#sio squad

[batsycline69]

music shuffle

rules: shuffle your ‘on repeat’ playlist and post the first 10 songs, then tag 10 friends to do the same!

thank you for the tags @jjenthusee and @sunnie-angel 💛

boyish by japanese breakfast

heavy heavy by pom pom squad

fall with me by the wild reeds

choices by amyl and the sniffers

baby where you are by mountain man

the solitude by bedouine

rockstar by ALT BLACK ERA

time machine 2 (ft. illuminati hotties) by daisy the great

church outfit by poppy

thoroughfare by ethel cain

tagging @janybabyy @pedrasacorn @batgirlcoded @dchuntress @wellzofyouth @sio-ina-bottle and anyone else who wants to share!!!

[nzonetk]

HIIII!!ʞɔɐqɹnoʎʇoƃsɐɥʞʇǝuozu¡¡

ME ?? my name is tk , you can also call me T . i am african american . she/her , idk what i want to do on here yet ಠ_ಠ

FANDOMS ?? anything spider-man . anything venom . coryxkenshin . plaqueboymax . beta squad . footasylum . spy x family .

KPOP FANDOMS ?? nct . ateez . fifty fifty . casual: p1h , red velvet , seventeen , tomorrow x together , newjeans , stayc .

ULT BIASES ?? jaehyun(¡) , johnny , xiaojun , mingi , san , sio , intak , keeho , yeri , vernon , the8 , soobin .

OTHERS ?? brent faiyaz . gsoul (golden) . daniel caesar . drake . devin morrison . flo . future . boyz ll men . wizkid . lean thomas . hoody . gunna . ella mai . sonder . miguel .

LINKS ?? ALL PAGES. SIT DOWN. FAVORITE. 2 BADDIES. UPCOMING ?? FAVORITE. 2 BADDIES.

[shooter-nobunagun]

Hola disculpa es que tengo curiosidad por saber si en el manga hay más recarnaciones que las que salen en el anime si si me podrías desir sus nombres y de quienes son??????

//Hello! There are more revealed in the manga (later) than the anime; most of them show up in the end of the manga. We already know of the 1st and 2nd platoons, and some of the 3rd platoon + Special Squad, but the whole extent: https://shooter-nobunagun.tumblr.com/post/92084446007/unknown-affiliation-william-tell-ferdinand

(the only update is that we know now that William Tell, Porsche are part of the special squad; Rasputin is confirmed to be part of the 3rd platoon, and Christopher Columbus was implied to have died/left DOGOO before Sio joined)

Also, the Commander is the "original"/first e-gene (her power is the one that allows her to turn all the other DNA sequences into more e-gene holders). Additionally, Kaoru Asao becomes an AU weapon/e-gene herself, as part of Sio (called "Asaosan").

Unfortunately sensei has not revealed everyone's real names; aside from the characters mentioned in the anime (Sio, Adam, Mahesh, Jess, Lemon, Esui) there's only a couple more that come up (from the manga, and Q&A with sensei)

Nobunagun - Sio Ogura Jack the Ripper - Adam Muirhead Newton - Jess Beckham Gandhi - Mahesh Mirza Geronimo - Lemon (or LeMond depending on your spelling) Cyx - Ibukigīn "Esui" Erdenbileg Robert Capa - Mr. Annus Galileo - Valentina The Commander - Iyo Later sensei revealed a few more:

William Tell - Xhavit Hug Nostradamus - Treve Jarnet Vidocq - Henri Petit-Breton

//by the way, there is a method to this naming madness; all the e-gene holder's real names are (in part) based on real-life athletes, from their respective countries. I believe this was confirmed or at least there is strong evidence based on the ones we know. E.g. Sio Ogura is based off a Japanese badminton player, Adam Muirhead is from "Eve Muirhead" (a famous UK curler), Geronimo aka Lemon is based on "Bob Lemon" a famous American baseball player, etc

Hope this answers some questions--and sorry I replied so late, I honestly am not used to checking this account anymore...

[dailyrugbytoday]

Barbarians v Fiji Rugby at Twickenham | 22 June 2024

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Barbarians v Fiji Rugby at Twickenham | 22 June 2024

Watch Barbarians v Fiji Rugby at Twickenham Stadium for the 2024 edition of the Killik Cup. The Killik Cup, an annual invitational game between Barbarians and a national squad, promises an exhilarating clash when the home side hosts Fiji’s national rugby union team at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, June 22 at 12:15 a.m. EDT.

The Barbarians are set to take on World Cup quarter-finalists Fiji in the annual Killik Cup match at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday evening.

This will be the second of a back-to-back schedule at the home of English rugby, with Wales and South Africa set to face off earlier in the day.

Barbarians v Fiji Rugby

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2024

Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London

Kick-off: 5:15pm

Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)

TV Coverage: Live on Sky Sports (UK)

As is usually the case, the Barbarians have assembled a star-studded squad for this showdown, and with Fiji making significant strides in recent years, Saturday’s match in London has all the makings of a thrilling encounter.

Robbie Deans has returned to coach the Barbarians for a sixth time and his squad will be captained by All Black legend Sam Whitelock, who is set for one final swansong before retiring from an incredible career.

In their head-to-head record since 2013, these teams have met three times, with the Barbarians emerging victorious in the first two encounters, while Fiji claimed the most recent meeting in 2019.

That match was a back-and-forth affair, with the Pacific Islanders eventually securing a thrilling 33-31 victory in a showcase of running power that lasted right until the final blast of the whistle.

