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BH, I see the unwanted "n" has reappeared in Valetini's name.;) FP, I know you will think I'm just being partial, but Joe Powell has quite a good kicking game. Just as good a box kick as others (none of them can land the ball where it can be contested) but probably a bit further than any...

That presentation is a little misleading iro Nos 6 and 8. By the numbers we have two in each spot, but in reality they are the same two, so we are definitely short there. I think the same happens at wing and fullback. I would add Andrew Deegan as a possible addition at No 10, but I don't know...

Yep, KOB. That try by TJP was simply phenomenal, but a factor surely was the distance between Powell and the intended receiver. That's not a mark against the No 9 because he was where he had to be. Most sides these days take a short pass to a runner when coming off a lineout near their own line...

The Brumbies are gunning for your Tahs BH. Won't know if it's with an RPG or a popgun until after the Chiefs game. Brumbies are a mathematical chance for the finals, but are the only side in the finals race who have to play two teams above them on the ladder. Will be tough.

Roffy, just had a look at the 2018 squad. Conal McInerney isn't in the 39. So, assuming you are on the ball about the rest, which I think you are, then we're really looking for two more to drop out. I really hope that we don't weaken either the front row or second row from this year. On the...

I have to say that I am surprised that Evans wasn't cited for the neck roll cleanout and head plant on Pocock. Nothing accidental about that manoeuvre, and in my eyes at least was foul play. Seems like Evans might have a technique or attitude issue that could come back to bite him if he doesn't...

Will be sorry to see Dargaville go, if that's the case. Wonder if Verity-Am might be heading back West. Would leave us very exposed in the outside backs unless there are a couple yet to be signed.

Louwrens has gone off shore, maybe Japan I think. A pity. He was the better player (than Ruru) when fit for the Force. On this year's performances. I would take Joe Powell over Ruru any day of the week.

Congratulations all round to the Brumbies tonight. Totally unexpected by me, but a good win. Rory Arnold again showed the skills that should see him in the Wallabies 23, but continually misses out to Rob Simmons. Meh. Folau Fainga'a showed the benefit of training with the Wallabies. He had a...

Haven't caught up with all the intervening posts WOB, but I'm sure quite a few will have pointed out the neck roll and beyond the horizontal cleanout on Pocock should have been a red (I expect a citing on this incident), and that Rory Arnold was certain to score in the corner except for all the...

Can't see a win v the Hurricanes nor a crowd of 12000. Winning brings the crowds to games, and to most fans the last few years have not been good. It really isn't enough to aim to win the conference when the conference is so far behind the opposition from over the ditch. It hurts to say it...

Not like he had any need to do it. Phipps passing from the ruck up to that point had been diabolical. Chances were that it would have gone astray again in any case. But real brain fart from Meakes and deserving of its outcome.

Haven't been known to block any posters ever, but would really like an unlike button for a few.

Derpus, don't think you can say that. Tahs and Rebels have shown they can be competitive and even win the odd game against the NZers. They have been improving over the year and if they continue in that vein, they just might give the better NZ sides a run for their money next year or soon after.

I thought Stewart in particular showed that he is not yet up to Super Rugby standard in the 10 spot, and a long way short of consideration for higher honours. He was essentially a passenger yesterday, just making up the number and contributing very little to the way the game was being (or should...

Great game. A credit to both sides. Matt Philip had an outstanding game and was my pick as MOTM. I am also liking what I see of Holloway in the second row. Always thought he was a better back rower, but I think I'll have to change my mind on that. Billy Meakes was a standout in defense and...

On Tupou's tackle. My recollection is that grass cutting type tackles were made an offence a few years ago when the likes of TPN and Saia Fainga'a were putting runners at risk. If that's so, then Tupou's tackle immediately was an offense worthy of a penalty. The fact that he compounded the...

Nah Gel, sorry to disappoint you but you are not the example of out and out Reds bias.

Yes, it's in the overall team cohesion where I think the Tahs will prevail.

It seems to me that most of the arguments justifying Izzy's actions are coming from Tahs' supporters, just as the predominant support for the likes of Hanigan, Foley, Phipps, the Pooper etc comes from the Tahs corner as well. Most posters with other teams' symbols have taken a more balanced view...