I think when you blokes get Harrison, Hanigan, FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner), Jorg, Perese, Poreki back there will be a pretty big difference
Certainly not a good showing against the Reds however it's good time in the saddle for them before rd 1.
I'm not sure what you guys do with Gordon. I like him, seems to be a good bloke and leader however he seems to sometimes completely lose his rhythm. Also overplays his hand. I wonder if he feels like he has to create something constantly? Maybe it'll be easier for him when Harrison in back and can take some weight off his shoulders.
Currently Edmed seems to me to be more of a 12. He doesn't have that playmaker ability nor the ability to be a "general" yet. Hopefully Harrison comes back and finds his feet quickly. I think he will make a massive difference if he does.
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) was noticeably poor in the loose on the weekend. Hopefully that's due to this "warm up". All the forwards looked off the pace TBH and played well below what each of them are capable of. I think round 1 will be very different. I really like the energy Vaianu brings.
As for the 15 conundrum... how would Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) go back there? Walton doesn't look suited to it, probably better on the wing. He has had a few injuries in recent years? I remember being really impressed with him when he came into super rugby.... playing 13? What had happened to that league winger you guys recruited?
Aus rugby needs a strong Tahs so rooting for you blokes.... just not against the Reds.