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I really disagree Derpus. When playing last year, Jono was better than Foley, and outplayed him in one face to face encounter I recall.

Ruan started a lot with the Brumbies. Was in competition mostly iirc with Raudhri Murphy for the starting spot. He plays a lot like Scott Sio in the open, and commentators often mixed them up in their commentary.

But he made his mark initially in the ARC playing half back.

Haven't been able to see any games at all this year while traveling through the Great Black Hole state of Victoria, so unfortunately can't comment. From match reports, though, it seems like he is having a terrific impact off the bench, some say adding to the scrum dominance, and is working like...

Just one comment TOCC. The Smiths were at the Brumbies, not the Tahs. But otherwise, I agree with your assessments.

Ignoring the rest (not to say I disagree) I applaud the inclusion of Jonno at No 10. Should have been there at the end of last year. If things continue as they are at present, can't see many, if any, Brumbies or Tahs in the 23. But even today, Cheika would no doubt have a very different take...

Maybe time to sack the coach and let the players just do what they want. Worked a treat in 2004.

Supposed streaming through Rugby.com.au or ABC Grandstand is a frustratingly bad joke. Can only get the occasional 3 or 4 words of commentary before cutting out. Anyone know if there is a better service available?

If that were to happen BH, then the scales are probably tilted in the Jaguares favour. Tomas will set the field alight.

One side in terrific form and the other struggling. Rebels by 12, about 29 - 17. Goal kicking again to be the Brumbies Achilles Heel.

My point is that neither the WRC nor the IPRC should introduce a different point scoring system to the one used internationally. It would only serve to build a gap between them and rugby proper and would compromise the chances of any of the participants being selected for higher honours. I...

Brumbies side has been announced. Two changes in the starting lineup and three on the bench. Sio is back at LHP and Lolo Fakosolea comes in at 6 with Cusack back to the bench. Richie Arnold back on the bench along with Andrew Muirhead having his first start for the year...

Always thought Ruan was the better player of the two, though by all accounts JP is having a very strong beginning to the year. It would be a bonus if either or both were eligible. Incidentally, saw a photo of JP playing v the Brumbies. He's had his hair cut and now (unsurprisingly) looks the...

I think Falalei Sione will be a smokey amongst the potential Wallaby props this year. We seem to be a bit short on LHPs atm.

No matter the format of cricket being played, the scoring shots are still worth the same across the formats. The RWC and IPRC will simply have to retain the same scoring system to have any relevance. Certainly, they should look at options to speed up play, reduce stoppages and keep the ball in...

Think there just might be a bit too much change in that backline Matt. I think I'd go with : Powell, Hawera, Peni, Lealiifano, Kuridrani, Speight, Muirhead. On the bench, Lucas, Banks, Verity-Am. I know ther Godwin has been showing his best form for many years, but I do agree with an...

Thx. Another Henry Speight style of delay. Unfortunate, and in my eyes not really in the spirit of the qualifying period criteria.

Does anybody know why Naisarani won't be eligible until 2019 when all the talk over the past twelve months or so was that he would be available at the end of 2018, presumably for the EOYT if not the RC.

Point 2 is also the issue to me. Without NZ, and perhaps SA, it looks a bit like a voluntary sporting ban similar to the Apartheid boycott on SA, where the standard of play in the insular IPRC region would simply decline until it largely faded from the international scene. I hope something...

It has always seemed to me that a side taking an early field goal attempt is a clear signal that they have little confidence in their attack and usually ultimately ends in a loss regardless.