Rugby Championship 2025: South Africa v Australia
- Thread starter Tazzmania
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The only players that debuted under Eddie Jones who played against South Africa were Tom Hooper and Zane Nonggorr.
There were only 13 out of the 23 from Ellis Park that made that Rugby World Cup squad.
Any suggestion that Eddie Jones laid the groundwork for where the team is now seems wildly inaccurate.
It wasn't that simple, so let's not go there.
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
It’s wasn’t that complicated either.
One of the most depressing things I’ve ever seen in sport was watching him walking down the tunnel after the press conference.
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
I find it really disappointing what has happened with Campo. I’m not saying it’s anyone but his own fault, but -
- Campo is one of the most enjoyable players I ever got the privilege of watching. As a rugby fan truly grateful I got to see him in his prime.
- Further to that I have had the privilege of attending a number of free coaching sessions Campo ran. They were really enjoyable. He was very generous with his time and whilst he wasn’t in any way the type of larrikin story teller that a lot of the ex-players are I found him very engaging
- I do think he is genuinely deeply passionate about Australian rugby
Unfortunately his public comments these days are a disservice to both himself and the game which is a real shame because the guy should be revered in Australian rugby but, because of his own actions, he is not at all
- Campo is one of the most enjoyable players I ever got the privilege of watching. As a rugby fan truly grateful I got to see him in his prime.
- Further to that I have had the privilege of attending a number of free coaching sessions Campo ran. They were really enjoyable. He was very generous with his time and whilst he wasn’t in any way the type of larrikin story teller that a lot of the ex-players are I found him very engaging
- I do think he is genuinely deeply passionate about Australian rugby
Unfortunately his public comments these days are a disservice to both himself and the game which is a real shame because the guy should be revered in Australian rugby but, because of his own actions, he is not at all
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
True - but I just feel he should be up there with guys like Eales in terms of his standing in the game. Instead he has become something of a pariah.
Tomthumb
Peter Johnson (47)
I’d say around the world he is viewed up with Eales, he’s a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest wingers to ever play
But Aussie rugby fans have never really liked people with strong opinions so that seems to outweigh all he did for some reason
I think we may be the last fans on earth to realise this is an entertainment industry
Italophile
Watty Friend (18)
Tomthumb
Peter Johnson (47)
I don’t think so, my guess is they want the extra lineout options on the bench without Harry Wilson to rely on this week
Cauliflower Ear
Allen Oxlade (6)
Very surprised we aren't going for the 6-2 split after all the Saffa chat this week about physicality. If we had LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) on the bench for Edmed, that would be the perfect team in my opinion.
However, I have definitely learnt to never question a Schmidt-selected team.
However, I have definitely learnt to never question a Schmidt-selected team.
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
Robertson one is odd because I think Ross is a more competent scrummager. Williams is fine, I think LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) will only come in when Skelton doesn't play.
Red Runner
Peter Burge (5)
Williams has been bloody good off the bench these last two games