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Kerevi in the 46 man squad to me is fine, coz he would be keeping out someone like...Godwin. Big whoop. Potential huge upside v piss all potential low side.

You're assuming every player in Australia could and would be offered a higher amount then their existing salaries overseas. This is very much not the case.

Sad Pone isn't fit for this one. Must admit I am worried this may be like another Waratahs loss. Rebels basically playing a game plan to nullify our strengths, thus frustrating a young team and throwing them off balance. I see Wilkins and Hardwick making life difficult for Mcreight and...

I am feeling a 6/2 split with that backline RebelYell. Skelton over fardy. Naisarani form is....concerning? Perhaps Wilson @ 6 with Samu at 8. Naisarani or Valetini on bench with Wright.

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Ah oky doky, thank you for clarifying.

Rennie made the comment he wants to use this bonus selection to bring guys back into the fold that they want to reengage with Super Rugby down the track (I assume after current contracts, pre WC). Arnold is the oldest of the Overseas locks at 30, thus least likely to play at the WC at 33. I'd be...

Yeh.not sure how where the mum and dad went to school a thousand years ago is relevant for his playing ability.

Bell is the super lucky one - but not when you assume his involvement is for the development that being in teh squad brings, rather then actually being considered the no.3 LHP and therefore ready for test matches.

Out of interst, when did throwing in a lineout become a core positional skill of a hooker?

Still big on the whole....whoever can throw - throw. Like..if your prop can throw but your hooker is tall and strong - they can lift and the prop can throw. Maybe Mcreight is an amazing thrower. Too small to be a lifter or jumper so can he throw? Or can he be the half back off a lineout...

I've said a similar thing before. You either need staff or extremely experienced players (like simmons) to help with the nuances of lineouts, just as you do for scrums. Lineout has clearly been the victim at the Reds after the departure of Simmons, then Rodda and Hockings - all without a...

But at the end of the day, you need 3 full time professional Hookers in a squad. With Nasser just starting to learn the trade, that only just gets us to 3 at a stretch. Saia Fainga'a has said he wants to come back to Reds or Brumbies. I'd take him (at the right price)- even at 33 (which is not...

I like Gunter, but just like Vosacoya, the other young dynamic backrower that played for the sunwolves (from sydney) - these guys became japan eligible in 2019 and will come in to replace the likes of Hendrick Tui and other 30+ backrowers from the Japan world cup.

It might, but Mcinerney for me is journeyman material, not wallaby material. Amosa has a dynamic point of difference (but can't throw), as does Horton (but is tiny) I think you can't pass up Simmons for a spot as one of 6 spots. Wallaby insider says he is undoubtedly the best set piece lock in...

If there are ongoing quarantine requirements between states- it may remain 46 throughout!

46 man squad makes things...inclusive, yet there are still some tough calls for the fringe players (though they will most likely not play) I shall assume 2 x 23 man squads (hooker is the toughest because of the LACK of outstanding options) Hooker: Fainga'a, Uelese, Amosa, Horton Prop: Sio...

Hopefully its more then just...Ruan is in Town Hopefully, whatever the reason Ruan left for is now over and he can be a Red. Fotuaika is not up to it and Nonggoor is just a kid. Smith twins off the bench would be hugely beneficial for 2021.

Ok I like this game: 2. Fainga'a 4. Simmons 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 6. Wilson 9. White 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 12. To'omua 15. Banks 19. Phillip 20. Ummmm Wright or Samu (21. Mcdermottt) (22. TK) (23. DHP)

5/15 isn't the odd exception. However, when you start to talk about carrying all those young guys but with support across a 23, it's a bit easier to stomach. When you talk about including them as a part of a 33 man squad? Then this is more realistic. But I generally hate the premise. Get your...