby one day but he isn't ready just yet" and he was spot on the money. I think this speaks volumes on his Test...

attacked? Was it really that bad? One stupid Journo asked him a question if he had a intimate relationship with Patson at a press conference and a few articles were written. In 2 weeks time no one would remember Patson, and if the EOYT was a success McKenzie would be praised for that in the...

Money? I think your really off the mark if you think Money was the driver in White leaving.

White's loyalty is being questioned. I'm defending this by saying you should not expect him to walk out on a national coaching position, since the reason he left a super rugby team was because he wanted to coach at the national level. He didn't walk out on them at all. He left them early...

Yes the circumstances are different. Jake white left with the Brumbies in a good place. A clear plan for the future and coaches to take his place. McKenzie left with the Wallabies in a panic. McKenzie is in the highest level of coaching but quit when it got too tough. Jake wasn't coaching a...

TWAS, true, but if your broaden your assessment of team even further from the backrow you will realise what we need is leadership, and that will put him up the pecking order. I think having a solid leader and Captain with an unbalanced back-row is more important then having a balanced back-row...

I am really sick of all this Jake White is a backstabber he walked out on the Brumbies crap. First off, he didn't exactly leave them high and dry, He knew Laurie Fisher and Larkham were more then qualified enough to continue his good work. Secondly, He came to the Brumbies with a goal, that...

Heaps of positives (at least on-field) after that game. I think collectively nearly every player on the field played well and played collectively as one. It was great to watch. One of the best test matches I've ever watched. Lilo was immense and that has boosted the depth of the 12...

How important is the Captain. Solely probably not important. BUT LEADERS ARE IMPORTANT, currently we have very few. Hooper isn't being a great leader, and its a real issue at the moment. We need at least one strong leader in the group.

On super rugby season form. But you need to include Test level form as well, where he has a history of being more effective then McCalman or Higgers ever was.

This is just an opinion and very different from many. I personally would put Mowen up more then 4th choice 8 and 3rd choice 6. I would agree he would be my second choice 8 behind Palu, but before McCalman (Mowen played better then McCalman at Test level) at the start of this Rugby...

I support them both. But prior to this game there was outrage by many for not picking Godwin over Lilo. I think we now know McKenzie made the right call. Godwin to get his chance at EOYT.

I'm sure Tomane will mature as a player and start making better decisions the more game time he has. He made some pretty good runs too, he just needs consistency. Also Speight will be available soon, so not to worry!

To be fair I think everyone did well. I think Tomane was probably the worst out of the starting 15 but he certainly didn't do poorly he was just a bit indecisive on his kick returns. Alexander from the bench was pretty horrible too. But I am really proud of this team even with the loss. If...