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Koroibete is leaving the squad after the game. Back to spend time with his baby.

He was an option used, but that was an area of considerable strength for Swinton. They swapped that out for the extra go forward of Leota. (both points according to Rennie)

Whetton is on a 2 year deal so yes he would still be listed in the squad. Tahs can't afford to pay out contracts to offload people.

I think it is initially for a 1 month camp. I would suggest that after the 80% double vax point, they will be free to fly back to Fiji and Return after a Christmas break.

Obviously not for the RC but thought a chance for EOYT. But if he would rather look after his baby instead of bail on his family for a 5-7 week overseas tour plus quarantine upon arrival back home, thennnnnnnn i spose you can't hold it against him. I wonder if the other new babydads (paisami &...

The australia has Hodge at 15, no other back changes Mcmahon as a chance in for Swinton Wider squad members like Mcreight (7), Pone (18), Wright & Muirhead (11/14) to maybe get a chance in G2 v Pumas or v Japan. I can see Koroibete, Hoops, Tupou and a couple others getting a rest for the 2nd...

For me Mcmahon was always better off the bench. A few times I remember him starting, his lack of mass was a bit more telling in the tight stuff when the big boys of top tier were fresh. But when brought on later, holy crap did he make an impact. I'd be happier with him starting if we had...

He looks like the first to get the boot if they go back to a normal sized squad.

No he wasn't already here Isi might have got an early release, but there is still Valetini, Swinton, Samu and Leota in that 6/8 space. I think they just wanted him in the squad for performance reasons and this is the first time he's been allowed to be invited with eligibility rules.

Based on what Rennie said “It's a tough role from him because he is playing behind a skipper who is playing fantastic footy," he added. "Sean gives you genuine cover, we are using Pete Samu at the moment with the genuine cover. Looks like they see him as that Bench option like Pete - may over...

How many tests has he started at 3? Or played at 3? What percentage of Super Rugby games have been at 3? Not sure how a player who is usually a loosehead prop and ranked number 4 in that category can be considered one of the better technical tighthead props in the country. I don't think there would be...

Robertson at THP is what concerns me.

Same, but I'm not built for the middle distances.

Time for some pointless imaginary Team predictions! (with a sprinkle of personal choice > likely reality) 1. Slipper 2. Kaituu 3. Tupou 4. Rodda 5. Phillip 6. Swinton 8. Valetini 7. Hoops 9. White 10. Quade 11. Koroibete 12. Kerevi 13. Ikitau 14. Kellaway 15. Hodge 16. Fainga'a 17. Bell 18...

I like the 6 players I think the world XV is a bit of a stretch. Lucky to get 1 and I don't think that will change. 5 in a Rugby Champ team would be our best shout and thats more likely in a 23, not a XV.

Kaituu and Tupou mentioned someones injury last a few more weeks. Not sure if its BPA or swain.

Naisarani is gonnnneeeeeeeee

Had a kid - in sydney.

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) won't be back for the RC.

Yes he is, or at least was. Yes we might.