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Have Manly named a replacement head coach to fill the gap with the departure of Phil Blake?

Apparently Toby Browne is headed to Uni (ex Randwick). Be interesting to see who they name as captain given it looks like Boidin is now in France with Narbonne. Does anyone know if Talakai is also gone, staying in QLD?

Clearly all is not right in Wallaby land. I can't find the article but remember Link saying something along the lines of "It's no secret I like to run the show......". In his time as head coach, we're yet to beat the AB's and constantly struggle against the Boks (something Deans despite the...

Why? Australian rugby was once famous for setting benchmarks, taking risks and out-thinking better teams (think the All Blacks and northern hemisphere scrums for years - particularly in the late 90's/early 2000's) and in the process won countless trophies. We threw guys like Kearns into the...

If Beale goes, I'd put a substantial bet on the fact Izzy will likely bail as soon as his current deal expires. Rugby cannot afford to lose either, let alone both right now - especially given their profile and playing ability. Unfortunately rugby is the laughing stock (again) of the Australian...

It's time for change - sticking with what we had during the TRC won't and didn't work. Throw caution to the wind and have a crack - my team would be: 1) Slipper 2) Fainga'a 3) Kepu 4) Carter 5) Skelton 6) Fardy 7) Hooper (C) 8) McCalman (if fit) 9) Genia 10) Foley 11) Speight (if fit) 12)...

No idea barbarian but it doesn't mean they can't promote the game. Just cut the constant bullshit about 'we've turned the corner' or 'we're ready to beat the AB's'. Until it happens, make it a mission to be humble and not get ahead of yourself. We belted an ordinary French team 3-0, draw 12-12...

Fair point with regards to his scrummaging but training and playing test rugby is only going to improve the guy dramatically in a short time and lord knows we lack size & strength up front. Don't think I ever mentioned Skelton would be 'the saviour' but you'd be ignorant to ignore the fact he...

I'd love to see Genia involved - no one can dispute the fact when healthy, he's a world class player. It'd also be great to see Skelton thrown into the mix ASAP. He brings aggression, size (+ weight at scrum time) and a unique skill set as a link player who draws mutliple defenders. My team...

I know I'm late to the party, having been away and only getting a chance to watch the test last night but geez it was disappointing to see the Wallabies fall apart in the last 10 mins after such a gutsy (yet sloppy display) at times in a tough environment. Some blokes tackled themselves to a...

Anyone know when the SS draw for 2015 will be confirmed and released to the public?

Did Randwick consider a name change after they recruited guys like Toa Asa, Richard Aho, Junior Tavilli, Alfred Pinomi, etc from out west, let alone blokes from Norths?

It's time to mark player's cards similar to the ARU ad's - R U in? If a bloke is not up to it - drop him and try someone else. For too long, we've carried blokes rather than risk throwing a guy in the deep end and seeing how they go. The Wallabies were once universally recognised as a team...

Any movement yet or too early with the NRC still going? It'll be interesting to see what happens with Manly, Randwick, Easts & West Harbour (don't think I've missed a club but correct me if I'm wrong) having a change of coach - will guys jump ship OR join because of the new coaches.

Simmons has to go - he continually gives away dumb penalties that gift opposition teams territory or points. He needs a major kick up the a$$ or a ticket back to Brisbane. I'm also sick of our blokes going soft when a bit of push-shove happens. No one else cops it yet we pussy foot around. I...

Joe Barakat to West Harbour? It's on their website with a link to this video:

I hope our guys head over to NZ ready to just rip in from the start and leave absolutely nothing in the tank. Cut the dumb ass penalties or mistakes at crucial times and take the game to the AB's - it's time to bully a bully. I also hope Link uses the bench so our blokes get 15-20 mins to make...

Any news on a team announcement for round 1?

Any news on who will replace Wade Kelly as head coach?

Colts deserve better than Forshaw for finals - any particular reason all final/s are played there? By the look of it, water polo or surf boat rowing may have been a better alternative than rugby yesterday.