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I dunno about Beale at 10. I think simply swapping Christian and JOC (James O'Connor) would make a huge difference, with minimum disruption to game plan and training etc. If Horwill goes I will be really sad. He genuinely deserves to play that last game, not just because we need him, but because he has busted...

Link seems pretty handy with the gameplans. I know it's a pipe dream but if we could get him in as an assistant coach for the WC I would be beside myself.

This is true, however Taps has impressed me much more than either of those two players did in their first year. Anyway, time shall tell and it will be excditing watching it all unfold.

It's a shame he is behind so many great players at the Reds. Would hate to see him lose game time because there are simply too many other options at inside centre. Mike Harris and Faianga etc

I think this guy is underrated. I thought he did really well when he came on for the Reds. I wasn't really expecting it, but thought he was a chance for the world cup squad. Going too far? Maybe, but I'm surprised no one has been talking about him. He impressed me almost every time he got the...

Not a very positive impact that's for sure. Forwards were not as dominant and Phipps obvisouly not as good either.

Totally agree. Whilst I thought we did well in attack, I think we looked a little vulnerable in defence at times. McCabe played well and I think will make the 12 jersey his own given a bit more time. Forwards need to go to ground and not try and force those last minute passes. That's why they...

Yes, I agree we should bring back rucking. EVERY game there are players on the wrong side of the ruck.

If you read my original post that started the thread I mentioned that the ARU announced this at a recent coaches meeting. My brother is a coach and was attending when this announcement was made. It will be 'officially' announced after the world cup.

Guys, I'm not sure if you are all aware, but the IRB has ALREADY decided to remove the hit. The northern hemisphere was just as annoyed at the scrum resets as the south were. They even had clocks that appeared and counted the time taken during scrums to reinforce the idea it needed to be fixed...

Agreed. If we could get the scrums to half the speed shown in those clips it would be a huge step forward. Man, Poidevin was everywhere.

Loving the Argies jerseys! Anyone know where I can buy one?

Hmmm, I dont really like it. I would have preffered something that said more about the history between the three nations.

Screw Hugh Jackman, get Wolverine in there!

Oh man, that looks TERRIBLE.

I am a fan of the hit, and I agree that it is a good spectacle and great for promoting the game. But I have to say, that if removing the hit, returns the scrums to a situation where it really is a battle between the two hookers and the props, I think we will get more tight heads, I think...

And are you happy with it now going back to the old ways or do you think it would be better left alone? I wonder if we can find some footage on youtube of the old scrums, that would be good.

The Scrum Solution As a new member to this board, I am sorry if this topic has come up before, but I was recently talking to my brother who coaches a Jnr rugby team, and he mentioned that at a coaches meeting they were all told by "an ARU guy" that as of next year the 'hit' would be removed...