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Just watched Italy vs Wales - kudos to Italy; back to back wins in 6N in Rome, and a new low for Wales. Wales kick / chase so repetitive and poor execution - Wales drop to 12th in the Rankings.

Decent revenue for an U20s Match.

Watching ENG vs FRA U20s (20 -10 To Eng after 75) at The Rec (Bath) and the stadium looks full - not sure if the game is free entry. Amazing crowd numbers, and great TV coverage on BBC iPlayer. England wrap up the game with a breakaway try in 82nd minute.

Nothing official - so far hearing Italy evaluating hosting the (current format) Championship in 2025 while 2026 goes to 16 teams. The Trophy evolves to a new 'Cross Border' format in 2026. I heard that APAC U20s Tier 2 Nations are organising European Tours for 2025 to keep their players engaged.

Many of them have silent benefactors - it's what we need more of here.

Japan League One quite likely for some I imagine.

Good for some back row and some backs. Not ideal for development of our props and 2nd rows. But I get your point.

Yes - Reimer won the #7 battle today, hands down.

Good review - interested to read other thoughts. I can't see Gamble starting at #7 for long once Adamson gets used to Super Rugby.

Well - yes it was a trial - a draw was fair. Brumbies 2nd string side very impressive against a very strong Waratahs side - shame we didn't get to see JAS. Adamson the new #7 looked good when he came on at half-time; very active and mobile. TT caused a lot of trouble in the scrum when he came...

Oh dear - nil points!

One to talk about for the Uni Students - the day I played against a team of Wallabies.

A game vs Academy players and University Students - not sure what to unpick from a score like that.

Yes - it is all about the planning - Bristol using their strongest side in the Premiership Cup on Sat, so tonight's Red's game is vs Academy and Uni Students. Let's hope no injuries from this.

Agreed - but watch out for Pollard; one for the near future.

Tigers wanted him to stay. Cheika's decision - so the article states.

That's very true - NH play so many more games than us; one of the differentiators in standards imho - timing of the tour over the 6N period is certainly questionable.

And the Premiership Cup on the day after (Saturday).

Wallabies bound?

Fifty plus point win for Reds expected. Shame Bristol have a tough fixtures schedule this weekend. That said - this is the benefit of English Club Rugby having 10 (this season) teams - plenty of scope to give up and coming players a chance to shine, rather than our boys holding tackle bags in...