Major League Rugby 2024 Schedule & How to Stream

Barbarians v Fiji Rugby lineup

Barbarians starting lineup: 15 Chay Fihaki, 14 Leicester Fainganuku, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Gael Fickou, 11, Jonny May, 10 Fergus Burke, 9 Danny Care, 8 Zach Mercer, 7 Lachlan Boshier, 6 Cameron Woki, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Scott Sio

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Boshier 17 Kieren Brookes, 18 Jack Cornelsen, 19 Fabian Holland, 20 Craig Millar, 21 Liam Mitchell, 22 Liam Mitchell, 23 Virimi Vakatawa

Fiji starting lineup: 15 Ilaisa Droasese, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c), 12 Iosefo Masi, 11 Semi Radradra, 10 Caleb Muntz, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Viliame Mata, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Lekima Tagitagivalu, 5 Albert Tuisue, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Luke Tagi, 2 Tevita Ikanivere, 1 Eroni Mawi

Replacements: 16 Samuel Matavesi, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Meli Derenalagi, 20 Vilive Miramira, 21 Simione Kuruvoli, 22 Waisea Nayacalevu, 23 Sireli Maqala

[tecceran]

hello hi fish thank you for the tag <33 my music taste is simultaneously in 2 very different places rn so this should be interesting. also an opportunity to tap about things i like? yes please

1. “Parasite” ~ Set It Off — all of SIO’s recent singles have been killer. they are back and better than ever ❤️‍🔥

2. “Beyond the way” ~ Vivid BAD SQUAD / Giga + q*Left — shoutout to giga for being the #1 vbs fan. this is probably my favourite comm in the game. look at my kids go! look how far they’ve come! also hatsune miku is there!

3. “The Wolves” ~ JJ and The Pillars — just a very fun song. i associate it with last life smp. some people never left the desert. i never left that shitty snow soul sand castle 😔

4. “Secret Worlds” ~ The Amazing Devil — my favorite song off this album, but honestly you could tell me any song off this album was your favorite and you would be completely valid. it’s that good. really fun to sing, so full of expression!

5. “Creating Monsters” ~ Set It Off — once again a recent SIO single that absolutely kills it. also a relatable message. i too make monsters with my head and it’s annoying as shit when you know rationally that you’re overreacting, but your body still is sure fucking reacting.

6. “Talking to Myself” ~ Linkin Park — i am my father’s daughter, what can i say? very danceable. i love this album.

7. “Demons and Angels” ~ LOWBORN — i can make this song about cloud strife. in other news, it’s just got a really fun driving beat. really gets you pumped up. (why do i sound like a gymbro?)

8. “炉心融解” / “nuclear meltdown” ~ iroha(sasaki) + kuma(alfred) — i tend to prefer the shortened cut used in pjsk, but i like the song so much that i listen to the full version too. i love the lyrics, even if they are dark. and the akikoha cover is just doing it favors.

9. “シャンティ” / “SHANTI” ~ Vivid BAD SQUAD / wotaku — THE BOP OF ALL TIME!! i love love love love looooooove this cover i waited for the day it would come to spotify. why do vbs keep getting the drinking / drugs / guns songs? i don’t know. but i’m not mad bc this cover goes so hard. i found a fan choreo video on youtube one time too and i’m insane about that too. whoever plays kaito in that is like inhuman /pos. it’s amazing.

10. “What Hurts The Most” ~ Rascal Flatts — OK so i lied we’ve gone in a third direction. technically rascal flatts is country, but a lot of times it just kinda feels like rock so it gets on to my playlists. case in point: what genre is life is a highway? idk i really really like this song. i don’t think the lyrics are anything special, but they do kinda hit a specific theme that always gets me, and it’s just got some something that i vibe with

stole this from sb on the dash but im ever so fond of talking abt my favorite music SO<3 (added explanations 4 the songs as well)

Tag Game: Shuffle your On Repeat playlist and post the first 10 songs

Strangers by Ethel Cain (ive been listening to preacher’s daughter the entire january. surprised there’s not more songs from it here)

It Ain’t Me Babe by Bob Dylan (I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH it makes me so giddy every time. is anyone still bobbing.)

Sally II by Hop Along (get disowned is another album i have on repeat the whole year long)

Lola by The Kinks (fun song)

Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright by Bob Dylan (im still bobbing. sad that you’re gonna make me lonesome when you go didn’t make it because then we’d have all 3 of my favorite dylan songs here)

Tibetan Pop Stars by Hop Along (shout out to the person who put this on their edward little playlist i owe you my life and mental illness. im not kidding this is SUCH a song. i cry a little thinking about it)

St. Chroma by Tyler, The Creator (listened to it on repeat during my trip to kraków and its still hereeee i love it dearly)

Von dutch by Charli xcx (from my fitzier playlist)

Deadlines (Hostile) by Car Seat Headrest (also from my fitzjames playlist. every song from making a door less open evokes incredibly primal instincts in me)

Concorde by Black Country, New Road (Lies down on the floor and curls into a ball)

no pressure tags: @new-hyperfixation-every-month @catwyk @3584-tropical-fish @deltapelagicpetrel @sulfurrrr and anybody else who wants to :^))

[metroid-fusion]

doodle page i did today while listening to music

[our-lady-of-venom]

Not to be sappy but Maxx and Sio are the reason I know some of my best friends and I'm really grateful for that. Happy birthday Maxx, thank you for bringing me and so many wonderful people together💙 @maxxdanzigerownsmyass @ibreakforthewickedhorse @stxtch-me-up

[nocturius8015ficore]

Sev is RAW. As most commando, he is bulkier than regs'. He is a workoolic, no bullshit non-sense and fancy stuff. In his mind, he is a pro-fe-sio-nal. Perfect killer, perfect soldier. Hair is kept short, but not as a clean stylish shaving. More like someone that doesn't want to deal with hairdo. He got scars. Plenty. Because of Vau, too much training and the war itself. Sev self identify as ''wild'' and is seen as ''psycho'' by his pod squad brothers. He doesn't sleep well and overthink stuff therefore his eyes are deeper, forever serious with thick eyebrows. He is a sniper, so he can be stealthy too. He is not clumsy. But is not delicate in any way. He is efficient. Brutal. I don't imagine any piercings, maybe tattoos. He has a very dark humor. He hates Geonosians like it's personal matter. Smaching bugs. It's good to mention that he likes to eat bad food. I expect his hygiene to be slightly under average for a clone, like being not aware he smell a bit stronger. But not enough to be a problem. Clones are just being hyper sensitive to that sort of thing. I would imagine facial hair being not always optimal. Not caring at all about the rest. No waxing or trimming. ''All natural''. All I say is based on vibes I get from the games and books. I haven't draw Sev much so far. There is so much to explore!

delta squad experts... I uhhhhhhhhh need sev visual headcanons

for.. “reasons”

help a vod out? my quick search wasn’t helpful

[ibreakforthewickedhorse]

