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But Hunt and tackling definitely do

Simmons needs to mix up his line out calls. If I can see most of the calls going to himself, Blues will get there soon.

Yes there is a truism there in the populations, moreso the relevant economies. BUT the nubers that count are the rugby players and NZ chews us up. You need to balance the talent across a comp. To be clear, if we are offered NZ based on their current teams v without a balance - I don't want...

It;s sad. I was really very hopeful about Wessels but I doubt I'm the only one reconsidering.

That's my take. I like it. Really like seeing Stewart back in the 15. Don't think it will be that way all the time, but I like it on paper in this game.

Not sure of the relevance of this comment. Possibly misreading SRU as SARU? I would usually use RSA for South Africa fwiw.

Like it or not, Australia has 5 pro teams and any way forward has to reunite with WA. Another key issue is that any future comp needs the Nations to stand behind the comp without being myopic. There should be a formalised position where players in the comp are eligible for national honours...

I honestly can’t see Lolesio as an Aussie 12. And we are casting him down at 10 way too early. I thought it was a really solid knock for a second cap in a crucial role for the youngster. Stick with him.

I'm not so convinced of that. Plenty of improvement required. Brumbies also need to do better, sections of the second half they played down to the Rebels level. Not at all a ringing endorsement of Aus rugby.

Now Slipper getting hammered with scrum penalties.

Brumbies restarting without energy.

Just what Ruan wants here. Another scrum.

How many more before there is discussion about a card?

Noah is looking good.

MUST hook Ruan.

DHP trying to lift the team. Not sure about To'omua at 10 so far. What is going on with Ruan Smith?

Done.

Did not expect that performance from the Sharks.

That would be sensational.

Is there any relevance at all to this game thread? Hold your bullets for the appropriate game.