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I was speaking to somebody with a lot of reliable connections and until recently was involved in the ARU setup, and he said that Giteau will be the backup #9 ahead of Burgess. I like it, eliminates the worry of Burgess' dodgy passing in the last few pressure-some minutes of the tight matches...

For me, the make-up of this years Wallabies squad is pretty obvious. It'll be mostly the team from last year, with a few slight alterations (Horwill, TPN, Ioane in, O'Connor 12, Mitchell out etc.). I'd like to see a 5/2 split on the bench. It's worked for the Reds and with the physicality of SA...

Far out, didn't realise the extent of the Reds injury dilemma. I have to say, there's a substantial difference between: 11. Ioane 12. Harris 13. Fainga'a 14. Morahan 15. Lucas 21. Davies 22. Hynes and: 11. Shipperly 12. Tapuai 13. Chambers 14. Morahan 15. Prior 21. Jono Lance 22. Dallan Murphy

Very true, it's sad to see one of Australia's great Rugby nurseries suffer so badly in recent times. From speaking to a couple of spectators, GT's problem is their physicality, or rather lack thereof. The squad is a reasonably skilled group, but their inability to apply pressure in defence and...

Without conducting any in-depth research, I reckon QLD GPS would have the strongest side. They've produced plenty of talented internationals in both League and Union. A large proportion of Australia's Super 15 playing pool are GPS Old Boys, off the top of my head: 1. Paul Alo- Emile (BSHS) 2...

I'd pick Jackson Cail (BGS #7 and captain) over Ayala. He's a former outside centre and played some wing for the BGS 1st XV last year, so he's got the fitness, experience and skillset. He's the best tackler at BGS and his brutal, unrelenting style at the breakdown isn't appreciated as much as it...

He goes to Brisbane State High School. He played on the wing in 2009 as an Australian Schoolboy in Grade 10, but nowadays plays 13. Absolute freak.

I originally had Robinson at 7, but I felt that Higginbotham had been playing too well to miss out.

With only a couple of rounds left, I was wondering what people thought of the players so far. I think Will Genia is the form player of the competition, but in saying that there's been a plethora of excellent players across all positions and conferences. My predictions: Player of the Year...

No Terrace boys in GPS 1. Say what you like, two 70+ losses should be enough to ensure none are picked. RedandBlackAttack's post is the most stupid, biased comment I've seen on this thread. You Terrace boys do yourself no favours and lose what is already minimal credibility as intelligent posters.

When BGS were getting flogged week-in, week-out in 2008-2009, people weren't saying 'it's ok because they love the game', they were criticising them without hesitation. Don't be hypocritical.

If they lose by 73 points then there should be lots of criticising going on.

Looking forward to the Grammar 1st XV extending their so far 100% record against BBC on Sunday. They'll be out to set the record straight after a disappointing trial loss earlier this year, and after an upset victory over favourites IGS they'll be coming out firing. BGS by 17.

I'd be going for Meehan seeing as he's got form and experience. Eason could be very handy on the bench though, with extra utility value that is so valuable in a reserve halfback.

GPS 1 Prediction GPS 1: 1. Paraka- TSS 2. Ngauama- IGS 3. 4. Fattall- TSS 5. 6. Browning (c)- BSHS 7. Satui- NC 8. Timu- NC 9. Eason- ACGS 10. Davies- BGS 11. Hunt- NC 12. Laud- BGS 13. Feauai-Sautia- BSHS 14. Ioane- ACGS 15. Bowen- IGS 16. Wakely- TSS 17. 18. 19. 20. Aumua- BGS 21. 22...

Just a few things. I don't really think that State High can be considered in form when the lost convincingly to a Nudgee side who aren't even considered one of this year's favourites. I'd also like to point out that Brisbane Grammar's depth has been tested, with their first choice Flyhalf (Grant...

BGS vs IGS You can't say that Ipswich were unlucky in that game. They're one of the competition favourites, and they lost to "no chance" BGS. Grammar were even missing the 2010 Aus A Flyhalf Grant Davies, as well as Josh Birch (Aus Rugby League) and Lakehm Aiono (QLD U16). They performed...

This has been the most injuries I've seen in a long time: Rebels: Gerrard, Delve, MacDonald, Frier, Lipman, Hilgendorf, Cordingley, Vuna, Weeks Waratahs: Beale, Barnes, Polota-Nau, Fitzpatrick, Mitchell, Waugh Force: Ripia, Pocock, Inman, Bartholomeusz, Turner, Whitakker Reds: Hynes, Lucas...

If Giteau fires up, Australia will rise to the challenge.

Their 7 against Nudgee (Digger MacMillan) is also in Grade 10. Imagine how good Churchie's loose forwards will be in 2 years time! Not to mention the 6 Year 11's were in key positions: Tighthead Prop, Hooker, Second Row, Blindside Flanker, Inside Centre and Wing. With a few more on the bench...