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To'omua leaving is a problem for the Rebels but not for Rugby Australia who are probably happy to get that cash off the books.

And also increasing their value through play and other players leaving. If you competition leaves the country then you are worth more. Plus if he plays a role through the WC, his own value has gone up both here and overseas. Definitely a good call for a 1 year extension

I think theyll go with 9. Lonergan 10. Edmed 11. Daugunu 12. Hodge 13. Foketi 14. Muirhead 15. Campbell

I'm not convinced throwing Petaia into a starting FB role is the best way to ' develop' him. As I said, cover the spot off the bench for this series. Build him into it for the EOYT maybe. There is no guarentee he will be the best option for Fullback for the WC when he isn't currently even the...

I disagree - he will bide his time, he's a good option for no.23 and can cover 13, wing and FB. No need to rush to 'start' him. Not sure how being the no.2 Reds fullback makes you the no.1 Wallabies fullback.

With FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) and Thrush leaving, Pugh may need to focus on his original position of lock. Also Callan is more of a 7 (and is originally) then an 8. RHP would have made more sense, but if Wells wasn't wanted at the Rebels (as reported) then why not get a 100 capper, with significant leadership nous...

Might be the Australia A squad - will be interesting who goes into which based on what Rennie was saying. Basically a "top 35" player may not actually be in the top 35, but in the next 30 so he can get more game time.

Hope that other team is the Reds.

He was always doing one more season in Japan- its his NEXT move, so likely post WC we would see him in Super Rugby - he would probably be signed starting mid 2023 after the Japanese comp.

I hear what your saying but I do think that Rodda and Philip will remain as starters with swain on the bench. Also Samu on the bench (basically a full brumbies forward reserve pack). Apart from that, Perese and Petaia to battle out for the 23 and Kellaway v Wright for the 14. Kellaway been done...

Academy props Romano and Amose (current aus un20). 1 may get a promotion but they REALLY need a good one. Unfortunately Talakai has gone to the Rebels and looks like Eloff is staying there aswell. Maybbbeeeeeeeee its the Force who will get Tupous new deal. Won't help next season but still.

I think you need to revise the standard of accom and catering they provide professional athletes.

RA makes it so everyone will basically be able to offer the same (if they have the cash) - Brumbies need a replacement for Simone - Rebels need SOMEONE but just like THP - the Force would just be that little bit more desperate.

Good chance Rebels will lose a Prop - no need to take on Talakai. Bit of a waste as a 3rd choice THP - it could very well be that Eloff will go back to LHP. It's Talaki signing that has confused me. Without anyone leaving, the Rebels didn't need a THP but the Force are SUPER super desperate.

Maybe back home to queensland. Swap with Mafi. Hopefully they do keep uelese or get Latu!!! ooooohhhh. Intriguing.

Samu, like Mcmahon (for me) was super average as a starter 8. But off the bench, and even at 7, was pretty bloody useful.

Let's hope it starts with announcing Eloff. Hope the big fella goes west. Off contract and Sam Talakai has gone to Rebels. Medrano and Holmes leaving - probably the biggest (pun intended) hole to fill.

F The more time they gave him the better he did.

I heard/read a whisper that Rennie may be successful in getting greater leniency for WC squad selection.

They needed alot of recruitment last season. Eg . Lose Taefu and Kuridrani and hire...Kuenzle. Now losing Godwin and Kahui sooo...yep.