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What is their depth like though? the two round comp inevitably leads to injuries which can change a team's fortunes overnight. Joeys and New will be extremely susceptible to injuries as well.

Schmidt is huge on ball control and uses his backrow to control the breakdown. Whoever shows they can do that will get the nod. Based on the last 20 tests, none of them are good enough at that.

Convert Noss Lonergan to a #7. Fit, fast enough and good on the ball, plus has a dodgy mo.

Big step for HMP to go straight into Reds, would expect Creighton to start as the experienced campaigner (steady but not flashy and unlikely to break a game open) with Lynagh on the bench. There will be injuries in the first few weeks and HMP will get his shot but needs more big boy games under...

Has Cale bulked up? He looked talented/skillful last year but a bit of a schoolboy playing against adults at times. Could be the bench role as can fill all backrow spots.

Ardie Savea is only 102kg but can do things none of those guys can. He loves contact, relishes in it, the more he has the better he plays. Our number 7s see themselves as hybrid backs, not forwards. Thats why Samu was good, he could do both, same as Pocock and Smith. Mcreight and Wilson dodge...

in 2022 the 2nds only lost the comp due to a dubious touch judge call and last year were very competitive, so not sure what you mean. While the current juniors are week even last years 1st XV lost every game in year 7. By year 9 the same group were undefeated. Overall the program cannot match...

Rats will be big movers this year, which isnt hard after where they finished last year.

JS wants an Australian flavor to the assistants and has hinted at bringing someone through to take over from him. Does that mean bringing someone like Larkham or even Halangahu into the fold? Would be awesome to get Palmer back. Not too many other names spring to mind unfortunately.

Ireland under Schmidt developed a passion for ball control and grinding down their opposition. NZ beat them in the quarters by preparing a defensive line that didnt fall into the trap of over committing to the Irish forward pods and waited for a mistake (frustrating the Irish). The Wallabies...

Unfortunately that is Edmed's biggest issue, taking the ball flat footed when he is tired or flustered. When he hits the ball at pace he creates so many more options, like against the Crusaders when he punched holes in them at Leichardt. If he can consistently add pace to the game and give that...

Cant see them starting Ama Cant see them starting Amatosero, will need to get used to the pace of the game. Reckon Jed will start in the 2nd row with Swinton on the side.

RW do you have any of these alleged player changes? Would be good to see who is after greener pastures. By all accounts Uni colts will be back to their usual GPS/NSW Schools strength. I heard Norths missed the boat and lost a number of players to Uni etc while the Rats colts have been hard at...

He is locked in with Ireland till after the olympics.

You are a long time retired and if you follow his insta feed you see how fit the bloke is (his deck of cards routine in hotel rooms is brutal). His home gym is better than most suburban gyms. Have fun while you can. I'd give my left one to be able to play again.

RA would be foolish to go back to Cheika. If we are looking for a reset at the Wallabies then Cheika's 'its everyone else's fault' mentality is wrong. Teach your team not to give away penalties, don't blame the ref for giving them. There are plenty of proven coaches looking at the job and some...

Great to see Jono Ryan in the Australian U18 sevens squad. Thought he outplayed Durbridge in the GPS v CAS game and has been a bit hard done by in higher selections. Might need a better media manager.

And speeding up the lineouts. No more pod discussions before walking in. After the ball crosses the sideline you have 20 seconds to get it in.

Most accurate response yet. Don't shoot the messenger.

RA is very quiet about the Director of Rugby at the moment. Thought it was supposed to be announced by now.