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Hodge missed one think, the important one. If he had kicked 3 of the other four chances on offer the game was over, even two would have put us over 20 points.

First half in a test against tier one oppo with the game in the balance...............take the points every time, every time no question. It’s test rugby FFS. Respect it and take the points.

Not punted, more like put in a smaller office in the back. There is always opportunity for advancement but when you hit the jackpot you need to perform or at least give the boss a reason to keep you around.

He is one dimensional and easily contained. You can stop him when you know he is coming. Most of the time you know. No lineout presence. Plus Wilson is fast putting his stamp on 8. It would make more sense to keep Samu as a back up.

I’m thinking more along the lines that both starts for TT this year have been an average performance. When he has come from the bench he has been near MOTM level. AAA can do the same job early but cannot have the same impact late....if that makes sense. Obviously either are capable of starting...

The best team is not necessarily the best 15 players. There are combinations, different skill sets and game plans. You choose your 15 and then reminding 8 players based on a 40 minute strategy. We have two excellent THs. We need to use them both as neither is an 80 minute player. TT is still a...

I’m sure Tate will be back next week. I’d also guess that we will not see L.Wright or Jake Gordon again any time soon in the Wallabies 23. Also, Uelese is a good finisher. He brings impact and speed. Hopefully we see Hosea on the bench next week as well, or LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) if fit. I think Rennies...

It shows once again that TT is better off finishing in serious tests at this stage unless AAA is injured. AAA is more technically correct and also has a big motor. Let him play for 40-45 to blunt the enthusiasm of the opposition.Our bench on the weekend offered nothing. We need impact and to...

It did a lot of good, we just were not able to capitalise. We were on the front foot, the Argies knew it and were a whisker away from giving it up. One try or a couple more penalty goals and the game would have been over.

It was surprising how effective our carrying was in tight compared to the ABs the previous week. They got absolutely no pay there where as our forwards were regularly able to get over the advantage line in traffic, particularly Philip, Simmons and Wilson.

We need a legitimate 10. Don’t get me wrong, Hodge has done an incredible job in the last two games. However, he is limited as a 10 and hence our attack is a little toothless and easy to contain. If JOC (James O'Connor) is not fit then Lolesio should get a start in Sydney, with Hodge close by if needed. If we...

I don’t think he as referring to that sort of kick

What a load of rubbish. Koriebete is the current John Eales medallist and one of the few in our ranks that would get a start in most of, if not all, other top tier test sides. Are you suggesting that every other Wallaby player last year didn’t know what they were talking about or who they were...

The only one in that backline who can create a lot of opportunity on his own is JP. Paisami is getting there but he needs someone with vision to put he and Petaia into holes. Banks is not creating anything at the back. Maddocks might be worth a look? The return of JOC (James O'Connor) will help. He has good...

3. Philip 2. White 1. Simmons

According to Rennie they went away from the game plan in that last period. Hooper confirmed it. They needed to be patient and keep playing for territory, plug the corners. It feels like we really let Los Pumas off the hook.

It’s a test match against quality opposition. Just take the points as they become available. If Hodge has two or three more opportunities in that opening quarter, which were there for the taking, we are ahead by another 6-9 points. Tough for the Argies to come back from that. They never looked...

Clear as day at the end of that handbag contest. Was surprised the match officials didn’t pick it up. They replayed it on Ch 10 coverage.

You lost me at “replace Koirebete”

Surely he can be told to just take the points, especially in the first 30 minutes? We were so dominant but came away with almost nothing. Hot and cold.....as always. We need to start backing up the good games.