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I thought Amatosero was huge and Tupou was harshly done by which rocked his confidence.

BPA, Koroibete & Samu added to AUNZ team. Joining Frizzel, Fakatava, Havilii, Laumape, Fusitua & Stevensen. I expect others will be waiting till after fiji test / lions squad announcement. Hope to see LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Uru, JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen), Ross & Philip added to flesh out the forwards - in a dream world with sotutu...

1. Robertson 2. Dolly 3. Hoskins 4. Swain 5. Carter 6. Prinsep 8.Harris 7.CDC 9. White 10. Donaldson 11. Pietsch 12. Stewart 13.Tomkinson 14. Kuenzle 15. Grealy 16. BPA 17. Moli 18. Tauakipulu 19. Faifua 20. Ekuasi 21. Fines 22. Burey 23. Poolman I have no idea on injuries fyi -oustide the...

The crusaders never started JOC (James O'Connor) over either of their young flyhalves, but he was always their support. The young players had their chances to lead and the experienced head was there to cover and provide impetus. I dont think anyone in QLD would (or should) have complained if JOC (James O'Connor) was 22...

once again - noone saying he didn't - but the reds considered him the 4th option - too old, invest in future etc, his experience etc not carrying any/enough value. Crusaders offered him a contract at the same time, considered him a 3rd starting option, but vital piece of their puzzle, his...

Best team in Super rugby thought he was worth it - and proved it! Guess Reds know better.

Hockings will play for Japan at the WC - Trevor Hosea might be a more reasonable option but if the Reds are looking, so will be the Force. They are losing Carter so need a 3rd decent lock but so too will the Brumbies potentially lose Neville - so could be a starting berth there ahead of Shaw...

Props is not the worst even with Gibbon and Hodgman leaving - is Faagase staying? But I'd be keeping JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen) on THP as much as possible as Nonggoor can be craptastic and until Deluttis gets goodtastic LHP: Ross, JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen) THP: Nonggoor, Deluttis Both: Faagase Developing: King & Bloomfield Though tbh I'd...

They won't be bringing in euro based players for it fairly certain - some may double up between ausnz and PI/IN and probably be some NZ, Japan based, but will give it a go with those in Australia only. (Though I hope this is not the case and we can get some more!) If nothing else, this pack and...

He can also do the Pasifika/Indigenous team as he has Samoan heritage - he may not make the wallabies but he could start vs the Lions twice. Better then most!

FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) probably the 6 in that group and the gritty Fardy style. Having him and Philip on the field together will bring some grizzled starch.

Is that the same as mine except Lonergan for White?

In a 38 squad, Paisami still gets a seat on the room, as with the versatility of JAS and Daugunu, (With Daugunu probably a starting winger atm) you don't need a ton of outside backs. 17 backs for me White Gordon Mcdermott Lynagh Lolesio Donaldson (15) JOC (James O'Connor) (12) Paisami Kerevi Ikitau Daugunu...

100% - also why IMO Kerevi needs to be in the squad, because next options are average and Kerevi is likely still above average.

and Hodgmans (barring injury)