Whats everyones predicted Wallabies team for the upcoming games?
Cheers,
D.F
I’m not sure exactly what Schmidt will pick (and who will be injured) but I’ve thought about who the Wallabies could pick to beat the Lions.
The Lions won’t necessarily be the biggest, but they have some relentless ball carriers (and their backs will be bigger than ours). I think we need to jump on the wagon and do what the rest of the world is doing… use a bomb squad. The hope being we stay with them for 50 and then try and blow them away in the last 30.
So my attempt at that is:
1. Bell
2. Faessler
3. Ala'alatoa
4 and 5. Frost and Williams
(possibly LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Swain could be here too? Thinking good workrate/technicians to start)
6. Valetini
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. Gordon? Unsure, maybe Tate
10. Lynagh
12. Ikitau
13. JAS
11. Daugunu
14. Potter/Kellaway/Jorgo - I’m undecided
15. Wright
Bench
16. Pollard/BPA - maybe the former based on form?
17. Slipper
18. Ideally Tupou - if he’s not up to it, Nongorr? Would Robertson be ok in the scrum with Skelton behind him?
19. Skelton.
20. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) - though if this combo doesn’t work, maybe Hooper instead.
21. Pete Samu - could go with Gleeson though. At a pinch, Samu could cover wing as he did for Bordeaux if injuries strike
22. Tate or A.Nother - Gordon?
23. Donaldson or JOC (James O'Connor). Versatile bench option.
Welcome opinions on this!