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A loose forward with no ability to pilfer or win turnover ball.

Well it's not always the last 5minutes that was just one example of the added pressure. None of those stats show the the reason for the line-out losses. It's not always the Hookers fault. I think it is very clear that Fainga struggles with his line-out throwing, Porecki is much better in this...

Because its the timing of the errors. Fainga seems to make errors in crucial moments, i.e. last 5 minutes of the game with an important line-out and he throws a not straight. I'm not a huge fan of Porecki, but his errors are certainly less crucial.

Could be Mogg too.

I'm also assuming once Kerevi is back you will probably see him in the line-out more often then.

He definitely has the height and seems like a very athletic player, I was always wondering why he was not used more. I think it's a skill he is improving which is great to see.

That's ironic. I think your view of 'balance' only being relevant to the set-peice is constricted. I think it's relevant over all aspects of the game, general play, mauling, line-out, scrum, broken play, in tight, on attack, in defence etc. The ball is in general play for 20-30mins each game...

Well Valetini is rarely used so not sure he's a great option. Samu lacks height and Skelton obviously can't jump quickly because of his size. So you only ever have 2 primary jumpers and the 3rd or 4th options are significantly less effective.

Well the balance of the team to begin with is well unbalanced. I think you need Skelton there unless you want Valetini being the sole ball runner to get over the gain line. I think you at least need to start one of Tupou and Skelton to add the right balance. Although then you got issues with...

Strange White isn't used more for long-range goal kicks.

I think Harrison and Lolesio were pretty close in form in there breakout seasons, with Lolesio benefiting from being a team with a higher winning percentage. Rennie could have easily taken Harrison in the wider squad then. Obviously the following years Lolesio was the clear form 10 with only...

This is the reason why I don't think Rennie has hindered Lolesio's development by not playing him consistently. I believe part of the reason he doesn't play him as often is because he has brought in guys he can learn off and mentor him. Hopefully Larkham can provide added mentorship to him next...

Why? Isn't he a decent prospect? I haven't seen a great deal from him so would like some insight.

Yeh but compare his dire performances to Noah's last match and its like for like. Is Noah going to be dropped instantly too? I just don't know what hurts me more: Foley's errors or Noah doing nothing at all.

I thought he was great. Although I would not use the word 'sharp' to describe his performance. He made a few errors, mainly around ball security, pushed offloads, dropped balls etc. I would describe his performance as threatening. I thought he looked dangerous every time he had the ball, and...

So I've been thinking, where is JOC (James O'Connor) at? I think he's currently injured but he might come back into contention for 10 next year. At least as back-up to Quade if he is fit.

I think we need to update the title of this thread to "Wallabies 2022 (towards 2027)". Cos we have no hope with achieving much next year.

Ben O'Keefe, F**K, I know we would probably lose anyway but I was at least hoping for an entertaining game. O'Keefe the rugby killer.

I agree, and that's exactly my point. It doesn't say much for the others, and unfortunately it's the same story for most of our positions.

It's quite embarrassing to watch isn't it. Especially for the one's who grew up in the Gregan-Larkham era watching a slick backline. Now even Italy have a slicker backline then us.