It's gotten to the point where I dream about Maxxs drumsolo and get sad when he's playing different songs (not the song, just other ones than he would usually drum to) and I legit get sad thinking he won't play baby shark. This is what my life has come to since falling in love with SIO and can I just say it has gotten significantly better? Not just bc of having their music and content in my life but also because I met my Danziger Dedication Squad because of them and they've also made my life significantly better. @maxxdanzigerownsmyass @stxtch-me-up @maxx-danziger @so-wrong-its-left @the-story-s0-lame and also @wild-penguin but I knew you already

I'm rambling this post was supposed to just be about my drumsolo dream but here I am

[donttellthemangosiwashere]

flat color commission for my bestie @lostchoirchild!!! This is of one of her D&D adventuring parties:

Sio ("She") the changing Divine Soul Sorcerer, Astra the half-drow Circle of Stars Druid, Cirrus the air genasi Swashbuckling Rogue, and Jay the human Artillery Artificer! (plus Jay’s pink crystal homunculus servant, Kay)

In this scene of the campaign, following ttrpg tradition, the party had gotten ahold of some alcohol (spiked hot chocolate) and couldn’t resist. Lets hope they get out of that tavern in one piece!

(Made referencing one of those “draw your squad” memes)

[viewer-of-many]

A squad called the rarity rockers! Gemstones! And I need names and personalities suggestions! (It's ok right? 😅)

A lapis lazuli

A small black obsidian

A murky yellow diamond

A black pearl

A moonstone

Nacre

A Padparadscha sapphire

Clear quartz and Rose quartz

A Rhodonite

Maridus(ultramarine, a pigment made by lapis, and Indus, a civilization where lapis artifacts were found. She can help any bot get through moments of self-doubt[when your thoughts are not your friends, call on her!])

Felitic(obsidian is made from felsic lava, but found in areas of rhyolitic lava. He always thinks on the positive side of things.)

Nitriglow(Nitrogen makes diamonds yellow, and even if it's murky, it can still glow under the right light. Very sociable, always wants to know exactly what the plans for the night are.)

Tahitilia(Black pearls are also known as Tahitian Pearls, and a famous one is known as Servilia's Pearl. Lucky, and good at getting others though bad times.)

Lunalite(Lunar and hecatolite, another name for moonstone. Knows on the deepest level who they are, and can help others find themselves too.)

Aramop(Nacre, or Mother-of-Pearl, is made of aragonite. Soothing nature, and very creative.)

Lotuset(the name of this type of sapphire comes from a word meant to describe the color of lotus flowers, and it's color could also be compared to sunsets. Gentle, willing to listen to other bots venting about anything.)

Chirsio(both forms of quartz are chiral, and they're made of silicon dioxide[SiO]. He is a realist, and not a fan of magic.)

Asteruli(If rose quartz has rutile needles in it, it can have an asterism. She's a master of self-care.)

Triroxen(rhodonite is part of the pyroxenoid group of minerals, and it crystallizes in the triclinic system. If a bot seems overworked, he steps in to take some of the load off of them.)

[chosetherose]

Do you have any inklings about Taylor's next move with the re recordings? 1989 TV seems too big of an album to release shortly after the success of RED, especially if you consider that she still has the SIO lawsuit looming in the horizon. And then there's the whole KK-is-way-too-toxic thing... 1989 was huge for Taylor not only bc of the music but because of the Squad, and Karlie /will/ be brought into the conversation whether they "reconcile" in public or not. So maybe SN or Debut next?

Oh goodness! I’m not sure. Perhaps Taylor is dropping both 1989 and Speak Now hints to hedge and allow room to pivot. 😂

1989 feels like such a summery album. I really feel like the plan was to release 1989 (TV) this past summer but something happened behind the scenes and it was scrapped. For a while, everything felt like a hectic mess for both Taylor and Karlie. There was absolutely reason for that but we don’t know the details.

Like one day Jerk was deactivating his IG then it was back up and KK, who had gone a while without acknowledging him in relation to the baby, was making the connection in interviews, photos, etc.

And Taylor, who had already dropped a teaser of Wildest Dreams (TV) in the Spirit Untamed trailer at the end of March, was pretty silent until she randomly announced in June that Red would be next - five months later. She had allowed a sneak of Love Story in Ryan Reynolds’ commercial like four months before Fearless (TV) was released so it was assumed she was following a similar pattern with 1989 (TV).

What I’m trying to say is I do think Taylor wants Karlie to be involved with 1989 (TV). But I’m not sure there needs to be a long runway between a Jerklie PR divorce and 1989 (TV) release. If we believe TTA 🍵 then Jerklie was supposed to be toast by the end of May 2020 and 1989 (TV) probably would have been released shortly thereafter. A month? Two? Not sure.

Let’s see what happens. I’ll say I’m finding the details of the IBYTAM video very encouraging..

Re: the SIO lawsuit

It’s my understanding Taylor is being sued and if she loses will likely be compelled to pay damages and/or sign over some portion of the rights to the song. I don’t see why this would stop her from releasing 1989 (TV). I’m not a lawyer but absolute worst case scenario is the proceeds from SIO now go to someone else. I don’t think that’s enough to change her re-recording plans.

This link is interesting - shows landmark copyright cases for music.

https://library.mi.edu/musiccopyright/currentcases#s-lg-box-22584772

[aion-rsa]

Line of Duty Series 6 Episode 1 Questions & Theories

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Warning: contains spoilers for Line of Duty series 6 episode 1

Line of Duty requires attentive viewing. Try to watch it while doing the ironing and it’ll be burnt shirt collars and confusion for you, son. Every sly look, slight frown and worried swallow by the characters needs to be absorbed by fans if we’re to construct our usual baroque theories week by week. (A bold, early suggestion: DCI Davidson is the first innocent copper AC-12 has ever investigated; she simply has the ability to see things happen in slow-motion, like a housefly, and is a keen collector of high-end door locks. Show of hands?)

You could keep a little notebook at hand in which to jot down and underline key info, or you could just come here every week after reading the episode review, and have your memory jogged to the relevant bits…

Acronym of the Week: CHIS

Pronounced to rhyme with ‘fizz’. Stands for: Covert Human Intelligence Source, or informant. 

Why did Kate leave AC-12?

