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Change tack somewhat (although still iinvolving Lynagh) just listening to the Between Two Posts interview with Jorgenson reminded me he is only 20. Sua’ali’i only 21 & Lynagh 22. All of them had some mistakes in them but hopefully a good foundation for our backline to go into the next couple of...

I’m going to move on from the nepotism discussion - other than to say some of the comments, IMO, have pretty clearly inferred Lynagh wouldn’t be in the Wallabies if he wasn’t Michael’s son. I think scrutiny of performance is fine. But there also needs to be context with regards to selection...

Serous question - selecting at what level? Who you know opens doors in every single industry. Rugby is clearly the same. I don’t doubt Sam Cordingley wasn’t running the rule over every young 10 playing in the UK. I don’t doubt that through junior ranks sone kids aren’t benefiting from being...

Of course there was particular interest in him because of his name and the connection with the Reds. And also the fact that Michael was his dad was no doubt a big factor in him wanting to play for the Wallabies so being willing to travel across the World and come here. But are you honestly...

You think Lynagh is getting limited criticism? Strange - cause there is plenty of it both on here and everywhere else. Go back and read last weeks posts. Lolesio copped plenty too - a decent amount over the top. I haven’t personally seen as much on Donaldson but I put that down simply to him...

In Joe’s press conference he does seem to imply that there may be some injury concerns with the starting props which is why he took them off at half time.

Can’t we do both???

No need for that sort of violence. Just take his head off in a break down clearance. Won’t even warrant a penalty ;)

Just looking at it he seems to be retreating quickly to get onside as the ball comes and, at that point, is caught a bit. He does come forward but then tries to balance to make a good shot. I think a decent amount of credit needs to go to Keenan for having good enough speed and footwork to get...

I think the problem with bringing him straight in is that he then didnt get to play in the First Nations & Pasifika team. Listening to Schmidt it sounds like one of the concerns was his lack of match fitness coming back from injury. If you add him into a match day 23 at the same time as...

You’re probably right. It’s not like the Lions had many experienced test players in their squad capable of regaining composure and taking back the momentum of the game themselves.

As a Reds fan I’ve always enjoyed watching Salakai-Loto at his best but I feel like he’s been consistently inconsistent. At his best he is Courtney Lawes like, but he could be quite at times and both his body height & discipline could be problematic. I was okay with him being left out...

I’m still not convinced on bringing in Tupou. He’s a shadow of his former self. I think Robertson did better than he is being given credit for and didn’t get any love from the refs - pretty sure that’ll get lots of attention in the Wallabies post game review with the refs. Salakai-Loti has...

It will be a far less disruptive changeover then the last 3 thought - and, hopefully, with a much more developed core playing group than the last 3 as well.

Sadly the first thing that makes me think of is the English cricket team. I do think we have a genuine cause to be miffed with that decision - and I would like whatever small satisfaction might come from a WR (World Rugby) apology. I don’t expect to get it though - more likely another social media clip from...