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My big problem with the last couple of Aussies sides has definately been the front row!! From watching the last couple of force games and some of the other aussie team games I feel that our front row is definately stronger than the eastern state teams by far. My theory however will be put to the test this weekend against the Crusarders! If the front row does there job during the game I really don't see how they could get looked over!! Also i am sure Robbie Deans is going to pick a front row that has mobility, that's seems to be how he plays; so for a hooker with mobility and skill you can't really go past Isacc of Holmes!!! I have never seen hookers move so fast before!!
As for the back row, yes it is going to be difficult to get rid of Smith and Waugh, but maybe a Western Force backrow reserve!! Locks, oh my god Sharp is there for sure no doubts.
Halfie I am not certain about, I think Australia is in a difficult position there! Should be an interesting choice either way!!
Gits has definately got the number 10 jersey, don't seem how that could be taken away!
Centre pairing, I think has to be Staniforth and Mortlock (if he is fit). No disrespect to Cross but I think he would be better utilised off the bench for Australia, for impact!
Fullback has to Shepo, Larkham has lost it as far as I am concerned. He really hasn't got the x-factor he used to have.
One wing definately has to be Drew, and I would say the second wing would be Tuquiri; maybe he can pull his finger out for us and burn some people this season!!
So in all I think the definate number of Force players that should be in the Aussie XV team has to be 5!