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So it’s Tuttle at 9 with Pincus on the wing for Kellaway. Pack the same as last week. Numerous changes on the bench

I like it. Am a fan of the system been used.

Can’t remember which reporter I saw said Magnay was out and DHP will play as will Meakes. That’s the only combo I think makes sense with those changes. Only other one would be Hodge to the wing with Meakes at 13 (Kellaway out) but can’t see that happening

Very importantly aligned with the tv negotiations. Final round and finals, I’d be surprised if that was a coincidence.

Would welcome Wood to the Rebels, he was terrific at u20 level. Him and Hosea had a very good combo. Would be very surprised if the Reds let him go

Expecting To'omua, Meakes, Hodge and DHP at 10, 12, 13 and 15 Magnay injured apparently. Interesting one will be Lomani and Tuttle who starts.

I know the Australian franchises have always been favorable towards more fixtures. I also think private equity will push towards this. It’s interesting to see NZ rugby be pushed in a direction they didn’t think they’d be in 12 months ago, let alone 6 weeks ago. Not many things on their ideal...

In the chat he talked about a graph which outlines wins against top 10 sides and Australia have dropped. It’s also worth noting that the amount of fixtures Australia plays against the top 2 sides in that duration is a significant variable that would have to be weighted against the other teams...

Pretty much on the mark although I think Dempsey will be there given his last 2/3 matches

I 100% agree with this. We all need to understand the variables been crunched to produce the data he’s supplying. I also have a few questions on the data. Is it the success of the teams that’s causing cohesion? Or is it the cohesion that’s causing success? There is a huge difference between...

Need someone other than Philip and Naisarani offering post contact meters. Agree with Lomani, he’s either on or off. Extremely inconsistent so agree that Tuttle is the better option on current form.

Good developments off the field with some confirmed political and financial backing for the Vic Rugby centre of excellence. https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/2020/08/30/a-new-home-for-rugby-in-victoria

You’re right lol. It wouldn’t be the same without it

No I think it’s clear. There is a few people that wear their colours a little too close to their skin.

Yep if you’re going no.8 this week Dempsey was the clear best player of the group. Some non negotiables this week for me would be 3. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 7. Hooper 8. Dempsey 12. To'omua 15. Banks 24. Tom Banks Vaseline Supplier Anything less and I think it just shows some blinkers on for people

Has anyone noticed how super consistent Uelese has become at his throwing?

Well done Tahs, won it in the first 20mins. Ref was fairly ordinary and Kearns is unbearable. Honestly think the directors at Fox think it’s cute but it’s shocking

So next season a confirmed starting team we could have (Contract wise, people can obviously negotiate a release) 1 Orr 2 Uelese 3 Fa’amasuili 4 5 Hosea 6 Kemeny 7 Leota 8 Naisarani 9 Lomani 10 To'omua 11 Koroibete 12 13 Hodge 14 15 DHP * Philip will be back in June once his contract with Pau...

Confirmed this morning that Uelese has signed a new deal. Good news to start the weekend.

I think the success of the player generally depends what stage in their careers they are at, some players had just been drilled so much in a certain system or skills that it’s hard to wind it back and teach or re-teach skills. There has been as many successes as there has been failures, which...