Rebels 2012

Revolver is far too cultured. I believe it was Boutique. Greville Street's own little slice of the gold coast.

Weeks could be out for the season, I've started a thread for the Brumbies: http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/brumbies-vs-rebels-rnd-8-super-rugby-2012.10522/

Ahh Boutique, where the private school girls go to annoy Daddy, and the private school guys can't get in for shit.

I think the article may be referring to the rippers ("several poles") unless I've read too much into nothing.

That would rule out Revs and certainly Boutique. Speaking of which I think you'd have to be crazy to think Boutique, an establishment full of wankers chucking cash around, is as seedy as Revs, one of the only 24 hour establishments in Melb.

Either way I don't think this little tidbit is even insinuating a controversy.. just saying they go there. Sounds like a non-event.

Looks like we need a TH prop, ASAP: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo.rseas-for-a-prop/story-e6frg7o6-1226322329665

Telling sign when you call up Greg Somerville.

Couldn't find any notable war horses in Japan. Guess it's Europe we go.

Are there NO THPs in Australian club rugby worthy of an opportunity with the Rebels?

Aforementioned culture, ha ha. Such a colourful place, amazing that it still exists in Australia really. Very European.

http://www.theage.com.au/national/psychiatrist-takes-revolver-to-court-20090918-ftuv.html

I don't understand why the Rebels can't put Eddie A on the bench and switch Henderson to tighthead if Blake gets injured. I'm pretty sure that Henderson has played at 3 at the Brumbies earlier in his career. He's definitely played there for the Canberra Vikings in the past.


Either way, I agree with Nuci, the Rebels should have to demonstrate that there isn't any Oz talent around. I don't think this is the case; Ofa Fainga’anuku, Ruan Smith, Troy Tariki, Ben Coutts & Cruze Ah-Nau come to mind.

Troy Tariki i assume was meant to be Troy Takiari. I assume his rugby days are behind him?

What other props are in the Australian teams' EPS?

Technically, the Rebels could apply to the other teams and the ARU to pinch one of their EPS props?

Thankfully, the Brumbies have already capped 4/5 of their EPS players.

Also Kevin Davis in in our EPS stable. He is the bloke who has played U20s for the English. Not sure if he is LH or TH though

Brumbies have lent Jono Owen to the Rebels..

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...p-prop-up-rebels/story-e6frg7o6-1226325298068

I like Jono Owen, hopefully this turns into what Charles was at the Force.

Upon actually reading the article it seems less like a "lend" and more like the Brums have cut Jono and he agreed because the Rebs have signed him on the short term.

Good call all parties concerned; the Rebs need a prop, the Brums have the depth and are not interested in Jono anymore (who is at LEAST a good Super level bench player), and Jono gets a chance to further his career.

He has potential, he ripped it up for Counties in the 2010 NZ Cup.

Give Eddie A a start, Club rugby for the last 2 years Manly's scrum has dominated all others, and gave Uni a solid push last year in the semi's when they had a Super 15 pack.

Yeah, it looks like it was the beginning of the end for Owen and Jerry at the Brumbies anyways, particularly with the likes of Murphy and Sio overtaking them in the pecking order.