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Incidentally I don't think either will happen, the argument just seems absurd to me. Powell and Naisarani are sure things.

Hard to argue. Which would make it a real shame to leave him out, like Powell, because Super Rugby form is irrelevant and we only want experienced test players.

They've gotta at least consider Super Rugby form to some extent. The same line of reasoning rules out any hope of Naisarani making the squad.

I can't see any way they could leave him out. Would just make a complete mockery of the selection process. No-one in their right mind would ever dream of picking Phipps over him, which means he's in regardless of what happens. Personally, I reckon he's neck and neck with Genia for the starting...

I'm a bit out of step with the consensus here. My position before the recent 3 team cull was that it wasn't nearly enough and they needed to cull 6 teams and revert to the Super 12 model that provided the basis for their success and subsequent misguided expansion. The downfall of Australia's...

I'm still having a hard time nailing down virtually any positions outside the tight 5. It's going to be an interesting task in the lead ups. Currently I'd be thinking something like: Sio Fainga'a AAA Arnold Rodda LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) Pocock Naisarani Genia Lilo Koroibete Kerevi Kuridrani Pulu Banks ??? (all...

There's been a lot of chat about White killing it this year. I assume if that's true, he's the 3rd. But I haven't been following him.

Surely Pocock plays next week. This sham has gone on long enough.

I think it's reasonable to say no-one in their right mind would ever consider Phipps over Powell now.

I dunno that Hooper or Naisarani are good things to start. One of them will but a lot depends on where Pocock is at - he could start in either of those positions. Genia must be borderline too considering his recent form and Powell and White playing well. Kerevi I'd pick but I have a feeling...

Quality conference in the end. 4th, and 4 of the bottom 5.

No one would dispute that. Brumbies 1-4 are probably the only 4 indisputable positions in the side.

They've got 1-4 pencilled in. Certainly the backrowers are all pressing strong claims - you'd think 1-2 will ultimately start. Powell's locked in the bench spot. Lilo is probably front runner for 10, TK is in, Banks you'd have to think is in, even the wingers are around the mark. It's a matter...

The single most effective selection the Wallabies could make for maximum benefit would be appointing Laurie Fisher as forwards coach. Not just for this Cup, but for the benefit of all non-Brumbies forwards over the next decade.

Don't think anyone could dispute the call - Higgers just completely lost his mind for that last minute. Wasn't expecting to be out there.

What's the record for fastest yellow?

Gee Higgers - On for 30 seconds before HT, gives away a penalty, then a penalty try.

If he's eligible, he has to be in the mix, at least for the outside back bench spot.

Banks and Lilo just about have to be there by default.

At this point, Cheika must be thinking we just start with the Brumbies 22 and tinker with maybe 2-3 spots. The other 3 sides are beyond abysmal, with no real positives to speak of at all.