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Agreed. Robertson prob made a career decision in realizing he isn’t going to be the starting LH or even TH for that matter. He’s at that age where playing off the bench isn’t going to take his career to new heights or bring on higher honors. He also wouldn’t be getting starting player money that...

To be fair I don’t see this as a retention issue. The money (very limited) that he’d demand wouldn’t mean it was a financial issue, I’d say more likely the Tahs management are happy to see him go as they don’t see a future role for him at the club. No point signing a guy if the club doesn’t see...

Bray in the SS telecast said McCauley heading to the Force for next season

Gordon Bray just said Ryan McCauley heading to the Force next season. No idea where he has heard this from

First thing i'd say if i was Michael Hooper to the ref at the coin toss would be "jeez, must be some pressure on you today been the first kiwi in a long time to ref their own team".

Ralston future wallaby. Competitive team shaping up

I suspect a lot of the tactical kicking will come from 9 and 12 with JOC (James O'Connor) been able to do what he does best and take the line on

Philip confirming on the Aussie Rugby show he’s still heading to France and that it’s only a 1yr deal with the intention to return to Aus after. Their season finishes in July so will still be back for some domestic and all internationals next year.

No person has criticized at all, infact everyone has said its great for the squad. I’m just looking at it from a player perspective and would have exactly the same opinion at any other club, infact have voiced same beliefs at other times. I just don’t believe all 3 would be happy with the...

If the teams aren’t coming from Aus, they will have to be new entities.

No 26-27yr old should be happy playing primarily park footy all year, it does nothing for future contract prospects. It’s one of the reasons why I believe our clubs should have 20+ games a year to keep those mid/end of career guys engaged as there is enough games to go around the squad. Great...

I can see flexible contracts with those guys to be in and out of the squad with wages subsidized by their RA contracts so they have a right to call them into camp when needed.

I’m pretty sure Eloff is staying RHP was named RUPA players rep, so that would also indicate he’s staying

Yep patience is the key. Tough in the modern world

I just want the best talent out there and they can build combos from there. Aaron Smith didn’t play with Barrett or Mo’unga until international level, same with Faf and Pollard, Farrell and Young’s etc. But if you pick you have to stick. Personally would rather two guys with potential to be...

Koegelenberg is the biggest mystery of the squad list. I believe he returned to SAF during the pandemic but haven’t heard anything to suggest he’s officially left or is planning on returning. Would drastically help the lock options for next year, considering he was the preferred starter when Super Rugby...

Wonder if Ready or Kaitu’u will be looking at other options now. Both too old to be not playing regularly. Montoya obviously a class above both, so doubt he’d sign without knowledge of been the preferred option. Situations like this make it difficult for our clubs to retain players in this phase...

For the record Wilkin and Wells are 2yr deals and Hardwick 1yr

Agreed Work on Kemeny’s linking game and he can build into a Fardy type 6.

Good signings. Montoya is class. Hopefully having such a big squad will mean there is more than 8 games on the radar for next season.