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I'm all about this Scotty. Would be interesting to see if the wallabies "fluid structure" of ball players and ball runners would work better if the second ball player wore 15 rather than 12 (which is not to say the ball player at 12 is useless, I just prefer them to be more of the muscular...

The talk of mass changes for the french test both baffles and terrifies me. It's completely nonsensical. In most position groups our boys need time together to build combinations and confidence, not only for 2017 for the long term but so that they are honed for Ireland and England in the short...

All the players we mooted have joined the touring party including Lance so its likely our predictions will come off

Hanson > Latu. Btw heard a rumour that Chibba's jaw was cracked by one of his over eager teammates in a non-contact drill. Reportedly he was furious.

I dare say the Wallabies see AAAA as having the physical shape that Kepu does, and Robertson having the physical shape more reminiscent of Benn Robinson (the great man himself recent described the optimal shape of a LHP as short legs, long torso). On their physical attributes I think Alan...

Is he fit though?

We can manage to put out a decent team if our Barbarians boys link up with us for the game 1. Slipper 2. Ready 3. Smith 4. Carter 5. Douglas 6. Dempsey 7. McMahon 8. Houston 9. Frisby 10. Cooper 11. Koroibete 12. Godwin 13. Perese 14. Naiyaravoro 15. Kellaway 16. Latu 17. Ryan 18. Robertson...

I too forgot about Kellaway, Smith and Stirzaker. Solves a lot of problems because they can wear 15, 3 and 21 vs the French BaaBaa's meaning most of our A team can be out of the 23. I also changed my mind and think if Hooper is to have his load managed then this is the week to do it. On the...

If Skelton is punished with a few weeks and sent home I will not complain.

Surely this Wallaby team needs to have it's priorities as - Win most matches possible - Take grand slam if possible - Player welfare/management - Build depth in that order. I do not necessarily buy the theory that it better prepares us for Ireland and England to rest all of our A team. Some...

That was highly stressful. It was a very tough game and Scotland played well, probably better than many thought they would and certainly MUCH better than Wales did last week. The Wallabies obviously had much the same intent as last week but Scotland put us under enough pressure that our error...

The Flying Shithouse (TFSH) and Morahan were both very good again for the BaaBaa's. Naiyaravoro outpointed Nadolo by a good margin and in particular seems to have picked up Nem's freakish one handed offload technique. Moroccan looked dangerous with every touch.

Gee it's good that Banks is a talented finisher with a solid kicking game and we're all getting along

Real shame if we've lost Banks. If you look at the squad make up the it seems like it must have been between him and Ngamanu for the last outside back EPS contract. Hopefully they've made the right call (personally I don't think so but I've been wrong before)

The only changes I would consider making for Scotland are Genia to 9, Phipps to Bench If Pocock is out with concussion Fardy comes in (I thought he was solid last game. Competed hard a breakdown, gave away an unlucky penalty where the Welshmen retreated rather than get belted so Fards fell over...

There is no way you guys shouldn't play big T. Having the big guy to threaten on the edge can turn half breaks on the edge into tries with the ability to stand in the tackle and offload (see what nadolo was doing for the Saders). Also having him come off his wing can be a useful option to hit in...

Sharpe used to call Higgers one of the worlds best jumpers when they played together. With his athleticism and natural footballing skills Higgers has the highest ceiling of any 8 prospect available to the wallabies from 2017 there is no doubt. Whether his mind (and 30 yr old body) will allow him...

First 3 played 7's at some point. Elder 2 play(ed) Super Rugby , Tom only 7's so far. Isaac reportedly the most talented of the lot

The reds offered him 3 years full squad deal as an 18 year old a few years ago when league, 7's and force/rebels were interested. Unsurprisingly he took the best deal. He has had a shoulder recon a while ago but still may not be fit in time for 10's

That is an absolutely mind boggling decision