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Sorry but this is nonsense. I'd agree that after six round Donaldson and Lynagh have shown better form that Lolesio. That's not really that hard given that Lolesio has only played 3 games this season (only one of which the Brumbies lost btw). If you want to make the argument that Donaldson...

I understand your point in terms of questioning sualii's selection at 13, but i definitely think this is the kind of game where sualii could really shine. Canes tend to play a bit more unstructured and sualii's natural ability should shine in a more free flowing games. He seems to have the knack...

Canes strong favourite with the bookies and should be. Id be pleasantly shocked if the tahs managed to win this.

Surprised to see O'Donnell out of the side. Thought he's look great over the last few weeks.

I think that's where I'd be leaning too. We seem to have an abundance of good wingers and but there's not many guys really knocking down the door to fill that other centre spot. Paisami is experienced and solid but perhaps a little one dimensional. Sua'ali'i definitely has the size and physicality...

I think it mostly speaks to the strength of the como this year rather than a indictment on the drua. The blues, the defending champs are level with them on 7 points. One area i thought the drua were lacking was the breakdown. The top 7 teams on the ladder are all competing so hard and...

Potter really shone again today for the Force... he's firming as my choice for the 23 jersey for the Lions series. I dont know a lot about the guy's career. His wiki says he plays wing, FB and centre. Could he cover centre at a pinch?

I get all of that and in the perfect world we'd be adding more teams not the other way round. But there is also the reality of where the sports is in 2025 in australia. I think its much better for RA and its more conducive to building the fan base to have less teams if it means they a more...

i made a comment on this thread back before the season started to the effect that i was particularly excited for the upcoming season in light of the fact that the consolidation of the australian teams down from 5 to 4 meant theorethically better depth and a more competitive comp. The only...

Tota Yeh he really is starting to look a mature player out there..and still only 21

He seems to Seagull a bit for the tahs. Has several tries this season just by hanging out on the wing. I suspect its part of the game plan for him but not sure its helping his selection chances

Great performance from the tahs. Just looked like they wanted it more than the brumbies. Didnt look as polished as they did against the force but just out-scrapped their opposition. Still not sold on their title prospects but i reckon theyll be tough to beat at home. Thought Tupou had his best...

Should have gone with my guts and put money on the saders...i couldnt work out why the saders were underdogs with the bookies

I got them impression from the most recent comments made by Phil Waugh that when the lions series arrives RA will be instructing Schmidt to pick his best squad from any players available, including those that are leaving next year, insisting that the number 1 priority is winning the series. I...

Yeh honestly I'd probably go with Swain over Skelton to. Better work rate, plays more minutes and his lineout work is excellent

Don't get me wrong, I agree with Skelton being in the squad, but I'd be pretty surprised if he's in the run-on side for game one. Other than what he brings to maul defence, I would say a guy like Frost is superior in most other aspect of play (lineout, defence, workrate, support play, ability to...

I think BPA has looked really good for the force - has been doing a lot of the heavy lift. I would definitely give him the inside track on the number 2 spot for now based on his test experience.

I must say I've never been a big believer in the Max Jorgenson hype but he look like a world beater this season. Hooper and Uru have also caught my eye. Both should be in the frame for a bench spot against the Lions at this rate.

A lot of people on here shitting on tupou but i actually thought it was one of, if not his best performance around the park this season. Fitness is still a major issue but i thought he was pretty effective until about the 30 minute mark, as opposed to last week when he was seagulling with hands...

A few things from this game that stood out:- 1. O'Donnell was a machine. He's definitely got my attention now. 2. Tupou looks badly out of form. IMO it's quite obviously it's a direct result of his poor fitness. Hands on hips 10 minutes in, rushing out of the line to make a hit and missing...