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Not to split hairs, but for a teenage inside back I would have though 83% qualifier as exceptional.

I am hoping for McCalman at 6, Hunt at 12 and everyone else as per expectations. If we can pick & stick with those guys through the next 3 tests I reckon we can give it 3 from 3 a shake.

Gee Timu looks the goods. Runs hard, hits hard, work rate + lovely soft hands. Really looking forward to him & Valetini going at it next week.

I am genuinely excited about some of the talent coming through, but I am not sure we have turned the corner yet. Our depth is significantly better at lock, wing, 12 & 15. Lock has potential to be a real turn around with the emergence of Tui & Rodda and now, hopefully, Philip. I thought Ritchie...

i think that Kerevi at 12 needs to be considered in terms of players filling roles rather than jersey numbers. Against the ABs our playmakers (or distributors or however you want to refer to them) were Genia, Foley & Beale while Kuridrani, Folau, Hodge & Koroibete were primarily runners...

Yeah - he was immense. So too Ritchie Arnold & Naisarani.

So - is there not a match thread for the Vikings vs Spirit game? Won’t give away the result, if it is an absolute cracker. A couple of emerging players really put their hands up.

Sorry BR - I wasn’t having a crack at you, although I can see how it may have come across that way. I agree to the extent that the ARU should have made sure every team emerged stronger. I thought that was the whole point. I do think the Brumbies are in the best place squad wise, but that...

Sometimes it's a quality vs quantity thing too. The Brumbies are getting back Pocock, Lealiifano & Naisarani - three fantastic additions to a strong squad . I know only one of them came from the Force, but I would have though that most Brumby supporters would be feeling pretty good about their...

Well - based on his form, I hope he fails again. If you see him out guys, make sure you buy him a beer and a pie.

I won’t be hating on the Rebels or begrudging any success they might have (if indeed they are successful). If any good is to come out of the demise of the Force it needs to be having four competitive teams who play quality rugby. I am not sure though why the Reds & Waratahs should not have...

Yeah - I do understand that. I didn’t mean to imply that the Super teams themselves were at fault here. Just disappointing that one of the consequences of the reduction to 4 teams is that a great and loyal servant of our game didn’t get an offer. In any case, hopefully the stories that he was...

Very disappointing if that is true about Taf. I assume that there are logical reasons behind it - otherwise you’d think the Tahs and/or Brumbies would jump at signing him. Just seems to me that he deserves better. Great player and, evidently, great influence on those around him.

Yeah - was excellent in that game. Didn’t mean to down play him - I agree he’s always been handy. But he hasn’t previously nailed down a spot because he hasn’t previously filled the player profile we wanted at the time. Now maybe he fits it to a tee.

Maybe it’s actually McCalman’s time. A couple of years ago when we wanted a blockbusting number 8, he couldn’t fill that brief. Just wasn’t dynamic enough. But he has always been a hard worker & honest toiler who makes his tackles, makes his runs and is effective at the breakdown. He is a...

You’re probably right - but I am mindful he has been out injured all year so he hasn’t been overlooked previously as such. He is an experienced campaigned and has been around the Wallaby set up enough to not be all at sea. Personally I think he is the better option by some margin - but bringing...

Jeez they make it hard to be supportive. It’s like they want to be hated.

Hunt at 15 & hopefully McCalman at 6. I think he can play the game Cheika wants from our 6 and is significantly better at it at this time in their respective developments than Hanigan.

That’s my take on it BH. As a straight 10 or a straight 12 I don’t think DP is in Wallabies frame. But as a player who plays 1 well and the other passably, in the exact style Cheika wants, he becomes an attractive bench option. I thought he may have toured for that reason, but I can’t imagine he...

The Wallabies will be looking to continue to improve combinations, create momentum and improve their Win/Loss record. I’m guessing he means exactly what he says. I would like to see at least see a couple of guys on the bench that can be blooded if things go well - but I could understand if he...