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Waiting List
1. Sam
2. pullthestrings
3. Bathite

Shows how good kaino was that burger was not in with shout of best 6 of tournament despite being outstanding. Still prefer him at 7 where he played most of his career but can't leave out brussow and with burgers work rate you get an open sides pace with blind side physicality and number 8s hands.

He was going to be stormers 8 about 2 years ago played a lot there.
but vermaulens emergence and the other flanks not kicking on meant he move to 6. Think he would be a cracking hari type 8

6 was a great position at wc

Bonnaire
Lydiate
Ferris
Burger
Kaino
Elsom
Stroks

Some list

Crazy idea here guys

Tom Wood to play 8 for England?

If Woods lacks a skill it's carrying, can't see him at 8. He's a 6/7 all day long, just don't think him and Croft work well together

Not enough of a ball carrier currently but has the skill set. Thing is 8s read the game and often stop going into breakdowns etc and cover back for kicks etc. get the feeling he likes the breakdown too much.

Watching rugby club about Barritt try. Still never a try as they are saying.
Know loads of people who were behind the posts and admittedly glos fans but all said defo no try.

Ap will be different now main boys back. Pdj bench for saints did not expect that thought he would have mujatis place

I didn't tbh. Think he'll take a bit longer to bed in and playing LH hasn't helped. Mujati has been poor, if he doesn't pick up he'll soon be out. Nice option to have I suppose.

Wasn't convinced with Barritt try myself but can see why they gave it

Always said pdj mint th poor lh. Not dual sided for me. Like they said on programme only ref can give benefit of doubt to attacking side Tmo can't. Geoff warren was TMO a Bristol man. He sat on my disciplinary when sent off and I appealed. I had letter from opposition saying ref had wrong player and still banned me for 60 days.

Later overturned after 28 days

Mat you do seem the sort of payer that deserved a ban though...can understand Warren's decision!

Guys what do people think of Christian Wade now? He just won Opta peformance of the month - just don't know what everyone thinks of how he would go in this game, or whether he'd need to get into an England squad before he is rated?

http://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps32681.ink

Guys with the WRL5 collapsing i have offered them a lifeline which could benifit us in terms of improving the Hieno and Amlin.

They are 3 managers on here who arn't AP managers but are all on the waiting list. What i am suggesting would kill two birds with one stone.

The AP game has long needed some competitive fixtures against foreign teams in the European games. So what i am suggesting is Pull , Bathite and Fluxy manage the European sides in the Heineken cup. Would make the AP more competitive on that front and keep you guys involved in the whole fantasy rugby mold.

They are some crease to iron out but it could be done!

How would this run with this league beng constant and foreign transfers etc?!?! Interesting idea but could be difficult to bring in and could potentially ruin this game

Foreign coaches for England from looks of it - Mallet head of the queue with Johnson staying on as Manager, if he agrees to that. They want an experienced coach with potentially only Rowntree and Ford keeping their jobs...

They wouldn't be involved with transfers they would just submit a team sheet and give some tactics and that would be it. As daft as it sounds we'd be grooming them in case anyone drops out of here.

be tough for them, for example if someone takes over toulouse, they have lost johnston, poux, servat, picamoles, jauzion, poitrenaud, bezy, mcallister, burgess and more.

Isn't the ruling that you have all players available unless they are in the opposition team?

IE: When when Toulouse play Glaws , Toulouse won't be able to play Guthro Steenkamp

I simply don't see the enjoyment they'd get out of play 6 matches at least a season and having a very depleted squad. I understand the idea of getting people involved but I'd be so annoyed if it ruined this game.

I just don't think it will work.

not for me

Think we've knocked that idea on the head Matt , now lets get back to a familier subject

Danny Cipriani's tackling and Quade Cooper's kicking!

or even quade coopers tackling!!

Or Cipriani's kicking....

You leave Cip's out of this Driver!