She’s ambitious, for one, but the cracks started to show in series five. It was Kate and Steve who went to ACC Wise with several concerns relating to the gaffer’s conduct after he went rogue and impersonated ‘H’ in an unauthorised undercover op to recover the stolen Eastfield Depot goods. Kate’s the one who listed Ted’s potential offences to Wise, and voiced her suspicion that Hastings deliberately blew John Corbett’s cover with the OCG. When Gill Biggeloe told Ted that a complaint against him had been raised, he told her “My team will back me up, they always do.” “Not always,” replied Gill. The investigation into Hastings tainted AC-12, and in Kate’s words, she was sick of chasing bent coppers and wanted to go after real criminals.

When did we first meet PS Farida Jatri?

In series four, which was set in early 2017, Jatri was a background player in Roz Huntley’s team at Polk Avenue investigating the murders of Leonie Collersdale and Baswinder Kaur, and the attempted abduction of Hana Reznikova, collectively known as Operation Trapdoor. In the three and a half years between then and when series six takes place in October 2020, Jatri (played by Anneika Rose) has been promoted to sergeant and reassigned to Hillside Station, working under DCI Joanne Davidson who was posted to ‘The Hill’ in October 2019, one month after Gail Vella’s murder.

Det. Supt. Ian Buckells looks familiar. Why?

Because he’s been in it since series one when he was the DI brought in to replace DCI Tony Gates as the Senior Investigating Officer on the Jackie Laverty disappearance case. (Gates was having an affair with Laverty, so had to be removed). It’s worth noting that Buckells (played by Nigel Boyle) was put in charge of that case by ACC Derek Hilton, whom we know to have been a bent copper who was blackmailed, and almost certainly murdered, by the OCG. 

After Tony Gates got the evidence required to arrest OCG leader Tommy Hunter, it was Buckells who allowed ‘The Caddy’ DS Cottan to chat with Hunter and advise him to request immunity and witness protection and go along with the terrorism story Gates had concocted to explain three OCG drug-related murders. 

Then in series four, ACC Hilton removed DCI Roz Huntley as SIO of Operation Trapdoor and replaced her with Buckells. Because DS Kat Fleming was undercover as part of Huntley’s team at the time, Buckells knew her real identity and would have been able to blow her cover, jeopardising AC-12’s operation. Does that make Buckells’ just ACC Hilton’s pawn, or is he a bent copper in his own right? He has climbed the ladder remarkably quickly.

Where have we seen Terry Boyle before?

Twice. Once in series one, when he was played by Elliott Rosen, and once in series five, played by the same actor as here, Tommy Jessop. Boyle is a young man with Down’s Syndrome who is a long time associate of the OCG. They bullied and exploited him, using the freezer in his flat to store the dismembered body of Jackie Laverty between series one and five. His flat is located opposite Kingsgate Printing Services, out of which the OCG ran a passport forgery operation using illegally trafficked workers. When AC-12 raided the shop, Boyle took photos of the police officers to show the OCG. That’s how Lisa McQueen was able to ID Steve Arnott as the police officer who followed PC Maneet Bindra’s instructions on how to make contact with the OCG. 

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Why is Steve buying all those pills?

He has a painkiller addiction, which started after he suffered a serious attack in series four, when a member of the OCG attacked him and pushed him down several flights of stairs. Steve’s pelvis was fractured and he was left temporarily using a wheelchair. 

In series five, Steve failed to perform sexually with on-again-off-again girlfriend DS Sam Railston from Major Violent Crime, perhaps as a result of his injuries, a side effect of the codeine he was taking, or a psychological barrier. That’s why, when propositioned by former fling ‘Jolly’ Rogerson from Murder Squad, Steve turned her down. Time was, Steve ‘Shagger’ Arnott wouldn’t have turned down a hole in the ground, and made a habit of sleeping with co-workers and witnesses, hence Rogerson’s “You really have been working Anti-Corruption too long haven’t you?”

What’s going on with Kate’s private life?

After being hopeful that she and husband Mark were going to make a go of things again in series five when she’d stopped working undercover, the job made it too difficult for Kate to keep promises to Mark and son Josh. She repeatedly came home late and missed outings and bedtimes, which eventually proved too much for the marriage. In series six, she’s moved out of the family home and Mark seems to have primary custody of Josh.

Why did ACC Andrea Wise shut Ted out of that meeting?

As she tells him, Ted’s reputation hasn’t survived the events of series five (when he was framed by Gill Biggeloe as ‘H’, the mythologised bent copper running the OCG). Many people in the service think he should have resigned after that debacle, which would be mightily convenient for Wise and Police and Crime Commissioner Rohan Sindwhani, as AC-12 keep rooting out corrupt police staff, which doesn’t make for good PR. 

Is Gail Vella’s suspected killer Carl Banks any relation to Lee Banks?

No idea. It’s not impossible though. OCG member Lee Banks, if you remember, is currently serving at her majesty’s pleasure in Blackthorn Prison after being busted by Steve bribing PS Jane Cafferty in series five. Gangland executioner Carl Banks could well be a relation.

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[shooter-nobunagun]

Quarantine UST 4

//Probably gonna have sexual content scattered throughout the chapters...warning, ero content this time includes some masturbation (though not super explicit)

The ocean breeze felt wonderful, Sio enjoying the cool, briny mist as the car zipped along the shoreline. At last they were taking some time to get out of the house, and although the beaches were closed, it was much better than spending yet another day cooped up inside.

“Aaah, this feels soo nice...it really is too bad we can’t go down to the beach itself.” Sighing, the sniper rested her head against the window, letting the wind blow through her hair. There were few other vehicles along the road, and though Mahesh jokingly suggested to Adam (who was driving) that he should test the limits of this car, they only sped up a few times on straight stretches when nobody else was around.

The car wasn’t exactly designed to be sporty, but Adam revved the engine a few times as he shifted the gears with amazing accuracy, Sio shrieking with delight as they blew down the straightaways. “Who would’ve thought you’d also be a speed freak,” Mahesh teased in good humor, the sniper blushing but she wouldn’t deny it was thrilling.

“W-Well, it’s not like I’d go around doing that, normally...besides, Tokyo’s no place to drive, not with all the public transit. Not that I can drive anyways...”

“Sounds like London, honestly. Though I suppose if you had a motorbike it’d be a tad easier to get around. Like Adam—you had one back in London, didn’t you?” Jess queried.

“And so what if I did? ‘S not like it’ll do us any good out here.”

