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I know this is controversial and people will complain and go on about it, but in my opinion it is outrageous that the worst scrummager in history is Australia's most capped prop. Australia will lose any game Al Baxter is even remotely involved in. Sorry to all those Baxter fans.
Surprised James...
People seem to be forgetting that Japan will NEVER join Super Rugby because they got their own competition that seems to have a lot more money involved. But maybe the Southern Hemisphere could have a few competitions, and have a competition similar to the Heineken Cup. The best placed teams of...
With the other countries being so far away, not only is it hard on the players but it is too expensive for all the flights. Don't include North America either, it is a southern hemisphere competition, and I for one want it to stay that way. That rules out Japan too, but it doesn't matter because...
If Ioane leaves, as I fear he might, then some Reds supporters will stop. If Quade Cooper leaves, the Reds franchise is screwed. A lot of kids idolise Quade, and without him a lot of fans are gone. Just like the Western Force are screwed since JOC (James O'Connor) left them.
fair enough i guess but i might have to agree to disagree because imo Fainga'a should still be 12. But your justification is good. Barnes was at his best his last season with the Reds in 2008. He was a lot more aggressive, and was working extremely well with Cooper. When he moved to the Waratahs...
I guess I worded that incorectly. JOC (James O'Connor) probably will play a little bit there, and possibly even on Sunday, but he won't be the main inside and probably won't play there for any big matches.
Rebels Backline 2012
The Rebels backline for 2012 is starting to take shape, and it isn't looking too bad. I want to here other people's thoughts on what it will look like and how good it will be.
9. Nick Phipps
10. Danny Cipriani?
11. Mark Gerrard
12. James O'Connor
13. Stirling...