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3. Valetini 2. Ikitau 1. Philip

RA budget for covering the cost of ambitious NRL raids.

Last week was more the exception though of Rennie's tenure. Performances like this are not that unusual. We were just as bad against the Argies.

I McReight is not available and they really want a pilferer, I would consider Brad Wilkins. He has certainly been performing at Super level as he was consistently in the Rebels best players and his greatest strength is his work over the ball at the breakdown.

It's a game plan that works against forward focussed sides. It can fall apart when the opposition back three play well. Try to play 10 man rugby, like a few Northern hemisphere sides do, and they will tear you a new one. To beat them you need to play 15 man rugby and neutralize or at least break...

That is one of the best defensive performances I have ever seen.

His arms were there to wrap in the tackle but Mapimpi decided to launch himself into the air. To my mind in that situation unless it is a blatant shoulder charge it is all good.

I am an unabashed Hodge fan but even I wouldn't want to play him at 10 against the Saffas utilizing a 10 man rugby approach. Our best bet at upsetting the men from the dark continent is to play an expansive game. I know it is difficult with the 10s we have available but maybe we can play a...

I love the Japanese club names "Mitsubishi Dynaboars", sounds like one of the cartoons my kids watched in the 90s. Just think how much better we would be if we were the Melbourne Titanium Wombats or the Victorian Psychotic Fairy Penguins. At least he hasn't signed for the "Karita Water Gush" as...

I agree completely, as I said either stick to the rule or throw it out completely and make it open slather.

I agree with RA on this. They have said you wanted to be able to pick three from overseas we gave you three. Now you are saying well you know what I really want another one so lets make it four. Where does it stop, I mean five is only one extra on top of the four and really once we are at five...

3: Philip 2: Bell 1: Wright

Never too soon to put the boots in.

The big Cabous is able it seems to play either side of the scrum which leaves us in the enviable position of having 3 props capable of starting on either side. Given the Rebels history with Injuries that is an absolute must have. However, I just wonder if one of Orr or Gibbon might be...

Interesting to note the article states "joins a formidable front row" and then lists the players but no mention of Mafi. So maybe he will only be behind Uelese who has the resilience of a rice pudding, we may see a fair bit of him.

If it is Rangi it is hardly a major signing, I like him as a player and he was good when he was with us before. However, you would think he would only be third string behind Jordon and Mafi (if Mafi has actually signed). The front row is also the area we least need to strengthen at the minute...

I get absolutely sick of hearing all the garbage about the great squad the Rebels have. It is absolutely rubbish. We have maybe 2 likely Wallaby starters and a couple of others who should be around the squad. Even those aren't certainties. Beyond those our squad is generally fairly poor and add...

Salary Caps are not limiting a players ability to earn from playing Rugby. We have seen that very distinctly in Australia. If a player wants to earn more money they are allowed to go play overseas where more money is available. All a salary cap does is ensure the teams within the local...

Thank you your honor the prosecution rests.

No of course they wouldn't communicate it but most teams have a very discernable game plan they implement through out the season. For example the Brumbies rely heavily on the set piece with a fair amount of crash ball to get over the gain line. What is our style if you will? I am not sure be a...