Rugby Championship 2025 : Wallabies v Argentina Rnd 2

[Slim 293]

A new 10/12 combination that is a major step down in standard as we roll out in front of a sell out crowd, in the biggest, most fickle market

ffs

The timing sucks, but all for the right reasons to allow Ikitau's wound to heal for the Bledisloe, and give Edmed a start as there's a decent chance he might start the next test if Lynagh isn't fit and with JOC (James O'Connor) gone...

 

[Froggy]

Not that concerned about Edmed. He's certainly not the answer at 10 we are looking for, and won't put any fear in the hearts of the opposition, but he's solid. He makes his tackles, has got a pretty fair boot and won't make any silly mistakes. While he doesn't have Lynagh's ceiling, he won't be much of a step down from Lynagh 2025.

 

[fatprop]

Not that concerned about Edmed. He's certainly not the answer at 10 we are looking for, and won't put any fear in the hearts of the opposition, but he's solid. He makes his tackles, has got a pretty fair boot and won't make any silly mistakes. While he doesn't have Lynagh's ceiling, he won't be much of a step down from Lynagh 2025.

His downside is his inability to provide any space for those around him

 

[Red Runner]

Not a massive Edmed fan but he didn't look out of place off the bench against South Africa. The combination (lack of) with Paisami probably a bigger factor than the individual

 

[Yoda]

His downside is his inability to provide any space for those around him

Not sure I saw Lynagh creating any attacking opportunities for his outside backs either? Go Tane. Give 'em hell son.

 

[Slim 293]

WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA

1. James Slipper (148 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates
2. Billy Pollard (13 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
3. Taniela Tupou (62 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4. Jeremy Williams (17 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Tom Hooper (16 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
6. Rob Valetini (55 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (32 Tests) – #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (28 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Nic White (76 Tests) - #875; Maitland Blacks
10. Tane Edmed (2 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
11. Corey Toole (2 Tests) - #992; Wagga Crows
12. Hunter Paisami (31 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
13. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (11 Tests) – #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (14 Tests) – #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Andrew Kellaway (44 Tests) - #943, Hunters Hill Rugby Club

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (6 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)
17. Angus Bell (42 Tests) – #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
18. Zane Nonggorr (15 Tests) - #966; Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (41 Tests) - #914; Randwick
20. Carlo Tizzano (9 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
21. Tate McDermott (48 Tests) – #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. James O’Connor (67 Tests) - #832, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
23. Filipo Daugunu (12 Tests) - #931, Wests Bulldogs)EndFragment

Edmed earns first start as Schmidt makes four changes for Wallabies rematch with Los Pumas

The Wallabies have unveiled their squad to face Argentina, with four changes headlined by Tane Edmed making his first appearance in the starting side.

www.rugby.com.au

Team announcement went early, which may explain the lack of formatting...

 

[Slim 293]

Yep, someone over at rugby.com.au obviously didn't fill in the 2pm publish time on the website VMS...

The article is now gone.

 

[Wilson]

22. James O’Connor (67 Tests) - #832, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
23. Filipo Daugunu (12 Tests) - #931, Wests Bulldogs)EndFragment

Ah yes, an alumni of the prestigious rugby school EndFragment

 

[Slim 293]

I've still got the article open, so for those who are wondering Nick Frost is being rested due to a sore back...

 

[Linerunner2023]

At least most of the team is there to keep continuity
Is AAA Avaialable? Preferable to have him over the other top, let’s hope tupou steps up this time
Frost is a loss but glad to see LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) there in the bench finally
Edmed and Paisami gives me shivers - won’t be expecting much from these guys let’s just hope they can get it abit wider for the back 3
Ikatau had been huge for us so he will be a loss

 

[whitefalcon]

Really wish we had Alan back.

Here's hoping Tupou has a better game then last weekend.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I think Hunter will go fine. I'm buying in that these guys are fully in on Schmidts system and they will look better slotting in than previous iterations.

Is he a step down from Len? Yes, but most Centres in the world are right now. Do the simple things well and work with JAS to create some space for Toole and Jorgo.

 

[Slim 293]

ARGENTINA (1-15): Mayco Vivas, Julián Montoya, Joel Sclavi, Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo, Juan Martín Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer, Joaquín Oviedo, Gonzalo Garcia, Santiago Carreras, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Luciano Cinti, Rodrigo Isgro, Juan Cruz Mallia

RESERVES: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Franciso Coria Marchetti, Franco Molina, Pablo Matera (vc), Agustin Moyano, Justo Piccardo, Ignacio Mendy

'We need to be better': Montoya's milestone as Argentina confirm key changes for Wallabies rematch

Argentina veteran Julián Montoya will lead Los Pumas for the 50th time when he takes the field against Australia on Saturday afternoon.

www.rugby.com.au

 

[wamberal99]

I think Hunter will go fine. I'm buying in that these guys are fully in on Schmidts system and they will look better slotting in than previous iterations.

Is he a step down from Len? Yes, but most Centres in the world are right now. Do the simple things well and work with JAS to create some space for Toole and Jorgo.

Pastrami (as my wife calls him) lacks Ikitau's finesse, but maybe his strength in contact will give us another attacking option.

 

[Slim 293]

Schmidt just needs to tell Paisami that if he does one of those poorly timed, poorly executed kicks that goes straight to an opposition player, then Tupou is going to no arms tackle his shins...

 

[TSR]

A new 10/12 combination that is a major step down in standard as we roll out in front of a sell out crowd, in the biggest, most fickle market

ffs

Not having a crack at you specifically but your post does demonstrate that the selectors can’t really win.

People want to build depth in the 10 position and elsewhere. And I assume people want the welfare of our players protected.

But when the selectors make a change on the basis of two injuries we complain. Edmed gets a start in front of his home crowd at a ground where you assume he is most comfortable and Paisami, while not being Ikitau, is our next best option.

 

[Spamnoodle]

Not sure I saw Lynagh creating any attacking opportunities for his outside backs either? Go Tane. Give 'em hell son.

I hope he does give em hell. But jeez, can you be any more obviously biased?

 

[Heavyd]

I’m just excited to see how we go. Bring it on!

 

[Dctarget]

Paisami has 31 caps already. That's impressive. McDermott is about to bring up 50!

 

[Yoda]

I hope he does give em hell. But jeez, can you be any more obviously biased?

Can you?