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Peter Johnson (47)
Whilst there is some good depth at backrow, there isn't much depth, Gunn is good but he didn't really stand out at a NRC level, Smith can't play every game so Gunn will really need to pick up his game.
As for blindside and number 8, well I think Timu has a big future but it's a tragedy he missed out on the NRC to re-learn his rugby union skill set, and whilst Korzcyke has the right physical frame I've only seen glimpses of him using it to his potential.
I actually think lock is the Reds strongest position, with Simmons and Douglas as a Wallabies pairing, Neville a proven Super Rugby performer and Tui and Rodda putting in very impressive NRC performances, it's going to be hard to choose who misses out in 2017.. I can't wait to see more of Tui at lock, he is a future Wallaby IMO.
Perhaps the Reds could loan Izack Rodda to the Rebels for a couple of months.
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Tui will move on next season (he has to) and IMO so will Neville. Don't think he signed on at the Reds to ride the pine behind douglas. Ironically the team where he had the best chance as a starting player this year was the Rebels.