Cheers for this. Makes you wonder why we bother having Tizzano on the bench when Hooper can get the job done.
Wallabies vs Lions , 19th July Suncorp
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Ron Walden (29)
It used to be our strengths. But modern rugby is a kicking focused game.
Merrow
Arch Winning (36)
I prefer to play with 15 on the pitchSwinton is the hero we need right now to give those buggers some old school proper what-for ...
Yoda
Arch Winning (36)
Agree. Donaldson would have learnt more going to a Kiwi franchise than biding his early years at the dud Waratahs.
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Fred Wood (13)
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Shame to see our point of difference and power runners out
Skelton for size
Valetini - best backrower
And backup Gleeson out
can’t see us getting any here - 3 massive losses to the forward pack
Skelton for size
Valetini - best backrower
And backup Gleeson out
can’t see us getting any here - 3 massive losses to the forward pack
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
It's not a team that will worry the Lions too much on paper and I do have some grave fears for the result, but they'll rip in and you never know. If it's close at the end of the game we could have the blokes on the bench to bring it home.
Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
FIFY
Yes, Tom, I was plugging Donaldson copping criticism when all others kept plugging Noah. If Australia wants to be a dominant force in rugby again, we need a flyhalf with all the skills including athleticism, a second row that commands the same respect as Etzebeth, a hooker that can throw and make meters (if only Pollard could throw better though he has improved), a backrow that can get over the advantage line and able to run until their legs drop off. An inside center or fullback that can slip into fly half with ease, two props that won't get pushed off the ball at the set peace yet can push other teams off the ball. An outside center with speed, a great passing game and can push over the advantage line and a back three with speed, size and vision. All backs and forwards able to defend. This does not say Donaldson has all the attributes required currently but of what we have got, he is definitely the most athletic, has a big boot on him and his goal kicking has improved substantially. Based on what I have said above, the cattle we currently have are likely to be battling between 5th to 9th place on the international rankings for some time. I hope Lynagh goes well and proves me wrong and the team proves me wrong, however I am not sure we have the cattle for this and I think the Lions are far better prepared. Just my thoughts. How the Tahs could of let the Scottish/Lions inside center along with his younger brother go I would never know.
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George Smith (75)
Super Hooper
Sydney Middleton (9)
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George Smith (75)
The Wallabies v The British & Irish Lions
Suncorp Stadium, Saturday 19th July, 2025, KO: 11:00 BST
15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #88114. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints/England) #858
13. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) #878
12. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) #863
11. James Lowe (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #870
10. Finn Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland) #835
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #879
1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears/England) #859
2. Dan Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #873
3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #818
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens/England) (C) #825
5. Joe McCarthy (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #871
6. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby/Ireland) #838
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks/England) #853
8. Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #839
Replacements:
16. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #864
17. Andrew Porter (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #876
18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby/England) #877
19. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England) #875
20. Ben Earl (Saracens/England) #857
21. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England) #860
22. Marcus Smith (Harlequins/ England) #855
23. Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby/Ireland) #837
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Frank Row (1)
AND HE SANG AS HE STOWED THAT JUMBUCK IN HIS TUCKER BAG
Howdy all, a few Thursday thoughts as I ride horseback through the Kosciuszko ranges - I think Schmidt has nailed the read on the Lions vulnerabilities by clearly choosing a JACKAL heavy team (starting xv & subs) as well as the best general-play kicker in Lynagh. Not surprised to see SKELTON / TUPOU omitted from the 23 given SCHMIDT has probably picked the fittest 23 to handle the back and forth of the kick contest. The key areas for Wallabies will be breakdown & set-piece DISCIPLINE and ability to manage the Lions counter attack (which has been excellent so-far this tour). The Wallabies will need to channel some Lang Park spirit if they are going to pull this one off.
Howdy all, a few Thursday thoughts as I ride horseback through the Kosciuszko ranges - I think Schmidt has nailed the read on the Lions vulnerabilities by clearly choosing a JACKAL heavy team (starting xv & subs) as well as the best general-play kicker in Lynagh. Not surprised to see SKELTON / TUPOU omitted from the 23 given SCHMIDT has probably picked the fittest 23 to handle the back and forth of the kick contest. The key areas for Wallabies will be breakdown & set-piece DISCIPLINE and ability to manage the Lions counter attack (which has been excellent so-far this tour). The Wallabies will need to channel some Lang Park spirit if they are going to pull this one off.
Super Hooper
Sydney Middleton (9)
The younger brother is just another John Folau. The good one is the older
Maulalltheway
Syd Malcolm (24)
bob missed a fair whack of the year early for the brums mate
Running_rugby_1954
Ron Walden (29)
Missing the game for a cork is a big call.
Corkies suck mate. They’re pretty debilitating when they’ve set in.