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5 min in and Genia has a box kick charged down. It truly is test season. 7 min in and he box kicks to a corner with not a single Wallaby on that side of the field to chase it. Great stuff.

I think an important thing to note is that in situations like this, they CAN be better for it next time around, but this is not guaranteed. There's certainly a component of self learning in it as the next time the boys are defending a close lead they'll know what did, and didn't, work last...

Scrubs please tell me you wrote that in the front Sarcastica because surely no one can actually advocate for the removal of gender barriers in contact sports? Something like tennis I could semi understand, but boxing, weight lifting and rugby?!

I'm a young Sydney man myself so have very little Melbourne experience. I knew Melbourne had quite a strong Italian presence but the Fiji game is there. Sydney does as well in Haberfield / Leichhardt but its not quite as strong as as the Fijian / Scottish community probably is.

Given that theres no one we can play, I'm quite looking forward to Fiji, Scotland and Italy. It's essentially two pre-season trials (Fiji and Italy) and a tough encounter against an improving Scots side. I personally think that'll prep us better to face the ABs come the Rugby Championship...

It reminds me of a certain TV show. What is these days? Rugby 360? Kick and Chase? The Other Rugby Show? Rugby HQ? I genuinely don't know. I've never understood why they think constant rebranding will somehow make people enjoy Martin, Kearns and Kafer.

Had a realisation during the Canes game that I prefer watching the Force play over any other team in Australian rugby. Changed my little Super team logo. I see seriously good things developing in this team. Bring on next year.

Wish we weren't losing Skelton - he's been absolutely fantastic this season. Dominated Retallick twice in contact tonight. Not an easy feat.

I see. Some good distance in between games then. I presume the B team will be rolled out for this one? It'd be good to see some A team backs on the bench to give them some more time to gel in the last 15-20.

Who do we have next? When is it?

Didn't expect to generate this much conversation. It depends who the hooker is and the makeup of the rest of the pack. For the Wallabies could you get Stephen Moore lifting someone and Kepu (a strong ball runner with a bit of pace) in the backline threatening to barrel over some pipsqueak...

Isn't this just a lot of playing the man, not the ball?

Holloway and Dempsey off the bench? Yes please.

Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Ben Volavola.... Pretty good team otherwise.

Seeing the NZers innovate the lineout this season it got me wondering: Why doesn't the 9 throw the ball in? They are essentially a specialist passer so I assume they could learn to throw with more finesse then the big brutes at 2. They could also just follow the throw to be in a position...

Who is this Argentinian 7 and please tell me he has Australian grandparents.

From what I can gather from others his reasoning was quite clear and well communicated. He's looking towards the next RWC, which Fardy won't be playing at. Likewise, he's told departing players that if they are clear standouts for the first XV they will be in the squad, but if they are only...

To be honest I think Hardwick is top five form backrowers in Australia this season. Its not that 'he isn't an automatic first pick at the Force' but more so that Wessels has used his backrow players as a unit this season. Every fit played has rotated between starting and not starting, with...

Still are. I've got mates on $5k + p.a. playing 2nd grade and 3rd grade. In that regard the clubs are well and truly pissing it up against the wall. They're not professional clubs, they don't need to pay for premierships. In fact, paying for premierships and having Uni win dozens of titles...

Louwrens and Ruru are fantastic 9s at the Force.