“No, but maybe when the opportunity comes up you can take Sio-chan for a ride; I’m sure she’d enjoy it.” The sniper turned red as a tomato at that comment, and Adam made an odd noise in his throat.

“A-Anyway, we can worry about that later; is there a place where we can get out for a bit? Or are they all closed?” Sio desperately changed the subject, not wanting to get into yet another fit of ‘why do I feel so hot when talking about Adam’.

“According to local news, we may be able to get off and walk around the trail head, so long as we have masks and maintain distance,” Mahesh reported. As soon as they parked to a stop Sio opened the door and breathed in the fresh air. Adam’s driving was impeccable, especially for stick-shift, but she had to admit the winding hills of San Francisco were making her just a touch carsick. 

“Oy squirt, don’t forget your mask; can’t be careless,” Adam chided as he handed the sniper hers, “let’s not get complacent.” Sio blushed with embarrassment, but was grateful Adam didn’t make snide remarks anymore. In fact, ever since he granted her permission to call him by his real first name, he seemed to have mellowed out quite a bit. There were several instances where they’d even been able to have small talk, mostly during times like cleaning up or when she insisted on helping with cooking (so she could learn was her argument), but it no longer felt as forced or awkward.

‘Hopefully this quarantine will get him to open up a bit more...’cause Adam, he’s really not a bad guy once you get to know him...sure he’s a little rough around the edges, but who doesn’t have something they’re trying to improve?’

“What’re you thinking about, Sio?” The blonde suddenly appeared in her view, Sio jumping back a bit on instinct; luckily ever since that discussion, she’d been a lot better about giving the girl her space. After that outburst, Adam called for a squad meeting to lay down some ground rules, including very explicit warnings that harassment of any kind, malicious or otherwise, was not to be tolerated.

‘An’ I don’t give a shit if that’s what you’re used to, but I will not condone any such behavior moving forward, pandemic or not; do I make myself clear?’ 

The other three members nodded solemnly as their leader gave them all a stern look. Both Jess and Mahesh were unusually serious for once, perhaps even remorseful as Adam lectured them on their unsavory behaviors. The sniper couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty; but afterwards, when they were all going to bed and both came by personally to apologize, she knew she’d done the right thing.

“Ah, n-not much...just once again, kind of amazed at how Adam can do...well, pretty much anything,” the girl muttered. “Stick-shift, motorcycles...that’s so cool. Maybe I’m just too young to learn about all these things, right now...”

“Hmm, I wouldn’t say that, dear. You were in your last year of secondary, correct?” Sio nodded. “He’s not that much older, you know. Adam, I mean. If I recall, they picked him up right after he got into university, a year or two before we discovered you.”

Sio’s eyes widened in surprise. So Adam really wasn’t that much older than her, though he sure acted way more mature. “Really? I didn’t know that...I’d always assumed, he’d been with DOGOO forever...”

“Some people grow up faster, depending on their circumstances. That’s all there is to it,” Jess shrugged. “I’m actually one of the earlier members of DOGOO...well, the first among the Second Platoon, anyway.”

She turned around in shock. “Wait, you’re the first member of the Second Platoon?!”

“Sort of. It’s a bit...complicated,” the blonde suddenly looked hesitant. “...If you must know, there was actually a ‘first iteration’, so to speak. Before any of us came along...well, technically that’s not true; I was with DOGOO pretty early on, but not as part of the Second Platoon...”

The sniper stayed quiet as the blonde muttered to herself. So, there had been an earlier version of their platoon? ‘But then what happened? Where are they now? Are they still with DOGOO?’

“You know old man Capa, right?” Sio nodded. “He, along with e-gene holders William Tell and Christopher Columbus...comprised of the original Second Platoon. But then...”

“Then...?” She definitely had not forgotten (nor forgiven) Capa’s trespasses, but she’d only ever heard of William Tell in passing, and Sio didn’t even know Columbus existed. “But Capa’s retired now, isn’t he? Did those two also retire?”

For some reason Jess grew somber at her question. “...William Tell is now part of the Special Squad, same as Hunter and Galileo. And Columbus...he—”

“Oy, what’s the hold up you two? Don’t fall behind!” From far ahead, their leader’s voice barked at the two girls.

“Nevermind. I’ll tell you that story some other time. Let’s go before he loses his temper, again.” Jess rolled her eyes as the two picked up the pace. Sio was dying to know just what happened, but given Jess’ reaction, it was probably better she didn’t pry anymore.

“Doesn’t he ever stop yelling at people?” Sio grumbled as they finally caught up with the guys. “Seriously, and here I thought we were making some progress on being civil with each other...”

“Adam’s not the type to have a heart-to-heart, but I must say, you must be doing him some good. In all the time I’ve known him, I’ve never seen him quite so relaxed as when he’s around you.” Jess winked, causing the sniper to blush. “Seems to me you’ve got a secret touch around him...”

“J-Jess-san...! I-I don’t, I don’t think so...” Her cheeks were still pink though, even as they wandered around the trail, everyone else taking in the sights of the ocean.

“Hmm? Really...well, regardless he’s definitely loosened up a bit. Less scowling, and I think I actually saw him smile the other day! Or was that just a smirk,” Jess mused as the two girls walked along the path. 

‘It can’t be; I-I mean, it’s only because now we’re taking a break from all those battles and stuff that he can relax, so naturally it’s a lot easier to chat with him...isn’t it? Why would he be particularly nice to me?’ The sniper continued to be lost in her thoughts as the group hiked along the cliffs. She hadn’t been paying much attention, but now that she thought about it, Adam’s behavior towards Jess and Mahesh hadn’t changed that much (he was still griping about their lack of modesty), but she definitely noticed a change in his tone of voice and words around her.

No way...it can’t be true, are we becoming...friends?!

Even Asao-san brought it up last night, after the sniper spent a solid 30 minutes regaling about how Adam taught her three different ways to make eggs. ‘So, I see someone’s getting cozy with their leader, yeah? Good thing you guys aren’t regular military—’cause I’m pretty sure fraternizing with your squadmates would be a big no-no’ her friend had teased, which lead to another 20 minutes of sputtering and denial.

‘Yeah, well, didn’t the Commander say this would be a good opportunity to get to know each other and strengthen bonds? I’m just doing that,’ Sio thought to herself, though that didn’t exactly explain why her pulse increased and her body got hot whenever she stared at Adam or thought about him too much. ‘And yeah, I’ll admit he’s...pretty hot, and physically I find him attractive...b-but that’s completely normal! I’m a growing, girl, I have...needs...’

