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Oh-oh spaghettio This fixture always ends in tears for us Force fans. The prevailing wisdom is that the Canes coming back from SA should be a little bit bashed up and we might sneak an ambush win. But it never seems to play out that way, and is probably less likely this time since SA teams...

Quick question related to the Where to For Super Rugby thread. Plenty of people have mentioned that they'd be willing to see Aus withdraw from Super Rugby and build the game up again. I'd propose that the ARU state their intention to not compete in Super Rugby post this broadcast deal in 2020...

3. Timani 2. Coleman 1. Arnold

So it feels like this years TDF has snuck up on us a bit in a crowded sporting market. Great sprint finish yesterday and nice to see Cavendish get his yellow jersey. What are thoughts on GC winner? I'm hoping it's not a procession for Froome, and Quintana or Contador can push him all the way...

The time has come. With a winning percentage of 29% including the anomaly season in 2014 with 9 wins, the start of season 2016 proves comprehensively that Michael Foley does not have the skills to recruit, train and coach a side to win at this level. With some genius having signed up Foley till...

Aaaaargh, just when the Force look like they have found some attacking chutzpah for the first time in 5 years, the bloke who is probably largely responsible for it tears a tit muscle. With Jono Lance out for the season (haven't yet seen this confirmed from the Force?), we'll finally see how deep...

Expanding on a post from Teach http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/bledisloe-1-aus-v-nzl-anz-stadium-sydney-august-8th.15807/page-19#post-770431 I've previously rejected the notion that the Wallabies should complete their own pre game war dance/ritual because it seemed to be...

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Rightio, keen to see what everyone else is thinking in regards to results and other possible happenings. My prediction for winner is Tahs beating a kiwi team. I know with a new coach it shouldn't be the Canes, but for some reason with Barrett and Smith the halves pairing I just have a feeling...

Be interesting to see how this goes down on the day. Can't say the Scots ever lack courage. There is so much more on the line for them than Australia who already have our own currency, government and financial systems, yet they have the Yes nose ahead in the Scotland two weeks out from the...

Rightio, moving forward in a positive frame of mind. The positives being the Wallabies were able to turn it on and score the points when they had to and the team post match looked quite upbeat about the win. I think the scare they received will help them not take this game lightly, like they...

Rightio, time for the Force to get back on track. This game is a must win if the Force hope to make the finals. Bulls have been bashed over east and should hopefully be tired on the way home. Not sure who is due back this week, but hopefully Alby. He is the key for us. Hoping Hayward is feeling...

Sooo, can the boys back it up this week? The Force have had some success against the Highlander away in the past. Barring injury I would prefer to see the lineup unchanged. I think everyone earned the right to have another crack this week. The only place you might consider tinkering would be...

I'd be interested to know who's getting the top ups. I don't think there is a list anywhere. I'd be keen to see if we could reach a consensus on who is getting them. I guess the other thing is how many players are actually receiving them. Word was that they were to be reduced from 50 to 35-30. I...

Based on form alone, Rebels should belt us in this one. But I suspect the Force will be pumped for it and it should at least be a decent contest.

Well the last game vs the ABs has thrown up some interesting conundrums in regards to player positions. If Cummins is fit I feel he should go back to a wing and Fardy is a no brainer with McCalman back to the bench. The big question mark is 12. Do we trust QC (Quade Cooper) can get the job done with the tee...

Fox is replaying a Top14 game from a few weeks ago with Toulon V Clermont. The line ups in both these clubs is mouth watering (Giteau, Wilkinson, Smith, Nalaga, Sivivatu, Botha, James). It got me to thinking about how these NH teams would go against the S15 clubs. While logisitically a...

A great initiative and obviously desperately needed. The devil will of course be in the detail though. The Irish method seems fair. Only start 6 out of 8 games, off the bench in 1 and rested for 1. In an 18 game season it really only equates to rested for two games and off the bench for two...

3. Douglas 2. Hooper 1. TPN (for his tackling)

3. Hooper 2. Higginbotham 1. Robinson (for his scrummaging)