Rebels 2014
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I would pick Smith in a heartbeat.
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This would be a good signing!
http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...lub-is-relegated/story-fndptz3t-1226923069906
http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...lub-is-relegated/story-fndptz3t-1226923069906
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Dick Tooth (41)
Overrated flake who's okay at a few positions and good at none. Barnes over him in a heartbeat.
The fact they are chasing Hook perhaps indicates the deal with Barnes is taking far too long to close or on shaky ground. Dunno if the Rebels are hanging out to see if Tamati re-signs as that may have an impact on decision making. As much as i'd like to Re-sign Tamati, we can't wait forever. The Reds will be on a massive spending spree over the next few months and we may miss our window if we don't seal the deal.
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Dick Tooth (41)
I wouldn't have Hook starting over anyone we've currently got. Next year if Ellison goes put English or Kingston to centre and give Veainu a proper run on the wing. We'll be fine. We really, really, don't need a utility back.
Gus Roberts?
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Dick Tooth (41)
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I've been trying to forget about him. I reckon he gets cut at the end of the year. Sure he's a nice guy, but he's just not up to Soup rugby at the moment. He's exactly the sort of player who needs the NRC.
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Hook is a very good player in my eyes. I would take him at the Red if QC (Quade Cooper) was injured.
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Steve Williams (59)
Obviously Barnes is number one, but if we're going after a NH fly half, I'd prefer to go chasing Dan Parks.
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Greg Davis (50)
I may have jumped the gun and got my Welshmen mixed up. I suspect I was thinking of Mike Phillips and his documented issues with the bottle, and added a touch of Gavin Henson and his team-first ethos.
Apologies to James Hook's mum for my unwarranted attack on her son.
That said he'd be below Barnes and Harris in the pecking order, particularly given he'd be a constrained signing as an import.
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John Eales (66)
Neville is one of the big improvers in Super Rugby this year. I wrote of him earlier that if you are built like Tarzan, you have to play like Tarzan, not Jane or Cheetah. (Younger folks can Google these names.)
I don't know why Hugh Pyle was down on effectiveness so much that McGahan decided to make the switch but it has electified Neville. Remember seeing the Rebel's bench earlier in the seson and seeing his glum face?
No more.
If they chose a squad of 40 as they usually do at the start for opposed sessions and looking at new blokes, a lot of guys will make it.
Jones is a real chance to even go further: into a matchday team; and if there is anything wrong with Fardy, he will be.
There could be a big change in the Wallabies' props roster this year. The Tahs guys are not exactly killing them at scrum time: they even have trouble getting the timing of their push right.
Cheika coaches the scrums and I think he should sack himself. But, this is a Rebels' thread and I digress.
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Ward Prentice (10)
McMahon will be a great player in the future but to even mention his name for a spot in the Wobs squad is crazy!
Shits me how they tease like that
Current speculation is Woody. Jones, Lorenzo have also been mentioned. Think Luke is already signed-up until end of 2015.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
Fingers crossed for Woodward then, I know the Canes are chasing him too but he's almost guaranteed to do better over here than be stuck behind Smith, Dagg and Piatau.
Who else is up at the end of this year and is 'popular'? Weeks, Ellison?
Who else is up at the end of this year and is 'popular'? Weeks, Ellison?
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