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Timu actually played the entire first half of Test 2 with a busted ankle after his first linebreak carry in the game. Availabiltiy is questionable this week, it is touch and go. I’d expect Chieka to make some changes for this game; 1. Sio 2. Latu 3. Kepu 4. Rodda 5. Coleman 6. Tui 7. Hooper 8...

Faulkner is reportedly ruled out for 6-8 wks due to a foot injury

Tipping Chieka to remain loyal and stick with his guns also a 6/2 split bench against Irish in 1st test 1. Sio 2. Uelese 3. Kepu 4. Coleman 5. Rodda 6. Hanigan 7. Hooper 8. Pocock 9. Genia 10. Foley 11. Hodge 12. Beale 13. Kerevi 14. Koroibete 15. Folau 16. BPA 17. Robertson 18. Tupou 19...

The Rebels would not have released Timani without being confident of a worthy replacement and it seems Naisarani fits the bill especially as he is to become eligible next season. But yes, the backrow is currently a bit light for 2019 season. 6. RHP / Ha'angana 7. Hardwick 8. Cottrell / Leota

Apologies fellas not sure how it was deleted. However, yes correct the Rebels have Naisarani in their sights. Colby looks set to be heading abroad which will be a loss to the club. Jones returned rumour still lingering.

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Tupou has come a long way in his scrummaging but he’s not the best scrummaging Aus prop atm. Kepu is head and shoulders above the lot of the crop. The scrum will be under the pump this series and Kepu will need to draw out every bit of experience considering he has no Test Level hooker beside...

I agree, great signings for the club. Ainsley is in a bit of a form slump but I put a lot down to the issue at hooker. It will be very interesting to see how Charles goes tomorrow night. I can definately see him jumping into 1st choice in weeks to come.

- Set piece best all season until two players left the field in Parling and Talakai. Both were very good last night. - English a no show because Meakes did not want to pass the ball. Over 12+ carries and rarely tipped to his partner. - Rebels backs in general were very poor defensively, numerous...

The game changes when Jack Deb doesn’t take the catch and Lam picks up the scraps to score with 6mins before halftime. If you watch the exit strategy from the Hurricanes prior to that, they kicked down the line to Mafi or out for a line out. 30 minutes in they adapt and show a different picture...

A few players coming off contract who would be able to add punch into a Tahs side Kane Douglas, Lukhan Tui, Lolo Fakaosilea and Samu Kerevi spring to mind. Handy If they were to nab one of them. Mike Ala'alatoa is currently being groomed as a potential All Black. At the seasons end he will have...

That Rebels bench really did come on and blow the game apart. Fainga'a’s first involvement in the game, BD steal/penalty post Brumbies L/O. After Hodge’s second Koroibete defensive pressure causes the ball to spill Talakai scrambles and keeps the ball alive, Maddocks runs 60 to score. Last try...

How long is Sio out for? Alexander was poor last week and Mayhew has only had one trot back from injury. They really need him out there for this one.

IMO Kerevi is the one who teams seem to target, Paia’aua seems to be ok without being great. However without a strong defensive presence at 13, he can be effected by it.

Lots of news movement with Lance moving on. The move has now opened up for a certain outcast to head south and reunite with his partner in crime. More news to come from this...

Yet to be announced but the Reds will have the services of both Ben Lucas and Aidan Toua for 2018. That probably means that Hunt will be sacked after his second drug offence

The flexi-contract term is thrown out quite a bit and in all honesty anyone including Non-Wallabies can take one up anywhere and anytime. Every individual is different and every case is different. The catch is that RA want players to sign in Australia first and depending on the individual he...

Is it too early to link the two right away. James O’Connor returns home... again?

The Reds have to sack him. The circus does continue and so will the poor results. Nothing will change this season.

The Reds will shock teams a few teams next season but I think they won’t win many games. Competitive side though if Thorn can keep them together for a few seasons. I’m saying that a lot are off contract. 2018 a huge year for retention; Slipper Faagase Mafi Ready Thor Tui Rodda Douglas Smith...