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Fotuaika would be the no.2 THP at this stage.

They will never afford Eddie I feel. One thing Eddie believes in (same as other coaches like Graham Henry), is that a great head coach is only great because they surround themselves with the greatest team. The Best defence coach possible, attack coaches, set piece coaches, analysts, trainers...

MC had a dream contract signed after the last WC. It would have cost a lot of money that RA didn't have to pay his contract out, then replace him. Plus he doesn't need to agree to a pay out. If Cheika was fulfilling his contractual obligations, then he can't have been fired.

4. Rodda 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 6. Dempsey 8. Naisarani 7. Hoops 19. Simmons 20. Valetini 2020 will be a bit dire. 2022 We will hopefully see if our youngsters, in particular locks, will come through. Playmakers obviously a problem, a lot rides on how guys like Deegan, Harrison, Lucas etc progress. Lot's of...

Lealiifano last, most likely Arnolds (29) aswell and probably colemans (28). Don't see those tall timbers coming back at 32/33 for the next WC. Latu (26) may play again in the future if he goes to France for 3 years, but not holding my breath.

Fair. It is 2020 that looks scary atm, hopefully those young guys step up, are all reg starters in Super Rugby and show good form. Not just simply be the next tall people in line.

Yeh...It's basically this years, without our best halfback, flyhalf or centre. Though not as dire as a locking depth.

Reds and Wallabies I say, unless bring Foley back and play him at 10 with To'omua at 12. 9. White 10. To'omua 11. Koroibete 12. JOC (James O'Connor) 13. Petaia 14. DHP 15. Beale 21. Powell 22. TK 23. Hodge

Not 100% sure I'd pin Slade as a Running centre. He's done goal kicking in the past and is listed as someone who can play flyhalf, FB etc. " His england academy coach saw him as another Toby Flood or Rory Clegg' who are both flyhalves. At 13, he is almost a bit more like us using JOC (James O'Connor) or Hodge...

Having Curry and Underhill is a bit more like having 2 x Mcmahons. Super mobile locks and worsts best no.8. will be fun. You'd think we'd have ascendency in lineout, but I bet Itoje gets into the air very quick at the front

SMH article about Cheika going to France/Argentina discusses it. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/french-connenction-cheika-a-chance-to-lead-montpellier-after-world-cup-20191009-p52z69.html In case this is protected by a paywall, After talking about Rennie there is this, which is...

Oh I agree, but that 4 man combo (rennie, taylor, wisemantel, stiles) were written up in an article recently as targets. Stiles is highly regarded for his set piece nous which is fair enough.

Nothing really, Just throwing in an Aussie. I'd give Wisemantel or Taylor a shot a HC but Kiss was the only one I could think of who has been an Head Coach.

Hopefully ASAP post WC we announce Head Coach: Rennie/Kiss Forwards Coach: Stiles Attack Coach: Wisemantel Defence Coach: Taylor

The first comment was " Mcreight is the second coming of Pocock" That's what kicked if off.

No doubt he is going ok buddy. Mcreight is doing well and showing promising signs, but let's not be hasty to raise him to the same heights at this stage considering he hasn't achieved the same heights at this stage.

Then he'd already be a Wallaby, let alone a capped Super Rugby player.

Roach going to London Irish - Now they will really need to sign Rangi - and perhaps get Abel full time.

I remember when he was partnering Horwill for Reds and Wallabies - was an epic combo at the time.

Was Pocock playing 7 before that season? In year 10 and 11?