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3. Bobby V 2. Wright 1. Faessler

Unfortunately, I think Slips time has come. He's been a great servant for the Wallabies, but came on for a scrum and was immediately penalised. Let him lead the young ones around in Aus XV and look to the next generation for the bench.

3. Ikitau 2. Bell 1. Valetini

Forget the glory days of the 80s & 90s, I'd even love some of that 00s or 10s talent! Which current player is better than their counterpart from the 2015 RWC starting final team? Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, Bernard Foley, Will Genia, David...

We need a larger 'point of difference' on the wing. Toole stands out with his speed. Kellaway, for whatever reason, isn't currently at his best. Our wingers need to demand the ball, regardless of conditions. Would Mitchell, Ioane, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or even Nawaqanitawase be content to park themselves on...

There's a reason- all four were pretty terrible.

I don't disagree. It's just that there is not anyone obviously better.

3. Ikitau 2. Bobby BV 1. Bell

Definitely agreed, but not enough of them are playing union. How long since we've had a stable team, with multiple contenders in their positions for a World XV? 2015? At a stretch? 9 & 10 still huge problems for us. Gotta trust Schmidt & the process, but it's tough!

So good to see.

So anyway, I suspect a huge amount of the Rugby Union fanbase already has Stan, and for an extra $10 a month, this is an amazing deal. The new commentary team looks great. Ransome and Hoiles would have been great, but Ransome is at the ABC and Hoiles will be coaching in the US. I'm more excited...

And Hoops has been named captain. No surprises there. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/michael-hooper-confirmed-as-new-wallabies-captain-after-stephen-moore-retirement-20170802-gxnl5h.html

That was beautiful.

3. McMahon 2. Mitchell 1. Phipps

For anyone wondering how Mitchell and Gits have been going at Toulon- here's a highlight reel posted by the club's twitter. Mitchell seems to have lost a bit of pace, but gained strength. I'd expect both to be in the A XV, especially after Speight, Horne & Tomane's lackluster showing...