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I don't want to see Timani play for the Wallabies this year. He's too raw and isn't a great combo with Horwill since neither really specialises in the lineout. If Kev gets hurt, he could be needed though.

Agree with all of this. But I also get the sense that a strong majority of posters here would pick Quade at 10. Deans, the evidence suggests, will not.

The Brumbies have some fine young wingers in Tomane and Speight. At the Waratahs, he and Betham can stake their claim to be the first choice going into 2014.

Great article, Scott. I agree with you on all fronts and find that to be a sad prospect. Of the three, I do think that Lilo is the most likely to break into the 23 and the 15. Putting JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 kills two birds because it opens a wing spot for Folau as well as "solving" 10. That, to my mind...

Urgh. It's a nightmare, isn't it? It took half the bloody season for the Foley Tahs to put on the number of tries they did in one game against the Kings.

In a rational world, McCabe would be a fringe contender right now. Lilo has been fantastic and should be a certainty for the 12 jersey. Unfortunately we live in Robbie's world and McCabe may well start the first test.

While these Kings weren't close to the same side that drew with the Brumbies, 72 points is still awesome. Watched it with a massive hangover and felt much better afterwards. Foley is great with the ball in hand, but his kicking in general play is problematic. Another penalty not out, too. He's...

That was my first thought too. Then I thought it was insurance against his leaving plus adding a quality squad member. I think the "Izzy is gone" signing will be Beale.

Yeah, he was in much better form two years ago as well. He should be really pushing for a spot, but I think he'll only play if there's a few injuries.

I think he's been really underwhelming this season, but agree he's been better lately. IMO, not good enough to come into the Wallabies frame. I suppose that could change, but geez he needs to cut out the lazy penalties that gift the other team points or possession. Coming in at the side...

I'd said a few times before the Bulls that the biggest hole in Foley's game was his general play kicking. That was proven to be the case at Loftus. He does, however, need to add that dimension. I hope we see some more tactical kicking this week, because Foley needs runs on the board in that...

Figured you did. Just having some fun. ;)

Such favourites that they are 8.5 point underdogs? Bloody hell. I'd hate to see when the Kings really underdogs!

Yep. This is actually a huge deal, IMO. I'm no accountant and can't wade into all this restating blah blah blah, but I'm shocked that the CEO of the ARU could make more than that of the AFL. It's absolutely preposterous. What conceivable metric would there be for this? Particularly when the...

Beale is back in the Rebels' fold. How long before he is being talked about for the Wallabies again? How much form should he have to show? Will Deans just slot him in because he's a star? My feeling is that he should be a fair way down the list for both 10 and 15. And that's leaving aside his...

Hospital pass to Kingston was bad. Should have kicked it to the shithouse. Maybe his only mistake in the game though.

Absolutely. My point was that he'd have been a good insurance policy in NZ but was among many who didn't make it past that Samoa game. No question there were good reasons for that, just that I'm sure it didn't help his case.

I really don't think Horne has done anything to be dropped. In fact, he was our best back after Folau against the Bulls. He's been breaking the line and even passing effectively. He's a strong defender and his first instinct with the ball is to attack. He actually -- perhaps surprisingly --...

I reckon Barnes should come back from the bench to spell Foley, Horne or Folau. I'd like to see if he can actually play the game plan -- his brief foray before the injury weren't super encouraging. Mitchell would be fine to start, perhaps at the expense of Kingston. I've really liked what I've...

Not a good look from Cheika. He should just shut his trap about this stuff and use the channels available to him. I agree that Pastrana was rubbish (and that we're stuck with him), but I'm sure the Bulls and their fans could point to some dubious decisions as well. The Waratahs lost because...