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Yep heard him speaking on The Rugby Wrap pod last week... said recent stints in France & Shute Shield both impacted by Covid - was keen to play for Force if they'd have him. Said he knew Cron from U20's days but no contact yet. Not a starter but could do worse than picking up a hungry, young...

Think that's about right. I would be targeting: Prop: Tamaiti Williams 2 Row: Jake Ball Back Row: Pat Tafa & Brad Hemopo Centre: Droasese I'd also be going hard at Isaac Lucas & Billy Pollard. Wouldnt be surprised to see guys like Tizzano, Hardwick, Hoskins, Zac Holmes, Uyen, Morahan head...

I hope DC sorts out the engine room and brings some older heads in. Running out with a green list again is not good for anyone's development. I'd have the following at the top of my wish list: Emanuel Meafou Jake Ball Dave Dennis Paul Alo Emile Mehe Vailanu Probably fine to look to the best...

Given gutting of existing stocks and the dearth of top level locking talent in SS & QPR, would be a solid signing. I'm fine with o/s signings to plug a hole, but am hoping tahs can add a quality Aus eligible lock or two as well.

Decent 23 starting to shape up. Probably a 10, a lock, and a high quality winger still on my wishlist. 1. Robertson / Wagner 2. Montoya / Ready 3. Longbottom / Holmes 4. Thrush / McCauley 5. Lee-Warner 6. Anstee / Callan 7. Koteka 8. Stander 9. Cubelli 10. ? 11. ? 12. Taefu/Godwin 13...

Both good signings in context of a 30+ man squad where quality tight 5 forwards are not in abundant supply. Both players super rugby quality and coming into their best years.

Great signing. Class player in a position the force lack quality.

That would be an astute signing. International quality THP at the right age to kick on. Where'd you see that mail? I want Kremer!

Setting a public deadline just hands leverage to broadcasters.

Has also played some centre.

My starting back row for atm would be: 6. Valetini 7. Hooper 8. Wilson Jeezus I liked what Valetini brought tonight, particularly in that first half.

Optus were planning to bid pre-COVID when the 14 team Super Rugby model with SA was still part of the offering. Strategy was mainly to hurt Telstra via telco revenues and stealing Kayo/Foxtel market share).

Inside word is Optus not bidding this time unfortunately. Shame given they were serious pre-Covid.

I'd like to see them bring in an experienced lock or two to sure up the row - wouldn't be cheap but Douglas, Carter, Pyle or even Dave Dennis would be my main targets.

Interesting that NZ Head of Professional rugby is on the breakdown still stating NZ rugby's clear preference is for a TT comp even after RA have given the five or nothing ultimatum. Sounds like a min 10 team TT will happen, whether 2021 or 2022 is just a case of what Covid allows.

Big loss given the multi-year investment in his development. Comfortable with Tahs depth at 8 between Harris, Dempsey, Holloway. No idea who is going to play in the row next year with Hanigan and Simmons moving on. Though they might have looked for Tafa to fill the tight head lock role but...

Is Murray Douglas eligible to play for the Wallabies? Does a very solid job for the Brums.

Yes, suspect it's unlikely Skelton would be in the shape needed to play international rugby this year unfortunately. His form for Sarries over last couple of years has been outstanding. Has a real point of difference when in top shape, just needs to be picked as part of a balanced pack.

Kerevi, Skelton and Arnold thanks.

Agree, it probably makes sense for him on a personal level. From a super club/Aus rugby perspective, its hard to stomach the gutting of our lock depth that's happening. You could field a team of Super Rugby squad quality locks signed overseas: Timani L Dennis D Timani S Skelton W Arnold R Coleman A...