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Nothing to do with it Slim. While you have the dictionary out look up the word empathy then put yourself in the shoes of those back up players.

Absolutely spot on fatprop. I think it is ludicrous that the idea of getting Smith back keeps getting tossed up. They've got back up backrowers who have been busting their arse at training for the last 6 months but hey, screw them, lets give George a call & see what he's up to...disgraceful:mad:

Fainga'a gets a start at 7 this week:) Now that is a serious backrow with plenty of strikepower.

While his preferred spot is 7, Fainga'a covers 6,7 & 8 which would explain his bench selection ahead of Timani. I can understand the Colby has to earn his spot over Fuglistaler argument & eventually I think he will but geez this young McMahon, with zero super rugby experience, must have played...

At least a couple of surprises in the starting team this week with young McMahon getting a start at 6 & Woodward on the bench

Before he was injured in the 2012 pre season Fainga'a was rated above Hooper in the pecking order at the Brumbies. Hooper took his chance with both hands & is now a Wallaby regular. I have no doubt Fainga'a could have done the same with a similar opportunity.

But that's irrelevant.... Fainga'a is the best open side flanker the Rebels have and it would be madness not to have him in the starting XV.... Exactly. If Fuglistaller is a better player than Colby I'm an astronaut. If you want evidence, watch a replay of the try he scored against the Rebels...

Heard from a source inside the club that Vikings are recruiting up to 10 ITM Cup players for next season:mad: If this is true it is an absolute disgrace. Their Colts have won the last 2 premierships & there is more than enough talent within that group to form the nucleus of their first grade...

Reading between the lines of McKenzie's post match statements I'm guessing Kuridrani will get the chop anyway. Geez with him, White, Holland & Coleman playing I'd have the Whites at Black Caviar odds to beat a limping Royals outfit & not much longer odds to beat Vikings in the GF.

I disagree that Vikings weren't interested or "up" for the game. IMO they looked the better side for large chunks of the game but Royals' tenacity & ability to take their chances kept them in front. At different stages it looked like Vikings were going to run over the top of them but Royals just...

Spot on, he would offer the squad far more than both of them.

Mate with Coleman in the team you make the 4, no probs.

Agree they are a big show this week but favourites for the title is a long stretch Grant. A lot will depend on who becomes available for the finals for all teams. If Royals get Siliva & Carter added to the pack, which is already pretty strong, plus To'omua, then yes, I would have them as near...

If you can't get enough blokes to bench for First grade, regardless of conditions, then I'm sorry, but there are serious cultural problems at your Club.

Super player who can play all back row positions. He would drop the sevens in a heartbeat if offered a fulltime contract with the Brumbies & if White brings in another SA backrower ahead of him there needs to be serious questions asked.

When they signed Pocock

They wouldn't give Colby a release when he asked for one.

He's not happy & would get out of that contract if he could.

Totally agree

Agree with Grant. Top 3 look pretty safe with the Whites & Eagles battling for 4th spot. Looking at the draw I'd say the Whites might scrape in but they wouldn't want it to be riding on their last game against Royals when the Eagles have the bye & a guaranteed 4 points