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I think you'll find that there are 4 locks - probably at the expense of one of your backs (19 forwards, 14 backs). Unless, of course, Eddie wants to play Holloway / Hanigan / Leota at lock in an emergency - which I don't think will be the case.

Attitudes like this are why the Kiwis live rent free in our heads. How on earth is Eddie able to motivate a group of players to win the RWC let alone beat the Kiwis if he can't talk about it?

I suspect that we'll need to take 6 props in the RWC squad. As already forecast by Eddie, HIA will be a significant issue come RWC time. The squad will need to deal with plan B's and redundancies. As such, we will need 3 LHP and 3 THP. If we head to the RWC with 5 props (say 2 LHP and 3 THP as...

He's still going about his work with the energy that has become synonymous with Hooper... he's just not being as effective. Falling off tackles, getting blown away at breakdowns. Getting knocked back when attacking the line.

The marketing pigeon is now a selector?

Agreed. The tight 5 for the April camp is certainly the weakest component of the team. Gibbon, Talakai and Neville are all workmanlike toilers but not world beaters. L Wright or Wilkin may be able to muscle into the frame at the expense of McReight depending on what Eddie wants from his...

Following your lead, here is my 34 man squad comprised of fit / healthy with no overseas picks for the April camp: Hookers (3): Porecki, Latu, Lonergan Props (6): Slipper, Gibbon, Robertson, Alaalaatoa, Talakai, Fa’amausili Second Row (4): Frost, Neville, Swain, Holloway Backrow (6): Valetini...