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Well I strongly disagree. It'd be interesting to see what Gatland and Hansen thought, not that we'd ever get an honest opinion out of them within 5 years of them leaving their current gigs.

Am I? Both consistently deliver better performances than either Matt Todd (more Pocock-like), Sam Cane (a fusion) or Ardie Savea (more Hooper-like)? Their average performances and their highlights reels (certainly Hoopers) are far better. Although admittedly, their NZ counterparts would...

I see. Half the bloody team are now "big names" so crowds should be drawn to that, but also the team should see considerable success so heres to hoping that helps with crowd attendance. The Reds should be fine and heres to hoping the Waratahs can emulate that to take some pressure off the ARU...

The Starting XV: 1. Sio 2. Moore (c) 3. Kepu 4. Arnold 5. Coleman 6. Fardy 7. Pocock 8. Timani 9. Phipps 10. Foley 11. Naivalu 12. Hodge 13. Kuridrani 14. DHP 15. Folau Rationale: 1-5: pick themselves. 6: Fardy is the obvious replacement for Mumm - they are similar players that provide...

What do you mean by that?

Well, then. Aren't we lucky that you aren't the coach?

But why? Wing is the most similar position between league and union and he played union growing up so one would assume he has a bit of knowledge re: positioning and the breakdown. If Cheika sees him outperform other Wallaby wing options at training why shouldn't he give him a run...

http://rugby.com.au/news/2016/10/26/06/34/cheika-shoulder-surgery Interesting story on the ARU about the coaching staff. Cheika's involvement in training has put him into team rehab! He did his shoulder and needed a reconstruction after a collision with a key player. "We'd be in big...

I'm far too ARU-positive, Wallabies-positive and Australian-Rugby-in-general-positive for it to be me. Guess that rules me out guys. Or maybe thats what I want you to think...

Holy shit I thought the self-loathing had gotten to an absurd level recently. Hopefully this explains it. This is absolutely fantastic. Reveal who it is Gagger - my arm will get tired if I have to hold a pitchfork much longer.

Folau played at 15 to defuse high ball situations..? Why would you play a weak defender in the line and a strong defender at fullback?

Well hes played men at SS and NRC level and definitely excelled there. People forget that he hasnt really been picked. Hes not getting playing time. They've seen potential in him (can anyone refute he has immense potential?) and want to accelerate his develpoment. Thats literally the extent...

And Perese or Tupou are? Relax TWAS, they're on tour as 'apprentices'. In the ARUs article about the development players its expressly says that they will not play a test on tour unless the squad is ravaged by injury. They'll get some minutes against the French Baa Baas and thats it...

This backline would have to score atleast 60 points to justify its selection as it'd let in 40 minimum against the Betoota Dolphins u13 B's.

Speight / Naivalu are too like for like I reckon. We need 2 boots in the back three and I think we need a player like Hodge to defend in the 12 channel. I think Byrne's influence is already showing. Lots of deft little touches tonight. Now we just need to restrict our off-loading game to when...

Hodge didn't set the world alight and certainly made a few mistakes but he also tore us some great metres with his boot from penalties and added a bit of starch with his defence. I wouldn't cut him yet.

Stoked for the Spirit and stoked for the Force by extension. Hopefully this gives them some momentum and confidence going into next Super Rugby season. A lot of up'n'comers in that team. How good.

Holy shit the Wallabies singing Slim Dusty's "Duncan" pre-match before smashing a coupla shoeys / danger cans would be the most fantastic thing I have ever seen. I've never known how much I'd like to see this. Preferably with mid-shin length boots. Hopefully we could get Russell to perform a...

I would like to further my post-game review of the Kiwi population to an analysis of Hansen. What a prick. He's all smoke and mirrors. Hes the type of guy to push you and push you with sly jabs and then when you react he throws his hands up in the air and plays the victim. Edit: Holy shit...