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I expect the backrow to stay the same. Maybe Naisa would take a bench spot. He would be a solid impact player in the last 20mins. Although I'd still prefer Samu.

You're probably right. But how does someone with such good ball skills be so poor at line-out jumping in Wilson? Surely he is a work in progress in that regard, I'd back him to become a solid jumping option. Naisrani is a decent enough option isnt he? Why aren't these guys taught to jump...

oh damn I love the sounds of a Naisarani, Wilson, and Hooper backrow. It is quite surprising Hangian is chosen in front of the likes of Naisarani, Dempsey, Swinton, Valetini etc.... or maybe more surprising is the lack of jumping abilities of our tall backrowers (assuming this is one primary...

I agree Squidge is great. Entertaining mixed with nice analysis

Id rather Hodge start at 12 before JOC (James O'Connor)

Because Simone is stronger in contact then JOC (James O'Connor), both on attack and defence.

No he was asked about Hunters performance and if he was a shot at playing 12 in 2 weeks. His response to that was Hunter was good and we have other solid options at 12 like Irae Simone whos been playing well with the Brumbies. I'd bet my money Simone is in for To'omua.

Goodhue will have a field day with JOC (James O'Connor) at 12. Look how easy he ran over the top of him for ASmith's try. JOC (James O'Connor) should not play 12 at Test level.

The bench will likely change a fair bit apart from the front row. Samu/Valetini for Wright Lolesio would certianly return if To'omua is out. Has Gordon done enough to hold his spot? Sure Tate is a consideration there.

He's a solid defender but at Test level could still get found out. To'omua has more experience and is capable of putting on a big hit (and falling off a few - but so is Simone). To'omua is a great organiser too, Simone is still fresh and would certainly be improving in this area. I think Simone...

I doubt McDermott is considered a starter until he improves his kicking game. Your first backline is literally entire QLD except for Koro on the wing, which is a funny thought. I'd like so see: 9. White 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 11. Koro 12. Simone 13. Petaia 14. Dung 15. DHP 23. Lolesio or 9. White...

I'd bet on that too. Post match interview he even mentioned Simone.

Not sure the backrow is up in the air. Hooper is a lock at 7 being the Captain and Wilson has surely cemented his place. So only number 6 and reserve is up for grabs. Or potentially number 8 (if Wilson plays 6).

Simone a straight swap for To'omua if he is injured seems like a better option. Simone has more experience there and I think offers more then Hodge - who I think is a pretty average (but solid) all round player. I don't mind Hodge in the 23 for his versatility but I feel he's just there until...

He's been okay but he isn't what we needed the last 2 matches. He was selected (i think) for this kicking abilities over Tate (or Tate's lack thereof).... only the thing is, we never didn't need to kick in the last 20min both matches, we needed to score points. We needed some spark and some...

Lots of posters having 10/12 Lolesio and JOC (James O'Connor).... that channel looks an easy target to attack. Defence too big of a worry there. If Lolesio starts it's got to be Simone or To'omua at 12.

I think it was the latter. The All Blacks stepped it up. A large part of the missed tackle count can surely be Clarke and BB. Without those two the AB's have less front foot ball and we make more of our tackles. A different looking game straight away, definitely one less try to the All Blacks...

ah yes, kicking a real issue too. But we did this well in game 1. I can't recall White making many box kicks this game. I wonder why? JOC (James O'Connor)'s was the primary kicker and he was terrible. I wonder how much To'omua's kicking helps in this regard because he didn't kick that well in game 1. On the...

I disagree. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Philip are solid. They were far from the worst performers on the weekend. I'm not sure on there missed tackles but they weren't the ones making errors. By far, I think the biggest issue is speed and accuracy to the breakdown across the park. It's a 1-15 man job where the...

Yeh Koro and White have 1 good game and 1 average game. So I think they are mostly safe. But then again Samu's performace was solid (definitley better then Koro's last game) but he still got dropped (but for a player with a different skillset - so I guess it's different). Will be interesting to...