What needs to happen.

[GIGS20]

Wisdom from the Boog

[chibi]

So ideally if the Chiefs get nothing from the game against the Blues, Australia could end up with 3 teams in the finals?

[Sheikh]

So ideally if the Chiefs get nothing from the game against the Blues, Australia could end up with 3 teams in the finals?

Yes. I think, as long as the Chiefs don't get 4 tries and lose by less than 7 (ie, 2 bonus points) then a losing bonus point in the Force-Brumbies game should see both teams in the finals.

As we play straight after the Chiefs-Blues, we'll know whether the winner of our match needs 4 tries to be playing for 4th and a home final. However, even if the winner holds 4th, if the Highlanders beat the Crusaders the Kiwis will hold 4th. The Crusaders might not just roll over though, as they are playing for 2nd and a week off.

[Alison]

This is all far too complicated for my poor little brain! Just get the W boys!

[travelling_gerry]

Here are the Match Officials

115. Friday 11 July Brumbies v Force GIO Stadium Canberra 19:40 Ref: Steve Walsh AR1: Angus Gardner AR2: Andrew Lees TMO: Steve Leszczynski


rest here http://www.sanzarrugby.com/sanzar/as...pointments.pdf

[Herbasimplex]

Lots of permutations there. The team should just focus on the things they have the ability to control and towel the Brumbies up on Friday. The rest is in the lap of the rugby gods.

[GIGS20]

This is all far too complicated for my poor little brain! Just get the W boys!

It's easy Al, a 4 try win will seal everything up for us.

[hertryk]

I'm with Alison just bring home the win guys!

Just on another note....Sry in advance....just been reading a load of codswallop on ROAR about our HB and the "reasons" for him leaving!

[WFDom]

I'm with Alison just bring home the win guys!

Just on another note....Sry in advance....just been reading a load of codswallop on ROAR about our HB and the "reasons" for him leaving!

Any links?

[hertryk]

Any links?

Whoa! I will try... If El Gamba is about he would probably be more adept... But I am on an iPad difficult to cut and paste!

[hertryk]

www.the roar.com.au/2014/07/04/nick-cummins-leaves-western-force

There did it manually hope it works! shouldn't be space between the & roar...Gosh! Hopeless!

[GIGS20]

Ok, two things

Cummins joins a list of Australian Super Rugby players leaving Aussie shores before the 2015 Cup, ... Rebels fullback Jason Woodward all leaving their respective Super Rugby franchises to chase opportunities in other countries.

I thought Woodward was a Kiwi?

The Force have a history of not being able to hold onto their stars, with James O’Connor and David Pocock two previous players who have left the Force at the peak of their powers.
If this report is true, it could deepen the Force’s backline problems for 2015 and also leaves them searching for another player that will help promote the club’s brand.

I find it an interesting contrast when the author points to our 'inability to hold onto our stars, including James O'Connor ' and us 'searching for another player who can promote the clubs brand' lets not forget, we were the ones who showed James the door when he bought out the brand comment.

[hertryk]

See! Told ya! A load of CODSWALLOP ! I gave my pearls of wisdom, but then got tired of repeating myself! Grrrrrrrr!

[Jeansyjive]

Anyone know how Marcel Brache pulled up? He looked really concussed when he came of the field. Wondering if he will be able to play this weekend?

I have been impressed with Ollie Hoskins everytime he has come on this season, looks a good young talent. (not suggesting Ollie takes Marcel's spot in the centres)

[GIGS20]

By the look of Marcel, he's gone for two weeks at least (that's the rule for concussion right?)

He was in Disneyland, but good on him for making the stop regardless.