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Despite the poor showing by the Reds v the Rebels, we should expect they will be stronger this week, and it will take a very strong effort by the Brumbies to get the win after traveling back from Japan and then on the Brisbane in the week leading into the game. Not to mention the herculean...

Absolutely described his playing style to a tee, BH. He is not the line breaker the Tahs are probably needing, but would at least be equal in most aspects to his partner (when he's on the field, that is).

Would Tawake be a relo of Johnny T? Good to see Swinton in the squad. Along with Swain, the two best U20s locks from last year.

Thanks for that Cyclo, but KOB was actually referring to my opinion of Staniforth. I do agree with your comments about Holloway, but despite not yet having laid down a big marker, I believe he is the best option the Tahs have at No 8. I have separately addressed KOB re Staniforth.

KOB, take a good look at my comments. I have never rated Tom in attack. He runs the ball a lot in a game but makes no territory gain. His strength lies in his ability to hold up a runner to create a maul. He is also a better than average lineout operator especially on the opposition throw...

I have had little respect for Bray as a caller for many years. Absolutely refused to watch test matches on FTA even though the Fox muppets are very annoying. Tonight forced to listen to him, but worst part was the replay going full blast on about 7 seconds delay giving a repeat commentary and...

? Haven't seen the game but Gordon Bray gave him MOTM.

It's a big call to name the Brumbies backrow as the best in Aus right now. Valetini is still a teenager, I believe, and I think is starting his first Super Rugby game. In any case he is very inexperienced at this level. Cusack similarly has very little Super Rugby experience, having come to the Brumbies last year...

Main surprise to me is Richie in place of Rory. Not that I think there's a split hair between them, but Rory's test experience I would have expected to have him in front. Good to see Cusack get the 7 jersey. McCaffrey is a good pick on the bench. Sorry not to see Muirhead there, but I'm not...

Hawko, think you might have the wrong family. Not to say he's not in Tonga, but not if you are suggesting he is a relation of Colby.

The biggest challenge for the Tahs in this and probably all games will be to match the opposition in the forwards. Apart from Hooper and Staniforth, there's not a lot of go forward or aggression in that pack. Will improve with the return of Kepu and Holloway. If the forwards can get near parity...

Is that it R3 or your prediction? If true, what's the story with Meakes? Wasn't he injured during pre-season and not expected back for a little while?

With the players available to them, and a relatively stable coaching environment, there should be no reason the Tahs are not competing for top of the conference.

Jamie, I have been seriously considering Foxtel Now lately and have just canceled my full Foxtel service as I have recently bought a small caravan and am traveling most of the time. My concern is that very few caravan parks have suitable wifi service in either download capacity or broadband...

I think Tuipolotu would be the best No 13 in the Rebels.

^^^^^^^ totally agree. There are many highlights in a game that don't necessarily involve actually scoring a point. It seems to be a very lazy way to put a highlights reel together.

D Don't recall the Higgers' case in detail, but think all charges were dropped. No fine? I believe George was in a similar situation after spending 18 days or thereabouts in the slammer, he was also released with no charges, and no fines. The QRU may have, and probably did, impose fines on...

The backline, minus English (for Meakes) and whoever plays 10, could be the Wallabies' starting side. Very strong.

Could also say that Jono might have an idea about the plans and tricks up Wessell's sleeves.

Agreed, but my interest is mainly in his treatment at the national level rather than at the Reds.