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I felt some of the replacements were better, tougher and held their own up front. I’m sure there will be some tinkering. It was annoying that they kicked away possession a lot in the first half. I think the fullback was guilty a few times, but then got some nice little kicks in behind to turn...

Was Barret the LH who started? He was getting served up in the scrum. His replacement was excellent. Ref allowed the Georgians to be metres offside for 3/4 of the game and thats why their ‘line’ speed looked so good early. Looked as though the props leg collapsed just above the ankle when he...

If Beale was playing club footy it’s unlikely he will be in the 23 next week. Sad for him. Hope he heals quickly. We have Wright and Kellaway as 15s in the squad and several options at 12. I would add Kuenzle if there is a spot.

And Kailea, Nongoor and Bell. Any young props that come through. I’m certain that he will shore up the scrum if not make it a bit of a weapon. AAA and Slipper or Hodgman starting.

I think he is going to be the key. This bloke is the best scrum coach on the planet. I think Tupou, Kailea and any other youngish props in the squad this year will take huge steps forward in technique, as will our scrum in general.

Agree. Looking at our locking options locally there is not a lot of experience. I would take a few of them ahead of the Arnolds for sure. Richie is looking decent over there this year.

Not the saviours but definitely a few blokes that could add a little spine. Right now Skelton, Koreibete, The Arnolds(although they might be past it) and maybe Scotty Sio due to lack of props. There are no “saviours” but with Super Rugby collapsing on itself slowly but surely, soon we will have a model...

I’d guess that this is coming faster than most think. The policy for the RC will be interesting and with a view to the Lions series next year I think we will go full Saffa.

Kuenzle is a utility and I would also have gone with him. Daugunu earned his spot. 12 is where we really lack depth. Both KB (Kurtley Beale) and Kuenzle can play there Among other positions.

60% sounds golden to me. I’d take that in 2024 and beyond. I agree that Beale is not the answer but no doubt Schmidt wants to put a little experience in the squad. We are lacking experience in the second row at hooker and in the backs in general. Slipper and AAA in the forwards and White and...

My bet is Lancaster to join Wright and Kellaway in the back 3 with Flook on the bench.

And still young enough to have great potential also at 13 and 15. Has a huge boot!

No way Canham is looked at as a 6. If you want a tall hybrid type player then surely Hooper/Frost/LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)/Cale fill that spot before him. Canham is worthy of a squad spot and maybe a run against Georgia. He's a lock for the future no doubt. If the plan is to bring in Skelton for the RC then likely...

MK as a running back maybe?

What position would Petaia play in NFL? His shortcomings as rugby player would be multiplied in the game. Ball security and his habitual falling to injury. Are there any teams seriously looking at him outside of his apparent willingness to give american football a shot? With the Rebels folding...

Word is that he was offered a spot at the Tahs but wanted to go back to Qld. A lot of other Rebels are going to also jump across or go OS. We need to make room for the Oz ones and those who qualify soon in other squads by giving up the places of foreign players under contract who are not...

It’s very hard to have any faith in RA or the NSWRU. Impossible. RA needs to move out of Sydney, maybe to the ACT and completely restructure. Not an old boys reshuffle but a professional restructure with the future of an inclusive game in Australia at its core. Don’t hold your breath. Rebels...

Reds 9 and 10 were under enormous pressure from the kick off. No doubt the game plan for the Chiefs. Both Tate and more so Lynagh committed and showed a lot of heart but the Reds forwards were just steamrolled in the first half. Not much Tate could do about that.

All for cynical play. Thats his go. Slows down his team. Should have played for England in the 90s.

There was a comment by the author on the initial Roar story announcing the train on squad stating it was later confirmed that Holloway was not included In the squad.