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Clear is not the word I'd use. Inevitable would be closer, but Beale should not be at 12. Any one of Hunt, Meakes or Hodge should be partnering TK in the centres. All will add a hell of a lot of starch to the backline defense, while Hunt and Meakes will not drop much in the way of attack while...

Dan, you are exactly right. The first problem to be solved is the one at the top. It is clear as day now that Cheika does not know how to coach at this level, let alone being capable of identifying and selecting the best talent available. He has to go asap. It is true also that the ABs were...

Maybe someone can remind us how many times the Tahs were in the game, even in front, at half time and then "switched off" to lose to just about anybody willing to have a go. I agree with you.

Seb, I think many here are forgetting that the ABs customarily start the RC slowly and build up from there. I think that is what they did, unintentionally to be sure, yesterday and they will be much more formidable in Dunedin.

Right now, I'd have Larkham in the HC spot but with Wessels as his attack/backs assistant, and with the warning that if the Wallabies performances don't improve within one year, Wessels takes over for the RWC and beyond, as long as it takes to find an out and out international coach of good...

I could, if requested, name 15 players in blue shirts who have all gone backwards.

QH, I agreed with you up to the point highlighted. There were and are better players not in the squad, and there is no doubt at all in my mind that there are much better head coaches going around. For starters, it was a crazy decision to leave Scott Fardy out of the squad as he is streets...

Some thoughts. Did anyone notice that every time there was a scrum with the Wallabies' feed, the ABs'front row hit the deck and forced a reset or two? And not once did they go down when it was the ABs' feed? Absolutely cynical play deserving a YC, possibly to the whole three of them. My...

And when needed. TK ran hard and straight in the No 12 spot as well. He is the only back over the past couple of years to consistently get over the gain line, but that's just not enough for some fans and obviously the coaching staff because he doesn't have "X" factor. And I haven't even...

Some very forthright Tahs posters have been very noticeable by their absence though. Still, after some time to think of some alternative facts they will be here tomorrow saying it's all the fault of the players and the other four franchise coaches.

Have you not been watching? Beale, Kerevi and Foley are already taking the wing spots. No room to Henry out there as well.

Just settling down to watch the match with Garlic Prawns and La Vuelta champers, in honour of the Vuelta a Espana which kicks off tonight. Also with a thought for the unfortunate victims of the terrorist attack in Barcelona.

Congratulations to Royals. Well deserved after being undefeated throughout the year. Cusack MOTM for me, but easy to see why Kaino is held in high regard. A shame that he hasn't been included in the Vikings NRC side. How good is Muirhead? Pick of the backs from both sides. Maybe a starter for...

There is a link on the Brumbies website as well.

Getting very hot in the kitchen now. Wonder who else will shortly find it too hot and bail.

Not arguing the point re the poster BH, but KO is at 8pm AEST which is 10pm NZ time. Am I missing some intricate point you were making?

Sounds like a parliament of players.;)

Is there a Natural Justice aspect or obligation from the ARU towards the Force in the process leading to its decision? If so, is it possible the ARU hasn't provided the Force with all the evidence that they have used in making their decision, or allowed the Force to make its case against the...

Can't argue with the tight five at all. Cusack to me is a definite No 6. Has he played No 7 (as distinct from 7s) at all? Valetini is currently out with concussion. Hopefully, he gets back fit for the NRC. Otherwise, I can see Ben Hyne competing for the No 8 spot with Lolo. Hyne had a...

But I'd question the inclusion of Sione Taufa and Angus Wagner for example. The Vikings' scrum has been towelled up by both the Royals and Wests this year. I can't see how their two props should be there based on the form shown in the semis. Surely, there must be better options in the other JID...