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I think you're right and that would only be improved if we partnered Lonergan with Carter in the halves combination. Fast and accurate service to the main playmaker could do wonders for our backline attack.

One man down to a YC, and even if it wasn't pretty, the idea should have been to retain possession which they had been doing effectively if not threateningly.

There's an interesting discussion between Jamie Roberts and Nigel Owens on Rugbypass dissecting the box kicks from both the Wallabies and England from last week's game. According to them, England set a ring of three or more players around the oppositions catcher and have one jumper contesting...

Ke Kellaway again as our goal kicker when Gordon x 2 come onto the ground? LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) partnered with Skelton leaves us extremely undermanned at lineout time. Frost to start with Skelton, and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) off the bench, provided, of course, that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is fit to play.

You mean that Len hasn't received proper coaching in his time at the Brumbies? In a time where he is now acknowledged to be one of the world's premier No 13s? And in a time where we play him at 12 to accommodate a rather second rate Player still trying to learn how to play rugby? If you're...

I thought I heard the ref say that Tupou asserted too much pressure on the Italy LHP forcing him to go to ground. If I heard that correctly, then it would have to be the most ridiculous explanation of a penalty probably in the history of the game.

You missed the aimless box kick by Jake Gordon that gifted possession back to Italy, and from which they scored that try a few phases later. Prior to that, the Wallabies had been going nowhere with ball in hand but they had the ball and didn't look like losing it until that brainless kick.

I'm starting to wonder if our game plan of kicking first, especially early in a game, is leading to the penalty count going against the Wallabies. It's probably true that defences are penalised more than sides in possession. We have been heavily penalised in first halves when we constantly kick...

A few players who were not up to scratch tonight, including Jake Gordon, Harry Wilson and Harry Potter. Kellaway's missed tackle on Lynagh was also very poor and ultimately contributed to the loss.

Jake Gordon with a very poor box kick when the team is down a man. A few phases later Italy score to take the lead.

Half time score Wallabies 12, Italy 9. A tight game with Wallabies showing more intent in attack than in recent games. Carter Gordon having a very good return to the team. Italy still well in it.

No need to hold your breath Tom. Meredith very clearly answered your concerns about him against Hong Kong China tonight. Recommend you read the posts about the game on this thread and the game blog on the Brumbies website. None of the No 10s playing elsewhere in Aus has ever shown the game...

Austin Anderson made an excellent fist of fullback in tonights game in HK. I think he's well and truly in the mix for that spot until Tom Wright returns. Others who impressed against HK were : Hookers, Chris Mickelson and Lipina Ata both had really strong games. Both hookers nailed their...

Final score 31 - 63. Solid second half from the Brumbies. Meredith with a try and 9 from 9 off the tee in a dominant display.

Kadin Pritchard