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Some fine points Orange Peeler, however, it all comes down to what the ARU is actually using the National Academy for. If it is meant to provide immediate depth for the Super Rugby franchises then I suppose more emphasis should be placed on finding those closer 'physically and mentally closer...

Sounds promising. Articles such as these are usually peppered with the usual jargon of 110%, KPI's and taking everything 'one game at a time'. The more I see of Jake White, the more I'm glad he's contributing to Australian Rugby.

This is sad news. While neither is a first choice wallaby nor an up and coming prospect who could one day be world-class, these are exactly the type of players that Australia needs to keep. They provide depth to Aus rugby and are instrumental in ensuring that younger players with potential are...

I'm in. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm in. Did anyone else notice how sneaky those fox sports people are? Leaving all those players who no longer play in the list for the naive and unwitting to choose. Very sneaky indeed. Just off the top of my head I saw Matt Dunning, Tim...

Lee, Your observations are, as always, much appreciated. Will Skelton is listed as being in the playing squad. Did he play?

As far as I can tell, assuming Speight has one wing spot sewn up, it looks like Mogg will battle it out with Sitauti and Tomane for the right to start the season on the other wing.

Thanks Bruce, LG and Sonny. I'm glad to hear that young David is a real prospect. I will endeavour to keep an eye out, and might even make an effort to get to the game in person instead of relying on second hand accounts (as good as they are).

It can work, although I agree that it will be a nightmare. The SARU could guarantee all current playing contracts. I imagine that the better (and more highly paid) players would be snapped up by other teams, meaning only a small number of contracts (those players unable to secure a contract...

I'm pretty sure in leagues that have relegation the norm is for player's to simply have clauses in their playing contracts that allow them to walk away in the event of relegation, but I agree with all you've said concerning the SARU

I don't know much about David Hickey, hopefully you can enlighten me Bruce. I see he's listed at 8 for the game, but his physical size at 183 cm and 96 kg seems too small for him to play 8 at any higher level. From your description it sounds like their is a lot of fight in the dog, but even...

It is looking increasingly likely that SANZAR will not accept a sixth SA team into Super Rugby and so you would think a sizeable amount of players from the 'relegated' team would become available for the Kings to contract. It almost sounds like a rebranding/relocation exercise. My point is...

Heard he's at 7 again.

Is he even available? I know he's 'retired' from Scotland duty with immediate effect, but surely he still has the rest of his contract with the Cardiff Blues to see out.

There are pros and cons to everything. It's part of what makes Rugby and the changing tactics and patterns of play so interesting to dissect on forums such as these. By playing Gill and Robinson at 6 and 7, what you gain at the breakdown, you'll probably lose somewhere else. Maybe the...

Looks like Grant may not be back in time for the start of the season...

A little more from the established media

... and let me join the chorus of thanks for your efforts Lee.

What level would you equate it with Lee? It sounds like this trial may have even been a level below club rugby. Not many doubt his ability to dominate (or at least look good) at club rugby level... it's just whether he can do the same at Super level.

and this...