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To'omua has an interesting haircut.

I agree with the defensive worries for the new centre pairing, but I am also pretty excited. Kerevi mainly played 12 in the NRC* and was very, very good at absorbing a number of defenders then getting an offload away. *yes, I know Super Rugby is different.

Karmichael didn't look happy about taking the points.

I don't think it's too soon to say that the Reds are definitely going to repeat the performance of 2011.

Reds scrum wins a penalty try.

JJ cms from scoring a brilliant try.

Samu's legs look pregnant.

Very true about karmichael but for a first chop in a fair while for someone who's not even an axemen, is good.

Ducky Horwill with another try. He is playing very accurately. Karmic Hall put a great ball through to Ant which created the opportunity.

Karmic Hall sharp and confident. JJ taking his chance so far too. Try to the Reds through great forward play.

Brilliant try reds orchestrated by genia

One positive at least from this game is To'omua in great form. Not afraid to get in a ruck and tough defence.

McCalman obviously moved into his path.

He set up a try for Israel Folau in his first test with a pretty nice pass.

Yeah, that's my big problem with Foley. He just doesn't seem to set off the players around him and get the most out of them. I don't think he is by any means a bad player but the things Quade brings that he doesn't are things I personally prefer in a 5/8. Quade from the Dunedin test last year...

Into the sunset?

I feel sorry for To'omua but also think that he is the type of player to fight back hard for his spot, it will only be good for him. I really like backs with great ruck technique like him.

Hearing great things about his fitness, which explains those stats. My fond memories of him playing for Reds A in 2011 still have a little warmth in them - I'd love to see him kick on next year.

The big difference I see between Cooper and Foley is that if a try is on, Cooper will generally make it happen. I've noticed that a number of times in recent games Foley has pulled an AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) with the line open for another player - a flyhalf should be the least susceptible to white-line fever. In...

Thanks Fairfax for your pathetic poisonous reporting on this issue. You managed to make News Corp look good - great achievement!