As if on cue her loins throbbed slightly, to Sio’s horror. Ever since she discovered masturbating, it had become something of a nightly activity for her; doubling as both a sleep aid and stress reliever. (And also, hey, it felt really fucking good.) Groaning, she forced herself to act normal and tag along with the rest of the group, though she was definitely going to need some ‘alone time’ as soon as they got back. ------ “Phew, that was a pleasant outing...see Adam, going out every once in a while isn’t going to kill us,” Jess commented as they finally made it back to the house, after stopping by for some takeout from a seaside shack. According to the Brits, the fish and chips were almost as good as any chippy establishment in London. Almost. Naturally Sio, not being familiar with British food, found it to be extremely tasty, and even Adam begrudgingly admitted that Americans could do a few things right, on occasion.

“Why’s it in pieces though, it’s better when the fish is whole...”

“Next time we should try curry; I’ve heard this area’s got a ton of Indian restaurants,” Mahesh suggested. “I’d be curious to see if any of them can actually do ‘Indian spicy’...”

“I, Indian spicy?” The sniper shuddered a bit at that description. Japanese people weren’t exactly the best with spicy food, despite wasabi. “Not sure I wanna find out what that means...”

Mahesh winked at her. “Well, you’ll just have to find out for yourself, Sio. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll be fine.” The sniper doubted that, but Indian curry did sound good. Hopefully there would be milder options as well.

“What should we do about dinner? Do we want to do delivery again, or is our esteemed leader going to grace us with his home cooking?” The Indian managed to once again dodge a fork from the silver-haired man. “Hey now, I’m being serious! You’re becoming quite the cook, Adam. It’s a wonder we went all this time without sampling any of your dishes.

Adam grumbled, but Sio noticed his ears were turning slightly pink. Was he...bashful? It was bizarre to see their acerbic leader act so shy, but it was nice for a change, she decided. And kind of cute.

“Do you know how to cook, Mirza-san?”

The Indian turned to their sniper with a start. “Me? Cook? Oh, well I can...but I have to admit, ever since I joined DOGOO I haven’t had much time. Or a reason. It’s a lot simpler when someone else prepares things for you...”

“Like your servants?” Adam snorted, hinting at the Indian’s wealthy background. “You just snap your fingers and someone comes running, eh?”

“I’m not that dependent,” Mahesh’s gaze narrowed, slightly offended. “Just because I grew up with hired help doesn’t mean I can’t do things for myself. I just prefer doing things in the most efficient manner. In any case, if you are interested in trying my cooking, Sio-chan, I’d be happy to make something.”

“O-Oh, well, I don’t want you to go out of your way or anything—”

“Nonsense; after all, it seems like we’re all using this time to try new things, no? Plus it might be nice to give it a go...maybe we can even have some kind of group cooking night.”

The rest of the platoon murmured in agreement, though Sio was a bit nervous. She’d barely just managed to cook eggs decently, there was no way she could whip up something as fancy as Adam or probably even Mahesh could.

“Well, you can count me out, unless you want food poisoning,” Jess commented dryly. “I’m not going to deny it, but cooking is definitely not one of my stronger skills...”

“You can be my sous-chef,” Mahesh gave a cheeky grin, which was met with a napkin to the face. “Oof, I’m sure you’ll do fine. Just leave the actual cooking part to me. So, it seems we’ve decided then? We’re cooking?”

Sio nodded, starting to warm up to the idea. It might even be fun, if everybody pitched in. “I-I mean, I can only make eggs, but...I’d be happy to help.”

“You can never go wrong with eggs. Don’t worry Sio-chan; now, to make sure I don’t decimate your taste buds with vindaloo...I guess I’ll make tikka masala as well. What’re you thinking of cooking, Adam?”

Their leader gave a noncommittal grunt. “Eh, don’t expect anythin’ fancy. Probably Shepard's pie tonight, glazed carrots.”

Even though they’d just eaten lunch, Sio’s mouth was watering just at the descriptions of those dishes. Dinner was bound to be good tonight; she couldn’t wait to try and sample some more Indian and British cuisine, and vowed to do her best to make enough fried eggs and toast for everybody. 

“By the way, do you think we can do something before dinner? I kinda wanted to try some of those board games we found...”

“Oh, that’s a brilliant idea Sio! I think we’ve earned a bit of entertainment. One can only watch so much Netflix...” The group had played a few card games already, but board games were the next level. Sio wasn’t familiar with any of them beyond Monopoly, but the other members assured her there were much better prospects. 

“Mirza, Beckham, how about you two clean up for a change; Ogura and I aren’t your servants,” Adam gave the two a knowing look. “Speaking of which Ogura, you wanted me to spot you today at training, right?”

“O-Oh! R, Right, I almost forgot...thanks.” The petite girl quickly changed into her workout clothes and the two trooped into the exercise room, Mahesh and Jess staring and waiting until the two of them disappeared from view.

“...Oh yeah, there’s definitely something going on between the two. I’ll bet you a quid before the end of this quarantine they’ll be shagging.”

Mahesh laughed. “That’s a pretty bold assumption; I don’t doubt they’ll get together eventually, but in only a few weeks? That’s pretty quick...for both of them.” It was pretty obvious that Sio never had a boyfriend or even much friends before all this, and despite how secretive Adam was with his private life, Mahesh was pretty sure if their leader ever had a lover, he’d have caught wind of it by now. “I have a pretty good hunch this would be a first time for both of them...and given that neither of them are great with their feelings...”

“You don’t trust my feminine instincts?”

“I never said that. In any case, you’re on.” ------- “Ugh...twenty-seven...twenty-eight...twenty...nine...thir...thirty!” Heaving a sigh of relief, Sio let the weights clash onto the stand, her arms feeling like limp noodles after that rep. Her limit had increased by 5 lbs since the beginning, and she could now do 30 reps without stopping, but that was nothing compared to Adam; last time he did 50 reps with almost twice the weight, and barely broke a sweat. “Whew, my arms are gonna be sore tomorrow...”

“Not bad, Ogura. You’ve improved; I can tell your form is much better than when you first started,” Adam nodded in satisfaction as they switched spots. “This should help with your accuracy, so you can better control your shots—instead of firing all over the place.”

