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It's a Wallabies issue too - his workload has been ridiculous for the past 18 months. The disappointing thing is even though the season was gone for the Reds and last year the Spring tour was a lost cause, the management of both groups haven't shown faith in other options to give the poor...

In a 45 man squad it would have been good to see a few more players picked from the Rebs and Force - particularly backs. Stirz, Debreczini, Godwin, would all be considered future Wallabies. The game plan of the force cruels their backs. Get me into a positive camp and see what they can bring to...

Thanks god the squad seems to be materialising and most focus seems to be on wingers. Unlucky players will probably include Haylett-Petty who has the attributes to be a successful test FB, either Jones or Dennis who have both been having solid Super Rugby seasons, and Gill or Hodgo who are both...

Exceedingly worried about James Slipper's workload this year as well as Kepu. Wallabies hammered these poor bastards last year and I would imagine the same will happen again this year. Holmes may be able to give Keps a spell but Slipper seems miles ahead on the LH side with a long season in Gold...

I don't think luck played any role in the outcome. Game was there for the Reds if they had the composure that comes from a good season - a lot of the footy tonight was pretty loose or too individual from the Reds. Still plenty to do to get back on track. Some good efforts though. Reds FR were...

Chibba having a big game after announcing his departure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He's been very strong. Gardner struggled first half with the Sharks infringements. Great comeback from Reds scrum - good confidence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Be nice to have a winger with a kick option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Interesting to see the Survey that the ARU have launched regarding the future of the game. It's a nice thing to do, although I'm skeptical of the value the organisation will put on the results - maybe it's a way to wind back spending on things that the survey rank lowly. For such a wonderful and...

The mauls from line outs after half time in the Chiefs Canes game all seemed pretty illegal to me. Holding the player in the air to prevent the sack and handing off prior to hitting the ground. Also allowed more time for the Canes to set their maul. Such a messy part of the game that seems...

A quality winger who knows where to be, can defend and can kick is a valuable resource. His positional play and his boot have to have him considered, especially playing in a RWC, especially when that RWC is in England.

I think after being so shit for so long, people have got a long way ahead of themselves after one performance in which we leaked nearly 30 points (including four tries), were a long way behind at half time and still struggled to dent the line through our forwards. Tough matches against the...

As good as the scoreline looked, reds still struggled in areas - pigs finding it very hard to get any momentum from slow ball, lots of box kicking still, give up nearly 30pnts. Set piece still very good for reds though and counter attack much better. A few good individual performances were...

So Tim Lane should be next in line?

^^^ that's correct, I had to reassess my understanding of a ruck as well in this regard. The games a bloody minefield of interpretations that make it difficult for most people to understand, some of the intellectual arguments of unions in the past to determine things like the ball being out are...

I think it's a great initiative. Referees, just like players, get suckered in to patterns of play that create expectations. So often in rugby you see a tackle made, an attacking clear out where one or two players go straight off their feet onto the tackler on the ground and nobody from the...

Could there be any other explanation? Down 12-dot second half and he does that? That was just ridiculous.

Jeez some of these Saffa's are brilliant sevens players - power, pace, vision, handling, fitness and the ability to control the speed of the game - they've bloody got it all.

I wonder if the Chieka camp early in the week had anything to do with Horwill's actions. I wouldn't be surprised if he's telling potential Wallaby Locks "we want to see more aggression". If that's what Kev brings to the table when the coach asks for aggression, it's time for him to move on from...

Frisby clears the ball from the ruck too quickly for RG. We need more slow ball. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk