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Slim - the Crusaders team was named at lunchtime on Page 2 by Barbarian.

Yep, you'll be pleased to know Paarl that the Smith boys are playing senior rugby in Brisbane for GPS. I'll keep an eye on them for you.... Both starting props this weekend against the Gold Coast (Ben Daley and James Slipper's club)

Western Force 1. Pek Cowan 2. Nathan Charles 3. Matt Dunning 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe (Captain) 6. Richard Brown 7. David Pocock 8. Ben McCalman 9. Brett Sheehan 10. Willie Ripia 11. David Smith 12. James O'Connor 13. Patrick Dellit 14. Nick Cummins 15. Cameron Shepherd Reserves: 16. Ben...

My 'mail' turned out to be a little awry.... The Force have named their team: Rory Sidey is moved to cover David Smith's wing spot. Pat Dellit reverts from fullback to outside centre with Cameron Shepherd returning to the custodian role. Matt Dunning gets a start at tighthead and Pek Cowan...

Sorry, didn't see it and was just reading the Australian (the story was a recent addition to their website). Can you delete the thread and just transfer the post to the original thread?

Wallabies v Barbarians In the Australian: THE Wallabies will face the Barbarians at Twickenham following this year's Rugby World Cup, the Australian Rugby Union has announced. The Barbarians, who have beaten New Zealand and the Springboks in the past two years, will be out to secure a...

I did hear that Bam was close but probably not this weekend. I don't think we'll see Hodgo just yet either.

I'm reliably informed that the Force team to play the Bulls will be: 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Ben Whittaker 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe 6. Richard Brown 7. Jono Jenkins 8. Ben McCalman 9. Brett Sheehan 10. Willie Ripia 11. Cameron Shepherd 12. James O'Connor 13. Rory Sidey...

So, Harris is effectively regurgitating the ABC Grandstand Report but adding 'an informed source'. Mmmmm. I guess all the media outlets will be following suit? If at all true will be devastating for the Force. But it'd create a first class backline for the Rebs, certainly if Cipriani was...

Not sure how much credibility to place on that report? After all, how many rugby revelations have ABC Grandstand ever come up with before? PS I notice they've just tweeted it but not written a story about it anywhere.

Hawko - Bench is: 16. Nathan Charles 17. Pek Cowan 18. Tom Hockings 19. Tevita Metuisela 20. James Stannard 21. Gene Fairbanks 22. Alfie Mafi PS Re Burgo @ Toulouse: The mail is they've signed Mike Phillips from the Ospreys to cover Kelleher's departure?

Ben McCalman has just signed a two year extension to his Force contract (and with the ARU - although their press release says one year).

I went to a Ref's Education Day (and don't say that's an oxymoron) recently and it was one of the (many) zero tolerance points they mentioned. If you grab the opposition halfback or the ball etc from a ruck you're going to get a serious pinging....

Thanks Zeno. Ball or arm, I thought it was the right call by the ref. and have yellow-carded players myself for the same offence.

Re: Joubert “Hands on is ball out” is an incorrect call by Joubert, at least in this part of the world. The ARU Game Management Guideline 2011 says: Quote: The ball is only out of a ruck or scrum when it is totally exposed or it is clear of bodies - 1. If the ball is being dug out (after...

I'll mention it.

I was at the GPS v Uni and GPS v Brothers Prem Colts matches over the past two weekends. GPS won both matches. Early season form is obviously a bit scratchy for all concerned. I thought Uni looked a bit show-ponylike, all class in the backs but the forwards were outplayed (apart from a good...

It's now or never for the Force, but I fear it'll be heartbreak hotel for them. Put on your blue suede shoes 'cos any team with an Elvis in it just has to be a winner!

Official Team released and confirmed Ripia's in + Jenkins + JO'C fullback, Shep wing. Western Force: 1. Pek Cowan 2. Nathan Charles 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe 6. Richard Brown 7. Jono Jenkins 8. Ben McCalman 9. Brett Sheehan 10. Willie Ripia 11. Cameron Shepherd 12...

Matt Hodgson is out for a month. Some damage to his AC joint injury but he doesn't need an operation. Back around the Crusaders match.