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And as for the crap about Simmons being the TH lock of choice for THPs, this furphy gets a run every so often on these threads. It is always couched in terms of props have been reported as saying this or that, never a direct quote from a prop that I've ever seen. So, who precisely are the...

Facts just won't wash it with some, Slim. There is sfa difference between all of the top locks as far as lineout operations are concerned. The real skill required at lineout time must be the hooker being able to lob the ball precisely to a spot, and at a height, to allow the nominated lock to...

JJ I didn't say or even imply that all Tahs fans now consider him a proper standard Wallaby. Your comment about no one you know even wanted him on the Tahs roster just confirms my earlier statement that many Tahs posters here didn't rate him at all when he played for the Reds. It is a fact...

Half back and hooker. Not an equal sharing of the genes there. ;)

If the report of QC (Quade Cooper) undermining the previous coaces at the Reds is correct, would you really think any other Super Rugby franchise would be interested, once they knew of this?

Someone like to predict the likely starting sides from those lists? Interesting that Perese is shown in the Country squad. Is he staying in Union?

Fainga'a should be a lock to start in the RC games. Opponents would be thinking, "Ah, Saia Fainga'a returns. We know what to expect from him and how to take advantage". Would be worth it for the shock value alone.:D

I have sincerely thought so from his very early Reds' days BH. What confuses me is that so many Tahs' supporters posting here in the early days also held a similar belief, but it (magically) turned around as soon as he moved to the Tahs. And there is simply no doubt that the lock stocks are a...

The stated purpose of the game is to have the Wallabies fit and firing for the first Bledisloe. That can only be achieved if the strongest side available is put on the ground, at least initially. The fact the Tahs players have had two additional games since Super Rugby finished, means they won't be...

From my viewing, there is very little lineout calling anywhere these days. The whole pack, minus the hooker, get into a huddle before the lineout forms and appear to work out how the play will proceed. A prop then conveys the decision to the hooker and it all gets underway. Maybe no more than...

Some surprises in that side. I thought Slipper was still injured, or at least on the outer due to a failed drug test. Has he been playing in the Brisbane comp? Great to see Sorovi and Deegan paired in the halves. Fantastic opportunity for them to show their wares. Just hope they are able to...

Hooper and Foley must be certainties. Izzy is the wild card. With Naiyaravoro gone, if Izzy also departs, then the Tahs will need to do some outstanding recruitment to remain at the top of the table next year. Gibson/Cron has the hallmark of a very successful coaching team if they can get the...

All true, but I do wonder if a team located in Western Sydney might not be successful in a competition involving Pacific nations teams as well. There must be a potential supporter base out west (in Sydney) which will get into an Asia/Pacific competition with WSR backing and importantly...

TSR, if Retallick is the measure of an all round lock, then there is only one currently playing the game. It just doesn't hold water to say that any lock falling short of Retallick's standard just doesn't measure up as an all round lock. In truth, there is a spectrum of abilities and...

I don't know if you've nailed the problem or are just miles off track Barbarian. Your description of teams with no tradition failing to generate a following would seem to be off given the history of the Brumbies in Super Rugby (and for that matter, the Force in Super Rugby as well). They had fantastic...

I have no clue as to whether Samu has the makings of a captain or not, but I'd remind you that Ben Mowen was appointed captain in his first year with the Brumbies. Not altogether unheard of.

RN, The Brumbies played consistent high quality rugby over the last five games of the season, not just against the Tahs. Wins over the Bulls, Sunwolves, Hurricanes and Tahs and a denied chance to win at the death against the Chiefs. It was no fluke that they had the Tahs measure as they finished...

BS, you might argue the value of comparing coffees and wines etc, but most definitely whiskey is not a Scottish thing. But just for the record, Irish whiskey has it all over Scottish whisky any day of the week.

I I mostly agree with B. The game would be a much better spectacle if the side winning the ball in the scrum was made to use it immediately. Even as a Brumbies supporter, I would prefer to see quick ball served up to the backlines rather than have the two scrums going at each other until one...

They will need to hit the ground running TSR. That means being able to replicate and continue the form with which they finished this year. At the end, they were arguably the best performing team in the Aussie conference. I think Slim has pretty much nailed the starting side for 2019...