Be interesting year for him next year, he's going to have O'Connor and Beale playing in the same backline, alongside Mortlock. Could see a huge improvement, if he doesnt learn from those players he never will do!

Best Aus super 15 back line

9.Phipps
10.Cips
11.Vune
12.JOC
13.Mortlock
14.Lachie Mitchell
15.Kurtley

How good is Phipps? That's a pretty impressive backline, not so sure of Mitchell - does Vuna Cooper get game time for them? He's a beast!

Phipps is a class act will push Genia over the next 2 years. Was there best back last season!

Not sure about that backline at all cips, Beale and Mitchell all calamitous in defence.

Not sure about vuna either.
If they get decent ball they can attack well. How often has JOC played 12. We all think he will do well but still need to see it first. Think 13 would suit him
Better

Isn;t that how they are meant to defend in the s15 Mat? I hear its more like tag rugby down under...

Blues look very strong for next season.

Nonu is a massive signing. Lost Payne and Afoa but still have Woodcock, Williams, Kaino, Mealamu, Nonu.

9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. Hynes
12. Tapui
13. Faainga
14. Davies
15. Morahan

Is still better for my money.

Blues also have Piri!

Woodcock
Mealamu

Boric
Williams
Kaino
Braid
Braid
Mathewson
Weepu
Ranger
Nonu
Stanley
Munro
Toeava

NOT TOO SHABBY!

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1464074_steve-diamond-closing-in-on-two-marquee-signings

That would please me

Who do you reckon Steve, any rumours?

I have no idea at all. Fly Half would be nice. maybe Elton Jantjes at the Lions would be ideal and perhaps realistic in terms of the players we can currently attract.

I suspect there will probably be another forward after the injury to Fourie and Sheridan.

Little shocked they let Neil Briggs move to Bourgoin myself in French D2.

Wouldn't be surprised to see some one on a short deal who is looking for a quick pay check.

Simon Shaw? Ideal replacement for Chesney

Briggs wasn't Diamonds type. I was upset he left but understandable with Ward, Jones and Taylor seen as better options at Hook.

Shaw would be a decent option. Would be a greta foil for Myall.

jantjies looks quality, if i didnt have 3 good fly halves I would go for him.

I wonder if one of them is Colin Bourke, he didn't make it into a NZ S15 franchise.

Good call Pooly classy no 8. If he came over and got himself english qualified he'd most definately be in with a shout for making the side

Austin Healey reckons Errie Claasens is the best back 3 player on show tonight in Newcastle v Worcester. Shows how well he has played this season.

And heres me watching Dragons vs Blues - hate not having ESPN

Leinster v Munster on the Irish channels

This was meant to kick off at 7:05 and it still hasn't!

Its a cracking game. Some frightening hits going in. Where is that Saffa lock Newcastle had last season? The one who nearly knocked Tonga'uhia back into the 90's.

Ally Hogg looking like the experienced international he was

Sack that actually i think the guy I'm on about is the NZer who is playing. he was brilliant at the end of last season.

I think Rasmussen has bee angered this week!!!

Van Der something? The dutch lock lol

Van der Heijden....real class act that lad, could easily play for one of the top clubs. Him and Murrey our best players. How's Uys going?

he has been quiet. Hogg and Helleur your stand outs probably. Rasmussen has been unreal

15-9 at half time in the Aviva to Leinster. Sexton kicking very well

Young Danny Barnes is looking very impressive for Munster. Very solid little ball carrier. Another possible option for inside centre for Ireland next 6 nations

Get predo's done in morning. Don't forgot my and Props game!

https://www.606v2.com/t17572-ap-round-8-newcastle-falcons-vs-worcester-warriors

Falcons to sign Stormers lock Adriaan Fondse and more to come. We bloody need them!

Where did you see confirmation? We don't need another lock!!! it's the strongest part of our team Hudson/VDH/Swinson. Need a 2 and new back row more than anything.

Still a fair few predos to come in.

That was a poor result for Falcons last night, must beat your main rivals for the drop at home if you are going to stay up really.