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Has Genia really played that well this season? I can re-call only a handful of good games the rest average. Wasnt it up to about round 10 when Nic White was the consistant aussie half-hack (some even argued he might deserve test selection over Genia). Genia was struggling to find form until he...

he can have Hornes spot

I do like the sound of a Taps/McCabe centre pairing.

The problem with out current black-line is clearly balance. We some very skilled players but with some clear weaknesses that create imbalances. For example Coopers defence, Barnes inability to create width, McCabes lack of distribution etc. So i agree that it is not always productive to pick our...

we got 2 very good 8's in Vaea and Fotu at the Brumbies. I see you got 2 opensides in Robinson and Gill. Maybe we can work something out? (if Pocock doesnt come).

Samo is a recent wallaby and is familiar with the set-up. Since it is a TRAINING SQUAD it makes sense for him to be there. Much easier having an experienced wallaby there to help the starting squad, rather then fresh players who needs to learn all the calls etc. and most likely won't make the...

yeh those stats really dont make Fardy look good when compared to his past performances. but honestly im more worried about our backline attack then our lock choices.

Agreed. All our locks are probably below test level. but im still confused as to how Timani got the call up for Wales ahead of so many other options.

Can we consider Mowen at lock? He is frequently used in the line-out and has a great work-rate.

I dont see a problem with Timani being in the training squad. He needs all the training he can get. But If he's selected in the full squad later on, I would not be happy. I have a bad feeling he will be picked though. I agree Fardy was hard done by, but it is only his first super 15 season.

Paddy Ryan? No Palmer? Palmer came off early against the blues, is he injured? Same with Tomane? I wouldnt mind seeing Cummins at 13 for Horne, he's looking very strong this year.

I dont think the aussie teams are that weak. We just lack depth, one or two injuries really hurts our sides. If we had all our first XV's on the field I think we would finish a lot higher. The Reds next year with Cooper and Horwill back should be able to finish even higher. Brumbies with...

For all those picking Timani, please watch Scotty's (i think it was Scotty) video analysis of his Wales performance. He needs a massive fitness and/or attitude change, I would not be picking him for any Rugby Championship games. Sharpe, Simmons, Pyle, Neville, Fardy, Douglas, Kimlin all ahead of...

I thought it was a great season, the bulls game was one of my favourite games of the season to watch. beautiful rugby, even though they lost. In the end they probably didnt deserve to make the finals, at the end of the season they had some average, one dimensional performances. Agree they need...

I think its a little different. International union is more significant then international league. The league world cup is rubbish. Union is much more or a world-game. To leave the wallabies at he height of your career would be very strange. Its even more strange for a NZ'er to leave the ABs at...

Did Brad Thorn leave the ABs to play NRL?

Maybe he wants to play for QLD in the origin? :cool:

Bad news for the All Blacks, the Chiefs and Rugby overall. I can understand him going to Japan for 1.2Million over 12 games. Thats a lucrative and short offer that could set you up for life. You only have to do it once and your set, then after you can return to NZ and play out for Rugby days...

Maybe next time, if you wanted your poll to have value, add in more details. For example: Poll: JOC (James O'Connor)'s best position for the wallabies in the long-term. - I bet more people would vote 12. Where do you see JOC (James O'Connor) playing for the wallabies this Rugby Championship - I bet more people would vote wing...

I dont think JOC (James O'Connor) could ever be the first player picked. I think the flyhalf should be picked first in the backline and then the rest (and I dont consider JOC (James O'Connor) an option at 10). So I agree with Swat's post. It is entirely dependant on who else is in the team. For myself he has 2 options; wing or...