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After all this build up I will be very disappointed if Kerevi is not starting with Rodda, Cooper and Kaituu on the bench. We need to try something different now. Would be happy for Hodge to get a shot at 15 as well

Have not seen one person anywhere throw Duncan Paia’aua name up for selection. Did they really just call him back from overseas to hold tackle bags or could he be an option at 10? He is still only 26 so obviously more of a long term option than cooper and oconnor if he has what it takes

The Force is slowly building up its WA raised players again. Ollie Callan, Michael McDonald have just got a run, Grayson Makara has been on the bench and is quality. A lot of WA raised players still playing in other Super Rugby teams. The WA under 18's just beat NSW. When the Force...

I think Godwin would have been a better pick over Feketi. He is not exciting but won't let you down in defense and was a big reason the force didn't leak as many points as the other teams during TT. Regardless as already mentioned they would both be fringe squad members anyway.

Fergus Lee Warner ticks a lot of boxes at 6. Would complement mcreight/hooper and Wilson well

very hard to pick with so many new players and only 1 trial. I would expect some surprises. Wagner and Anstee could easily be in the starting side and wouldn't be surprised if he started Prior as well and bring Cubelli off the bench. Apparently Kahui and Tevita went well together so...

I agree with this, I think Wilson and Tupou are probably our best ball carriers at the moment so it is better if one starts and the other comes off the bench, if they both start we struggle at the back end of games. We need some others to step up their ball carrying, Philip is ok, Valetini...

Obviously making a few changes won't fix what happened on Saturday but it is nice to speculate. At a minimum I would like to see Tate start, Naisarani in, Samu on bench and Hosea getting some game time. The rest can stay the same.

Naming a new 10,12,13 and 15 is one way of taking the attention away from the fact Simmons is still there. At the end of the day yes we want to win the Bledisloe but this is the best way to find out if these young blokes are the future.

I am expecting to see DHP recalled at 15 for this test. Would like to see Simone 12 and Hosea swap for Simmons. Bring back Samu and put McDermott in for Gordon. That will do me.

I am also concerned if To'omua is out and how to replace him. I actually think Godwin would have been a good option if in the squad, otherwise Simone should be the go. Hopefully Hosea can get a run this game ahead of Simmons. Like a lot of people for Game 1 I was critical of White's...

Time are changing. The Force have signed Kuridrani/Robertson/Montoya/Cubelli/McCaulay/Kearney The Tahs have signed Sam Wykes

A lot of people still picking AAA over Tupou. I just think that is such a waste if you only bring him on for 20-30 minutes when the game might be over. Tupou is one of the few world class players we have and needs to be starting. I also still can't believe Nasairani didn't get picked...

I wouldn't mind seeing a backrow this year of 6. Wright 7. Hooper (c) 8. Naisarani with Wright being groomed to take over as Wallaby captain next year. Wilson or Samu on the bench

Any bolters from the Force a chance? I know winning helps but have been impressed with Byron Ralston, he should be up there in discussions with Wright and Ramm. Also Lee-Warner a good one to develop for the future. Kyle Godwin played much better last week, given lack of depth in the...

Keep an eye on Isaak Fines, was sensational for the Force this year. Could go a long way.

Interesting team Positives - Dempsey @ 8, Petaia debut, Kuridrani and Thor getting a run, no Foley Negatives - AAA no rest, Beale @ 15 I am guessing AAA and Hooper might miss the next game or maybe Hooper will just play every game

Yes did you notice he called Mack Mason Mack Horton (the Aussie swimmer) for the whole game. That is pathetic

Any chance of Fainga'a coming in or has he suddenly completely dropped out of favour? I was thinking Cheika might have been planning a bit of rotation through the pool games and him and Thor will come in for this. I also think Petaia was a wasted selection ahead of say Banks. The hope...

I agree, we need to resist the urge to select players based on their performance off the bench. Most players will look good coming off the bench against Fiji when they are tired. This is the reason Beale is now playing FB, because he had a great cameo off the bench, and probably that is...