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I like that Perth Spirit changed to Western Force and I'd recommend Rising and Vikings do the same. I like the Country/City split that QLD and NSW have as I can't think of another way to have 2 teams each. Also the country and city teams have past histories.

What's the status of Beale?

I'm sure France are pissed off that they won't have the chance to beat England and take top spot in the pool!

How can they say the England France game doesn't have an impact on quarter finals. Yes I understand that they will both make the quarters, but whoever won the game tops the pool which changes who they play in quarters. Also as drewprint pointed out, they would have smashed shit out of each...

I'm still confused by this Kepu over TT business!

Wasn't Kerevi vice captain for Fiji and Wales game? I doubt he'll get dropped but I really hope that he fixes up his decision making to pass when the options outside are better!

Would have thought AAA would have been rested. What has TT done to fall so out of favour?

The potential is definitely there. It's just that we consistently seem to undo our good work. Wish I had the answer to make it stick! If we can build over the next two games then we've got a chance over England.

I'd imagine it'll be To'omua. Which is why I'm really surprised Deegan went to the Rebels. Not great for his chances for him to be on bench for To'omua all Super Rugby season. Whereas I think he could have been the Tahs 10 and pushed for Wallabies selection.

Really like that team and your reasonings. Think TK will get a run though

I'm definitely with you on Jordan Petaia being selected in the squad, really hoping he carves up in next two pool games and takes the starting spot in knockouts. But my personal preference would have been for Speight, Naivalu or Maddocks on the wing over Hodge, DHP or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper).

Our actual wingers must be sitting at home shaking their heads in disbelief!

1. Scott Sio 2. Tolu Latu 3. Allan Ala'alatoa 4. Izack Rodda 5. Rory Arnold 6. David Pocock 7. Michael Hooper (c) 8. Isi Naisarani 9. Will Genia 10. Bernard Foley 11. Marika Koroibete 12. Samu Kerevi (vc) 13. James O’Connor 14. Adam Ashley-Cooper 15. Dane Haylett-Petty 16. Jordan Uelese 17...

That's crazy. Makes sense for a swinging arm to the head, but the intent of those is usually pretty easy to see!

Sorry if this is naive, but what difference does a closed fist or open hand indicate in a tackle. I wouldn't have thought it would make a difference in whether you are trying to wrap your arms?

The more I think about this, the more I like it. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and DHP are solid but not exceptional in my opinion, let them do the hard yard and then Pocock and Beale can pick a tired team apart. Got to make the changes with 25-30 minutes left though!

Watching that analysis, I definitely can see what someone said about JOC (James O'Connor) straightening the attack to fix defenders which in turn gives men outside him more time and space. Also loved To'omua's catch/pass leading up to that under huge pressure before getting whacked. What he pointed out about our...

Yeah fair call. I can dream though! I wouldn't be against starting To'omua either.

Any chance of Petaia being back to replace Hodge?

I understand this from the strategic part but not the form part. Do you think Pocock didn't have a good game?