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Part of me wants to stay up all night, endless refreshing the internet... But I know we're not going to learn anything for sure until tomorrow.

I think the public is so down on Deans right now that the New Coach Sheen will last into the Lions. Not only that, it could generate some optimism. Fans right now simply expect to lose. I don't see that changing until we either win a shit ton of games or Deans goes.

My guess would be that Nuci or Totality Tony will take over as interim, with a short search by the ARU. Not many candidates out there, as far as I can tell. Most fans (and I'm going to guess players) would be very happy with Link, even if the search is pretty short. He's got the runs on the...

I'm desperately trying not to get my hopes up.

Are they still in New Zealand? Why is the story coming out of there?

Gutted for Drew. Easily my favourite Waratah. Gives 100%, great ambassador, immense talent.

Isn't it just? It's the tuna that John West reject that makes John West the best.

If you want to get into theories like that, it's possible that being away from some of his support network in Sydney has not been good for Kurtley on the drinking and nutrition front. But that's pure speculation.

It was ever thus... my hope is that eventually B. Foley will fill that slot.

"He twice played in the annual Oxford-Cambridge Varsity match" -- Lining up for kick-off must have been a terrifying prospect for some of those Oxford players. We knew this was coming, but it's still a sad day. Hopefully he is able to contribute to Oz rugby in other ways for many years to come.

Any word on the Palu timetable?

What I mean is that when being GOOD at many positions is what gets AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) shuffled. Horne is a specialist. With the injuries to Mitchell and JOC (James O'Connor), Deans chucks AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on the wing. With Beale out of form, he goes to 15. He's a better 13 than Horne, but because he plays other positions better than other...

Probably. I don't agree with the shuffling either, but I think there's a reason for it other than crap coaching... The problem of being reliably good at many things, but not necessarily (i.e. not yet proven to be) absolutely brilliant at one thing. I think he could be great at 13, too. He...

AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) plays consistently well but rarely brilliantly. This means he copes well with the chopping and changing but doesn't play games that simply demand he hold onto a particular jersey. It's the curse of utility.

Did I read somewhere that Foley will be "director of coaching"? Maybe there is a head coach gig there... Anyway. Vickerman. Sorry to see him go. The man knew how to put the hurt on, something most of the rest of our pack needs learning these days.

I like your thinking. Can't say I wanted to see Snor go either...

Who are the 17%?!?

Captain of the Waratahs?

I fully expect the Tahs to turn to awesome once Hooper joins them.

Agreed. Just outlining the "state of the 8" in Oz rugby.