I don't think it's a bad pick at all. I think they will be right up there and my gut feel is the top three will all be within a few points of each other.

For me I can see a world where they wobble out of the gate (depending on how the World Cup hangover hits them) and this league is so small one wobble can cost a place or two. For what it's worth I think they will still be deadly in the playoffs.

Do you think I've been too kind or too harsh?

You're too kind, thanks so much for sharing. I agree with you on the net losses/gains and I've had a punt at guessing where each team will finish the (regular) season here: open.substack.com/pub/pwrpoint...

She's in the Irish guards but I think that is coincidence. I think she just joined them to play some rugby. Has been there a good few years. I saw her play for them in late 2021.

London Irish Emerald too, she's ace

I was pleasantly surprised it recognised me as human to be honest 😂

at least the face scan doesn't reveal how old it estimates you are... mine was the fastest processing I have ever seen 🤣

Not sure how it would pan out but a team of prime Ma'a Nonu vs 15 prime Seilala Mapusua would be a fun experiment

Wouldn't be at all surprised if they are holding off to announce on a specific date.

I wouldn't blame you one bit... I still struggle to care a lot of the time since Irish went to the wall.

They must have been in on it... It would have been part of the submission to host.
I agree on Welford Rd particularly, seems a shame for such a stories ground not to be included.