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Depends if To'omua is free, but I’d go Hodge and bring English into 13. I’d play the best possible team for the next 3 games and then against the Crusaders away I’d rest a bunch of players at once. Given Quade has a week off next week play the following team in that fixture Gibbon Uelese (needs...

They would of played a game less than most of the teams, so positioned in a good spot. I’m still maintaining 2 Aussie teams will make the finals. Brumbies have a nice run in and should win the majority of their games, Rebels have 3 very winnable games at home and a trip to Japan (win 3 of these...

Goddard would be kept close by as half back the hardest spot to fill. I don’t think it’s a bad thing having the players over there. I wouldn’t think it’d have too much of an impact on the local league minus a handful of disgruntled people. But it’s a positive for the players development and...

I’ve headed out early for a few beers pregame. Can confirm it’s wet, cold and windy

Those interested in what’s happening with the squad and fringe members, there is several named in SS this week. Tuipulotu, Dunbar, Uelese, Ratu Be nice if the club could keep us updated on this, unless it’s a touchy issue with the local sides

There is a nice article on rugby in Geelong on Rugby.com.au today. There is some good things happening in Vic participation wise. Should get a real benefit from that in a few years time. We already already seeing a portion of the squad been genuine Vic products...

I haven’t heard anything about Quade. On the Scott issue with the Storm, he got dropped weeks ago (well before this suggested incident so I’d say it’s fake) and the Storm are saying it’s purely form related, although papers say he’s been having issues off field over a recent break up. Papers...

We should retain half of the unsigned ones. There is a few that will be weighing up a move elsewhere as the club looks to push through some young talent. Someone like Ruru I think might be interested in a more regular gig than playing second fiddle and Goddard sniffing around, although wouldn’t...

DHP has signed till 2021 https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/coupler.foxsports.com.au/api/v1/article/amp/rugby/super-rugby/locked-in-rebels-captain-dane-haylettpetty-resigns-with-super-rugby-franchise-until-2021/news-story/b4d40004851ea5bc272a0e8a52f9ef25 Hosea is 2021 as well. I’ll try and find...

Dual contract explains the Will Miller situation more clearly

Good to see one of my all time fav Rebels Jordy Reid named in the English Championship team of the year

If anyone wondering why no Tom English, he has a calf niggle.

I can tell you now, there is several Rebels players on a lot less than perceived. Luke Jones for instance is on the minimum, he wanted to return to Melbourne and has the World Cup in mind. Next year, it’ll be a different situation. Rangi is one of the lowest paid hookers in Australia, his...

I’m surprised we haven’t tried. Considering the bing push we tried for the women’s wc, the success of our women’s team, the competition for players and the cheapness with comparison to other World Cup events, etc. I’m biased but it’d be a 3 day sell out if it came to Melbourne, Perth I’m sure...

Yeh, he’s an experienced pro as well, so training wise you know he’s going to bring the required intensity and able to probably offer feedback. I can’t remember his name, but a former NZ7s guy has been with the squad lately, but already left.

Some very interesting parties World Rugby has indicated that are wanting to potentially host the 7s World Cup. The list given is Argentina, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Qatar, Scotland, South Africa and Tunisia. Formal bids are required in July with the winner...

A couple of things to note The rebels have agreed to sign a pledge to say no to any sports betting sponsorship. Kudos to the club for this Jordan Uelese’s younger brother (Junior) has returned to Australia after finishing his last couple of years at school, he’s been involved with the club in...

Whoever gets ‘rested’ this week, will go a long way to seeing who wins. Kerevi is still due a rest game or two, i can’t see it been a home game so leaves the few away games left. Quade is due a rest, so is Luke Jones and Naisarani all have been involved in the recent wallabies camp so will be...

You’re probably right, however that will again correct itself with the weaker parties slowly fading out once the market completely adjusts and you will end up with only 1-2 providers with all the content.

The KISS principal generally works best in business, this applies to rugby competitions as well. Including SA ignores this just like it does in Super Rugby. Let’s keep the layouts of the competition simple.