“H-Hey! I’m not that bad anymore...not that I’m hoping for an attack to prove my point,” Sio muttered, helping Adam lift the bar up as she spotted for him.

“No, you aren’t...but you’ve got a ways to go, squirt,” he grunted as he started his set. “If we let our guard down for even a second...I don’t wanna think about that.”

“...Do you think this war is going to be that bad?”

Adam eyed her with a stare as he lifted the weight. “...Honestly, I don’t know. It’s not something I like to think about...but I’d rather prepare for the worst case scenario, in case this does end up being some long-term fight.”

Sio nodded. “Yeah, you’re right...heh, it’s strange; out of everyone, I probably have the best e-gene suited for warfare and strategy...and yet, when I really think about it, like, it hits me—holy crap, we’re actually fighting against freaking aliens from outer space, who really are out to just destroy us all. How the heck am I supposed to figure that out...” The sniper grew melancholy as she recalled that conversation with Asao in the hospital, right after Taiwan. “...Even now, I still can’t believe...this is happening. That, this is the state of our lives, now...”

“...Do you regret joinin’ DOGOO?”

“Huh? W-Well, no...I,” the sniper paused, looking away slightly. “I...even though I was scared, I also knew in my heart it was something I wanted to do. No, it was something I needed to do,” she emphasized. “If I just went back and pretended nothing changed...I’d never forgive myself.”

“Heh...a sense of...duty, ‘ey?” Adam let out a breath as he finished the rep, Sio helping him return the bar to its resting place. “I think that’s what drew most of us here, in the first place. No matter what folks say about other motivations or whatnot...in the end, if you don’t have that kind of inner conviction, you wouldn’t have lasted this long in the first place.”

“Mn.” Though he wasn’t directly complimenting her, for some reason, hearing his words made her feel warm. “You definitely have that, Adam-san.”

“Oh, uh...sure.” If the sniper was looking his way, she would’ve seen a slight blush on his cheeks; but as it was she was busy wiping down the equipment and looking at the pull-up bar with dread. “Anyway, let’s see if you can get more than 5 today.”

“Aww, seriously? I just did a bunch of weights too...” She whined, but one stern look from Adam and she sighed, and got into position. “S, Seriously...h-how do, people, do...this...! O-One...!”

“Less talking, more breathing. Don’t waste your breath; remember your breathing patterns,” Adam coached, as Sio strained to lift her chin over the bar. “C’mon, yeh that’s it, three more to go.”

After the fifth one Sio gasped as her hand slipped, her grip too weak to hold on. “Whoa—!” 

“Careful—!” Adam caught her just in the nick of time, Sio squinting her eyes open. “You alright, squirt?”

“Un...y-yeah, sorry about that...guess I’m pretty tired out.” She laid there for a bit, palms stinging from exertion. Adam nodded, but interestingly he didn’t set her down, instead letting her rest in his arms for a bit.

There was something soothing about it, being held by someone; granted this wasn’t the first time he’d held her, but that had been during a mission, with plenty of stakes and yelling. This time though, Sio became acutely aware of everything else; including how strong his arms were, and the sound of his breath, the heat from his skin, his heartbeat... Suddenly those odd tingles came back again, Sio now squirming with the uncomfortable realization that she was feeling ‘this’ again.

‘Seriously body, you do this to me now?! Screw you, hormones...’

“A-Ah, I’m feeling better now...thanks,” she stood on wobbly legs as Adam set her down. “Well, at least I did five...”

“Yeh. Anyway, if you’re tired, you can go up and take a shower first. I’m just gonna finish up here,” Adam launched himself up onto the bars.

“O-Oh, it’s okay, I can wait. I mean, it’d be rude of me to not finish spotting for you, since I asked you first...”

There’s not much to spot for pull-ups, Adam thought, but he didn’t say anything. If the squirt wanted to hang around, it was her choice. Though, he felt a bit self-conscious with her just staring at him; for some reason he felt like he had to impress her, even though he was dead tired himself and suddenly 15 seemed almost impossible.

But his pride would never let him live it down, and so 15 pull-ups it was.

As Adam forced himself through the punishment of 15 reps, Sio sat on the bench and watched him. His form was nearly perfect, barely even a tremble as he lifted and lowered himself at an even rate. ‘Damn, I wonder how long it’ll take before my muscles are that strong...speaking of muscles, holy crap his arms are so buff! No wonder he could carry me like that...also those abs...’ She tried not to stare so intensely, but it wasn’t her fault all holders had to wear what were essentially crop tops underneath their armor.

‘I wonder what they feel like...’ Her head flushed and Sio felt her heart rate speed up. ‘No no, stop thinking horny thoughts! Bad Sio!’ To her relief, Adam finished his set, and she could finally head back up to to the privacy of her own room.

“O, Otsukaresama desu; thanks for helping me out today, Adam-san.”

“You did well, Ogura. Who knows, maybe we will get called to action and you’ll get a chance to prove me wrong with your aim,” he teased, grinning slightly as he wiped off the sweat.

“What?! Oh just you wait, mister, I’ll show you!”

Adam chuckled to himself as the girl stomped off with a huff. She really was too cute not to tease. Admittedly he did feel a little bad for always bursting her bubble right at the peak, but he couldn’t help it. Her reactions and those pouty lips were just too good.

‘An’ since when did you start caring so much about that squirt, ‘ey?’ He took a long, hard look at himself in the mirror. ‘Or is it because that’s the only way you know how to defuse the situation before you get too close—’

No. Those were dangerous thoughts. While not strictly forbidden, common sense said fraternizing with one’s teammates was always a risky affair. Adam shook his head and got in the shower, making sure to turn the tap to cold. Not only was it hot, but a certain...other part of his body was stirring, especially after holding the girl. The feeling of her warm, heavy weight in his arms, the soft skin and even a certain scent; not sweat, but a distinctly human odor...

Adam groaned softly as he took hold of his member. It was already hot and stiff, despite the cold shower. ‘Shit, so much for that...you really are a pervert, aren’t yeh?’ But he couldn’t help it; it’d been weeks since he’d been able to let off any steam, and staying in close quarters with everybody else 24/7 made it hard to ensure much privacy. 

