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Watching the test, I thought: We're playing good rugby, we just don't have linebreaking ability. When we get QC (Quade Cooper) and KB (Kurtley Beale) back, we'll solve that problem. I still think the same thing. Good structure plus linebreaking ability will lead to points. I think Deans and his cohorts know that too. I...

That also seems a legitimate question Bruce. Are you able to answer it?

Thanks Bruce. That is a worthy response in the circumstances.

Bruce it would be helpful if you could explain why Uni was under represented in the Sydney Country game. This isn't an attack, but a request for an explanation which will allow us all to be more informed about the situation.

JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 is like Giteau at 10. Their options are limited to using feet and speed to wrong foot the defence. Both score a lot of tries themselves at 10 from individual skills. KB (Kurtley Beale) and QC (Quade Cooper) are better at making the ball do the work. When they score tries from 10 it is more likely to be through...

It's all about the Sea Eagles up that way.

I agree with that. But I do think there is a difference between the two incidents. Probably the key (and I accept much of what I put in there is subject but that is how humans operate) is that SBW did his face rub as part of a tackle. QC (Quade Cooper) ran from the other side of the ruck to push RM in the head...

I'm sure you know this, but it's about speed of response more than knowledge.

Irrespective of our views, the Wallaby selectors will choose one soon. In any event, we should count ourselves lucky that we move from Poido to David Wilson to George Smith (and Phil Waugh and David Croft) to Pocock with Hooper and Gill snapping at his heels. There aren't many nations who have...

Hang on: McCaw - highly respect AB captain and multiple IRB player of the year winner with, at the time, close to 100 caps to his name and widely regarded as a good bloke; Cooper - show pony Wallaby still to make his mark as a top class international player (with the jury out as to whether...

I saw on the Good Wife recently (a good show if anyone hasn't seen it) that players in ice hockey fake their responses to the early season tests so they can make it back on the field faster when they're tested after an actual injury.

A lot of new names in there. Be interesting to see the Boks squad as well. It might be a relatively even Four Nations (forget its name).

This is a battle which has been fought for as long as humans have had opinions. A classic battle between Optimism and Pessimism.

Yes, it was and I apologise to RH.

That is sad news for a proud club who have traditionally been very strong in colts.

It is, in my opinion, the ultimate irony that you have "Happy" in your name. It strikes me that "Bitter Red" might be more appropriate. Do you ever post without whining?

In fact IS, in the key positions, there was virtually no change in personnel during their glory years. It's very different replacing a winger than a 2, 8, 9, 10 or 15.

Their contracts make it impossible for them to leave prior to 30 years or unless that condition is waived. There are also sign on fees which are adjustable at the discretion of the Front Row Farm.

I have to admit to losing focus in Argentina. The breeders I gave most attention would not have made suitable dams for the Front Row Farm. None of my sires were interested in the Georgian breeders.

fat prop is right. Even at first grade level in Sydney, coaches manage squads through the use of needles, reduced training etc to ensure their best players play on the weekend. Sometimes that means playing injured for most of a season. It's been happening for decades. In terms of the AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)...