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15. Matt Burke 14. Joe Roff 13. Jason Little 12. Tim Horan 11. David Campese 10. Michael Lynagh 9. Nick Farr-Jones 8. Toutai Kefu 7. George Smith 6. Willie Ofahengaue 5. John Eales 4. Rod McCall 3. Ewen McKenzie 2. Phil Kearns 1. Dan Crowley -------------------------- 16. Jeremy Paul 17. Andrew...

Completely agree. Digby's been the most consistent Wallaby back this year: tackling in the #10 channel (topped the tackle count once and finished second once), making breaks, support running, scoring tries- he shouldn't be dropped. O'Connor to the bench covering #11/#12/#14/#15.

Lets say, hypothetically, Genia or Burgess had to be replaced. IMO Giteau is a more preferable candidate than Phipps. He's played #9 for the Wallabies before, he brings 92 tests of experience and can cover #10 and #12 as well. If they couldn't be replaced (they were only out for one week) then...

The #6 usually covers these roles: - To guard the blindside off scrums/rucks - Act as a ball runner off rucks/mauls - Coming behind the backline in attack and providing support to the #10 As well, of course, clearing out and making tackles.

Yes.

Well deserved James Horwill.

Thank you Matt Giteau. Over the past couple of years a lot of people (including myself) have shown resentment towards his performances in the Green and Gold- including some intense slander after some missed goal kicks- but I think everyone will agree that he should be remembered as a stand-out...

Robinson- Fat Cat Moore- Squeaky TPN- Taf Horwill- Big Kev Pocock- Bam Bam JO'C- Bieber Mitchell- Drewster the Rooster

Polota-Nau, Moore, Fainga'a Slipper, Kepu, Alexander, Cowan Horwill, Sharpe, Simmons, Vickerman Pocock, Elsom, Palu, Samo, Higginbotham, Hodgson Genia, Burgess Cooper, Barnes Ashley-Cooper, McCabe, Fainga'a, Giteau Ioane, Mitchell, Turner Beale, O'Connor

Yep, played #6 in every game he played for the Aus Schoolboys in 2004. http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/verve/_resources/newslet04.pdf

Does your front-row come under the 'try something' banner? I'm really interested to know how the Springbok's 1-2-3 combination will look during the World Cup. I'd personally go 1. Mtawarira 2. du Plessis 3. du Plessis with Smit and CJ on the bench, but there's a plethora of combinations so you...

The way he was effortlessly dismissed by Lawrence worries me. It looked like he wasn't even listening to what he said.

http://www.worldcupweb.com/rugby/news/viewarticle.asp?id=31523 Smit's loss could be a blessing with an opportunity for Bismarck to start, but I think his leadership will be sorely missed. Steyn's injury is less serious from what I've read elsewhere. Aplon or Lambie to #15? Or will PvD continue...

Rocky's not putting enough pressure on the refs. Last night he only approached Bryce a few times, and each time it was a soft whining complaint, then he'd march back to the team with a frowny face. Needs to negotiate and stick them to the wood a bit more. Apart from that, played pretty well.

3. Stephen Moore 2. James Horwill 1. Nathan Sharpe

Agreed, but when Barnes is back I think he'll come in. Better tackling success rate, more experienced (especially RWC, stepped in for Larkham with a brilliant debut) and offers a genuine second-receiver option to relieve some of the pressure on Quade.

The Amazon.

Stephen Moore having a blinder. Always in support. I swear every time there's an offload/loose ball- in the line-out, backline or ruck- Moore's the one receiving. My pick for Wallabies MOTM.

Where's the live chat happening? I can't find it...

The biggest problem with this type of structure is burnout. I know it may sound a bit pedantic at first, but adolescent boys need as much sleep and rest as they can get. Playing a Rugby match after a 6 1/2 hour school day, not to mention after a full school week, coupled with the hormonal...