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Opportunity is a nice thing, eh Mitch? He’s a veteran there now, and actually has one of the longest current unbroken streaks at an Aussie Super franchise. Tevita Kuridrani and Heath Tessman might be the only two players who have longer ones.

Force captain Stander: We 100 per cent can beat the Brumbies

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Hi TWAS, yes that it is quite counter-intuitive. There might well be merit to your theory. He sort of accepted that he’s a late bloomer, so maybe he’s just matured as a player the past couple of years – understands himself, his strengths, his role, that sort of thing. Anyway, he is a bit of an anomaly.

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He won the Nathan Sharpe Medal (Player’s player) at the Force in 2019. His former teammates must rate him. With White, Powell and Lonergan in Canberra, that’s a lot of competition.

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A lot of starch, indeed. At 6’2″/107kgs he’s not the biggest of 8s. I think if he’s to be a Wallaby, there’ll need to be plenty of beef around him.

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Hi mz, you seem to be a very well connected man! Yes, BS mentioned his old school and how it has produced some Olympic swimmers. Apparently rugby was a burgeoning sport when he was there.

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I think we might find out just how good the Brumbies are tomorrow. They’ve been given all the wraps, but have shown they’re vulnerable since the return.

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Thanks for sharing that, JSJ. It doesn’t surprise me.

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Likeable guy to talk to too, TLN. Very down to earth and humble.

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Quote of the week, Piru!

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Hi RR, Fines does look good doesn’t he? Too many 9s with the Brums. He should have a crack in the Harbour City to get some more reps.

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Hi Fionn, i also think the wraps have been a touch OTT on Lolesio. I saw Toomua live two Friday’s ago and he was poor. He might have a blinder tonight to make up for it. Lance, for me, seems to be the most consistent but plenty more rugby to be played.

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Hi Scott, I agree with you. Lance is not flashy but rock-solid. He’s a natural 10 and the most in-form at the moment in my view.

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Thanks Twas. A bit undersized, but had a big heart.

Super Rugby retrospectives: Julian Huxley

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Hi MW7, i suppose that might have been at Gordon. Aus 21s and 7s after that then Super Rugby. True, global heights might have been next.

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Hi mz, yes IN definitely kicked on post-Blues. Seemed to reach the peak of his career at Leinster. They seem to have a really good culture at Leinster. Fardy and others have spoken really favourably about it.

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Hi Busted, strongly agree with your comments re benefits outweighing the risks. The engagement with kids and even adults would give the game a huge boost, even if there is the occasional injury. Even a Wallaby playing half a game would have an impact.

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Thanks Lara. Back coaching as an assistant with Manly from today.

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Hi Fionn, yes he did mention how he went 1-0 against the ABs. You’d take that.

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Thanks for that Marcus. Yeah, I really zero-ed in on the 07-08 years in this story. The man had his setbacks but carried on. Good on him.

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Hi Peter, he was a great chat. Didn’t need much encouragement to talk, which is always good! The play you’re referring to was against Wales Game 2 in ’08. As sweet as you like.

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Thanks Adam. His return was way bigger than the game. Very inspirational.

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Hey Tommy, thanks for the comments. That Whitaker decision does have the whiff of nepotism about it. They did much better under Huxley the previous year.

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Thanks TLN. Appreciate it!

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Fought massive battles on the pitch and an even bigger one off it. Huge respect.

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Thanks Shoulder. Two inspirational guys right there.

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