Hoping nobody needed to use the toilet, he started stroking himself; water poured over his throbbing length as his hand squeezed and pulled, Adam biting back another moan as he slowly jerked himself off. The sniper had definitely been staring at him when they were working out. ‘Don’t think I didn’t notice those wandering eyes, hanninmae...’ Initially, he’d been a bit surprised she’d be so bold; but then again when she’d walked in on him the very first time before their first mission, she hadn’t looked away, either.

‘Does this mean she’s...interested? Or am I just another body to her?’ His jaw ached from trying to keep his voice down, Adam trembling as he edged towards his climax. ‘No, it’s only...natural, when you spend so much time together, with the same people...it can’t be...’

But what if she is? A little voice rang in his head and Adam, already hazy with lust, decided to indulge that fantasy a bit. What if Sio Ogura really was interested in him, beyond just teammates or even friends? At this point, he didn’t doubt that they would be on friendly terms after this quarantine, but anything more?

Is this something she wants? Is this something I want?

To go from comrades to friends, to something more than that... Funnily enough, the thought of entering a relationship with her made him even harder than simply thinking about her lithe, slender body. ‘Impossible...am I...actually falling for her?!’

“W-Well, that’s why I’m learning now, aren’t I? So I can do it myself.”

“Th-thanks for helping me, again...heh, it seems like that’s all I’m doing these days...”

“You definitely have that, Adam-san. Conviction.”

“Guh—! Fuck...!” Hand pumping rapidly, Adam came hard as those large maroon eyes firmly embedded itself in his mind, along with that rare, shy smile she only showed around him. So cute. She was so cute whenever she tried so hard, determined to prove him wrong and do her best to improve...well, anything. A sudden rush of heat bloomed from his core, a low moan tearing from his throat as the last of his spunk shot out, chills running up and down his spine.

The effect one petite sniper could have on him...

“Shit...oh fuck...” Heaving, he rinsed off the mess from his hands and the shower walls, before finally turning off the water. The post-orgasm haze was settling in, causing everything to be slightly out-of-focus as Adam slowly towelled off. “Goddammit Adam, you’re really fucked now...”

Even as his mind argued with himself that it was just because he needed to relieve some stress, and she did have a pretty nice body, Adam knew in his heart that wasn’t the real reason. No, before his brain even realized it, his heart had already made the decision; perhaps even before all this virus business.

He was falling in love the Sio Ogura. And there was nothing he could do but take it and run with it.

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Wales star removed at half-time a week before first Six Nations

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Wales star removed at half-time a week before first Six Nations

Wales flanker Tommy Reffell was an early departure from Leicester Tigers’ defeat to Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Reffell, 23, regarded to harm his right shoulder before receiving remedy within the first half of of the 19-18 Saints win however played on and turned into closely involved in complaints right up to the wreck. He did not take to the sphere once more after 1/2-time, even though, being replaced with the aid of Olly Cracknell.

While it is doubtful what the exact details are, reports additionally say this choice turned into a tactical substitution earlier than Reffell heads into Wales camp on Monday ahead of the Six Nations opener towards Ireland on February 4.

He is one among few Weles internationals selected through Warren Gatland who do no longer ply their membership alternate in Wales, that means he will be a past due arrival to camp in advance of his first Six Nations.

Ireland prepare for Wales Six Nations opener in Portugal

Ireland say Andy Farrell’s squad stepped up in intensity at some point of a warm weather education camp in Portugal, a week out from their Six Nations opener against Wales subsequent Saturday.

The Irish enjoyed a “huge education day” at their Quinta do Lago base on Saturday morning.

The squad assembled in Dublin on Tuesday and have been building towards next Saturday’s clash against Weles at the Principality Stadium over the previous couple of days.

Hooker Fraser Brown’s two tries saw Glasgow stretch their unbeaten run to 9 video games with this cozy 42-28 victory over the Dragons inside the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade.

Brown turned into considered one of five Glasgow players to get at the scoresheet because the Scottish side crossed for six attempts to document an excellent win to maintain them 5th in the table. Wing Cole Forbes, fly-1/2 Duncan Weir, captain Stafford McDowall and wing Sebastien Cancelliere all crossed for tries for the traffic.

Glasgow had crossed for four tries before 1/2-time and registered a bonus point and were in control of this conflict, with 1/2-backs Ali Price and Weir pulling the strings.

READ MORE: Nigel Owens’ Six Nations predictions and the Wales player who really impresses

Skipper Rhodri Williams, centre Sio Tomkinson, back-row Taine Bashman and prop Chris Coleman scored tries to report an advantage point for the home facet however the Dragons have been second high-quality for maximum of this sport. The Dragons had been without talisman and Weles celebrity Ross Moriarty, who turned into ruled out after being concussed of their remaining sport and changed into going thru his return-to-play protocols.

Sam Simmonds says there is already a “buzz” round England beneath new head coach Steve Borthwick. Borthwick’s first squad have accrued at their Surrey education base preparing for the Guinness Six Nations opener towards Scotland at Twickenham subsequent Saturday.

Exeter lower back-rower Simmonds believes the squad, which toiled badly closer to the end of Eddie Jones’ reign remaining autumn, are buying into the new regime quickly.

Steve and the rest of the coaches anticipate lots from us, as they should,” said Simmonds. “We haven’t performed a game yet however, inside the few education classes that we have had, it seems like we’re going inside the right path. There’s a buzz across the squad of pleasure and entertainment. The first game towards Scotland is large however from what I’ve seen and been a chunk of to date, we’re constructing pretty nicely.

Rugby league high-quality Kevin Sinfield is likewise making his mark as England’s new defence coach.

We have best been in camp for the ultimate two or three days, but you can see what it way to him to be right here and it is filtering down all through the squad,” delivered Simmonds. “He is someone who will lead the squad and also you need to observe him into conflict, I bet. He is having a great impact on the squad. I think he goes to do properly things for our defence.

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Larkham buoyed by Brumbies' depth, calibre

Larkham buoyed by Brumbies’ depth, calibre

Even with Scott Sio, Folau Fainga’a, Irae Simone and Tom Banks departing the ACT Brumbies, new coach Stephen Larkham believes their squad depth will be a strength when Super Rugby kicks off again in 2023. Larkham has returned as head coach of the Brumbies after taking on the role of senior coach at Irish club Munster for the last three years. But he has kept a keen eye on his former club and says…